TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO SOMERVILLE STAFF
April 21, 2025
The Downtown Somerville Alliance has been awarded a $150,000 grant from Main Street New Jersey, a program of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs to launch a transformative beautification and placemaking initiative in the heart of Somerville’s downtown.The project is set to launch in the ...
The Commerce & Industry Association of NJ (CIANJ) and COMMERCE Magazine are now accepting nominations for the fifth annual “Enterprising Women in Commerce” awards, honoring enterprising women for their achievements, determination, and dedication.Help us honor women who inspire and encourage ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Sets Hybrid Training, a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) gym in East Brunswick, has received a grant of $25,538.26 through the New Jersey Economic Development Association's (NJEDA) Small Business Lease Grant. The grant program, which is part of the NJEDA’s Main Street ...
The Valley Hospital celebrated the one-year anniversary of its move to Paramus, New Jersey, which took place on Sunday, April 14, 2024, with a celebratory event for staff and distinguished guests.“Planning and building this incredible facility, and then safely moving almost 200 patients from ...
COMMERCE Magazine Editor Jamie Grill-Goodman appeared on Steve Adubato’s Lessons in Leadership with Co-host Mary Gamba on April 12 and 13. On this episode of Lessons in Leadership, Adubato sits down with Grill-Goodman to talk about the changing media landscape, AI in the media and how we work to ...
On Friday, April 11, Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey (GSHNJ) marked the official opening of its new Girl Scout Leadership Center (GSLC) in Newark, NJ. The facility, located at 375 McCarter Highway, is designed to serve as a hub for leadership development, community engagement, and innovative ...
A group of civic-minded businesses is urging state lawmakers to amend Daniel’s Law to address issues introduced by 2023 changes to the law that have made New Jersey’s public servants less safe and allowed the creation of a cottage industry that has turned tragedy into a moneymaking enterprise. The ...
The long-derided Pine Brook Motel in Montville, NJ, is gone and Paul Miller Toyota will replace it as the company builds a dealership on Route 46 next to Wawa and Trax carwash.The 20,000 square-foot building will feature new and pre-owned vehicles, according to testimony at the Feb. 8, 2024 ...
The former Sears property in Hackensack, NJ, is transforming into a mixed-use building, according to a redevelopment plan adopted by the City Council. Mayor John Labrosse and the City Council adopted the former Sears Site Redevelopment Plan at the March 25 Council meeting. It is now subject to a ...
It's all up for discussion. That's what the developers for the former Nabisco plant in Fair Lawn, NJ, are saying about their approved plans to construct a warehouse, which borough officials now say is in question.“We have not committed to any tenants for the proposed space and are leaving all ...
Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the April issue of COMMERCE.“If I had to define what a great mentor is, I’d say a great mentor listens, a great mentor encourages, and great mentors lead by example,” noted Natasha Hemmings, CEO of Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey. “They don’t just talk ...
The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) and COMMERCE Magazine present the inaugural Environmental Innovation Awards program. To recognize the good work being done in New Jersey involving environmental innovation and achievement, we asked CIANJ members and COMMERCE readers to ...
The digital April 2025 issue of COMMERCE Magazine NJ is now available here! Earth Day is approaching, and this year The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) and COMMERCE Magazine have launched a new awards program (page 6) to recognize the good work being done in New Jersey ...
Two NJ entrepreneurs spent part of their St. Patrick’s Day speaking about the economic relationship between New Jersey and Ireland at a New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) roundtable. Originally from Cork, Ireland, Michelle McCarthy, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of MCC ...
Nirvana cannabis dispensary in Mount Laurel, NJ, is leading the way not only in creating a zen-like environment for cannabis business customers, but under founder Dr. Jessy Vikani it's standing out as a female-owned company in the industry. Nirvana is not just another cannabis dispensary; it aims ...
An event celebrating the achievements and contributions of over 100 women in business was held in Jersey City,NJ, on Friday. Hosted by the Historic Downtown Special Improvement District, female business owners gathered together for a luncheon to acknowledge their active involvement in the ...
As housing supply continues to be an issue in New Jersey, results from a Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) Poll, co-sponsored by the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey, show that voters in New Jersey are split on whether the state should incentivize builders to put up more ...
Astronauts flitting around on the moon will one day be able to hold conversations, send texts and probably watch cat videos if they so desire, thanks to the Nokia Bell Labs' latest technological innovation.Employees gathered at the company's Union County campus earlier this month for launch and ...
New entertainment venues and restaurants might be the business lifebuoy that brings more customers to Woodbridge Center in Woodbridge, NJ, the state’s third largest and regionally-popular shopping mall.To help that happen, Mayor John E. McCormac said the township will take advantage of a state law ...
March Madness basketball fans visiting Downtown Newark, NJ, for the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight segments of the NCAA tournament can access a guidebook to the city’s arts, cultural and food scene. Today, Newark Alliance, Invest Newark and the city's Arts and Education District launched “Newark Fan ...
National clothing retailer, Forever 21, which provides fast-fashion clothes at a lower price point, announced on Monday that it would be liquidating its stores after filing for bankruptcy once again. [See also: The Party's Over for New Jersey-Based Party City]According to the newswire service, ...
French cosmetics giant L’Oréal has opened a sprawling $160 million research and development (R&D) facility in Clark, NJ, where it plans to employ 600 scientists, engineers and researchers, plus a sizable support staff.This New Jersey research site is L’Oréal Groupe’s largest facility outside of ...
Women-owned businesses in New Jersey and across the U.S. continue to thrive, according to the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) Annual Report, which found there are 14.5 million women-owned businesses that account for nearly 40% of all businesses in the country. In 2024, they had an ...
Jersey City’s Quarks Advantage Group is among 23 New Jersey-based startups to be awarded a combined $1.7 million in grants to start-ups focused on developing technology, therapeutics, and other solutions to address maternal and infant health challenges.The awards, according to an announcement from ...
Amazon One Medical in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) has opened its first primary care office in New Jersey at Edgewater Towne Center. The Amazon One Medical office is a hybrid virtual and in-person primary care organization that aims to expand access to comprehensive care for ...
Editor's Note: This Healthcare Checkup first appeared in the March 2025 issue of COMMERCE. New Pediatric Surgeons at Saint Peter’sThe Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital has added board certified pediatric surgeon Yi-Horng Lee, MD, and board certified pediatric surgeon Michael ...
Member Moves is a monthly look at appointments, promotions and mergers across New Jersey. The following Member Moves first appeared in the March 2025 edition of COMMERCE. If you are interested in submitting content for a future Member Moves please reach out to COMMERCE editor Jamie Grill-Goodman at ...
Students at Hillsborough High School in New Jersey were afforded an unprecedented opportunity to explore the dynamic world of modern manufacturing during the inaugural NJ Makers & Creators Tour on Friday. This groundbreaking event, a first for the district and the only high school in Somerset ...
Several new businesses are coming soon to Westfield, NJ, Mayor Shelley Brindle announced at Tuesday’s town council meeting, including a liquor shop downtown, a Mexican-Indian fusion restaurant and a home store.The town council on Tuesday approved the transfer of a retail liquor license from the ...
At just 15 years old, Montclair, NJ, resident Ife Joseph is making a national impact through technology and activism. Recently featured on "Good Morning America" for Black History Month, Ife has combined her passions for poetry and coding to create an app that empowers young people to engage in ...
