The next chapter of Eric LeGrand’s remarkable story is set where it all began, in his hometown of Woodbridge. And in a come-full-circle moment, it takes place in the neighborhood where he lived the first few years of his life, where the former Rutgers University football star is planning to open LeGrand Coffee House downtown later this year.

Under the governor’s latest round of reopening measures, the limit on outdoor gatherings increased to 500 participants. Festivals and state and county fairs can expand to 50% capacity, which is the same as amusement parks. Large outdoor venues with at least 1,000 spots are limited to 50% capacity, a jump from 30% capacity for venues with at least 2,500 seats. Indoor dining, retailers, casinos and other forms of entertainment must stay at 50%, but Murphy has suggested that he could “accelerate” the state’s reopening if the pandemic continues to ebb.

Atlantic City casino executives say they expect summer tourism to explode this year, citing COVID-19 vaccination efforts, an ebbing pandemic, business re-openings and more outdoor activities that come with warmer weather. Boardwalk attractions, amusement rides, games, dining and entertainment all can be enjoyed outside. “Do I think they’re going to do better this year than last year? Absolutely,” said Jeffrey Vasser, who heads the state’s Division of Travel and Tourism.

The next-generation Model 5 farm will advance the Newark-based company's leadership in plant science and technology, drive continuous innovation and expand its leafy greens business in the Mid-Atlantic region.

The expansion includes the addition of a 400-spot parking deck and a 10,000-square-foot pedestrian plaza, which city officials said will “revitalize the commercial corridor and develop open space for community events.”

The vertical farming company is adding 25,000 square feet to its footprint for office space and research and development.

61 Bridge St. in Milford was built in 1879, this confirmed by the mason and builder’s dated signatures on a recently uncovered stone wall inside, and is home to the state's oldest craft brewery. Now, the former The Ship Inn is rebranding as Descendants Brewing, full of nods to its past as a British pub with stories of its new owners' own history knitted in.

Set to feature a 25,000-square-foot sports bar, performance stages, convention and meeting spaces, and a speak-easy that will complement the resort's $100 million, 103,000-square-foot indoor water park currently underway, the gallery will employ 100 people.

The announcement comes just days after parent company Caesars Entertainment said it’s spending $170 million to upgrade rooms at Harrah’s and Caesars this summer.

A panel of experts will field your inquiries at a virtual Town Hall on April 30, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The deal combines two of the premier operations in the sports betting and iGaming industries under one roof.

A bill signed into law this week directs $10 million in CARES Act funding to the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, which will then be distributed to seven organizations throughout the state.