New Jersey
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Wawa Closes 43-Year-Old Marlton Store as the Chain Shifts Toward More Modern Locations
After 43 years, the Wawa at 491 Route 73 in Marlton has served its last hoagie. The store closed on May 28, ending more than four decades of service at the corner of Route 73 and Brick Road, reports Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Wawa described the decision as the result of a…
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E-ZPass Tags May be Replaced by Alternative, Currently in Testing Phase
The time of the rectangular plastic E-ZPass tags may be coming to an end, as the New Jersey Turnpike Authority begins testing new stickers on its work vehicles, writes Larry Higgs for NJ.com. A few weeks ago, the authority began to test the new stickers on its vehicles, and if testing over the next several months is successful, the stickers could be replacing tags by the fourth…
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Airport Just Outside of Bucks County Unaffected by TSA Staffing Shortages
While Philadelphia International Airport has had to temporarily close security checkpoints due to TSA staffing shortages, the Trenton-Mercer Airport has continued to operate as usual, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. TSA staffing shortages have persisted as a result of the current partial government shutdown, resulting in longer wait times for flyers. According to Sam Weiss, deputy director of communication for Mercer…
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$29M Visitor Center in NJ Washington Crossing State Park Nears Completion
Just across the river, the new Museum & Visitor Center at Washington Crossing State Park in New Jersey is moving closer to its completion, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The new center, spanning 11,500 square feet, is replacing the original building constructed for the 1976 Bicentennial. It’s scheduled to open this year to commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday. In the…
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New Jersey Widens Its Minimum Wage Lead Over Pennsylvania with Latest Hike
New Jersey’s minimum wage rose again last week to $15.92 from $15.49, further extending the already double lead over Pennsylvania, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new rate represents a $0.43 increase from the previous minimum, established last year. “This increase will provide vital support to all Garden State workers by making the…
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See Why Wawa Felt It Needed to Sue This New Jersey City
An amended municipal law in the city of Garfield, New Jersey has prompted a Wawa lawsuit over how it does business in the town, writes Rebecca Heath for NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, as reported in silive.com. Garfield has a law that prevents Wawa from operating 24 hours a day. Wawa opened in Garfield in…
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Kingda Ka Roller Coaster to Be Removed for New Additions at Six Flags Great Adventure
Local thrill-seekers will have to say goodbye to one of the most popular Six Flags Great Adventure roller coasters of all time, reports CBS News Philadelphia. Kingda Ka, once the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world, is coming down. The popular ride has hosted over 12 million rides since 2005. It is 456…
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Jersey Shore Estate with Ocean Views from Every Room — ‘Most Talked-About House in Past 23 Years’ — Hits Market
Countless Chester County residents flock to the Jersey Shore every year in the summer. If you’re one of them, and vacationing in the vicinity of Long Beach Island, you’ll want to check out a 9,000-square-foot estate that just hit the market. It boasts an ice cream parlor, butterfly habitat, and koi pond, writes Lisa Dukart…
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