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Johnson & Johnson plans to spend $1 billion to purchase Firefly Bio Inc. to boost its cancer drug pipeline. As part of the all-cash deal, the New Brunswick-based pharma giant will gain access to proprietary technology designed to target hard-to-treat tumors. The Firelink platform uses antibodies to deliver protein-degrading drugs directly [...]

NJ FoodTech 2026 returned to Rutgers University June 9. This year’s event featured keynote addresses, along with a full slate of panel discussions and networking opportunities. Presented by Middlesex County and the Rutgers University Food Innovation Center, Grassi, Symrise, Tabatchnick Fine Foods and Phytolon sponsored the event. The conference draws food [...]

The basics: Vitelli named Provident Bank EVP, chief wealth officer Also appointed president of Beacon Trust Wealth management veteran brings more than 20 years of experience Provident Bank appointed Annamaria Vitelli as executive vice president, chief wealth officer for the Iselin-based financial institution. She was also named president of Morristown-based Beacon Trust. Both positions are effective June 4.  In the new role, Vitelli [...]

The basics: 770 World Cup tickets will be offered to NJ residents for free Tickets cover five group-stage, two knockout-round matches Uber, Hackensack Meridian Health and Choose New Jersey will help fund distribution Community groups, healthcare workers and underserved youth will benefit Gov. Mikie Sherrill and FIFA World Cup 2026 New York New Jersey Host [...]

The basics: Oral Wegovy exceeds 3 million US prescriptions in 5 months Novo Nordisk says more than 80% of users are new to GLP-1 therapy Weight-loss pill available through 70,000+ pharmacies Oral Wegovy now faces competition from newly approved Eli Lilly pill Since introducing its once-daily pill version of Wegovy in January, Novo Nordisk says [...]

Alessio’s is officially open at 125 Newark Avenue in Downtown Jersey City. Image courtesy Alessio’s. An Italian all-day café is officially open for business near the Grove Street PATH Station as Alessio’s has added their second Jersey City outpost to their growing empire. The restaurant began construction earlier this year at 125 [...]

NJ Transit and the Newark Alliance last Wednesday unveiled a FIFA World Cup 2026-themed wrap on a Newark Light Rail vehicle. The display comes as part of the Newark Alliance‘s month-long “Kick It in Newark” campaign aimed at showcasing the city as a destination for visitors during the global tournament. Unveiled [...]

Derek Martisus joined Conner Strong & Buckelew as partner, alternative risk and national captive leader. A 22+ year captive solutions veteran, he will help clients manage volatility, improve risk management and control insurance costs. Martisus’ appointment reflects the firm’s commitment to advancing tailored alternative risk solutions that deliver real value [...]

ShopRite is getting into the soccer spirit this summer with a series of free, fan-focused celebrations at nearly two dozen supermarkets across the Northeast. Timed to coincide with 2026 FIFA World Cup matches taking place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford and Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, the Wakefern Food Corp.-owned [...]

Following several key appointments already this year, Mercury Public Affairs announced a leadership changeup June 8.  The Saddle Brook-headquartered bipartisan public strategy firm has named Michael Soliman president and elevated John Gallagher to CEO. Meanwhile, current CEO and founder Kieran Mahoney will take on the role of executive chairman.  Gallagher joined Mercury in 2012 as managing director. He [...]