Business News

• Amazon Faces Legal Scrutiny in New Jersey Amid Ongoing Labor Concerns: New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin is accusing Amazon of discrimination against pregnant and disabled workers at its warehouses. The lawsuit, announced on October 22, 2025, alleges that the company repeatedly denied reasonable accommodations to these workers, then placed them on unpaid leave or fired them for not meeting quotas. Read more
• Party City Reimagined: New Amscan PC LLC Drives Relaunch with E-Commerce, Delivery, and Strategic Partnerships: Party City, the once-dominant party supply retailer, is getting a fresh start under the ownership of New Amscan PC LLC, which acquired the brand earlier this year in a bankruptcy auction for a reported $20 million. The … . Read more

Politics

• New Jersey Gubernatorial Race Tightens Amid Key Policy Debates and High-Profile Legal Drama: The Rutgers-Eagleton Poll, released October 22, shows Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill with a five-point lead over Republican Jack Ciattarelli, though the race remains tight and within the margin of error. Candidates continue to outline their plans for issues like the state budget, with NJ Spotlight News reporting on their approaches to improving budget accountability. Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli’s proposal to bring a Florida-style school voucher program to New Jersey has received attention from the news outlet. Read more

Music

• Bruce Springsteen Delivers Rare Acoustic Set at Los Angeles Academy Museum Gala: Bruce Springsteen captivated audiences at the fifth annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, performing a rare acoustic rendition of his classic hit “Atlantic City.” The performance was dedicated to actor Jeremy Allen White, who was honored at the event. Read more

Sports

• Devils Face Wild in Quick Turnaround at the Prudential Center: The New Jersey Devils are set to face the Minnesota Wild tonight at the Prudential Center in Newark. This marks the second game in a back-to-back series, with the Devils looking to extend their winning streak. Read more
• Pro Merch Report: NFL Week 8 Headlines, Trade Buzz, and Official Team Gear Drops with Columbia and Eddie Bauer: NFL Week 8 is shaping up to be an exciting one, with several key matchups and trade rumors circulating. Official team gear drops from Columbia and Eddie Bauer are also making headlines. Read more

Cutting Edge

• EV Buddy and EcoG Partner to Advance Next-Generation Portable EV Charging Technology: In a major development for electric vehicle infrastructure, EV Buddy and EcoG have announced a partnership to advance next-generation portable EV charging technology. This collaboration aims to make EV charging more accessible and convenient for drivers across the country. Read more

North Jersey

• Sussex County Leaders Unite to Address Homelessness Through Coordinated Community Efforts: Leaders in Sussex County are coming together to tackle homelessness through coordinated community efforts. The initiative focuses on providing support services and resources to individuals experiencing homelessness in the region. Read more
• The Arc of Warren County to Celebrate Community Champions at 2025 Excellence Awards: The Arc of Warren County is set to celebrate community champions at its 2025 Excellence Awards. The event honors individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the lives of people with disabilities in Warren County. Read more
• Authorities Seek Public Help in Deptford Homicide Investigation: Authorities are seeking the public’s help in a homicide investigation in Deptford. The incident occurred earlier this week, and investigators are asking anyone with information to come forward. Read more
• New Jersey Shines Among the Nation’s Priciest Zip Codes in 2025: New Jersey continues to be home to some of the nation’s priciest zip codes. Recent data highlights the state’s luxury real estate market and the demand for high-end properties. Read more

Ocean Township Library Hosts Weekly Sensory and Social Playtime for Babies and Caregivers

The Ocean Township Library is hosting a weekly sensory and social playtime for babies and caregivers. This program provides a fun and interactive environment for young children to explore and develop social skills. Read more

Massive $255 Million Deal Moves Edgewater’s 615 River Road Development Forward

A massive $255 million deal is moving Edgewater’s 615 River Road development forward. The project aims to revitalize the area and bring new residential and commercial opportunities to the community. Read more

Morris County Honors Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Renewed Commitment to Survivor Support

Morris County is honoring Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a renewed commitment to survivor support. The county is implementing new initiatives to provide resources and assistance to individuals affected by domestic violence. Read more

New Jersey Breweries

• Brewery Thirty-Three (Lippincott Ave) – Vinyl Night with Dave the Record Guy, Thursday, October 23, 2025. Read more
• Alternate Ending Beer Co. (Middletown) – Beer & Burger Special on Wednesdays; All-Day Happy Hour Thursdays; Teacher Happy Hour Fridays. Read more
• Tanner Brewing Company (Atlantic City) – Happy hour Wednesday through Friday, 4–6 p.m.; Teacher discounts Fridays. Read more
• King’s Road Brewing (Haddonfield) – Mug Club with member discounts. Read more
• Pompton Craft House – Monday–Friday, 2–5 p.m.: 30% off draft beers, craft cocktails, whiskey, and wine by the glass. Read more

On Sale This Week at Starland Ballroom

• Two Queens ft France Joli & Judy Torres w/ Forever Freestyle Band: Performing two sets on Friday, December 19. Tickets
• The Warped Tour Band: Saturday, January 17. Presale: Thursday, October 23 at 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET. Use code: JERSEY. Tickets

For more events and updates, visit Explore New Jersey.