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New Jersey’s interstate highways among the country’s busiest and most congested, report finds

July 9, 2021 Todd DeFeo

More than 80% of urban interstate highways in New Jersey are congested during peak hours, the third-highest share in the country, and the state’s traffic volume continues to increase.

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

New Jersey Assembly backs plan to spend $25 million in federal funds on tourism

June 25, 2021 Todd DeFeo

The New Jersey Assembly signed off on a measure to spend $25 million in federal funds to promote travel and tourism in the Garden State.

Murphy plans executive order to increase capacity at indoor catered events in New Jersey

April 26, 2021 The Center Square

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy plans to issue an executive order increasing capacity at indoor catered events, including weddings, memorials and political gatherings.

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Railfanning.org Presents on Northeast Corridor to historical society in New Jersey

April 17, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

The story of the Northeast Corridor is the perfect example of railroad history, the editor of Railfanning.org told the Metuchen-Edison Historical Society on Thursday.

More states reopening with fewer restrictions, report finds

April 13, 2021 The Center Square

Iowa, Florida, Wyoming, South Dakota and Texas have the least coronavirus restrictions and have fully reopened, according to a new analysis of state-regulated coronavirus restrictions published by the personal finance site, WalletHub.

Murphy signs law to send $35 million to New Jersey restaurants

April 12, 2021 Todd DeFeo

Gov. Phil Murphy has signed into law a bill sending $35 million to restaurants across New Jersey.

Quick Hits: New Jersey news in brief for Friday, April 9

April 9, 2021 Todd DeFeo

Gov. Phil Murphy issued an administrative order clarifying gathering limits for indoor nonprofessional and noncollegiate sports.

New Jersey Republicans want schools, businesses to reopen, saying lockdowns aren’t stopping the spread of COVID-19

April 8, 2021 Todd DeFeo

New Jersey Republicans want New Jersey schools and businesses to reopen, saying lockdowns are not slowing the spread of COVID-19.

New Jersey bill would increase the share of hotel and motel occupancy fee for arts, heritage and tourism programs

March 5, 2021 The Center Square

A New Jersey Senate committee has advanced legislation to allocate all hotel and motel occupancy fees revenue to arts, heritage and tourism programs in New Jersey.

New Jersey bill would guarantee ‘prevailing wage’ for Newark airport, train station workers

February 17, 2021 Todd DeFeo

The New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has advanced a measure that could increase Newark Liberty International Airport workers’ “wage and benefit rates.”