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Jersey Business Publication Names 43 Financial Leaders for 2026 Awards

A business publication has recognized 43 New Jersey financial professionals for their industry achievements and community involvement, according to an announcement made this week. The 2026 Leaders in Finance awards span five categories: banking, corporate, investment, professional and blockchain, according to the publication's announcement. An independent panel of judges with financial industry experience selected the honorees following an open nomination period. The awards ceremony will take place from 8 to 10:30 a.m. on April 28 at The Marigold in Somerset, with Provident Bank serving as the presenting sponsor, according to the announcement.

Raj Patel | Mar 7, 2026

Politics

Senator Kim Announces Opposition to Mullin DHS Nomination, Calls for Broader Trump Administration Accountability

New Jersey Senator Andy Kim announced he will vote against the nomination of Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) to serve as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, framing his opposition as part of broader concerns about Trump administration policies.

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Environment

New Jersey Approves Largest Community Solar Expansion in U.S. History

New Jersey approved a massive 3,000-megawatt expansion of its community solar program this week, marking the largest capacity allocation in state history and the biggest expansion of any state-run community solar program nationwide, according to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.

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Local & news

Governor Sherrill Scales Back $10.7B Newark Bay Bridge Project to $6.7B

Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced March 3 she is reducing the scope of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority's controversial Newark Bay Bridge expansion project, cutting the cost from $10.7 billion to $6.7 billion while addressing environmental and traffic concerns raised by local officials and advocacy groups.

Trader Joe's Confirms Second Hudson County Store Coming to Jersey City

Trader Joe's will open its second Hudson County location in Jersey City, the popular grocery chain confirmed to a business publication this week.

Raj Patel · Mar 5, 2026

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Technology

New Study Reveals Coastal Waters Higher Than Previously Measured, Threatening Millions More

Rising seas may threaten tens of millions more people than scientists and government planners originally estimated due to widespread measurement errors in coastal water heights, according to a new study published Wednesday in the journal Nature.

Anthony Ferraro

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Sports

Merchantville Native Hannah Hidalgo Makes ACC History with Dual Player Awards

Notre Dame junior guard Hannah Hidalgo from Merchantville has become the first player in Atlantic Coast Conference history to win both Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year honors in consecutive seasons, according to the ACC's announcement of its 2025-26 postseason awards.

Karen O'Brien

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Business

The Palladium Supply Chain Crisis Has a Greenland Solution, a Fresh NASDAQ Deal, and New Jersey's Pharma and Tech Industries Are Paying Attention

New Jersey's pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing industries consume more palladium than most people realize. It's a catalyst in chemical synthesis processes used by the same companies that line the Route 1 corridor between Princeton and Newark, and its supply chain runs through Russia.

Karen O'Brien

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Arts & Culture

Governor Sherrill Names 39 Staff Members in First Round of Administration Hires

Governor Mikie Sherrill announced her initial slate of front office appointments, naming 39 staff members who will help execute her administration's priorities of lowering costs and increasing government accountability, according to a statement from the governor's office.

Anthony Ferraro

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Politics

Associated Press Explains Election Call Process as 2026 Races Approach

The Associated Press has answered the question "who won?" thousands of times since the news organization's founding nearly 180 years ago, according to reporting from the wire service explaining its election calling process.

Michelle Torres · Mar 3, 2026

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Real Estate

Port Authority to test self-driving shuttles at Newark airport this spring

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will test electric self-driving shuttle buses at Newark Liberty International Airport this spring as part of the facility's massive redevelopment project, according to agency officials.

Karen O'Brien

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Entertainment

Bruce Springsteen's 2026 North American Tour Dates Announced

Bruce Springsteen is coming home.

Anthony Ferraro

Food & Dining

Trenton to Hold Business Briefing on Immigration Enforcement Impacts

Trenton will host a community meeting Thursday to address concerns about how Immigration & Customs Enforcement activities are affecting local businesses and commerce.

Caroline Beaumont · Feb 11, 2026

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Technology

IRS Chief Refuses to Answer Questions About Unlawful Data Sharing with Immigration Enforcement

The head of the Internal Revenue Service declined to answer questions about unlawful disclosures of taxpayer information to immigration authorities during his first congressional hearing as the agency's leader on Wednesday.

Michelle Torres

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Local & news

Russian Court Designates LGBTQ+ Rights Group as Extremist Organization

A Russian court banned a prominent LGBTQ+ rights organization as "extremist" on Tuesday, marking the latest escalation in the country's crackdown on the community under President Vladimir Putin, according to court proceedings.

Raj Patel

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Business

Cedar Knolls Marketing Agency Fingerpaint Group Names New CEO, Promotes Two to Presidential Roles

Cedar Knolls-based Fingerpaint Group announced three executive promotions this week, elevating longtime employees to lead the wellness marketing agency that serves nearly 200 active clients and partners with 22 of the top 25 pharmaceutical companies.

Karen O'Brien

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