Jersey City

Jersey City skyline
Jun 22, 2026

Jersey City proposes 20% Q3 tax increase to close $255M deficit

Jersey City Mayor James Solomon proposes a 20% tax increase in Q3 to help close a $255 million structural deficit and stabilize city finances.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Jun 16, 2026

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit plans Secaucus location

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is opening a fourth New Jersey location at 700 Plaza Drive in Secaucus, aiming for a July opening.

Mixed-use development Imperial Tower will rise 56 stories adjacent to the Journal Square PATH station.
Jun 12, 2026

Imperial Tower lands $220M for mixed-use Journal Square project

Imperial Tower secured $220M in construction financing for a 56-story mixed-use Journal Square development with apartments, hotel and retail.

Insomnia Cookies
Jun 11, 2026

Insomnia Cookies to join Jersey City’s dessert scene

Insomnia Cookies is opening a Jersey City location in a redeveloped historic firehouse, marking the brand's second Hudson County spot.

Adega Lounge in Newark
Jun 5, 2026

Newark, Jersey City time Restaurant Weeks with World Cup

Newark and Jersey City are timing Restaurant Week promotions with the 2026 FIFA World Cup to drive dining and tourism spending.

2026 Jersey City Summit
Jun 4, 2026

On the scene: 2026 Jersey City Summit

The annual Jersey City Summit convenes experts to discuss real estate investment, placemaking and innovation.

Atomic Wings
Jun 3, 2026

Atomic Wings plans 6 New Jersey locations

The chain is looking to touch down in the Garden State with six planned locations, including the first restaurants coming to Jersey City and Hoboken.

NAIOP I.CON East 2026 conference
May 21, 2026

On the scene: NAIOP I.CON East 2026 conference

Industrial real estate leaders at NAIOP I.CON East discuss small bay demand, AI and hands-on investment strategies.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority and innovation firm SOSA officially opened NJ BASE in Jersey City May 15, 2026.
May 19, 2026

NJ BASE launches soft landing ecosystem in Jersey City

NJEDA and SOSA launched NJ BASE in Jersey City, a soft-landing ecosystem helping international companies expand into the U.S. market through New Jersey.

Aerial panorama of Jersey City skyline at sunset.
May 19, 2026

Jersey City launches World Cup celebration series

Jersey City announced free 2026 FIFA World Cup events across four wards to boost tourism and local business activity.

Jersey City-based Oishii – which translates to “delicious” in Japanese – introduced its first strawberry in 2018, the Omakase Berry.
May 14, 2026

Berry grower Oishii raises $150M to expand vertical farming

Jersey City-based Oishii raised $150M to expand vertical farming, robotics and premium berry production nationwide.

MetLife Stadium (not pictured) will host eight matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the July 19 Final.
May 12, 2026

Flag Cities World Cup fan fest adds events, sponsors, acts

Flag Cities is adding new events, sponsors and entertainment as the massive sports event approaches.