Darrell Simmons January 10, 2024
TGI Friday's Suddenly Shutters Seven New Jersey Restaurants
TGI Friday's abruptly closed locations throughout New Jersey including spots in Hackensack, Princeton, Wayne, and more.
jerseydigs.com/tgi-fridays-closes-seven-new-jersey-restaurants
Public Comment Begins on NYC's Congestion Pricing Plan; Will It Take Effect?
Locals can now weigh in on the proposal, which would add a $15 fee for most drivers passing through a large swath of Manhattan.
jerseydigs.com/nyc-congestion-pricing-plan
Pair of Massive Fires Take Out Two Elizabeth Landmarks
Elizabeth had a tough weekend as a sprawling historic industrial complex and Santillo's Pizza, in business for over 100 years, both suffered devastating fires.
jerseydigs.com/elizabeth-nj-fires
Dave & Buster’s Reportedly Opening in Jersey City's Newport Mall
Dave & Buster's apparently has their eyes set on space inside a Jersey City mall home to a Sears, which is shuttering in the spring.
jerseydigs.com/dave-and-busters-newport-mall-jersey-city
Blake Lively Led 'It Ends With Us' to Re-Start Filming in Jersey City Next Week
"It Ends With Us," starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, is looking for extras in advance of their return to Jersey City in the coming days.
jerseydigs.com/blake-lively-it-ends-with-us-filming-locations
Fresh Off Michelin Listing, Peppercorn Station Team Opening Second Restaurant in Jersey City
The ownership behind Peppercorn Station will be bringing their second New Jersey eatery to this Jersey City neighborhood.
jerseydigs.com/peppercorn-station-newport-jersey-city
Drift Restaurant & Bar Coming to Former Weehawken Houlihan’s Site
The ownership behind this Jersey City restaurant is taking over a sizable restaurant space in Weehawken to open Drift Restaurant & Bar.
jerseydigs.com/drift-restaurant-bar-weehawken
70-Unit Development on Avenue E in Bayonne Sells Mid-Construction
An endeavor that is replacing the former home of Bayonne Stainless Products with a multi-family complex has been sold.
jerseydigs.com/90-avenue-e-bayonne-development-sold
Hoboken Approves Re-Zoning That Could Create New Performing Arts Center
A plan that hopes to bring a new theater venue to a block of Downtown Hoboken has crossed the finish line.
jerseydigs.com/hoboken-performing-arts-center-zoning
$15 Million Property Sale Clears the Way for 155-Unit Project in Asbury Park
One of the larger redevelopments along Asbury Park’s waterfront has all the pieces in place to begin construction.
jerseydigs.com/115-fourth-ave-asbury-park-development
Ground Broken on Mixed-Use Project with Affordable Housing in Jersey City
Elizabeth-based Tag Development has begun work on a project that includes affordable housing and will add a new storefront to one of Jersey City’s major thoroughfares.
jerseydigs.com/336-martin-luther-king-jr-drive-jersey-city
The Container Store Opens in Princeton
The Container Store is now open in Princeton - just in time for New Year's organization resolutions.
jerseydigs.com/the-container-store-princeton-opens
Final 218-Unit Phase of Hartz Mountain’s Estuary Rises in Weehawken
This waterfront stretch of Weehawken will be gaining some new neighbors as the last portion of a multi-building complex is rising in Lincoln Harbor.
jerseydigs.com/estuary-rises-weehawken
There's No Place Like Newark for the Holidays: Brick City History for the Most Festive Time of Year
As I walked through Broad Street on my way home with presents and giftwrap in hand, I found myself longing for a memory that now has become a rose-tinted fantasy. The nostalgia of a time and a city that bejeweled itself in Christmas merriment, and streetscapes as alive as a postcard by Currier and Ives.
jerseydigs.com/history-of-christmas-in-newark
Jersey City Approves Adaptive Reuse Plan for Former Elks Lodge
A Jersey City Heights building that dates to the 1800s will be undergoing an adaptive reuse into The Everton House that features a glass-heavy residential expansion.
jerseydigs.com/jersey-city-approves-adaptive-reuse-plan-for-former-elks-lodge
162-Unit Parkside at Westfield Ahead of Construction Schedule
A Westfield property previously home to a garden center for over a century is being redeveloped and will include 32 affordable housing units.
jerseydigs.com/parkside-at-westfield
Ownership of NYC’s GupShup Planning New Restaurant in Jersey City
The team behind a popular Gramercy restaurant has applied to bring a new eatery and full bar to a prominent Downtown Jersey City development.
jerseydigs.com/nyc-gupshup-planning-restaurant-jersey-city
Own Your Own Personal High-Rise With a Massive Penthouse in the Heart of Atlantic City
The opportunity to own a high-rise steps from the boardwalk is almost unheard of but wait until you see the extravagant penthouse adorning the top floors.
jerseydigs.com/1616-pacific-avenue-atlantic-city-penthouse
Plans Revealed for Two-Tower Project at Hoboken's Poggi Press Site
Advance Realty has presented plans to bring a pair of high-rises, a new public plaza, and streetscape improvements to this Hoboken property.
jerseydigs.com/1500-grand-street-hoboken-development
65-Unit Affordable Housing Development Breaks Ground in West Orange
A rare development in New Jersey that will consist of 100% affordable housing is officially underway and will include five units for the homeless.
jerseydigs.com/46-mount-pleasant-ave-west-orange
Hoboken Coffee Shop The Hive Opening in Jersey City
Hoboken coffee shop The Hive will be expanding into Jersey City next year in a storefront that will include a play space for kids and their famous cinnamon rolls.
jerseydigs.com/the-hive-coffee-shop-the-hive-jersey-city
Garden Greenz Cannabis Dispensary Opens in Jersey City
Garden Greenz, Jersey City’s third recreational dispensary, is now open in Downtown Jersey City.
jerseydigs.com/garden-greenz-cannabis-dispensary-jersey-city