Jersey Shore borough of 5,938 residents (2020). Known for its Lenape roots and waterfront charm; formed in 1887 from Wall Township.
Jersey Mike’s is preparing to list on the New York Stock Exchange after a Blackstone-led deal values the chain at about $8 billion. The S-1 shows plans for rapid expansion to roughly 7,500 U.S. stores and up to 15,000 globally, with Canada and the U.K. & Ireland targeted. The menu is positioned as protein-forward, aligning with demand for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs.
A rapidly intensifying nor’easter is bringing dangerous coastal flooding, strong winds and heavy rain from Virginia to Maine. Governors have declared emergencies as tens of millions face power outages and transit disruptions; flights are canceled and events are called off along major East Coast cities.