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News & Updates

Local happenings, commentary, and opinion from along the NJ Route 22 corridor.

What's Happening Along Route 22

This is where we share news-style posts about local developments, business openings and closings, community happenings, and the occasional opinion piece. From storefront changes to broader commentary on life in New Jersey, you'll find it here.

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  • AT&T Store Replaces Radio Shack in Whitehouse

    Local Business

    A familiar retail shift along the corridor: an AT&T store moved into the former Radio Shack location in Whitehouse, marking another change in the local retail landscape.

  • Zinburger Squashed by the Crisis

    Eating Out

    The pandemic took a toll on many restaurants, and Zinburger was among those that didn't make it through. A look at what was lost along the Route 22 dining scene.

  • Landmark Publication on Vitamin C for COVID-19

    Health

    During the height of the pandemic, a notable publication examined the role of vitamin C in treating COVID-19 — a topic that sparked plenty of discussion among health-conscious readers.

  • Germs and the Immune System

    Healthy Living

    A timely piece exploring how the immune system handles germs, published when conversations about immunity were front and center for many New Jersey families.

  • Why Have Elections Become More Divisive?

    Opinion

    A candid VLOG-style commentary on the growing polarization in American elections and what it means for everyday people in communities like ours.

  • Happiness Is NOT the Meaning of Life

    Opinion

    A thought-provoking essay challenging the modern obsession with happiness and offering a different perspective on what makes life meaningful.

  • 7 Conversational Habits That Reveal Someone's True Character

    Lifestyle

    Practical insights into how the way people talk can tell you more about them than they realize — a reader favorite.

  • Just a Summer Storm

    Weather

    A short, reflective post capturing the feel of a sudden New Jersey summer storm rolling through the Route 22 corridor.

  • Coupon Books and Mailers

    Tips & Tricks

    A VLOG entry on the enduring value of coupon books and mailers for saving money at local supermarkets and retailers along Route 22.

Check back for more updates, or browse the full blog for deeper dives into food, healthy living, hard seltzer reviews, and life along New Jersey's most interesting highway.

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News is just one slice of what we cover. Dig into our other sections:

  • Food Businesses — supermarket roundups, keto deals, and buying tips.
  • Eating Out — restaurant reviews and dining along the corridor.
  • Services — retail, recreation, and service businesses near Route 22.
  • The Blog — hard seltzer reviews, low-carb living, tech tips, and more.