New Jersey Says It Needs to Build Up to 41,000 Homes a Year
New Jersey says it needs 35,000 to 41,000 new homes every year for the next decade to close its housing gap, a construction pace the state hasn’t approached since the 1970s.
New Report Says N.J. Needs More Affordable Homes for Sale, Not Just Buyer Assistance
Saving enough for a down payment is only one hurdle facing New Jersey homebuyers. A new report argues that even generous assistance does little when the homes themselves have become unaffordable.
Newark Commissioner is Fired After Voting Against NJPAC Cathedral House Demolition
Former Newark Landmarks Commissioner Myles Zhang says he was removed after voting against NJPAC’s demolition of the historic Cathedral House, a decision that has intensified a broader debate over preservation and development in the city.
Changes to Newark’s Landmark Process Could Help Protect More Historic Buildings
A long-awaited effort to simplify Newark’s historic landmark designation process is moving forward, a change preservationists hope will make it easier to protect more of the city’s historic buildings.
Newark Council Advances 10-Year Tax Break Extension for FBI Building
The Newark City Council has taken the first step toward extending a tax break for the downtown FBI building for a second time.
Hackensack City Council Moves to Cancel Tax Breaks for Major Redevelopments
The new city council rescinded three developer tax breaks, potentially leaving several prominent sites undeveloped for years but delivering on key campaign promises.
East Orange Woman Wins Tax Foreclosure Case, Signaling a Shift in Predatory Laws
A court has ruled in favor of an East Orange homeowner who lost her property over unpaid taxes.
Litter in Jersey City: What Locals Want You to Know
From overflowing bins to ignored complaints, Jersey City residents share what they’re seeing and what they want done about it.
Lucy the Elephant Loses Federal Grant as DOGE’s Cost-Cutting Crusade Hits South Jersey
Beloved South Jersey landmark Lucy the Elephant now faces six-figure renovation costs without guaranteed federal help.
Journal Square Property Owners Push Back Against Proposed Tax for Centre Pompidou
Could a special tax on real estate pay for Jersey City’s Centre Pompidou? Residents weigh in on the controversial plan.
