New Jersey thrives on local energy. From shoreline celebrations to Skylands fundraisers, the Garden State’s calendar is filled with hyperlocal events that strengthen neighborhoods,...

New Jersey has officially become a political and legal battleground. In a move that’s making headlines nationwide, the Trump administration has taken aim at four major New Jersey cities—Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, and Hoboken—filing lawsuits that challenge their sanctuary city policies. The clash sets the stage for a pivotal confrontation over immigration enforcement, state authority, and what it truly means to be a "sanctuary city" in America today. At the heart of this legal battle is a question New Jerseyans are now being forced to ask themselves: Should local governments be allowed to limit their cooperation with federal immigration authorities? Explore the political fallout and what’s at stake here:👉 https://explorenewjersey.org/politics/ What’s This Lawsuit Really About? The lawsuit, spearheaded by...

Bergen County’s cultural calendar takes a powerful turn this March as the Bergen County Historical Society presents A Celebration of Women’s History at Historic New Bridge Landing. The centerpiece of the afternoon is a live performance of Margaret’s Diary During a Revolution, written and performed by acclaimed historian and playwright Gayle Stahlhuth, staged at 2:30 p.m. inside the state historic 1752 Steuben House. Originally scheduled for February 22, 2026, the event has been rescheduled to March 8 due to snow — an adjustment that now places it squarely within Women’s History Month, adding deeper resonance to an already compelling program. For Explore New Jersey readers who follow the state’s art and culture scene, this event exemplifies how...