DEVELOPING STORYTRANSPORTATION
Gateway tunnel work enters a new phase beneath the Hudson
What the latest construction milestone means for NJ Transit riders, commuters and the region’s infrastructure future.
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DEVELOPING STORYAROUND THE STATEMore Jersey.
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Smart, essential reporting from every corner of New Jersey — from the Delaware River to the Atlantic.
WEATHERCoastal storm brings heavy rain and gusty winds to the Shore
Flood watches are in effect as forecasters track the system county by county.
POLITICSTrenton takes up the affordability question
Property taxes, housing supply and school funding lead a consequential week at the State House.
SPORTSDevils find another gear as playoff race tightens
A faster forecheck and a surging young core have Newark believing again.
FOOD & DRINKThe 12 Jersey diners worth a late-night drive
From chrome-clad classics to a new generation of counter culture.
BUSINESSNewark’s next chapter is being built block by block
Small businesses and new development reshape the city’s downtown core.
EDUCATIONNJ colleges rethink the path from classroom to career
New partnerships put apprenticeships and practical experience front and center.