May 16, 2024 | In the News
If you’re a New Jersey suburbanite, you’re probably familiar with the seemingly ubiquitous collection of office parks dotting the landscape. They’re everywhere — but since the COVID-19 pandemic and shift to work-from-home, many of them sit nearly empty. Some have...
May 15, 2024 | In the News
When New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy proposed his budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, he said “we have refused to abandon our commitments to our pension system” as he proposed making a record $7.16 billion payment — the fourth consecutive full contribution...
May 15, 2024 | In the News
American Dream, the massive retail and entertainment complex in the Meadowlands, saw a boost in its first-quarter earnings for 2024 compared with the same period last year, public filings show. The mall has seen dozens of lawsuits over injuries or failure to pay its...
May 13, 2024 | In the News
If plans to consolidate seven middle schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District go forward, it will mean students at some of those campuses have longer trips to and from school each day. But research indicates that longer commute times to and from school...
May 12, 2024 | In the News
USA v. Menendez, Round 2 Menendez’s newest legal troubles have already altered New Jersey’s political landscape, sparking an intra-party war among Democrats as many of the state’s powerful county party bosses endorsed First Lady Tammy Murphy to replace him over the...
May 12, 2024 | In the News
We finally got rid of the so-called “county line,” in which the candidates favored by party bosses got a privileged spot on the ballot in New Jersey. So now that it’s gone, how will the overlords cope? Just fine, it turns out, with Essex County taking center stage for...
May 7, 2024 | In the News
BMW is selling off 20 acres of its North American headquarters, which is in Woodcliff Lake, NorthJersey.com has learned, though it’s unclear what would go there. The planned sale was confirmed by BMW spokesperson Phil Dilanni. Dilanni said BMW is consolidating...
May 6, 2024 | In the News
Since she got laid off from her job in December, Donna Kopman, 57, has sent out over 300 job applications. From Sunday through Tuesday, the Lake Oswego, Oregon, resident spends eight hours a day at her computer applying for jobs. The rest of the week, she focuses on...
May 6, 2024 | In the News
As a local government leader, you’ve likely heard the term “smart city” being discussed when it comes to using technology to improve services and operations. But what exactly is a smart city? Simply put, a smart city uses current digital technologies to enhance the...
May 4, 2024 | In the News
Construction on a new rail tunnel connecting New Jersey and New York is underway. The $16 billion Hudson Tunnel Project is expected to boost the regional economy. Stephen Sigmund, chief of public outreach for the Gateway Development Commission, said right now the...
May 3, 2024 | In the News
A court ruling has nixed the so-called “county line” from ballots in this year’s New Jersey Democratic primary races — but in much of Essex County this year, candidates endorsed by the party machine are still getting coveted top slots on the ballot. That’s even after...
May 3, 2024 | News, Research, Publications, and Reports
How to ensure that Biden’s environmental and labor regulations survive The Biden administration has released a bevy of regulations over the past month. These include environmental regulations limiting “forever chemicals” and requiring power plants to reduce carbon...
