St. Patrick’s Day 2026 in New Jersey: The Ultimate Guide to Parades, Festivals, and Irish Celebrations Across the Garden State & The Ultimate Guide...

New Jersey just keeps proving it’s more than ready for the spotlight. As the adrenaline-pumping world of the UFC prepares to make its third consecutive return to Newark this weekend with UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O’Malley 2, new data from a recent study shows just how big an impact the sport has had on the Garden State — and the numbers are impressive. According to the latest findings, UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier, which took over the Prudential Center on June 1, 2024, wasn’t just a sold-out blockbuster — it generated $26.8 million in total economic impact for the Newark metro area. That’s not just a win in the octagon — it’s a win for local businesses,...

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...