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The basics: Rutgers creates Scarlet Knight Enterprises to oversee athletics business operations New entity will manage NIL deals, sponsorships, media rights, ticketing strategy Sports executive Oliver Luck named inaugural board chairman Initiative aims to grow revenue and strengthen Rutgers Athletics finances Rutgers University has created Scarlet Knight Enterprises Inc. The new corporate entity is designed [...]

The basics: NJEDA awards $4.65M in funding to five New Jersey-based startups via Innovation Evergreen Fund Program allows state to co-invest with venture capital firms to support early-stage companies Recipients span biotech, cleantech, AI software, retail tech, medical technology sectors Fund can deploy up to $600M statewide, with about $78M in capital still unallocated The [...]

The basics: Six Flags Great Adventure announces upgrades for 2026 season El Toro roller coaster receives new track sections for smoother rides Park installs 600+ Wi-Fi access points, adds a Main Street stage Boardwalk area refresh set for late spring; new roller coaster planned for 2027 Six Flags is unveiling fresh upgrades and additions at [...]

The basics: Gov. Sherrill outlined $60.7B FY 2027 budget, emphasizing affordability, transparency, cutting structural deficit Key points include investments in schools, pension funding, property tax relief, small business support Democratic lawmakers prais pension payments, school funding, collaboration with governor Republicans criticize new spending, tax changes, potential impacts on seniors — call for deeper structural [...]

The basics: Goya’s Flag Cities 2026 will host 5 fan fests across North Jersey around FIFA World Cup matches at MetLife Newark (June 24), Jersey City (June 12) join Secaucus, Overpeck Park, East Rutherford/Rutherford on festival schedule Events include live match broadcasts, international cuisine, beverage gardens, music, kids’ zones, cultural activations, soccer-themed activities Supporting [...]

RIPCO Real Estate will lease space in a new retail strip rising at the grocery-anchored Wiebel Plaza in Sussex County. RoNetco Supermarkets Inc. tapped the firm to exclusively market the addition at the 104,190-square-foot property located at 1 Wiebel Plaza at Route 23 in Wantage Township/Sussex Borough. According to the March 10 [...]

The basics: Wonder, Grubhub will pilot NJ’s first drone food delivery in Green Brook starting March 18 Drone delivery available for orders within 2.5-mile radius, with average arrival in about 4 minutes Program powered by FAA Part 135-certified autonomous delivery company Dexa After 3-month pilot, companies will evaluate expanding drone delivery to other local [...]

Drexel University and Cooper University Health Care are expanding access to careers in nursing.  The organizations announced a new strategic workforce collaboration March 3. The initiative offers incentives to Cooper Health employees as well as nursing students at the Philadelphia university.  For professionals:  Through the arrangement, Cooper Health employees can access Drexel’s nursing certificate and [...]

The basics: A Garden State Initiative report finds New Jersey budget earmarks totaled $2.1 billion between FY2024 and FY2026. The number of earmark recipients rose 450% in two years, from 101 to 462 entities. More than $860 million in FY2026 discretionary spending not requested by the governor Researchers call for greater transparency, competitive bidding [...]

The basics: 14 NJ hospitals, 3 affiliated facilities earn 2026 Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award Honors place recipients among the top 10% of US hospitals for safety Rankings evaluate preventable complications, adverse events Patients at award-winning hospitals saw significantly lower safety risks Healthgrades announced the recipients of the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award March 10. [...]