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EDA votes to help New Brunswick, Camden projects
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority today approved $350 million in bond financing for a major redevelopment of Rutgers University’s College Avenue campus, in New Brunswick. The project, which is being constructed by New Brunswick Development Corp., entails the purchase … Continue reading
Calling N.J. a great market, Iron Hill brewery begins expansion
Twenty custom-made brewing tanks will be delivered Monday morning to Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant’s future location, in the Voorhees Town Center. And once the brewing process – which takes four to six weeks – is complete, Iron Hill will … Continue reading
Middle Township sign company adapting to shifting business climate
When Dave Arber got into business for himself as the owner of Seashore Signs in 2005, the sign-making industry was fueled by a blockbuster real estate market. That was the bulk of his work then, particularly in the Wildwoods, as … Continue reading
Cumberland County negotiating to buy current Board of Social Services building in Vineland
Cumberland County officials are currently in negotiations to purchase the building on North Delsea Drive in Vineland where they currently rent space for the Board of Social Services, Cumberland Empowerment Zone (CEZ) and the Work Investment Board (WIB). Word that … Continue reading
State spending millions to keep tourism dollars flowing to Jersey Shore
Millions in advertising and marketing dollars – and unquantifiable value in word of mouth hopefully generated by a host of events – are being poured into driving home the message that the Jersey Shore is open for business this summer. … Continue reading
This time, N.J. has contracts signed for cleanups
Hurricane season starts in less than three weeks, and for the first time New Jersey will have contracts in place for clearing debris if the state is unlucky enough to be hit again in 2013. Contracts were awarded at the … Continue reading
Atlantic City Council OKs plan for Shaquille O’Neal-backed project including movie theater
City Council has approved a plan that will bring a major redevelopment project to Atlantic City’s South Inlet, highlighted by a movie theater and a supermarket. The vote finalizes an agreement between the city and Shaquille O’Neal partner Boraie Development … Continue reading
Clarion Hotel in Egg harbor Township to become affordable apartments
An affordable housing project may soon take over a large Black Horse Pike hotel that has seen damage from Hurricane Sandy, sharply increased taxes and low occupancy rates. The Township Committee approved several resolutions at a recent meeting that would … Continue reading
Rutgers receives $12 million grant for integration with UMDNJ
The Rutgers University integration with most of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey is getting a $12.5 million grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to facilitate the integration. The largest single gift that Rutgers has ever … Continue reading
Flood map updates could move homes out of most vulnerable flood zone
New drafts of the updated flood maps for the Garden State could scale back projections of the most flood-vulnerable areas, possibly shrinking the number of homes that will have to be lifted on columns. Arriving at municipalities later this month, … Continue reading

