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New Jersey Signs 10-Year Disaster Recovery Tech Deal
Stick with what works. That’s apparently New Jersey’s idea when it comes to technology designed to help the state recover from disasters such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Sandy. The state has signed a 10-year deal with Canada-based...

New Jersey Real Estate Attorney Christine Matus Advises Buyers On When To Walk Away After A Home Inspection
(MENAFN- GetNews) Purchasing a home is one of the most significant financial and emotional investments most people make, and a thorough home inspection plays a critical role in protecting that investment. Christine Matus ( ), a New Jersey real...

Explosive Ordnance Disposal techs help people out of flooded vehicle in New Jersey
BEDMINSTER, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES 08.27.2025 BEMINISTER, N.J. – U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians came to the aid of people in a flooded vehicle outside a steakhouse in Bedminster, New Jersey, July 14. Staff Sgt. John S. Thomas...

Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal techs help people out of flooded vehicle in New Jersey
BEDMINSTER, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES 08.27.2025 BEMINISTER, N.J. – U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians came to the aid of people in a flooded vehicle outside a steakhouse in Bedminster, New Jersey, July 14. Staff Sgt. John S. Thomas...

First day of fall 2025 is near, see New Jersey fall weather forecast
It feels like sweater weather as chilly temperatures sweep in across New Jersey and the fall season edges closer. Here's the Old Farmer's Almanac forecast prediction for this fall. The National Weather Service forecasts below-average temperatures...
'I can't play this game anymore': union leader proposes pivot to New Jersey as Edgemoor Port stalls
The Diamond State Port Corporation Board (DSPCB) remains committed to securing previously revoked federal permits for the proposed Edgemoor Port expansion project, but frustration from some lawmakers, local labor union leaders and members of the...

New Jersey awards CGI 10-year disaster recovery IT contract
New Jersey this week signed a 10-year contract with tech firm CGI to continue managing its disaster recovery operations using the State Integrated Recovery Operations Management System, known as SIROMS. Initially built to manage relief after...

Fall 2025 New Jersey Film Festival Video Overview
By Al Nigrin originally published: 08/27/2025 The New Jersey Film Festival returns to Rutgers University between September 5th - October 10th for the Fall 2025 season! Al Nigrin, Executive Director and Curator, provides an overview of the films...
14 ways to celebrate Labor Day weekend with the family in New Jersey
We are only a few days away from the unofficial end of summer, but those days of fun in the sun don't have to stop. If you need to upgrade your holiday weekend plans here's a few ideas that should grant you and the family a fun-filled day doing an...

One Mighty Force: New Jersey Residents Unite to End Lung Cancer at LUNG FORCE Walk on September 20
On Saturday, September 20 the American Lung Association in New Jersey is uniting people across the state as one mighty force to come together to end lung cancer and lung disease at the 11th annual LUNG FORCE Walk at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater...

GSI Sounded the Alarm on New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan — Sadly, We Were Proven Right
GSI Sounded the Alarm on New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan — Sadly, We Were Proven Right New Report Reveals Billions in Costs, Higher Prices, and Reduced Energy Reliability Morristown, NJ — The Garden State Initiative (GSI) has released a new...
Half of Voters Oppose the “MAGA” Movement In New Jersey
More than eight in 10 N.J. Republicans support MAGA to some degree; greater support among traditionally Republican demographics Amidst a second term for President Donald Trump and a deeply polarized political climate, half of New Jersey voters say...

How To Engage Slacker Teens In Climate Activism
Dear EarthTalk: Any ideas on how to engage my slacker teenager on issues of climate and environment? —Paula Howe, Strawberry, CA Climate change details the rapid increase of Earth’s temperature resulting from the excessive emission of greenhouse...

Map Shows Where Worst Weather Will Hit Over Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day weekend is bringing dry, pleasant weather to much of the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, but those in the Southeast and along the Gulf Coast might need to move their outdoor plans inside. Why It Matters Labor Day is a federal...
Meet the N.J. designer leading a sustainable fashion movement
With tape measure around her neck, a pencil and ruler in her hands, Terina Hill leans over her work desk to measure out the width of a handbag strap on brown kraft paper. Using leather scraps that were saved from being thrown into a landfill, the...

Union’s Souvlaqueria Recognized by New Jersey State Senate
NEW JERSEY – A Greek eatery in Union, NJ has received state recognition for its outstanding service to the community. Five years ago, as the world began to shut down, Marinos Stratogakis had a vision – to bring something to Union, New Jersey that...

Housing Advocates Celebrate $45 Million Down Payment to Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Call for Full and Sustainable Funding
TRENTON – Housing advocates are celebrating today’s announcement from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) that $35 million will be restored to the state’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund, with an additional $10 million allocated...

Hoboken & New Jersey Devils launch Youth Ball Hockey Program at renovated rink
The City of Hoboken and the New Jersey Devils has launched a new Youth Ball Hockey Program at the renovated Johnny Ray McDonald Jr. Hockey Rink at the Multi-Service Center, 124 Grand St. Photo courtesy of the City of Hoboken. By John Heinis/Hudson...

New Jersey's Save LBI Unveils Plan To Secure Reliable And Affordable Electricity, Urges Lawmakers To Act On Escalating Energy Crisis And Reconsider Offshore Wind Development
(MENAFN- Send2Press Newswire) LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J., Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) - Save Long Beach Island, Inc. (Save LBI), a grass-roots organization with more than 10,000 supporters dedicated to sound energy policies and preserving our...

25 Things I Still Have to Do in New Jersey in 2025
The best part about living in New Jersey is that this small, but super-dense, state never stops surprising me. When I exited a year full of adventures last year and looked forward to another, I was left in awe at how many incredible things I still...