A New Jersey church wanted to build a homeless shelter. Now the town might take its property

(RNS) — The mayor of Toms River, New Jersey, says he has a plan to revitalize the town’s riverfront and to create a new park for local families who live nearby. He’s found the perfect spot— three underused marinas and a large parcel of land with a great …

Avianca Selects New JFK Terminal 6 For Operations In 2026

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) While Avianca's operations will continue as normal at Terminal 4 throughout the execution of this project -expected to take place during 2026- the airline becomes the 14th international carrier, and the first from Latin America, …

Bristol Myers Squibb to Lay Off Over 500 Employees in New Jersey Amid Cost-Cutting Drive

Bristol Myers Squibb has announced plans to lay off 516 employees at its Lawrence Township, New Jersey facilities, as part of a sweeping cost-saving initiative. According to official filings with the state, the layoffs will begin May 9, 2025, and continue …

Carmax Returns As Front-Of-Jersey Sponsor For Richmond Ivy Soccer Club

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) RICHMOND, Va., May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Richmond Ivy Soccer Club is thrilled to unveil their kits for the 2025 season, with CarMax (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, returning as the front- …

Hockey and hijabs: New to Canada and the sport, these girls have found their game

Newcomer girls in Ottawa are celebrating their new-found hockey skills at an end-of-season tournament, just as the Ottawa Charge prepares to take to the ice for the women's team's first-ever playoff game Thursday. These teen players may be new or …

What to know about the newly opened immigration detention center in New Jersey’s biggest city

GOP Gaining On Dems As New Jersey Primary Election Creeps Closer

NEW JERSEY — New Jersey Republicans are outpacing Democrats when it comes to adding new voters, the latest election data shows. Democrats still heavily outweigh Republicans in New Jersey, which has traditionally skewed blue on Election Day. But the GOP has …

New Jersey farm markets are open 

If you're like me, this is our favorite time of year for many reasons. One of the best reasons to love spring in the Garden State is all of the amazing farm markets we have here. Other states just don't measure up when it comes to the variety, …

Gorgeous! New Jersey beach voted best in nation for sunsets

So here’s the thing. We have beautiful beaches on the East Coast. I’m never going to complain about getting my tan on and listening to the surf. While there’s something beautiful about the sun shimmering across the water, I’m just not getting up at the you …

Yum! Popular donut shop will open in New Jersey this week

Some delicious news is coming out of Hunterdon County this week: a brand new Duck Donuts store will open on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Even more exciting: according to the Duck Donuts Flemington Facebook page, the first person in line will win free donuts for …