
Michael Diamond
Business Reporter at Asbury Park Press
Business reporter covering the New Jersey economy for the Asbury Park Press and the USA TODAY network.
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1 week ago |
app.com | Michael Diamond
Four-minute readKaryn Jarmer, owner of My Kitchen Witch in Monmouth Beach, is selling her restaurant and catering business to a longtime employee next month. Jarmer, who has owned the business for nearly 20 years, cited health concerns for the sale. The restaurant, known for its healthy comfort food and witch-themed decor, has persevered through numerous challenges, including Superstorm Sandy and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2 weeks ago |
app.com | Michael Diamond
Five-minute readJersey Shore businesses are preparing for President Trump's new tariffs by increasing inventory, negotiating with suppliers, and cutting expenses. Economists warn that the tariffs could negatively impact New Jersey's economy and lead to price increases for consumers. The tariffs target nearly every country importing goods to the U.S. and come at a time when some businesses are already facing rising costs due to other factors.
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4 weeks ago |
app.com | Michael Diamond
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, formerly Kimball Medical Center, has transitioned to focus on geriatric and emergency care. The hospital closed its maternity ward in 2014 despite the boom in births in Lakewood. The hospital has worked to decrease its share of revenue from lower-paying Medicaid, Medicare and charity care. LAKEWOOD -- The hospital is landlocked without a place to expand. The community it serves is the fastest growing in the state.
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1 month ago |
mycentraljersey.com | Michael Diamond |Jean Mikle
Five-minute readDemand for Monmouth and Ocean County summer rentals for June, July and August is up 4.1% from the same time a year ago, according to to AirDNA. The number of properties available from June through August is down 5.1% from a year ago, according to AirDNA. But visitors who once booked their summer vacations in January and February are now waiting until the spring.
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1 month ago |
app.com | Michael Diamond |Jean Mikle
Five-minute readDemand for Monmouth and Ocean County summer rentals for June, July and August is up 4.1% from the same time a year ago, according to to AirDNA. The number of properties available from June through August is down 5.1% from a year ago, according to AirDNA. But visitors who once booked their summer vacations in January and February are now waiting until the spring.
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