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These are the top stories for Monday, August 17, 2026 on New Jersey 101.5.
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NJ’s banning spree keeps rolling — plastic utensils just went statewide
Plastic utensils are now a hot topic in New Jersey—who knew dining out would come with a side of regulation? Let’s break it down.
The Baked Bear opens it's doors in Princeton
Princeton just got a new dessert spot, and it's the kind where you build your own ice cream sandwich from scratch — your cookie, your ice cream, your toppings.
Two New Jersey hotel restaurants named the best in the U.S.
Two New Jersey restaurants are in the running for a national best-of list — and one of them makes its own sea salt from ocean water sourced off Montauk.
J.Lo’s new movie is set in Jersey — and actually filmed here too
Picture this: a romantic comedy with a Jersey twist, complete with food trucks and waterfront views. How's that for a date night idea?
Check out these brand-new smash-burger spots Coming to NJ
Three new smash-burger joints are bringing that crispy, juicy goodness closer to New Jersey. Find out what towns are welcoming the new chains.
Check these brand new Hummus Republic locations in NJ
The new Hummus Republic spots are sure to become local favorites in no time with signature bowls and fresh ingredients.
The wooden spoon: The most New Jersey form of discipline ever invented
From the warm aroma of simmering sauces to the sound of impending discipline, that wooden spoon was a family fixture with tales to tell.
Millions spent, zero control: NJ libraries battle e-book pricing
One New Jersey lawmaker has introduced legislation to fight e-book costs for libraries, which are three to five times more than print, and expire every two years.
10 reasons New Jersey is so expensive — and why it keeps getting
In a state known for its charm, residents are grappling with some serious bills, from rent to groceries, that never seem to ease up.