After finding soft plastic in some 16-ounce milk products, Wawa voluntarily recalled them. Four state supermarkets are recalling milk kinds with obvious UPC codes and sell-by dates. Recent Wawa milk buyers should check their fridges and destroy contaminated items immediately. The recall includes 16-ounce Wawa Double Dutch Chocolate Milk, Chocolate Milk, Cookies and Cream Milk,…
As Ramsey authorities prepare to meet state-mandated housing needs, people are reacting strongly to a new affordable housing proposal. This week, the Ramsey Council introduced two ordinances to create housing overlay zones in particular areas. Multifamily constructions, townhouses, and garden apartments would be allowed in the zones. The plan required at least 20% of permitted…
A famous North Bergen, New Jersey movie theater has been sold and will be completely renovated. The big cinema theater at 3131 Kennedy Boulevard will be converted into a contemporary, climate-controlled self-storage facility. JLL Capital Markets announced the sale for Madison International Realty. The buyer is Safely Store. The agreement describes the property as 73,398…
A private investor paid roughly $4.4 million for a three-story medical office facility in Westwood, New Jersey, indicating continuing demand for healthcare real estate in the state. The 33,277-square-foot facility at 400 Old Hook Road in Westwood is 70% leased to healthcare tenants. The transaction shows investor interest in medical office assets, particularly in Bergen…
Developers say a huge Wildwood boardwalk luxury hotel project is on track for a late spring to early summer 2026 debut. The Wild Resort is slated to open next year in time for Jersey Shore season. Developer Solly Levy Baghdadi of Wildwood Hospitality Group LLC said the resort is mid-construction. He said construction is progressing…
A New Jersey measure to define antisemitism has sparked a bitter discussion about free speech. Proponents of the legislation believe that following the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism will protect Jewish communities from hatred and discrimination. Some believe the measure could unintentionally restrict constitutional rights by connecting criticism of Israel with anti-Jewish…
After Governor Mikie Sherrill takes office, New Jersey may reform how it helps Black-owned businesses. The state is diverse and forward-thinking, but structural issues have made it challenging for minority-owned enterprises to operate there. New Jersey has 15% Black residents, yet only 1% of government contracts went to Black-owned firms from 2015 to 2020. The…
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, one of the NBA’s most talked-about young players, said some personal things this week aside from athletics. The French rookie told reporters his thoughts on the Minneapolis civilian murders. This shows that he doesn’t feel comfortable staying quiet when people die. In remarks that went viral, Wembanyama noted that…
One of the largest book stores in the US, Barnes & Noble, is moving its New Jersey store from the mall to a major highway. The company aims to attract more consumers by moving to a busy, accessible area. The new 25,000-square-foot store will be at 530 W. Mount Pleasant Avenue in the Livingston Shopping…
Redevelopment efforts in South Amboy, New Jersey, have gained speed with the opening of a new industrial warehouse with its first big tenant. The contemporary distribution facility at 111 Main St., with over 152,000 square feet, has opened after a long-term lease. Wingtat Cargo will lease 96,000 square feet of the building for five years….
