United Airlines adds flights in Newark, ramps up cleaning
For the first time in a month, passengers on Wednesday boarded a United Airlines flight to…
Pandemic led to historic job losses for NJ in April
The unemployment rate in New Jersey surged to a record-breaking 15.3 percent in April because of…
NJ bill would extend emergency sick leave for workers
New Jersey has been a leader in providing sick leave for workers in a pre-pandemic world….
Another 42,000 NJ residents applied for unemployment last week as pandemic claims rose to 1.13 million
More than 1.13 million new unemployment claims have been received by the New Jersey Department of…
Walmart, pharmacists to expand NJ’s COVID-19 testing
There are 2,239 pharmacies in New Jersey, including retail chains and independent businesses. Last week, the…
Princeton area farmers see more CSA subscriptions as pandemic shifts food choices
Lawrence Mendies has had a line of customers out the door to sign up for his…
New Jersey Department of Labor is now processing claims for extended unemployment benefits
According to officials at the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the agency has begun notifying…
NJ governor allows in-person sales at bike shops, car, motorcycle, and boat dealerships
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Superintendent of the State Police Col. Patrick Callahan have authorized…
Princeton area residents: We don’t need a chatbot, we need to talk to a real person who can process our unemployment claims
Earlier this week, Planet Princeton posted a story about a new chatbot feature that the New…
NJ unemployment claims reach almost 1.1 million
Nearly 70,000 new unemployment claims were filed in New Jersey last week, bringing the total number…
Hinkson’s office store in downtown Princeton takes online orders, provides contactless pick-ups to weather latest business challenge
By contributor Marc Monseau Hinkson’s has survived a wide range of challenges in its 101-year history,…
At Trane factory in Hamilton, workers fear spread of COVID-19 and demand action
The top union leader at the Trane factory in Hamilton is calling on the company to…
NJ Department of Labor launches online chat feature to answer unemployment questions
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has launched a chat feature on its…
Where federal stimulus funding for health care providers in the Princeton region is going
Almost 6,000 health care providers in New Jersey are sharing more than $720 million in funding…
COVID-19 local business spotlight: Princeton eatery Small Bites now offers Greek specialties and groceries for takeout and delivery
Many local food businesses have learned to pivot and have worked hard to create new ways…
Unemployment claims in NJ surpass 1 million mark
New unemployment claims filed in New Jersey since mid-March have surpassed 1 million, a number officials…
Lord & Taylor may file for bankruptcy and liquidate stores when they reopen
Lord & Taylor will likely file for bankruptcy and liquidate all 38 of its remaining stores…
Why were NJ’s small businesses shortchanged by federal program to offset COVID-19 losses?
New Jersey is one of the states hardest hit by COVID-19, but less than 20% of…