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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.

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

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.”

Murphy signs bill allowing for expansion of outdoor dining in New Jersey

February 8, 2021 Todd DeFeo

Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation that allows New Jersey’s restaurants and bars to expand their outdoor dining offerings for customers.

Bill would require New Jersey tourism department to produce promotional videos

January 20, 2021 Todd DeFeo

A New Jersey assemblyman wants the state tourism department to step up its promotion of the Garden State, anticipating the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.