NAIOP NJ reveals 2026 Deal of the Year winners
Along with the finalists for office, NAIOP NJ named industrial, mixed-use and emerging markets awardees ahead of its annual gala, May 14 in Somerset.
NJ AI Hub Accelerator selects 14 startups for first cohort
Spanning healthcare, fintech and more, the NJ AI Hub Accelerator program, launching with Plug and Play, will help scale early-stage companies in New Jersey.
Passaic County Restaurant Week returns May 11–17
Passaic County Restaurant Week returns May 11–17 with $17.76 specials and $25 prix-fixe menus, recognizing America's 250th anniversary.
American Water, Essential merger wins first approval
American Water and Essential Utilities win first regulatory approval for merger, creating a $40B water utility serving 4.7M connections.
NJCU President Acebo reflects on Kean merger milestone
NJCU President Andrés Acebo reflects on the Kean University merger, calling it a historic milestone as the school transitions to Kean Jersey City.
RH Outlet opens new Paramus store on IKEA Drive
RH Outlet opened a new 50,739-square-foot store in Paramus on IKEA Drive, relocating within Bergen County and boosting the retail mix at a high-traffic site.
Pathmark Daily debuts small-format grocery concept
Iselin-based Allegiance Retail Services is focusing on convenience, value and fresh foods with the opening of its first Pathmark Daily May 1 in New York.
FDA approves J&J’s Caplyta to prevent schizophrenia relapse
The FDA approved Johnson & Johnson’s Caplyta to prevent schizophrenia relapse, expanding its use after trial data showed reduced risk.
7th Street Burger expands in NJ with new locations
New York City-born 7th Street Burger is adding Garden State eateries in Hackensack, Union, Brick and Princeton.
RWJBarnabas, Rutgers preview Melchiorre Cancer Center (photos)
RWJBarnabas Health, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Rutgers Cancer Institute preview the Melchiorre Cancer Center in Livingston, expanding access to advanced cancer care ahead of its June opening.
BioNJ to join NJ Innovation Hub at HELIX New Brunswick
BioNJ will join the NJ Innovation Hub at HELIX in New Brunswick, boosting life sciences collaboration and startup growth.
Kean-NJCU merger advances with new approval (updated)
Kean University's merger with NJCU wins accreditation approval, with deal set to close July 1, expanding access to public higher education.

















