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FRA certifies NJ Transit’s Positive Train Control system

December 21, 2020 Todd DeFeo

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has certified NJ Transit’s Positive Train Control (PTC) system about a month after the agency expressed concerns about whether the commuter railroad would meet the end of year deadline.

Up in smoke: Bill aims to change taxes on cigars sold in New Jersey

December 21, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

A New Jersey lawmaker wants to extinguish an advantage Pennsylvania has over the Garden State regarding cigar sales.

A view of the sign for The Metuchen Inn, a popular eatery in Metuchen, N.J., in October 2017.

New Jersey has some of the worst urban road conditions despite spending, report finds

December 19, 2020 Todd DeFeo

New Jersey has one of the highest spends per lane mile, but the Garden State still has some of the worst urban road conditions in the country.

New Jersey announces new restrictions on indoor sports and outdoor gatherings

November 30, 2020 Todd DeFeo

New Jersey is banning indoor youth and adult sports starting Saturday and launching new restrictions on outdoor gatherings, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday.

New Jersey Assembly signs off on bill to create brewery trails

November 16, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

The Garden State is home to more than 120 craft breweries, and the trails would help enthusiasts hop from one establishment to the next.

New Jersey governor announces new size restrictions for gatherings

November 16, 2020 Todd DeFeo

New Jersey is restricting the size of gatherings in the Garden State in a bid to squash a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases.

New Jersey senator wants an increase in indoor dining capacity

September 17, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

A New Jersey state senator wants Gov. Phil Murphy to increase the capacity limit on indoor dining to 66 percent, and he wants the change immediately.

A gas station in Metuchen, N.J., in October 2017.

New Jersey increasing gas tax by 9.3 cents per gallon

August 31, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Department of the Treasury said it would increase the gas tax by 9.3 cents per gallon, but not everyone in the Garden State is excited about the increase.

New Jersey Senate voted to reimburse restaurants for false openings

August 29, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate unanimously approved a bill to reimburse restaurants for false openings.

New Jersey receives an F for its reopening following COVID-19

May 21, 2020 The Center Square

New Jersey earned a grade of “F” for how its economic reopening is proceeding in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a ranking by groups that promote economic prosperity.