Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Chevys to host Cinco de Mayo events in Clifton, Linden
Pre-party includes DJs, Red Bull truck, giveaways and drink specials
5,000-plus guests expected across both locations
Events feature over 1,000 tacos, 60 cases of tequila and 30 beer barrels
Chevys Fresh Mex is putting together one of the largest Cinco de Mayo parties [...]

Fri, May 02, 2025 7:45:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The Cannabist Co. officially celebrated the launch of its third dispensary in New Jersey with an April 29 ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Located at 4476 Black Horse Pike in Mays Landing, the shop began serving medicinal patients late last year and is now expanding access to adult-use customers 21 years and older.
Commenting on [...]

Fri, May 02, 2025 7:13:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
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B&G Foods signs long-term lease at 8 Sylvan Way in Parsippany
The HQ move consolidates operations into 46,000 square feet
New office will feature a test kitchen and collaborative workspace
Orion Properties redeveloping property with modern amenities
B&G Foods – the company behind brands including Green Giant, Ortega, Crisco and more – signed [...]

Fri, May 02, 2025 6:49:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced Friday the arrest of a second suspect in connection with the Jones Road Wildfire.
The wildfire began blazing April 22 in the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust’s Forked River Mountains Wilderness Area. Since, it has since burned more than 15,000 acres in Waretown and Lacey [...]

Fri, May 02, 2025 6:36:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
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New Jersey ranks third nationwide in The Leapfrog Group‘s Spring 2025 hospital safety report
54.5% of N.J. hospitals received A grades for safety; 18 earned straight-A status for two years
No in-state hospitals received a D or F safety grade this cycle
Leading health care systems from across New Jersey are celebrating their recent success on The Leapfrog [...]

Fri, May 02, 2025 6:12:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
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NJ Transit rail service could halt starting May 16 due to strike
BLET engineers voted down tentative labor agreement in April
Contingency plans include limited commuter bus, PATH service
As the clock ticks on a potential rail stoppage later this month, NJ Transit is laying out contingency plans.
Following Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers [...]

Fri, May 02, 2025 5:43:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
Mid Penn Bancorp announced May 1 completing its acquisition of William Penn Bancorporation.
Announced last November, the acquisition aims to grow Pennsylvania-based Mid Penn’s footprint in South Jersey and the Greater Philadelphia regions.
Key aspects of the deal include:
Subsidiary William Penn Bank will merge with and into Mid Penn Bank
All-stock transaction valued [...]

Fri, May 02, 2025 4:42:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
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Black Bear, Bettina, Echevarria launch $125 million North Jersey housing joint venture
JV focuses on urban infill multifamily projects in Hudson County
First three sites acquired, totaling $65 million in capitalization
Black Bear Asset Management, Bettina Equities Management and Echevarria Industries formed a new joint venture to invest as much as $125 [...]

Fri, May 02, 2025 3:05:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: Jersey City – Jersey Digs
Soaring above the Hudson River, this Jersey City penthouse delivers panoramic Manhattan views, sleek interiors, and a private balcony. [...]

Fri, May 02, 2025 2:19:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Wakefern opens applications for local produce suppliers
Selected growers will attend July 9 summit in Edison
Opportunity to supply produce to ShopRite, Fresh Grocer and others
Wakefern Food Corp. is looking to bring more locally grown produce into its more than 350 supermarkets throughout the Northeast.
As part of the Keasbey-based cooperative’s Produce [...]

Fri, May 02, 2025 12:40:00 PM, Continue reading at the source