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NJ Ranked Among 5 Happiest States In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why
The Northeast is home to some of the happiest people in the country, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 Happiest States in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The study compared all 50 states across 30 measures of happiness, including depression and suicide rates, work hours, unemployment, income growth, family stability, volunteer rates, and safety.
The personal finance website also looked at how many adults feel active and productive, along with factors like sleep, leisure time, job security, and community support.
"The happiest states are those that provide above-ave…
Bergen County Bakery Closing After 14 Years
A Bergen County bakery is closing its doors after 14 years, with its owners calling the decision “incredibly difficult.”
Veriella’s Bakery, located on Hackensack Street in Carlstadt, will serve customers for the final time on Wednesday, Sept. 9, the family announced.
“After 14 wonderful years, we have made the incredibly difficult decision to close the doors of Veriella’s Bakery,” reads a statement shared to Facebook. “This bakery was so much more than a business—it was our life. It was where we worked, laughed, celebrated, dreamed, and created countless memories with all of you.”
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Best, Worst Places To Retire In US Revealed In New Ranking: How NJ Fared
A new report shows which cities offer the best affordability, activities, and other benefits for retirees.
WalletHub released its 2026 Best & Worst Places to Retire ranking on Monday, Aug. 31. The personal finance website compared 182 US cities across 45 measures covering affordability, activities, quality of life, and health care.
The study evaluated cities using factors including adjusted cost of living, taxes, recreation and senior centers, museums, weather, crime rates, access to health care providers, hospital quality, and life expectancy. The analysis assumes retirees ar…
Nearly-Full 100-Unit North Jersey Apartment Complex Sells
A 100-unit apartment complex that is nearly fully occupied has changed hands in New Jersey.
Valley View Apartments, at 149 Katz Ave., in Paterson, was acquired by EOM Equity from Redwood Associates, an affiliate of Value Companies, JLL Capital Markets announced Tuesday, Sept. 1. A sale price was not disclosed.
Built in 1965, the complex has 76 one-bedroom and 24 two-bedroom apartments across 79,661 rentable square feet, JLL said. The property is 99% occupied.
The complex sits on the Paterson border near Wayne and Haledon, with access to Route 80 and the Garden State Parkway. Asking rents i…
