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Art & Culture

New Jersey’s art and culture scene is a dynamic blend of historical gravitas and contemporary creativity, often flourishing in the shadow of its famous neighbor, New York City, but with a distinct identity all its own. The state is a hub for visual arts, anchored by institutions like the Newark Museum of Art and the open-air spectacle of Grounds For Sculpture, while urban centers like Jersey City and Asbury Park foster vibrant street art and independent gallery scenes.

Performing arts thrive in numerous local theaters, and the state proudly preserves its rich history through sites such as the Thomas Edison National Historical Park and the Battleship New Jersey museum, creating a diverse cultural landscape that is accessible and engaging across its varied regions.

Aboard the Battleship New Jersey, the Holiday Season Becomes an Unforgettable New Jersey Tradition

New Jersey’s cultural calendar fills quickly each December, but few seasonal traditions match the scale, history, and atmosphere of celebrating the holidays aboard the...

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Maersk’s Performance Team Brings Mega Warehouse and 1,000 Jobs to Cinnaminson

A major milestone has landed in South Jersey’s logistics landscape — and it’s big. Really big. Performance Team, a supply chain solutions company owned by global shipping giant Maersk, has officially signed a lease for a massive 1.2-million-square-foot warehouse in Cinnaminson, solidifying the region’s status as a growing powerhouse for industrial development and modern logistics. The facility, known as the Box Park Logistics Center, is now the largest warehouse in the Philadelphia metro area, and one of the largest ever developed in New Jersey. To put that in perspective: it’s about the size of the entire Cherry Hill Mall — only instead of stores and shoppers, it will soon be home to cutting-edge logistics operations, distribution,...

“Tou-Pac-A-Lous!” Illuminates Tupac Shakur’s Literary Brilliance, Redefining Hip-Hop as High Art

Cherry Hill, New Jersey–based author and cultural educator Sylas Graham has released a groundbreaking book that examines the artistry behind one of hip-hop’s most influential figures. Tou-Pac-A-Lous!: 25 Literary Devices in Tupac's Writings dives deep into the poetic genius of Tupac Shakur, highlighting how his lyrics employ sophisticated literary techniques traditionally studied in classic literature. Graham’s work bridges the worlds of traditional literary analysis and contemporary hip-hop, demonstrating that Tupac’s words deserve the same attention and respect as canonical texts. From metaphor and imagery to allusion and irony, each chapter explores a distinct literary device, showing how Tupac’s songwriting conveys emotion, cultural commentary, and personal narrative with remarkable precision and depth. By breaking down these techniques,...