NJEDA centers Newark in economic strategy; $20M World Cup/events fund + Weiss listening tours/strategy + Sherrill EOs/housing/100 days interview + trainings/apprenticeships + film grant + NJT Industry Day/WC prep + Old Train Station + Music on Main/Newark Table + NJPAC arts surge incl AAPI May11 + NJIT NEST + Rutgers Jazz + EWR fares/jobs/safety + May Day rallies + WC transport panel + Pru Stars on Ice
Key Questions
What is the NJEDA's new $20M fund for?
NJEDA CEO Evan Weiss announced a $20M fund including $5M in subgrants to support World Cup and events, with the Mulberry event scheduled for June 24. Listening tours are easing business delays related to KS/Sherrill EOs and housing redevelopment.
What upcoming events are at NJPAC?
NJPAC hosts an AAPI Heritage Month panel discussion and film screening on May 11. Additional events include Stars on Ice on May 1 and Dodge in October 2026.
How are World Cup preparations progressing in the area?
World Cup fever is sweeping the tristate area, with a Meadowlands NJT transportation panel hosted by the Meadowlands Chamber on May 1. NJT Industry Day and WC transport panels are part of ongoing preparations.
What recent incidents occurred at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)?
A United Airlines plane struck a light pole during landing, and a passenger was detained after an altercation on a flight. These incidents highlight ongoing safety concerns at EWR alongside jobs and fares discussions.
What changes are happening to PATH train fares?
PATH train fares increased by $0.25 per ride, from $3 to $3.25, effective Monday.
What were the May Day protests about?
May Day protests in Newark and Jersey City supported workers' causes, including rallies with Solidarity Singers and demands like 'Polluters Pay' in Trenton.
What is in Gov. Sherrill's 100 days interview?
Gov. Mikie Sherrill discussed her first 100 days in an exclusive NJ.com interview with Brent Johnson.
What other cultural and community events are highlighted?
Events include Rutgers Jazz on April 30, Music on Main/Newark Table, NJIT NEST, World Elite Sumo at Prudential Center, and Greater Newark Conservancy Phase 2 completion.
NJEDA CEO Evan Weiss $20M fund/$5M subgrants (Mulberry June 24), listening tours easing biz delays (KS/Sherrill EOs/housing redev); Sherrill 100 days interview; WC fever tristate/Meadowlands NJT panel; May Day protests (Polluters Pay Trenton); film/AI/trainings; Rutgers Jazz Apr30; NJPAC AAPI Heritage May11/Dodge Oct2026/Stars on Ice May1; NJIT NEST; NJT Industry Day; Music on Main/Newark Table; port plan; EWR jobs/fares + jet truck/pole incidents; PATH fares up.