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The Jersey Shore turned orange for a good cause as Utz Quality Foods teamed up with Garage Beer and event hosts Jason and Kylie Kelce for the annual Beer Bowl 2026, bringing record-breaking fundraising and plenty of crunch to local fans. Held at the Yacht Club of Sea Isle City, the high-energy charity event featured competitive team challenges designed to support the Eagles Autism Foundation.

Union County fans of holiday movies and romantic dramas turned out in droves when card and specialty gift retailer Norman’s Hallmark welcomed beloved actress Lacey Chabert to its Clark Commons store. The high-energy, two-hour event celebrated the launch of Chabert’s brand-new original Hallmark+ six-episode limited series; Paris Is Always a Good Idea. During her appearance, Chabert connected personally with local admirers, posing for more than 400 photos.

Alma Bank has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire American Community Bank, a move that will combine two relationship-focused community banks and expand their presence across the New York metropolitan area and Northern New Jersey. Upon the final closure of the transaction—expected in the first quarter of 2027—the combined institution will operate with roughly $2.0 billion in total assets and a network of approximately 21 banking offices.

Ridgewood-based investment bank DAK Group successfully orchestrated the sale of its client, BrightTree Studios, to New York-based private equity firm BrightStar Capital Partners. Headquartered in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, BrightTree Studios is a technology design and consulting firm specializing in audiovisual, IT and telecommunications, security, and acoustics systems for higher education, health care, and corporate clients.

Marlton-based managed business solutions provider Alloyed on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with SimpliSmart LLC to expand its technology ecosystem and help organizations modernize operations through intelligent automation and artificial intelligence.

Integrity House, a leading nonprofit provider of substance use disorder and mental health services in New Jersey, has been awarded a prestigious Pathways to Recovery grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor. The two-year funding will power a comprehensive workforce development and career placement program spanning seven northern counties: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex and Warren.

Job seekers looking to enter or advance within public service will soon have a major opportunity to connect directly with hiring managers. The New Jersey Civil Service Commission has announced it will host a large-scale Statewide Career Resource Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Mercer County Community College.

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Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center announced a landmark financial commitment from Morristown-based property and casualty insurer Crum & Forster to establish the Crum & Forster Noninvasive Diagnostic Suite at the Atlantic Health Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute.

Valley Bank recently wrapped up its annual Week of Service initiative, bringing together interns, associates, mentors, and community partners across its footprint to engage in impactful volunteer work and deepen their understanding of community development. As part of the nationwide effort, Valley Bank teamed up with the New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC) to host a high-energy “Super Day of Service” in Paterson.