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These are the top stories for Monday, August 17, 2026 on New Jersey 101.5.

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.

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.

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.

A city in New Jersey just put R2D2-looking robots to work on its sidewalks, and the stated reason is actually pretty straightforward — for now.

With well-planned bike lanes and safe-to-walk streets, these 10 towns in New Jersey are redefining what it means to promote cycling in their community.

Picture this: a romantic comedy with a Jersey twist, complete with food trucks and waterfront views. How's that for a date night idea?

Three new smash-burger joints are bringing that crispy, juicy goodness closer to New Jersey. Find out what towns are welcoming the new chains.

Of the $2.7 million the event raised by SantaCon between 2019 and 2024 more than half went to a slush fund and towards personal expenses for founder Stefan Pildes according to United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

The new Hummus Republic spots are sure to become local favorites in no time with signature bowls and fresh ingredients.