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Gov-Elect Sherrill Says AG Pick Will Make NJ More Affordable Gov-Elect Sherrill Says AG Pick Will Make NJ More Affordable
Gov-Elect Sherrill Says AG Pick Will Make NJ More Affordable Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill is starting to fill out her cabinet. Sherrill, who takes office next year, announced Monday, Dec. 15, that she has nominated Jennifer Davenport for Attorney General. Davenport must be confirmed by the state senate. The governor-elect said she was nominating Davenport as part of her effort to make New Jersey more affordable. “A strong Attorney General is critical to delivering for New Jerseyans, whether that taking on price gougers, fighting for federal resources, or protecting our rights and freedoms," Sherrill said. "As a lifelong New Jerseyan, I know Jen wil…

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by Sam Barron
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Anheuser-Busch To Sell Newark Brewery, Remove Iconic Sign After 75 Years Anheuser-Busch To Sell Newark Brewery, Remove Iconic Sign After 75 Years
Anheuser-Busch To Sell Newark Brewery, Remove Iconic Sign After 75 Years After standing over Newark for 75 years, the iconic Anheuser-Busch sign will come down as the company sells its Newark brewery as part of a nationwide restructuring, officials said. Anheuser-Busch announced it will sell its Newark manufacturing facility to the Goodman Group and shift production to other U.S. facilities, a move that also marks the end of the longtime sign that has been a fixture along the city’s skyline for generations, the company said. An Anheuser-Busch spokesperson said the company has invested nearly $2 billion over the past five years to modernize its U.S. manufacturing…

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by Cecilia Levine
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60-Unit Development Breaks Ground At Historic NJ Site 60-Unit Development Breaks Ground At Historic NJ Site
60-Unit Development Breaks Ground At Historic NJ Site Construction has officially begun on The Vantage, a four-story mixed-use development rising at a historic site in Westfield. The project at 112 Ferris Pl. will bring 60 rental residences, including nine affordable housing units, above an underground parking garage with ground-floor retail space, the developer announced. The first residents are expected to move in during early 2027. The start of construction was marked by a ceremonial groundbreaking attended by Westfield Mayor Shelley Brindle, members of the Town Council, former municipal officials, and other stakeholders, Vango Development …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Rising Country Singer Max McNown To Perform Free Show At American Dream Rising Country Singer Max McNown To Perform Free Show At American Dream
Rising Country Singer Max McNown To Perform Free Show At American Dream Max McNown, a Nashville-based Americana singer who has gone viral with heartfelt tracks over the last two years, is set to perform a free show at American Dream next week.  The event is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. on the Dream Stage in Court A, Level 1, according to American Dream officials. The performance is part of a holiday partnership with New York radio station NEW 102.7 and Children’s Aid, the announcement says. Guests are encouraged to brighten a child’s holiday by bringing a new toy valued at twenty-five dollars. McNown first gained attention after picking up a g…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Netflix 'KPop Demon Hunters' Star Talks NJ Roots: 'Best Korean Food' Netflix 'KPop Demon Hunters' Star Talks NJ Roots: 'Best Korean Food'
Netflix 'KPop Demon Hunters' Star Talks NJ Roots: 'Best Korean Food' Kim Eun-jae, known professionally as EJAE and celebrated for singing the voice of Rumi in the Netflix film "KPop Demon Hunters," revealed on a pop culture podcast last month that she was born and raised in New Jersey. If her name doesn’t ring a bell yet, her music will.  EJAE and "KPop Demon" Hunters are behind the earworm "Golden," which she co-wrote and co-performed. The track has become a global breakout and is now up for five Grammy Award nominations. On an episode of the "Zach Sang Show" last month, EJAE spoke about her childhood in Fort Lee. Sang and EJAE, 34, bonded over their …

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ School Warns Of Dangerous TikTok Trend - But Won't Say What It Is NJ School Warns Of Dangerous TikTok Trend - But Won't Say What It Is
NJ School Warns Of Dangerous TikTok Trend - But Won't Say What It Is A school district in New Jersey is warning parents about a potentially dangerous TikTok trend. In an email sent to parents, the Stafford Township School District a TikTok video trend had come to their attention that "could be perceived as potentially threatening to the well-being of others." "We are encouraging families to review their child's social media presence and reinforce the importance of good digital citizenship," the school district said.  The school district did not say what the TikTok trend was. Daily Voice emailed the Stafford School District requesting more information o…

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$27.9M Lowe’s-Anchored Retail Center In North Jersey Changes Hands $27.9M Lowe’s-Anchored Retail Center In North Jersey Changes Hands
$27.9M Lowe’s-Anchored Retail Center In North Jersey Changes Hands A fully leased retail portfolio anchored by Lowe’s in a North Jersey town has been sold for $27.9 million, JLL Capital Markets announced.  The sale involved The Gardens Portfolio, a major Mount Olive shopping center off four state highways that ranks among the most-visited retail destinations in New Jersey. JLL represented the seller, RIVANI. The Gardens Portfolio includes eight properties across seven pad sites totaling 32,493 square feet, along with a single-tenant Lowe’s on 135,039 square feet, JLL said.  The mix features five ground leases and four net leases with n…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Disgraced Former Sen. Menendez Barred From Holding Public Office In NJ Disgraced Former Sen. Menendez Barred From Holding Public Office In NJ
Disgraced Former Sen. Menendez Barred From Holding Public Office In NJ Former Sen. Robert Menendez, D-NJ, who is imprisoned on federal corruption charges, is barred from ever holding public office in New Jersey, the state announced Friday, Dec. 5. New Jersey Superior Court Judge Robert Lougy permanently disqualified Menendez from holding office or any position of honor, trust, or profit in state or local government, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said.  If Menendez applies for public office or employment or takes any steps to campaign, run for, or be appointed or elected to public office, he will face a contempt-of-court charge, Platkin said. Mene…

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Linda McMahon's Turning Point-Backed Visit To Red NJ Town's Middle School Sparks Mixed Reaction Linda McMahon's Turning Point-Backed Visit To Red NJ Town's Middle School Sparks Mixed Reaction
Linda McMahon's Turning Point-Backed Visit To Red NJ Town's Middle School Sparks Mixed Reaction An upcoming visit from Linda McMahon to a New Jersey middle school is sparking questions and concerns among some parents and residents. The U.S. Secretary of Education is set to visit Cedar Drive Middle School on Friday, Dec. 5, as part of a national civics education tour, Superintendent Dr. MaryJane Garibay said in a letter to families. The visit is tied to the U.S. Department of Education’s “History Rocks!” Trail to Independence Tour, which will bring McMahon to schools in all 50 states as the nation prepares for its 250th anniversary. Colts Neck was selected to represent New Jersey in t…

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by Cecilia Levine
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PA Teacher, Basketball Coach Sent Nudes To Undercover NJ ‘Girl,’ Hoarded Child Porn: DA PA Teacher, Basketball Coach Sent Nudes To Undercover NJ ‘Girl,’ Hoarded Child Porn: DA
PA Teacher, Basketball Coach Sent Nudes To Undercover NJ ‘Girl,’ Hoarded Child Porn: DA A high school teacher and coach is accused of sending nude photos to who he believed was a 14-year-old girl in New Jersey and hoarding dozens of child pornography images and videos, according to a release issued on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 12:30 p.m. Manheim Township High School teacher, David Sean Burkhart, 45, of the 700 block of Scott Lane in Warwick Township, was charged with three counts of sexual abuse of children, one count of unlawful contact with a minor, and two counts of criminal use of a communication facility, Manheim Township Police Det. Nicholas Fritz wrote in the affidavit. Burk…

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Long-Awaited Redevelopment Near Bergen County Train Station Moves Forward Long-Awaited Redevelopment Near Bergen County Train Station Moves Forward
Long-Awaited Redevelopment Near Bergen County Train Station Moves Forward A long-awaited redevelopment next to a Bergen County train station is finally on the move.  Construction is expected to begin soon on a massive project bringing new housing, retail and a Sprouts Farmers Market to 22-01 Fair Lawn Avenue at Plaza Road in Fair Lawn's Radburn section. The project, called Plaza Greene, received full site plan approval earlier this year, according to planning documents filed with the Borough of Fair Lawn.  Radburn Train Station Redevelopment Rendering Minno & Wasko Architects and Planners The plan calls for 145 age-restricted residential un…

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by Cecilia Levine
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$40.8M Luxury Apartment Deal Closes In NJ, With New Loan To Match: JLL $40.8M Luxury Apartment Deal Closes In NJ, With New Loan To Match: JLL
$40.8M Luxury Apartment Deal Closes In NJ, With New Loan To Match: JLL A luxury multifamily community in North Jersey has changed hands in a $40.8 million sale, along with $27.5 million in acquisition financing, JLL Capital Markets said Wednesday, Dec. 3. JLL said it arranged both sides of the deal for The West, a 70-unit property at 555 Northfield Ave., in West Orange. The firm represented the seller, a joint venture between Varma Real Estate and Garas Development, and also represented the buyer, a joint venture between Invel Capital and Pearlmark Real Estate. JLL said the loan was secured through a life insurance company. Built in 2023, The West features one…

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