The projects, which will debut throughout the summer, include the competition of more than 460 hotel rooms and suites, The Gallery Bar Book & Games, and multiple new food and beverage outlets.
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County closes on $5.6M bond sale toward bergenPAC capital campaign
The Bergen County Performing Arts Center is just $5 million shy of its goal to fund major renovations and restorations at the historic venue.
Read More »Pandemic pet boom sparks business opportunities
During the pandemic, 23 million American households adopted pets to help cope with quarantine. Now, as families start to make summer travel plans again, they are considering the needs of these furry friends — which is creating opportunities for businesses that cater to four-legged travelers.
Read More »LeGrand Coffee House marks new beginning for Woodbridge
The newly opened LeGrand Coffee House is a part of a flurry of construction downtown in zones that were identified as prime for redevelopment. Mayor John McCormac believes that having the shop as the first retail tenant gives instant credibility and validation to the efforts.
Read More »Wild Bill’s taps (military) veteran workforce to fuel growth
Sure, Wild Bill’s has cultivated a loyal following in the past 20 years. But what’s really helped it in good times and bad is the work the craft soda maker does for veterans and how people respond to it.
Read More »Seton Hall boot camp tackles sports-betting integrity
More evidence of the rapid rise of sports betting and online gambling, especially here in New Jersey, was on full display recently as a lineup of experts, operators, analysts and panelists gathered for the third annual Seton Hall Law School Gaming Law, Compliance & Integrity Boot Camp. The three-day event, which featured nearly 50 speakers, ...
Read More »J&J Snack Foods to acquire Dippin’ Dots for $222M
Microbiologist Curt Jones used his knowledge of cryogenic technology to invent the world's first beaded ice cream in 1988. Since then, it's become a favored snack at amusement parks and malls. Today the company sells its products through national accounts, local accounts and a franchise network with over 140 franchisees.
Read More »World’s largest vertical strawberry farm opens in Jersey City
Making its fruit more affordable was "the whole purpose” of expanding operations and focusing on efficiencies, said Oishii co-founder and CEO Hiroki Koga. As of May 18, an 11-pack of the berries sold for $50; now, that price has dropped to $20.
Read More »Two entertainment experiences coming to Garden State Plaza (slideshow)
The mall will be home to North America's first Nerf Action Xperience and the world's first Planet Playskool, an indoor edu-tainment facility for kids to get their hands on Hasbro games and toys like Play-Doh, Transformers, PJ Masks, Mousetrap, Spirograph and Tinkertoy.
Read More »Murphy signs Executive Order to combat baby formula crisis
In addition to activating price-gouging laws, the order coordinates relief efforts and enables state agencies to take emergency measures necessary to protect families from issues arising from the shortage.
Read More »NJPAC, Lionsgate to open Newark film complex in 2024
Lionsgate will be the anchor tenant of a new $125 million, 12-acre film and TV production facility in the state's largest city, the movie house announced in partnership with Great Point Studios and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
Read More »April gaming numbers promising for casinos as sportsbooks slow
Gross revenue totals at brick-and-mortars jumped to $235.3 million, an improvement over last month’s $216.6 million and last year's $189.6 million.
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