Sherrill Keeps Murphy Team in Place as Governor

Governor Mikie Sherrill kicked off her administration this week by keeping most of Phil Murphy's cabinet and senior staff in their positions, a move that signals continuity but leaves some key roles unfilled as the new administration gets its footing. The former Navy helicopter pilot and congresswoman announced that she would retain Murphy's attorney general, treasurer, and several department commissioners as she transitions into the state's top job. The decision reflects Sherrill's campaign promise to maintain effective programs while bringing fresh leadership to Trenton. "We're focused on keeping the trains running while we build out our team," a spokesperson for the governor's office said. "Governor Sherrill believes in maintaining stability in areas where the state is performing well."

Anthony Ferraro | Jan 21, 2026

Politics

LEHR Opens Major Emergency Vehicle Facility in Edison

A major new emergency vehicle manufacturing facility has opened its doors in Edison, bringing specialized jobs and advanced technology to Central New Jersey.

Real Estate

Weiss Tapped to Lead NJ Economic Development Authority

Jennifer Weiss, a longtime board director at the New Jersey Community Capital, has been selected as the new chief executive officer of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, positioning her at the helm of one of the state's most influential economic engines.

Food & Dining

Two Jersey Chefs Earn James Beard Semifinalist Recognition

Two New Jersey chefs have earned semifinalist recognition in the prestigious 2026 James Beard Awards, cementing the Garden State's position as a culinary destination that extends far beyond the boardwalk pizza and salt water taffy stereotypes.

Murphy Signs Plastic Cutlery Ban Among 100+ Final Bills

Governor Phil Murphy capped off his eight-year tenure by signing a sweeping package of legislation that will reshape how New Jersey businesses operate and residents live their daily lives. Among the more than 100 bills signed in his final days was a measure restricting the use of plastic cutlery at restaurants and food service establishments across the Garden State.

Anthony Ferraro · Jan 21, 2026

Business

What Changes for New Jersey in 2026: Higher Wages, Higher Tolls, and New Laws

The new year will bring a mixed bag for New Jersey residents: higher wages for the lowest-paid workers, but also higher costs for commuters filling their gas tanks and passing through toll plazas.

Michelle Torres

Arts & Culture

Princeton University Art Museum's New Building Draws Visitors to Reimagined Galleries

There is a new cultural destination in Central Jersey, and it is not charging admission.

Jessica Moran

Environment

New Jersey's Blue Acres Program Emerges as National Model for Climate Buyouts

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, thousands of New Jersey homeowners faced an agonizing question: rebuild in a flood zone or walk away from everything they had known. For many, the state's Blue Acres program offered a third option, one that is now being studied as a template for climate adaptation across the country.

Raj Patel

Food & Dining

New Jersey Lawmakers Propose Tax Breaks to Save Iconic Diners

In the Diner Capital of the World, an alarming number of chrome-trimmed landmarks are going dark. Now state lawmakers are proposing a legislative lifeline to keep these beloved institutions alive.

Michelle Torres

Shore

Asbury Park Holiday Bazaar Draws Crowds to Historic Convention Hall

The scent of mulled cider mingles with salty ocean air as holiday shoppers stream into Asbury Park's historic Convention Hall, where the annual Holiday Bazaar has transformed the Grand Arcade into a winter wonderland of local vendors and seasonal cheer.

Jessica Moran · Dec 5, 2025

Real Estate

New Jersey Adopts First State Development Plan Update in Nearly 25 Years

After nearly a quarter century of operating under outdated guidelines, New Jersey finally has a new roadmap for managing growth and development across the state.

Karen O'Brien

Politics

Murphy Signs 120+ Bills in Final Days as Governor

Gov. Phil Murphy put the finishing touches on his eight-year tenure this week, signing more than 120 bills into law in what has become a familiar end-of-term ritual in Trenton.

Anthony Ferraro

Politics

Assembly Panel Backs $300M Tax Break for Prudential Center

A New Jersey Assembly committee has given the green light to a controversial tax subsidy package that could hand over up to $300 million in state tax breaks to renovate Newark's Prudential Center, the home arena of the New Jersey Devils hockey team.

Anthony Ferraro · Jan 21, 2026

Politics

Prudential Center Tax Breaks Move Closer to Final Approval

Legislation that would extend generous tax subsidies for Prudential Center renovations advanced through another legislative committee this week, bringing the controversial measure one step closer to becoming law despite sharp criticism from taxpayer watchdog groups.

Anthony Ferraro

Politics

Prudential Center Secures Tax Break in Late-Night Legislative Push

The Prudential Center in Newark received a significant tax break Monday night as New Jersey lawmakers rushed through dozens of bills during their final voting session of the 2024-2025 legislative term.

Anthony Ferraro

Politics

Surplus Cash Gives Sherrill Budget Breathing Room

Governor Mikie Sherrill enters Trenton with a financial cushion that her predecessors could only dream of, thanks to New Jersey's robust budget surplus that remains near historic highs despite recent spending.

Anthony Ferraro

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