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21+ min ago (251+ words) NJBIZ Business of the Year NJEDA awards Rutgers $13M to pilot hydrogen trucks in Newark The XCIENT, Hyundai's fuel cell-powered truck, will be the main vehicle in a Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation research program. - PROVIDED BY HYUNDAI MOTOR CO. The Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation received $13 million from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority to launch a major pilot that will deploy six green hydrogen fuel cell-powered heavy-duty trucks at Port Newark. The project aims to test the technology in real port operations to accelerate New Jersey's clean-transportation goals. It brings together Rutgers CAIT, PSEG, the Center for Transportation and the Environment, Hyundai Motor Co., and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Officials say the pilot could strengthen supply-chain efficiency, support clean-energy jobs and help position New Jersey as a national hub for…...

4+ hour, 23+ min ago (740+ words) What's there to do near Delaware between Christmas Day and New Year's 2026? That's a good question. And you have some interesting options. Here's a look at some colorful events that are going down late into the holiday season, and beyond, around the First State. For over 50 years, the miniature Brandywine Railroad has been a popular attraction and offers over 1,000 pieces, including trains, across 2,000 feet of track. The display is full steam ahead and on view right now through the new year. 14 restaurants open Christmas Day: In Delaware Patrons will witness over 500,000 twinkling lights that guide visitors around one of the world's most gorgeous gardens at "A Longwood Christmas," right over the state line near Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Admission to the holiday extravaganza at Longwood Gardens (1001 Longwood Road) is by timed admission ticket, with those tickets purchased in advance for a…...

7+ hour, 17+ min ago (672+ words) CNA Staff, Dec 10, 2025 / 06:10 am Several disability and patient advocacy groups filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Delaware on Dec. 8 alleging that Delaware's new physician-assisted suicide law discriminates against people with disabilities." In May 2025, Delaware passed a bill legalizing physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill adults with a prognosis of six months or less to live. The law, which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2026, allows patients to self-administer lethal medication." The 74-page complaint alleges that the new law is unconstitutional under both Delaware and federal law and violates the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause, among other challenges." Plaintiffs include the Institute for Patients' Rights; The Freedom Center for Independent Living, Inc., in Middletown; the Delaware chapter of ADAPT; Not Dead Yet; United Spinal Association, the National Council on Independent Living; and disability advocate…...

9+ hour, 20+ min ago (181+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) " A set of twins in Absecon, New Jersey were arrested on Tuesday after they threatened to hang Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin and shoot Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. The Homeland Security Department announced that they conducted and executed a search and arrest warrant for Ricardo Antonio Roman-Flores and Emilio Roman-Flores. They have both been charged with unlawful possession of an assault weapons, cyber harassment and criminal coercion. "Let this be a warning to anyone who dares threaten or attack our brave law enforcement officers," said Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said in a statement. He went on to say that extreme rhetoric from the media and politicians is leading to a massive increase in death threats against law enforcement officials. The twins are currently being held at a prison in New Jersey. Under President…...

20+ hour, 25+ min ago (307+ words) Laura A. Carlson, whose specialty is psychology and who previously worked at the University of Notre Dame for 25 years, was appointed president of the University of Delaware, effective Jan. 1. The University of Delaware on Tuesday appointed Laura A. Carlson, who had been serving as interim president, to the permanent post, effective Jan. 1. Carlson came to the school in 2022 as provost after spending 25 years at the University of Notre Dame. She stepped into the interim presidency in July after former president Dennis Assanis announced he was stepping down last June with less than two months notice. The university did not conduct a national search but rather engaged a consultant to help the school evaluate the qualities needed for the next president and assess Carlson's ability to fit the role. "Dr. Carlson has demonstrated a deep commitment to the advancement of our university and…...

22+ hour, 35+ min ago (458+ words) NJBIZ Business of the Year Exclusive: Garden State Cold Storage secures 7-acre Newark site New ownership recently renovated the nearly 7-acre industrial property spanning 449 Doremus Ave. / 414 Avenue P in Newark. - PROVIDED BY ADVANCE INDUSTRIAL GROUP Garden State Cold Storage, an affiliate of the Ruggiero Seafood Inc. group of companies, is expanding in Newark, following a new lease arranged by Advance Industrial Group. The Cranbury-based boutique industrial real estate brokerage exclusively revealed details about the transaction to NJBIZ Dec. 9. The property is located at 449 Doremus Ave./414 Avenue P in Newark. According to Advance, the former Newark Bay Cogeneration Powerplant will provide additional capacity and flexibility for the company's growing operations. The property is less than 2 miles from Port Newark-Elizabeth. It also boasts immediate proximity to Newark Liberty International Airport, the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 78. Dating to 1921, family business Ruggiero Seafood…...

23+ hour, 52+ min ago (229+ words) Alabama signed its 2026 recruiting class during the Early Signing Period. Now, Kalen DeBoer and his staff are working on 2027s class, and on Tuesday, they added their fourth player of the cycle. New Jerseys Colt Lumpris verbally committed to the Tide, per Rivals Hayes Fawcett. According to Fawcett, Lumpriss finalists were Michigan, Ohio State, Ole Miss, and Tennessee. Lumpris, who is about 6-foot-6 and weighs 225 pounds, carries an athlete designation on 247Sports, but he is being recruited as a tight end. Among players at that position, he is No. 17 nationally according to 247s Composite. He is also considered the No. 6 ranked player in New Jersey. While theres still a long way to go, DeBoers 2027 class has gotten off to a decent start. In-state product Jabarrius Garror, the nations No. 13 edge rusher, has been pledged since 2024. Another in-state recruit, quarterback Trent Seaborn, committed in…...

1+ day, 27+ min ago (959+ words) The Matchup: New Jersey Devils (16-12-1) @ Ottawa Senators (13-11-4) The Time: 7:00pm ET The Broadcast: MSGSN, Devils Radio Network New Jersey travelled to Boston on Saturday to take on the Bruins. Despite Boston missing their two best players in David Pastrnak and Charlie MacAvoy, they put the Devils down by a 4-1 final score. Timo Meier scored the lone goal for New Jersey, which was notable considering it was the first goal the team had scored in three games. Ottawa was also in action on Saturday night, falling 2-1 to the St. Louis Blues. Old friend Fabian Zetterlund was the lone goal-scorer for the Sens, while Linus Ullmark made 18 saves on 20 shots. A season after depth scoring was nowhere to be found and was arguably the single biggest issue the team had, it appeared as though that problem was mostly solved early in the year....

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (332+ words) If you're searching for an easy Delaware trail that works for kids, grandparents, and everyone in between, the Auburn Valley Trail is a perfect pick. This 1.3-mile paved loop sits in Auburn Valley State Park in northern New Castle County, tucked right along the Pennsylvania border. It's an easy outing with just enough interest to keep the whole crew happy. This Is the Most Claustrophobic Hike in Delaware'Would You Try It? Discover the Rhode Island Village That Looks Like a Hallmark Movie Set 5 Trending Rentals in Delaware That People Book on Repeat (And We See Why) The One Thing to Do in Delaware Before the End of the Year The Small Town in Delaware That Feels Like Straight Out Of "The Summer I Turned Pretty' Ready to check it out? Look up the Auburn Valley Trail on AllTrails for current…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (638+ words) The high school football season around the country is wrapping up and with that comes honors for coaches and players from the 2025 season. One state that's hungry for anytime teams hit the gridiron is that of New Jersey high school football. We continue into the Garden State of New Jersey as Rivals was on [] The high school football season around the country is wrapping up and with that comes honors for coaches and players from the 2025 season. One state that's hungry for anytime teams hit the gridiron is that of New Jersey high school football. We continue into the Garden State of New Jersey as Rivals was on hand for the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) state championships and got to see some of the state's top talents go at it. Who were the best players for the…...