Art & Culture

Podcasts & Broadcasts

The Introvert Sisters Add International Book Award Honors to a Breakout Year for Sharon Hurley Hall and Lisa Hurley

Sharon Hurley Hall and Lisa Hurley, the real-life sisters behind both a growing catalog of nonfiction books and one of the more distinctive podcasts...

Local History & Landmarks

New Jersey’s Largest Lake Prepares to Host a Fleet-Sized Tribute to America’s 250th Birthday

Lake Hopatcong, the largest freshwater lake anywhere in New Jersey, is set to become the stage for one of Morris County's most ambitious tributes...

Real Estate

Newark Moves to Simplify Its Landmark Process, Opening a Path to Protect More of the City’s Historic Buildings

Newark may be on the verge of making it meaningfully easier to protect its own history, thanks to a quiet but significant reform working...

Local History & Landmarks

New Jersey Sent a Steel Plate With Its Motto in Eight Languages to a Time Capsule That Won’t Be Opened Until 2276

On the morning of July 4, 2026, a 900-pound stainless steel cylinder was lowered ten feet into the ground in Independence Mall in Philadelphia,...

Art & Culture

Atlantic City Has a Monument That Almost Nobody Visits. The History It Honors Is the History New Jersey Has Never Fully Reckoned With.

Walk four blocks inland from the Atlantic City Boardwalk, away from the casinos and the salt air and the concentrated commerce of the shore's...

Art & Culture

A New Jersey-Headquartered Hindu-American Organization Marked the Nation’s 250th Birthday Across the Country. Here Is What the Celebrations Looked Like.

As communities across the United States staged July 4 celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA — a 501(c)(3)...

Art & Culture

The American Revolution Had Participants History Has Almost Entirely Forgotten. The 250th Anniversary Is Changing That.

The official commemoration of America's 250th anniversary is organized around a foundational narrative: a group of visionary men in Philadelphia drafted a document proclaiming...

Art & Culture

Morris Museum Brings Art, Nature, and Innovation Together in Extraordinary Exhibition Pairing Rare Audubon Prints with Mechanical Songbirds

The Morris Museum has once again demonstrated why it remains one of New Jersey's most distinctive cultural institutions with the opening of an exhibition...

Art & Culture

New Jersey Is the Only State With a National Heritage Area Dedicated Entirely to the Revolutionary War. On July 8, It Will Read the...

More battles and skirmishes were fought in New Jersey during the American Revolution than in any of the other twelve original colonies. That is...

Same Sex Marriage

In the Part of New Jersey Where LGBTQ+ Spaces Have Never Really Existed, a Historic Festival Changed Something This June

The geography of LGBTQ+ visibility in New Jersey has never been evenly distributed, and the distance between what that community looks like in the...

Art & Culture

New Jersey Symphony’s “Xian Conducts Mozart” Concerts Highlight Talent and Tradition

This Week, music lovers across the Garden State will be treated to a spellbinding series of performances as the New Jersey Symphony presents “Xian...

Entertainment

New Jersey’s Ultimate Spring Weekend: A Statewide Surge of Culture, Cannabis, Music, and Family Experiences Defines April 18–20, 2026

As spring reaches full stride across New Jersey, the weekend of April 18 through April 20, 2026 is emerging as one of the most...

Entertainment

New Jersey’s 2025 Holiday Season Brings Lights, Festivities, and Family Fun Across the Garden State

As the 2025 holiday season approaches, New Jersey transforms into a festive wonderland filled with dazzling lights, lively markets, seasonal performances, and countless family-friendly...

Entertainment

Explore the Hundreds of Free Events in New Jersey Include Music, Culture, and More along with Thousands of Events Coming Up in New Jersey

Discover the Richness of New Jersey’s Arts Scene—Without Spending a Dime New Jersey is often thought of as the Garden State, but it’s also a...

Animals & Wildlife

Unforgettable FREE Summer Activities for Kids in New Jersey – Your 2025 Guide to Budget-Friendly Family Fun

Summer 2025 in New Jersey is shaping up to be one for the memory books—especially if you’re a parent looking to keep the kids...

Art & Culture

Morris County Historical Society Launches a Driving Tour That Maps 19 Sites of African American History Across the County

A driving tour through Morris County, New Jersey, is, on its surface, a familiar kind of regional offering — the sort of self-guided itinerary...

Art & Culture

New Jersey’s Summer of 1776: The Complete Guide to the State’s America 250 Semiquincentennial Celebrations

New Jersey has a stronger claim to the center of the American Revolution than almost any other state, and the summer of 2026 is...

Politics

New Jersey Sat Out Trump’s Great American State Fair. Cape May County Showed Up Anyway. Here Is What Happened.

America's 250th birthday arrived with the ambition of a World's Fair and the execution of a county fair that ran out of attractions before...

Art & Culture

The Most Decorated Battleship in American History Is Hosting Some of the Most Significant Events of America’s 250th Birthday Summer

There are places in New Jersey where the weight of American history is simply unavoidable — where the ground beneath your feet, or the...

Art & Culture

The Art Society of Monmouth County Closes Its Ruth Crown Memorial Exhibition This Saturday With an Awards Reception in Middletown

The Ruth Crown Memorial Exhibition has been a fixture on the Monmouth County arts calendar long enough to have earned the kind of institutional...

Philadelphia Flyers Struggle in Back-to-Back Losses Against Lightning, Look to Regroup on the Road

The Philadelphia Flyers faced a challenging weekend on home ice, dropping consecutive games to the Tampa Bay Lightning and...

Animals & Wildlife

Environmental Advocates and Fishermen Unite to Challenge Empire Wind Project

In a bold move to protect marine life and coastal communities, a coalition of environmental groups and commercial fishermen...

Politics

New Jersey Sat Out Trump’s Great American State Fair. Cape May County Showed Up Anyway. Here Is What Happened.

America's 250th birthday arrived with the ambition of a World's Fair and the execution of a county fair that...

Boutiques

Dispensaries

Exploring New Jersey's Flourishing Cannabis Dispensary Scene: A Comprehensive Guide As cannabis legalization continues to sweep across the United States,...

Explore New Jersey

2024 Sunset Jazz Series at Wiggins Park

The Sunset Jazz Series at Wiggins Park, along the Camden City waterfront, promises a melodic journey through the summer...

Central Jersey

Service Areas

New Jersey Parkway Service Areas & New Jersey Turnpike Service Areas New Jersey Turnpike Service Areas John Fenwick Service Area (Northbound)Named...

Entertainment

Summer Parks Concert Series for 2024

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the Summer Parks Concert...

Explore New Jersey

New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism (NJTT)

New Jersey Tourism Research and Insights - Discover the Pulse of Tourism in the Garden State The New Jersey Division...

Books & Literature

Cooperative Marketing Grant Program

New Jersey Travel & Tourism Grants: Cooperative Marketing and Destination Marketing Opportunities The New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism...

Books & Literature

Welcome & Visitor Information Centers

Discover New Jersey Through Its Welcome & Visitor Information Centers Traveling to a new destination often comes with questions, decisions,...

Business

Diners

Exploring Flavor: New Jersey Restaurants on 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives'. Below are the New Jersey restaurants that were on...

Explore New Jersey

New Egypt Speedway

New Egypt Speedway is Where Racing Excitement Hits High Gear Nestled in the heart of New Jersey's countryside lies a...

Art & Culture

New Jersey State Botanical Garden at Skylands Elevates Art, Landscape, and History into One of the State’s Most Immersive Cultural Destinations

Set within the rolling terrain of the Ramapo Mountains in Ringwood, the New Jersey State Botanical Garden stands as...

Explore New Jersey

Wall Stadium Speedway

Experience the Thrills of Stock Car Racing at Wall Stadium Speedway For over seven decades, Wall Stadium Speedway has been...

Animals & Wildlife

Lunch at Off the Beaten Path in New Jersey at Hidden Culinary Gems

While New Jersey is known for its iconic eateries in bustling cities and popular towns, the true treasures often...

Bars

Sports Bars

The Ultimate Guide to the Coolest Sports Bars in New Jersey New Jersey is not only known for its stunning...

Entertainment

The Ultimate New Jersey Summer Guide: Nearly 180 Incredible Activities, Adventures, Cruises, Attractions, and Family Experiences Across the Garden State

Summer in New Jersey is unlike summer anywhere else in America. Few states can offer the sheer variety of experiences...

Film & TV

Delsea Drive-In Theatre Reopens for 2026 Season, Preserving New Jersey’s Cinematic Legacy Under the Stars

New Jersey’s place in film history is not just a matter of production credits or studio investments—it is foundational....

Explore New Jersey

Red Bull Arena is A Modern Marvel in the Heart of New Jersey

Nestled along the Passaic River in Harrison, New Jersey, stands the magnificent Red Bull Arena, a state-of-the-art soccer stadium...

Explore New Jersey

Bridgeport Motorsports Park

Experience the Thrills of Racing at Bridgeport Motorsports Park: The Kingdom of Speed Located in Logan Township, Gloucester County, New...

Fire & Police

Collingswood Teen to Stand Trial as Adult in Mount Ephraim Homicide Case

A South Jersey tragedy is moving forward in the courts with serious legal weight. A Collingswood teenager, 17-year-old Luke...

Explore New Jersey

Events coming up in New Jersey

View All Events in New Jersey Here! Here are some exciting events coming to New Jersey: Upcoming Events in New...

Explore New Jersey

Tickets

Business

Vegetarian Journal’s Guide to Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in New Jersey, The Top Veggie Joints in NJ are Listed Here!

New Jersey is home to a vibrant and diverse food scene, and the vegetarian and vegan community is no...

Explore New Jersey

Ice Cream

Your Ultimate Guide to New Jersey's Sweetest Scoops: A Tour of Our Favorite Ice Cream Havens There’s something undeniably magical...

Film & TV

Paramount Secures Major Production Hub at 1888 Studios in Bayonne, Boosting New Jersey’s Film and TV Industry

Bayonne, NJ — In a transformative move for New Jersey’s entertainment landscape, 1888 Studios, a cutting-edge 1.6 million square-foot...

Books & Literature

Hotels & Lodging

New Jersey offers a variety of lodging options, ranging from luxury resorts to unique inns, family-friendly hotels, and rustic...

Music

Camden County’s 2026 Twilight Concert Series Turns Cooper River Park Into One of New Jersey’s Biggest Free Summer Music Destinations

Every summer, New Jersey proves once again that some of the state’s most memorable live music experiences are not...

Explore New Jersey

Mystery Drones Spotted Over New Jersey

Authorities in Morris County, New Jersey, are investigating reports of unauthorized drone activity after multiple large drones were spotted...

Central Jersey

2024 Special Olympics New Jersey Summer Games

Special Olympics New Jersey Summer Games Set to Ignite The College of New Jersey this Week! Ewing, NJ – The...

Agriculture & Farming

New Jersey Farmers Market Season 2026 Begins: The Garden State’s Most Anticipated Outdoor Tradition Returns

As April unfolds across New Jersey, a familiar and highly anticipated transition is underway—one that signals not just a...

Music

Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney and an All-Star Lineup Set to Define a Historic Moment at Monmouth University’s “Music America” Concert Series

New Jersey is preparing to take center stage in a way that reflects not only its cultural identity, but...

Wine & Wineries

Terhune Orchards in Princeton Welcomes Visitors for Fall and Winter Wine, Music, and Family Fun

Princeton’s Terhune Orchards Vineyard & Winery is celebrating the changing seasons with an array of festive events and activities,...

Entertainment

The Golden Retriever Experience: Opening Day at Camp Goldie — A Tail-Wagging Event You Can’t Miss in New Jersey📍 Millstone, NJ

Sunday, July 27, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Dog lovers of New Jersey, get ready for the...

Boutiques

Exploring the Unique Charm while Shopping at the 30 Top Boutiques in New Jersey

Amidst the bustling streets and vibrant neighborhoods of New Jersey lie hidden gems waiting to be discovered by fashion...

Boutiques

The Best Yoga Studios in New Jersey

Are you searching for a sanctuary of serenity in the Garden State? Look no further than the thriving yoga...

News

New Jersey Has the Second-Highest UFO Sighting Density in the Country. Here Is the Real Explanation.

New Mexico has its desert mythology and its Roswell legacy. Nevada has Area 51 and the empty basin and...

Jersey Shore

Belmar Beach 2026 Is Ready for Summer: The Complete Explore New Jersey Visitor Guide to Beach Tags, Parking, Boardwalk Life, Festivals, Dining, and the...

There are certain places along the Jersey Shore that never lose their identity no matter how much changes around...

Central Jersey

Memorial Day Weekend 2026 in New Jersey Is Shaping Up as One of the State’s Biggest Celebrations of Summer, Community, Music, and American Tradition

Every year, Memorial Day Weekend arrives carrying two distinct identities across New Jersey at the exact same time. It is...

Art & Culture

Popular articles

Explore New Jersey

Explore New Jersey

Music

Politics

Sports