Home sales drop for eighth consecutive month
The housing market is hitting another speed bump, adding to growing concerns about a potential crash. The latest monthly report from New Jersey Realtors shows existing home sales dropped nationwide for the eighth month in a row. According to the National Association of Realtors, that’s a 24% decline from the same time last year. Between […]
Another new year, another automatic toll hike for NJ drivers
For the second year in a row, tolls will be going up automatically at the start of a new year on New Jersey’s major toll roads. The increases totaling 3% will go into effect on the Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike and Atlantic City Expressway on Jan. 1 under operating budgets adopted in recent […]
Black Friday kicks off big, but is inflation still a concern?
Industry leaders say the holiday season should provide a huge lift for businesses. While many spent Friday recovering from Thanksgiving feasts, others took their full bellies and wallets to the stores in hopes of early Black Friday deals. It’s a day known for long lines and intense shopping, but this year Black Friday comes with […]
Online gambling, near 45% of NJ gaming revenue, up for renewal
It has now been nearly 10 years since New Jersey approved internet gambling – and the way the law was written, the Legislature must renew it to keep it from disappearing less than a year from now. There is no chance of that happening. Internet-based casino games and online sports wagering have combined to account for nearly […]
Rutgers University develops oyster reef ecosystem to prevent beach erosion
Sea level rise and increased storm events caused by climate change are accelerating erosion along the East Coast, putting communities and infrastructure at risk. Concrete breakwaters are often installed in the ocean to reduce erosion and protect communities. However, scientists say nature might be the best defense. Rutgers University has partnered with the environmental engineering […]