New Jersey

NJ TRANSIT’s new Multilevel III rail cars mark a major step in modernizing one of the nation’s busiest commuter rail systems. The 374-car fleet will replace aging Arrow III and Comet equipment, expand passenger capacity and improve service across New Jersey and into New York Penn Station.

AI is reshaping New Jersey’s workforce in real time. As layoffs hit pharma and tech, the state is investing in AI hubs, data centers and workforce training to prepare for what comes next.

Governor Mikie Sherrill signed legislation at the Salem Nuclear Power Plant removing a decades-old barrier that effectively blocked new nuclear development. With demand rising and energy costs climbing, state leaders are positioning New Jersey to lead the next generation of clean, carbon-free power.

A year after the Moss Landing battery fire, the environmental and human impacts are still unfolding in California. As NJ moves towards similar battery storage at scale, what lessons can be learned from the infamous fire?

A historic building in Trenton collapsed. Officials say the structure had deteriorated beyond repair, raising broader concerns about aging infrastructure and preservation across New Jersey.

NJ TRANSIT’s history is a cautionary tale of how short-term fixes and political avoidance can undermine even the most vital public institutions.

Part II of a deep dive in the origins, successes, and challenges of the largest statewide public transportation system in the nation

The New Jersey Turnpike was meant to be free. When it opened in the 1950s, tolls were sold as temporary. Drivers would pay until construction bonds were paid off. Then the booths would come down. That never happened. Here’s why.