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Burlington County Farmers Market Becomes Finalist To Be Crowned Best in the U.S.
MOORESTOWN – New Jersey’s favorite farmers market is now vying to be named the best in the nation.
Singleton Bill Would Establish Enhanced Transit Village Program
Trenton – In an effort to support mixed-use, transit-oriented development (TOD) and build upon the success of New Jersey’s Transit Village Initiative, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would establish an Enhanced Transit Village Program to better support and incentivize mixed-use development in close proximity to public transportation.
Singleton Bill to Repurpose Vacant Commercial Property Advances
Trenton – Seeking an innovative way to repurpose abandoned commercial properties, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would authorize the conversion of certain office parks and retail centers into mixed-use developments.
Payback Time? NJ Lawmaker's Proposal Before Utility Bills Skyrocket
With massive electric rate hikes less than three months away, a New Jersey senator is pushing his idea to help people pay their bills.
Need affordable housing? Here's how the laws work in New Jersey
After decades of slow progress in building up New Jersey's inventory of affordable housing following the landmark 1975 Mount Laurel decision, a year-old law designed to speed the process along is leading to lawsuits from both towns and builders.
NJ legislation that preempts local zoning for shopping malls, office parks moves out of Senate committee
State legislation that would override municipal zoning law to encourage redevelopment of "stranded" office parks and shopping malls was unanimously advanced Monday by the state Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Senate panel advances housing bills despite concern over loss of local control
A Senate panel approved a raft of bills Monday meant to spur real estate development, though municipal officials warned the package would reduce local control of housing policy.
It's National Women's History Month
March is Women’s History Month—a time to celebrate the incredible contributions of women throughout history and recognize those who continue to break barriers today.
How a library café in N.J. is changing lives for disabled students
A $1.4 million state grant is funding a new café service at the Burlington County Library in Westampton, where students with disabilities are learning workplace skills.
Readmitting Higher Ed Students Who Withdrew Due to Military Service
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation requiring New Jersey’s public universities and colleges to readmit students whose enrollment was interrupted due to military service.