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Historic Toy and Train Collection Shatters Expectations at New Jersey Auction, Surpassing $1.6 Million

Rare European masterpieces, early Marklin treasures and museum-quality mechanical toys ignite national attention at Bertoia’s landmark December sale A remarkable private collection of antique toys...

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Explore New Jersey: Honoring Heroes and Kicking Off Summer This Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend in New Jersey is more than just the unofficial start of summer—it’s a time to reflect, honor, and come together as a community. Across the Garden State, ceremonies, parades, and festivals mark the occasion, offering both solemn tributes to those who served and festive events that celebrate the freedoms they fought to protect. This year, Morris County led the way with a deeply moving Memorial Day Observance, paying tribute to 14 veterans and commemorating the sacrifices of local heroes from World War II to present-day conflicts. And while remembrance is at the heart of the weekend, New Jersey also opens its beaches, hosts vibrant festivals, and welcomes the summer season with excitement across...

Bringing the Second Line to Morristown: Thaddeus Exposé Ignites a Mardi Gras Celebration at the Morris Museum

Winter in New Jersey rarely sounds like Bourbon Street, but for one electric night in February, the rhythms, colors, and unstoppable joy of New Orleans arrive in Morristown as Thaddeus Exposé returns to the stage with a full-scale Mardi Gras celebration that promises to turn a concert hall into a living, breathing Second Line parade. On Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., audiences will experience far more than a standard jazz performance. This is a high-energy cultural tribute led by a true New Orleans native whose life and career have been shaped by the music, movement, and traditions of the Crescent City. For fans who follow New Jersey’s ever-expanding live performance scene through Explore New...