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New Jersey’s massive American Dream mall sued for selling clothes on a Sunday

New Jersey’s massive American Dream mall sued for selling clothes on a Sunday

On any given Sunday, the massive American Dream mall in New Jersey allows visitors to hit an indoor ski slope, surf an artificial wave, ride roller coasters — or shop for a new outfit at dozens of big-name retail stores. One of those things is a...

New Jersey Catholic Conference offers prayers in wake of Minneapolis school shooting

New Jersey Catholic Conference offers prayers in wake of Minneapolis school shooting

A statement from the New Jersey Catholic Conference regarding the tragic shooting at Annunciation BVM Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis: With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, the New Jersey Catholic Conference extends our deepest...

New Jersey Signs 10-Year Disaster Recovery Tech Deal

New Jersey Signs 10-Year Disaster Recovery Tech Deal

Stick with what works. That’s apparently New Jersey’s idea when it comes to technology designed to help the state recover from disasters such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Sandy. The state has signed a 10-year deal with Canada-based...

New Jersey’s best high school football offensive linemen: Meet the top Group 1 OL

New Jersey’s best high school football offensive linemen: Meet the top Group 1 OL

Leading up to the 2025 fall season, NJ.com is highlighting the top high school football players in New Jersey. Our next list focuses on the top offensive linemen in Group 1. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...

New Jersey awards CGI 10-year disaster recovery IT contract

New Jersey awards CGI 10-year disaster recovery IT contract

New Jersey this week signed a 10-year contract with tech firm CGI to continue managing its disaster recovery operations using the State Integrated Recovery Operations Management System, known as SIROMS. Initially built to manage relief after...

Op-Ed: Continued embrace of gender ideology puts Democrats in New Jersey at risk

Op-Ed: Continued embrace of gender ideology puts Democrats in New Jersey at risk

A recent poll conducted by Independent Women of 600 likely New Jersey voters reveals a fault line that could jeopardize Democratic chances in the 2025 election, and provide Republicans in a state formerly considered deep blue a shot at the...

Man found guilty of plotting to kill New Jersey prosecutors who worked on 2014 arson conviction

Man found guilty of plotting to kill New Jersey prosecutors who worked on 2014 arson conviction

PHILADELPHIA - The former owner of a New Jersey bowling alley who plotted to burn down a rival business in 2014 was recently convicted of conspiring to kill two prosecutors and other government officials who worked to put him behind bars. What we...

After 101 years in business, beloved farm stand in New Jersey closing down for good

After 101 years in business, beloved farm stand in New Jersey closing down for good

MONTVALE, New Jersey (WABC) -- A beloved farm stand in Bergen County that has been serving its community for more than a century will close for good later this week. The owners of DePiero's Farm Stand and Greenhouses in Montvale spoke with...

Pizza Lino brings New Jersey style pizza to Chicopee

Pizza Lino brings New Jersey style pizza to Chicopee

Pizza Lino owner Lino Rago cuts a ribbon to officially open his new pizza business in Chicopee at 42 Center St. Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler Garnet CHICOPEE — Pizza Lino and the city of Chicopee hosted a ribbon cutting event on Aug. 19 to...

'I can't play this game anymore': union leader proposes pivot to New Jersey as Edgemoor Port stalls

'I can't play this game anymore': union leader proposes pivot to New Jersey as Edgemoor Port stalls

The Diamond State Port Corporation Board (DSPCB) remains committed to securing previously revoked federal permits for the proposed Edgemoor Port expansion project, but frustration from some lawmakers, local labor union leaders and members of the...

The #1 Back-to-School Struggle For New Jersey Parents

The #1 Back-to-School Struggle For New Jersey Parents

It's that time of year again! As much as I wish summer could last forever, it's almost time for the kids to head back to school. That means all those relaxed summer habits, like staying up way too late and sleeping in even later, need to be...

Fall 2025 New Jersey Film Festival Video Overview

Fall 2025 New Jersey Film Festival Video Overview

By Al Nigrin originally published: 08/27/2025 The New Jersey Film Festival returns to Rutgers University between September 5th - October 10th for the Fall 2025 season! Al Nigrin, Executive Director and Curator, provides an overview of the films...

Field Hockey Preview, 2025: Defenders across New Jersey to watch this season

Field Hockey Preview, 2025: Defenders across New Jersey to watch this season

The goalies stole the spotlight yesterday. Now, it’s time to look at the defenders. Our preseason coverage rolls along and will dive deeper into each position and each conference over the next few days in preparation of what’s to come. These...

How to apply for automatic utility credits through New Jersey REAP program

How to apply for automatic utility credits through New Jersey REAP program

The unique way in which New Jersey pursues energy affordability is related to the New Jersey REAP program, which provides households obtaining energy bill credits automatically without necessarily having to undergo the process of applying to...

GSI Sounded the Alarm on New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan — Sadly, We Were Proven Right

GSI Sounded the Alarm on New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan — Sadly, We Were Proven Right

GSI Sounded the Alarm on New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan — Sadly, We Were Proven Right New Report Reveals Billions in Costs, Higher Prices, and Reduced Energy Reliability Morristown, NJ — The Garden State Initiative (GSI) has released a new...

Half of Voters Oppose the “MAGA” Movement In New Jersey

More than eight in 10 N.J. Republicans support MAGA to some degree; greater support among traditionally Republican demographics Amidst a second term for President Donald Trump and a deeply polarized political climate, half of New Jersey voters say...

New Jersey to seek 3GW community solar by 2029 with new legislation

New Jersey to seek 3GW community solar by 2029 with new legislation

“Community solar has delivered real benefits for working families across New Jersey, but our current limits on project development are holding back its full potential,” said senator Vin Gopal, one of the sponsors of Bill S4530/A5768. “This bill...

AP Business SummaryBrief at 6:37 p.m. EDT

New Jersey's massive American Dream mall sued for selling clothes on a Sunday A lawsuit claims the American Dream mall in New Jersey is violating county blue laws by allowing retail sales on Sundays. These laws, rooted in religion, prohibit the...

AP Business SummaryBrief at 5:48 p.m. EDT

New Jersey's massive American Dream mall sued for selling clothes on a Sunday A lawsuit claims the American Dream mall in New Jersey is violating county blue laws by allowing retail sales on Sundays. These laws, rooted in religion, prohibit the...

Citizens Appoint Tocco Head of Business Banking Sales

Citizens Appoint Tocco Head of Business Banking Sales

New Hire/Promotion On Aug 27, 2025 Citizens, a leading S&P 500-listed bank, is strengthening its commitment to local businesses across New Jersey by appointing Manny Tocco as the new head of Sales for Business Banking. In this newly created role,...

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