👻 A "spirited" holiday roundup:
🎃 "Halloween is just for kids." Not so fast, 70% of adults say.
👻 Plus, Reese's names this Westfield road the Trick-or-Treatiest Street in America ... find out: njbiz.com/adults-embrace-hal…
ICYMI: Berlin Brewing Co. announced plans to close its South Jersey taproom, adding to a wave of craft brewery closures across the state. njbiz.com/berlin-brewing-co-…
In case you missed it: A new Rutgers weather station in Franklin Township will provide real-time local weather data, backed by a $25,000 American Water grant. bit.ly/4A3s9L5
ALT Rutgers weather station launches in Franklin Township
ICYMI: Gov. Mikie Sherrill requests federal disaster aid after $27 million in damage from a September nor'easter in three NJ coastal counties. njbiz.com/sherrill-federal-d…
Oishii, a Jersey City-based sustainable berry grower, will reach over 500 retail locations in 25 states by year-end. bit.ly/4jPLvyy
ALT Oishii expands to 500 grocery stores across 25 states
Passaic County broke ground on a pedestrian bridge linking Passaic and Garfield, expanding access to Dundee Island Park and the Passaic River. bit.ly/3UqdOsL
ALT Passaic County breaks ground on Dundee Island Park pedestrian bridge
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Gov. Mikie Sherrill reports significant backlog reductions and launches the New Jersey Permitting Dashboard to increase transparency and speed. bit.ly/4sy20S4
ALT NJ cuts permitting backlogs, launches public dashboard
Conduent plans to lay off 113 employees in Newark as part of its $70 million tolling business sale. njbiz.com/conduent-newark-la…
ICYMI: Bass Pro Shops will open a 200,000-square-foot store in Sayreville, anchoring the $2.5 billion Riverton development. njbiz.com/bass-pro-shops-say…
ICYMI: Nearly 40 New Jersey hospitals earned 2027 Healthgrades awards for specialty care, outpatient procedures and clinical performance. njbiz.com/new-jersey-hospita…
NJBIZ retweeted
Congratulations to Jenna Vaccaro, MPH, on being named to @NJBIZ’s Forty Under 40! Jenna’s commitment to maternal health, child development, and family well-being helps guide CFHI’s work and supports VNA Health Group’s mission. Learn more here: vnahg.org/jenna-vaccaro-name…
Less than a week after Whims Brewing in Atco said it would have its last call after almost five years in business, another independently owned and operated brewery in New Jersey is calling it quits. njbiz.com/berlin-brewing-co-…
In case you missed it: Opinion: Executive writes that NJ colleges should use the state's AI readiness grant to test accuracy, protect student data and measure real-world results. bit.ly/4yTwQWS
ALT OPINION: NJ colleges urged to prioritize AI readiness results
NJBIZ hit the road Thursday. First stop: Lucy the Elephant in Margate. Next: Bally's in AC, where @SenatorAndyKim met with gaming industry leaders to talk about the state of the industry. Stay tuned to NJBIZ for more.
➡️ Catch up: njbiz.com/atlantic-city-casi…
In case you missed it: Camden County opened a $22M, 60-unit supportive housing center offering transitional and emergency housing to help combat homelessness. bit.ly/4yMqbxm
ALT Camden County unveils $22M supportive housing center (photos)
NJBIZ retweeted
Congratulations to Saiber’s Peter Kizima on being recognized as a “Rising Star” in @NJBIZ’s 40 Under 40 program!
Congratulations, Pete, on this well-deserved honor!
In case you missed it: New Jersey County Teachers of the Year Joseph Latigona and Shelly Witham help students explore careers through vocational education. bit.ly/4e8K3Ud
ALT NJ teachers turn career experience into student success
ICYMI: NJBIZ celebrated its 2026 Forty Under 40 honorees and Rising Stars at The Marigold in Somerset on Oct. 27, recognizing young leaders. njbiz.com/njbiz-2026-forty-u…
Gov. Mikie Sherrill requests federal disaster aid after $27 million in damage from a September nor'easter in three NJ coastal counties. bit.ly/4svr38d
ALT Sherrill seeks federal disaster aid after $27M coastal storm damage