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Orange, Texas To Go Green With New $8.5B Plastics Plant

Orange, Texas To Go Green With New $8.5B Plastics Plant

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC and QatarEnergy are proceeding with the construction of an $8.5 billion integrated polymers (plastics) facility in Orange, Texas. It’s expected to create more than 500 full-time jobs and approximately 4,500 construction jobs and generate an estimated $50 billion for the community in residual economic impacts.

Chevron’s Bruce Chinn added, “Our products help make life better for billions of people every day, and they are p ... Read more

NJ’s most hated Christmas specials, according to NJ 101.5

Don’t we all have that one holiday special that just turns us into a total Scrooge?

It’s pretty hard to escape Christmas movies this time of year, between the old claymations, timeless classics or even the “so cheesy they’re kind ... Read more

Got Socks? A Coat? Yakima Can Spread Holiday Cheer and Warmt

A Yakima business is hoping you'll help them by donating new socks or gently used shoes for those in need in the Yakima Valley. The Good Feet Store is partnering with the Yakima Salvation Army for the shoe and socks drive.

Good feet has ... Read more

12 Days of Christmas: New Jersey edition

Tired of all your usual Christmas songs? Gather 'round the Christmas tree and sing this Garden State Christmas carol:

On the first day of Christmas New Jersey gave to me

A new law from Gov’nor Murphy

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Why entrepreneurs are moving to Florida and Texas

About 3% of families move to different states each year in search of nicer climates, lower living costs, and other advantages. The rise of remote working is giving people more flexibility on where to locate. At the same time, more than 3 million people reach the age of 65 each year, and many are looking for attractive places to retire.

How can states attract interstate movers? IRS data suggest that tax burdens are one driver of migration. Of the 25 lowest-tax states, 20 enjoyed net in-migration from other states in 2020.

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Masking During a Holiday Party Yakima? Dr’s Say It’s a G

State health officials are urging caution during the holidays as the state of Washington sees a surge in the flu, RSV and Covid-19.

Are masks on the way back? Well there's no talk about requiring masks again in the state but Drs. John Ly ... Read more

Unique gifts that scream NJ at this cool store in Morristown

If you're looking for something really different as a last minute holiday gift and you have some hardcore Jersey girls or guys on your list, how about a gift that not only helps our home state but pays tribute at the same time?

There's a ... Read more

Think You Know Xmas Music? What's Massachusetts' Fave Xmas S

Here it is, today, December 13th, marking the beginning of the "12 Days of Christmas". We're getting closer and closer to the big day. And, just like every year previous, I still haven't even begun my holiday shopping. Sheesh!

We're gett ... Read more