Count Finds Over 3,000 People Experiencing Homelessness in Essex and Hudson Counties
The annual Point-in-Time Count aims to estimate the number of people experiencing homelessness in New Jersey and throughout the country. Now, the numbers from the 2020 count have been released, showing a general uptick in homelessness statewide.
Study Claims N.J. Is the Fourth Happiest State in America
WalletHub examined 32 metrics across all 50 states and determined that not only is New Jersey the fourth most jovial state, it is tops by three measures.
‘Jack the Ripper’ Scare in Newark Remains Mystery a Century Later
Jack the Ripper, the infamous 19th-century serial killer, was in the news last month when someone claimed to know his identity. What many don’t know is that Newark had its own “Jack the Ripper” scare a century ago.
It’s Not Just Single-Family Demand Surging, COVID-Flight Drove Record Interest to These N.J. Communities
Most headlines about the COVID migration have focused on city-dwellers ditching apartments for single-family homes. However, there’s also been a surge in activity at lower-density, commuter-friendly communities.
Dollar Tree Inks Lease Deals for Five N.J. Locations
The chain is opening four new stores in the northern part of the state and expanding their Haddon Township spot to over 12,000-square feet.
New Jersey Accepting Applications For COVID-19 Rent Relief Program
The state has opened a lottery program to aid tenants that have been impacted by the coronavirus and those interested have two weeks to enroll.
Land Sale Could Advance Proposal for Greenway Between Jersey City and Montclair
A railway company that owns an abandoned rail line between Jersey City and Montclair wants to sell the property to the Open Space Institute in order to create a linear park.
Amazon Will Open 14 Delivery Stations in New Jersey During 2020
The e-commerce giant has signed leases for facilities throughout the state that will create thousands of jobs amid an uncertain retail landscape.
Zinburger is Permanently Closing Most of Their Restaurants
A wine and burger chain that has spent the last few years expanding throughout New Jersey has announced that they will be shutting down all but three of their Garden State locations.
N.J. Legislators Pass $100 Million COVID-19 Rent Relief Bill
The state’s Assembly approved a bill that could give emergency rental assistance to tenants financially impacted by the coronavirus, which will now head to Governor Murphy’s desk.
