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(trying to) figure it out. CRE and managing editor @NJBIZ, covering B2B news in New Jersey. she's also a mom and watches movies. @JessPerry_NJ on twitter

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Poll: A majority of Americans opposes U.S. military action in Iran Most Americans disapprove of President Trump's handling of Iran, and a majority sees Iran as either only a minor threat or no threat at all, an NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds.

Most Americans disapprove of President Trump's handling of Iran, and a majority sees Iran as either only a minor threat or no threat at all, an NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds.

06.03.2026 21:13 πŸ‘ 637 πŸ” 162 πŸ’¬ 37 πŸ“Œ 13
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New Jersey community solar expansion largest in US - NJBIZ The approved New Jersey community solar expansion adds 3,000 MW as NJBPU advances battery storage and new clean energy generation.

NJBPU approves 3,000 MW expansion of #NJ #communitysolar program β€” largest allocation in state history njbiz.com/new-jersey-c...

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Found: The 19th century silent film that first captured a robot attack A newly rediscovered 1897 short by famed French filmmaker Georges Méliès is being hailed as the first-ever depiction of a robot in cinema.

good news: www.npr.org/2026/02/28/n...

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Jersey City pivots Pompidou site to affordable housing - NJBIZ Jersey City cancels Pompidou Museum plans in Journal Square to develop affordable housing, addressing budget shortfalls and community needs.

Pompidou pivot in JC njbiz.com/jersey-city-...

03.03.2026 16:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Poll: 2 in 3 NJ voters say Trump tariffs raised prices - NJBIZ Two-thirds of New Jersey voters say Trump tariffs raised prices, with views sharply divided by party, according to Stockton poll.

Stockton U. poll πŸ—³οΈ 66% of NJ voters say Trump administration #tariffs increased prices njbiz.com/nj-poll-trum...

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Sherrill getting booed at the Devils game really has me scratching my head. Especially in the wake of the blizzard response, but maybe I just don't know about hockey fans?

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Trump gets hit with White House fact check over long-shot State of the Union claim News outlets fact-checked the president's statement using his own administration's data.

News outlets fact-checked the president's statement using his own administration's data.

25.02.2026 15:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Is it just me, or was our marketing dept listening to The Replacements?

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NJ’s history is one of innovation. This Black History Month, I honor the contributions of Black inventors and scientists to this legacy as we work to expand the Einstein Corridor.
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Walter McAfee was a scientist and astronomer who conducted important work in Monmouth County.

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NRBP launches new Real Estate Council in Newark - NJBIZ The Newark Regional Business Partnership (NRBP) revealed its Real Estate Council to guide growth, unite leaders and support city development.

With Newarkβ€˜s real estate market and community on full display during an industry event earlier this month, the #Newark Regional Business Partnership revealed its new #RealEstate Council to the captive audience.

njbiz.com/nrbp-new-rea...

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We mourn the passing of Jesse Jackson, a lifelong champion for civil rights who challenged injustice and expanded opportunity for generations.

He will be remembered for his fearless advocacy, moral clarity, and enduring legacy in the fight for justice and equality.

17.02.2026 13:24 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Small business owners squeezed by Trump tariffs await Supreme Court decision β€’ New Jersey Monitor The U.S. Supreme Court has been mulling since November whether large shares of the president’s unilateral emergency tariffs are legal.

Small business owners squeezed by Trump tariffs await Supreme Court decision newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/16/r...

16.02.2026 16:38 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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America's Gen Z curlers bring new ways to a traditional sport At the U.S. Curling Olympic Trials, a team of Gen Z curlers usurped the long-reigning champions in a big upset. Team Casper is bringing swagger, limber knees and some new sensibilities to a tradition-...

My favorite winter Olympics sport? ‡️ www.npr.org/2026/02/11/n...

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Gateway Tunnel funding fight heads to appeals court - NJBIZ Gateway Tunnel Project funding dispute escalates as Trump administration appeals court order and union workers rally in North Bergen.

As legal battles over Gateway unfold, union construction workers rallied Monday in North Bergen, officials pushed to keep the job moving, and the Trump administration appealed a judge’s order blocking a federal funding freeze for the $16 billion undertaking.

njbiz.com/gateway-tunn...

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Story >> njbiz.com/tonix-pharma...

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ULI NNJ event explores 2026 North Jersey real estate outlook - NJBIZ A Feb. 3 ULI NNJ event explores ULI/PwC’s Top 10 Markets to Watch: Jersey City is No. 2, North Jersey 7, featuring JLL and Triangle Equities.

njbiz.com/uli-nnj-2026...

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β€œ.. Florida had highest foreclosure rate out of any state in 2025 ... reasons cited included affordability issues due to insurance premiums, property taxes, and general ownership costs ..”

(via Schwab)

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I think it's best for everyone to understand that the unified class project of billionaires right now is to do to white collar workers what globalization and neoliberalism did to blue collar workers.

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Trump goes public with plan to "take over" elections After the FBI seized 700 boxes of ballots in Georgia, the president calls on Republicans to assert control over voting "in at least 15 places.”

This is important to pay attention to. Trump's saying the quiet part of the plan out loud. With the midterms increasingly looking like a bloodbath for the GOP, he's calling on the Republicans to take over the election. This is what an attempt to end democracy looks like. Read @ariberman.bsky.social

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Columbia, Northfield to merge in $597M NJ bank deal - NJBIZ Columbia Financial and Northfield Bancorp announce a $597M merger, creating New Jersey’s third-largest regional bank with $18B in assets.

The latest combination of #NewJersey #banks will bring together Columbia and Northfield Bank in a #merger valued at $597M‡️ njbiz.com/columbia-nor...

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a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a crowd of people and says `` there is no way '' . ALT: a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a crowd of people and says `` there is no way '' .

In case you were wondering: The Wild Kratts have a really great episode about groundhogs.

02.02.2026 13:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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DYK: In 2025, the #FDA approved the first new prescription treatment for #fibromyalgia in more than 15 years, Tonmya. Today, the #biotech behind it, Tonix Pharmaceuticals, enthusiastically recommitted to #NJ, debuting a brand new HQ at The Connell Company's The Park in Berkeley Heights.

30.01.2026 19:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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I built my career at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Now it’s ending. - Poynter A firsthand look at how an award-winning newsroom learned it was closing

Just heartbreaking "We had just been told, via a prerecorded video of an unfamiliar woman in a gray suit, that the Post-Gazette would cease all operations May 3 ... and told that the paper’s owners wanted 'to exit with grace and dignity.'"

www.poynter.org/commentary/2...

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Brenda Flanagan's final sign-off from NJ Spotlight News
Brenda Flanagan's final sign-off from NJ Spotlight News YouTube video by NJ Spotlight News

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20.01.2026 23:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

100%-sincere shout out to Mikie Sherrill's white pants after Labor Day.

20.01.2026 16:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Incoming >>> NJ's 2nd female governor www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbCH...

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New Jersey is committed to promoting equal access to services and opportunities for all. Today we're proposing new rules to ensure inclusive spaces and a more diverse curricula at cosmetology schools across the state.

www.njoag.gov/ag-platkin-d...

20.01.2026 16:15 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Murphy’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad transparency record β€’ The Jersey Vindicator Murphy's legacy includes gutting campaign finance laws and the Open Public records Act. The latest column by CJ Griffin.

"Those fights were frustrating but familiar, similar to those we had fought with the Christie Administration in court and won. But Murphy has been far worse on #transparency. His Administration didn’t just deny OPRA requests; he dismantled OPRA itself." jerseyvindicator.org/2026/01/15/m...

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Pentagon to overhaul independent military newspaper, calling it β€˜woke’ Plans for more Defense Department control of Stars and Stripes surface after job seekers were asked about their commitment to President Donald Trump’s policies.

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The Defense Department said it plans to overhaul Stars and Stripes, the storied military newspaper that has long enjoyed editorial independence, to rid it of β€œwoke distractions” and refocus coverage on β€œwarfighting.”

w/ @liamjscott.bsky.social

www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

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