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Hovione Invests $100M in New Jersey Manufacturing Site
Hovione, a fully-integrated global CDMO, has completed an initial multi-million-dollar investment cycle to expand its manufacturing site in East Windsor, New Jersey. Upon completion, this campus will cover more than 200,000 square feet,...
STORM WATCH: New Jersey braces for yet another coastal storm
Hurricane Melissa is now a Category 5 beast of a storm that is slowly making its way toward Jamaica. Catastrophic winds and deadly flooding will level parts of the island. A separate storm moving in from the northern plains will dive in our...
Rain, wind, and beach erosion possible as storm heads towards New Jersey on Thursday
FORECAST: A strong storm will develop across the middle of the U.S. that moves into New Jersey for Thursday, delivering strong winds, inland rain up to 2 to 3 inches in spots. This weather pattern is unfolding and developing, and details will be...
If you’re a New Jersey resident, just vote
On Nov. 4, New Jersey residents will be voting for their next governor and if you’re a New Jersey college student who’s eligible to vote, here’s why you should exercise your right. In a world that can sometimes feel out of control, voting is one...
Microsoft partners with UW-Madison, Princeton to accelerate AI scientific discovery
MADISON, Wis. — Microsoft, in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Princeton University, and the New Jersey AI Hub, announced a unique partnership with TitletownTech to accelerate scientific discovery. This new model will...
Heavy rains and gale-force winds expected in the Philly region, with more beach loss in Jersey
It won’t be Sandy 2.0, but the already-compromised New Jersey beaches are weathering another prolonged assault of onshore winds expected to peak Thursday, and the entire region may be in for heavy rains and a two-day gust-fest. The National...
Climate policies, AI demand and tariffs collide as U.S. electric bills soar
Breadcrumb Trail Links News World With autumn in full swing and winter looming, Americans are being warned that electricity prices are set to soar, and not for the usual reasons Canadian energy prices have risen moderately, largely due to...
Hovione Completes Initial $100M Investment Cycle to Expand U.S. Operations at New Jersey Manufacturing Site
EAST WINDSOR, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 27, 2025-- Hovione, a fully-integrated global CDMO, today announced the completion of an initial multi-million-dollar investment cycle to expand its manufacturing site in East Windsor, New Jersey. Upon...
Trump to make New Jersey offshore wind freeze permanent
US president Donald Trump is continuing his war on offshore wind by making the temporary halt to development of offshore wind farms off the state of New Jersey permanent. Reports from several news agencies, including Reuters, have surfaced...
New Jersey budget reserves could be wiped out by major disaster
When state lawmakers approved a record-high $58.8 billion annual budget in June, watchdogs warned that they failed to protect New Jersey from a "financial storm" sure to ravage state coffers as federal funding cuts mount. Now, researchers warn...
Event held to remember Superstorm Sandy prompts calls for stronger climate policies
Superstorm Sandy pounded the Jersey Shore 13 years ago, causing tens of billions of dollars in damage and leaving dozens of people dead. As another storm threatens the state, and as Jamaica get lashed by one of the strongest storms in history,...
N.J. weather: Coastal flood advisories issued as strong storm, gusty winds loom
Coastal flood advisories have been issued for parts of the Jersey Shore as gusty northeast winds are expected to be blowing through Wednesday night. Meanwhile, a more significant storm system will likely bring batches of heavy rain on Thursday and...
Meet the leaders combatting heat, pollution and inequity in urban areas
By Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer tmcqueen@afro.com While federal policy is being rolled back on environmental justice concerns in the U.S., majority Black and underserved communities continue to feel the impact. “Due to redlining and other tools...
Red Bulls boost fan experience, partnerships in New Jersey
The basics: New York Red Bulls grow off the field with new partnerships and upgrades Sports Illustrated Stadium features enhanced fan and food experiences Levy to oversee hospitality and retail as part of new agreement New Morris Township training...
With federal climate progress stalled, Simplify Solar advances local solutions
“We have the groundwork in place to make solar power and renewable energy much more accessible than they are now,” celebrated climate activist Bill McKibben told people from all over the country on a Sept. 25 Zoom call. The virtual gathering was...
PALLONE FILES BILL TO FIX FLOOD INSURANCE, SAYS REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN SHOWS WHY CONGRESS MUST MAKE PROGRAM PERMANENT
The following information was released by the office of New Jersey Rep. Frank Pallone Jr.: NJ 6th District Congressman's bill would stabilize FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program, which remains frozen during Republican shutdown WASHINGTON, D.C....
NJ Democrats building a big lead ahead of Election Day
Here's the stories you'll be talking about on the New Jersey 101.5 Morning Show on Thursday: Over 825,000 votes have already been cast in the race for governor in New Jersey. That put's turnout at 13.5% even before Election Day. Democrats are...
NJ weather: Latest update on coastal storm timing and impacts
The big weather story of the week continues to be a complicated, potentially significant storm system setup that will play out over the next few days. It actually involves two pieces of atmospheric energy interacting with each other. And the first...
NWS issues South Jersey warning amid storm
A coastal flood advisory issued by the National Weather Service, aka NWS, will soon be in effect for some South Jersey counties because of the heavy rain. Residents of Gloucester, Camden and northwestern Burlington counties should prepare, as the...
Stormy weather ahead with up to 3 inches of rain, 40 mph gusts. Latest N.J. forecast.
New Jersey residents should expect a blustery and stormy next few days, though the worst of the weather may clear out in time for Halloween on Friday night. A developing coastal storm system will bring increasingly northeast winds to New Jersey...