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The basics: $1.2M El Barrio Wellness opens in Newark, offering bilingual, trauma-informed mental health services Services include individual/family therapy, group sessions, community workshops, telehealth Center will host 15–20 clinicians, expand to early-childhood, school-based & preventative programs Backed by RWJBarnabas Health, NJ Department of Children and Families to address local health equity One of Newark’s leading [...]

The basics: J&J to acquire Halda Therapeutics in $3.05B oncology-focused deal Acquisition adds prostate cancer therapy HLD-0915 and early-stage tumor candidates Strengthens J&J’s oncology pipeline and RIPTAC platform technology Deal expected to close within the next few months, pending approvals Johnson & Johnson plans to acquire clinical-stage biotech Halda Therapeutics OpCo. Inc. in a deal [...]

Multistate operator Jushi Holdings Inc. is launching its first cannabis dispensary in New Jersey. Beyond Hello Little Ferry is located at 415 Route 46 in Little Ferry. The shop features a broad selection of premium flower, vapes, edibles, and concentrates sourced from New Jersey-based growers and manufacturers. Beyond Hello Little Ferry boasts [...]

As it continues to build out its executive ranks, Valley National Bancorp has welcomed Curt Lang to oversee the Garden State. The new hire joins the Morristown-based financial institution from M&T Bank. At Valley, Lang will lead strategic direction and drive the local commercial banking portfolio as chief banking officer for [...]

Shanghai street food-inspired fast-casual brand Ugly Dumpling is adding three new locations across New Jersey. According to a brand spokesperson, outposts are coming soon to: Delran 4000 Route 130 (February 2026) Morris Plains 1711 Route 10 & Route 202 (early 2026) Springfield 140 Route 22 W. (spring 2026) Founded two years ago in Edison, Ugly Dumpling [...]

The basics: NJEDA grants $104.8M in Cultural Arts Facilities Expansion (CAFE) tax credits Liberty Science Center to receive up to $39.8M for Project Supernova Mayo Performing Arts Center awarded up to $65M Credits aim to increase attendance, economic activity & arts sector growth in New Jersey communities Two Garden State attractions will receive more than [...]

The basics: Boot Barn opens new locations at Totowa Commons, Hudson Commons Additional store planned in Edison; RIPCO and CBRE involved in leasing Brand aims to reach 900 stores nationwide by 2030 New Jersey now hosts 8 Boot Barn stores, serving urban and suburban markets. National western apparel chain Boot Barn is widening its New [...]

National Retail Solutions is teaming up with Grubhub to bring digital ordering and delivery capabilities to independent merchants nationwide. As part of a newly announced collaboration, small businesses supported by the Newark-based point-of-sale platform can now offer their customers remote ordering for delivery or in-store pick-up via the Grubhub app. According to [...]

You voted, and now the 2025 Reader Rankings results are in. From the nominees on the ballots to the winners, these rankings are determined entirely by you – the readers.  The annual survey identifies the best of New Jersey across a range of businesses and industries – including finance, commercial real estate, education, [...]

The basics: Arrow arranged $80M financing to support completion of Newark‘s new trade high school at 155 Jefferson St. Project converts former St. James Hospital into a 190,000-SF education facility Phase two will add a gym and auditorium; delivery expected by June 2025 Total $315M cost makes it the most expensive high school in [...]