Buying a home in 2021 might look very different in New Jersey
New Jersey's real estate prices have been on the rise. Nowhere is that more evident than in Gloucester City.Photo by CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash. No matter if you are a first-timer or veteran homebuyer, the current real estate market has changed drastically in the last few years. In a recent analysis done by the Otteau Group, a real estate consultancy firm, it was observed that home prices across the state of New Jersey increased by 12% in 2020.
Read full storyWho’s tracking your New Jersey weather?
Professor David Robinson has observed weather patterns in New Jersey for a long time as the state's climatologist.Photo by David Robinson. After the summer we have had, you can now probably recognize the sounds of a massive downpour overtaking your neighborhood and strong winds assaulting your house.
Read full storyPreserving the history of New Jersey during COVID-19
The New Jersey Historical Commission is helping to preserve historical places, like the Fosterfields Living Historical Farm.Photo by Alliance for Morris County Parks. The pandemic has affected operations in a lot of public venues, from concert spaces to restaurants to even museums and places of historical relevance. It has been difficult for these historically relevant places during these times to find ways to connect with patrons online or without hands-on touring experiences.
Read full storyA closer look at New Jersey's battle against the opioid epidemic
The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey hosted a town hall meeting on the dangers of opioids at The College of New Jersey.Photo by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey.
Read full storySend Chinatown Love: An organization created by Asians, for Asians
As part of Send Chinatown Love's Gift-A-Meal campaign, the organization purchased meals from Tonii's Fresh Rice Noodle to donate.Photo by Send Chinatown Love. Send Chinatown Love began in March 2020 as a way to support local Asian businesses and to combat the rise in anti-Asian sentiments due to the pandemic. Now as businesses and events return to pre-pandemic operations, they have no plans of slowing down.
Read full storyThe debate over reopening New Jersey schools
There are increasing discussions surrounding when is the proper time for New Jersey students to return to school.Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash. In May, Governor Phil Murphy announced that all New Jersey schools will be returning to in-person, full-time instruction in the fall. While many are excited about the return to campus, and most are already back in person, there are still some parents and counties that are hesitant about fully reopening.
Read full storyThe Mayo Performing Arts Center is excited to welcome you back
The Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) is reopening at full capacity this September after having limited audiences for more than a year.MPAC. The Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), originally built in 1937, has been a staple of the Morristown, New Jersey community for generations. When the pandemic hit, the theater shut down, just like most communal gathering places in local towns and neighborhoods across America.
Read full storyNJ Governor Phil Murphy's next term promises and why they should matter to you
As Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) gets ready to run for a second term, there are increasing oppositional voices over his campaign promises.Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash. Gov. Phil Murphy’s (D-N.J.) new platform for the upcoming election seems focused on addressing concerns from progressive and independent voters, while also juggling reopenings in the wake of COVID-19.
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