New Jersey

Atlanta – October 19, 2026 -- Students across the United States can apply for $3,000 scholarships to fund technical education and training, with an application deadline of Tuesday, Nov. 10.

Schneider Electric and SKILLED Nation, an organization that expands access to training for high-demand skilled careers, are adding $100,000 in scholarships to the Schneider Electric SKILLED Scholarship Program.

Scholarships cover training for building and energy careers

The program is now in its fourth year. Schneider Electric has put more than $300,000 into it so far. The money helps pay for postsecondary education and training in building automation, energy management, HVAC, electrical systems, facilities engineering and maintenance, green building and sustainability, security and related technical fields.

Morristown – October 15, 2026 -- The price of repairing a damaged home depends first on how far the damage spreads, according to a HelloNation article featuring Mark McManus, a Construction Specialist at M&M Construction in Morristown, New Jersey. The piece walks homeowners through fire, water, and storm scenarios, each of which sets off a different chain of repairs.

Damage extent sets the baseline for any estimate

A small kitchen fire with localized smoke and soot is a very different project from one that reaches structural framing, electrical systems, and several rooms. Likewise, a burst pipe in one bathroom costs far less to fix than floodwater that has moved through a basement and multiple ground-floor spaces.

Hackensack – October 13, 2026 -- Tankless water heaters need yearly care, and skipping it can lead to costly repairs, according to a HelloNation article featuring plumbing and HVAC expert Scott Wickersheim of Wickersheim & Sons in Hackensack, New Jersey.

Hard water builds up inside the heat exchanger

Many homeowners assume a tankless unit runs on its own indefinitely once it is installed. The article says that does not match reality. In homes with hard or well water, calcium and magnesium accumulate inside the heat exchanger, restricting water flow and forcing the system to work harder to heat the same amount of water.

Kansas City – October 11, 2026 -- Thomas Annunziata, 21, clinched his first ARCA Menards Series championship with a fifth-place finish at Kansas Speedway, driving the No. 70 Toyota Camry. It is also the first ARCA title for his team, Nitro Motorsports.

A rookie full-time season ends with a title

The New Jersey native made his full-time ARCA debut in 2026. Across the season's 20 races, he scored one win, at Lime Rock Park in June, along with 11 top-five and 18 top-10 finishes. His average finishing position was seventh.

The title is Toyota's second in four years and third in the last six. It follows Jesse Love in 2023 and Ty Gibbs in 2021.

Teammates made the title fight tight

Paul Doleshal, general manager of sponsorships and motorsports at Toyota Motor North America, said the championship was "very competitive" among the Nitro Motorsports teammates. He said Annunziata coming out on top showed both talent and determination.

Holmdel, N.J. – September 07, 2026 -- The FirstEnergy Foundation is awarding $1.3 million to 25 New Jersey food banks and pantries, funding expected to provide more than 3.8 million meals across the state. The grants, announced during Hunger Action Month, mark the largest hunger-relief investment in the Foundation's history.

The New Jersey funding is part of a broader $5 million initiative supporting nearly 150 hunger-relief organizations across six states and the District of Columbia. The New Jersey grants specifically benefit communities served by Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L).

Food insecurity affects 1.2 million New Jerseyans

Feeding America estimates more than 1.2 million people in New Jersey, or 13% of the population, experienced food insecurity in 2024, including roughly one in six children. Food banks across the state say demand continues to grow amid ongoing economic pressures.