Source: NJBIZ
Ahead of National Bagel Day Jan. 15, Stop & Shop is giving away free bagels all week long.
Between Jan. 9–15, customers can score one free pick-your-own bagel from the bakery section at any of the Ahold Delhaize-owned supermarket chain’s 350-plus locations across the Northeast, according to an announcement. Within New [...]

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 8:39:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
SQ Pizza closes its Mahwah restaurant after five years
Owners cited rent increases, challenges of the highway location
Montvale eatery remains open with larger dine-in footprint
Georgiades family also rebranding Eons concept
Family-owned fast-casual concept SQ Pizza is rethinking its footprint in Bergen County.
In a Jan. 4 social media post, husband-wife team George [...]

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 8:13:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Gov. Phil Murphy speaks with NJBIZ as his final days in office approach
Discussion covers his legacy, the pandemic, budgets & major initiatives
Murphy remains active during lame duck, signing bills and awarding grants
Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill will be sworn in Jan. 20 at NJPAC in Newark
As the clock rapidly winds down [...]

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 8:08:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
Wendy’s is marking the launch of a brand-new restaurant in South Jersey by giving away a year’s worth of food.
As part of the Jan. 10 festivities at the fast-food chain’s location in Absecon, the first 100 guests lined up for the 10:30 a.m. opening will receive a card to redeem [...]

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 8:06:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
Businesses’ “wait-and-see” approach in 2025 has ended, replaced by expansion and investment for the new year.
Labozzetta
That’s the overarching findings of Provident Bank‘s annual Economic Outlook Survey, released Jan. 6.
“This year’s data shows a clear transition from the passive optimism we saw last year to active investment this year,” Provident President and CEO [...]

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 8:02:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
NJDOH approves Monmouth Medical Center‘s relocation to Tinton Falls with conditions
Lawmakers and RWJBarnabas Health reach a deal to maintain acute care services in Long Branch
Agreement would allow acute care hospital operations at both campuses for at least 10 years
Plan includes surgical beds, full emergency department & continued community engagement
Just [...]

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 7:57:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
Norris McLaughlin, P.A. is pleased to announce the promotion of W. Joseph Salvador, Esq. to Member of the Litigation practice group. Salvador joins the firm’s largest group, encompassing a comprehensive package of litigation services spanning civil, complex, and commercial disputes. Salvador will continue to support clients in defense and strategy [...]

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 6:20:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: Jersey City – Jersey Digs
TAY Investments has purchased a development site in Jersey City’s West Side and aims to break ground later this year. Image courtesy of MVMK Architecture.
A larger development at a former Jersey City industrial site that has been in the works for almost four years now has a new owner and [...]

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 3:11:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Kris Kolluri will continue as president & CEO of NJ Transit, while also leading New Jersey Turnpike Authority
Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill says dual role will improve coordination across New Jersey transportation systems
Kolluri will oversee day-to-day operations at both agencies; take $1 salary from the Turnpike Authority
Appointment comes as state prepares [...]

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 1:08:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
Fresh off a year of growth in South Jersey, popular chicken finger chain Raising Cane’s is eyeing expansion in other regions of the state.
Scheduled to open soon at 543 Route 46 in Fairfield, the upcoming eatery will be the fast-casual brand’s debut site in North Jersey.
According to local food blog [...]

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 12:30:00 PM, Continue reading at the source