Local History & Landmarks

Morris Museum Hosts Public Screening of “The Worst Winter of the Revolution,” Revisiting Jockey Hollow’s Brutal 1779-80 Encampment

Morris County is preparing to revisit one of the most punishing chapters of the American Revolution, as the Morris County 250th Anniversary Celebrations Committee...

Morris County Commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a Historic Public Reading That Echoed Across New Jersey and the Nation

On the evening of July 8, 2026, history was not simply remembered in Morris County. It was experienced. Exactly 250 years after the Declaration...

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Morris County Invests Nearly $5 Million to Preserve New Jersey’s Historic Legacy Across 35 Landmark Projects

Historic preservation is far more than protecting old buildings. It is an investment in community identity, economic vitality, educational opportunity, tourism, and the stories...

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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...

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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...

Politics

New Jersey Abolished Its Party-Boss Ballot System. Now a Different Kind of Bias May Be Deciding Local Elections.

The New Jersey county line ballot was one of the most effective instruments of political machine control available to any county organization in the...

Jersey Shore

A Whale Sank a New Jersey Fire Rescue Boat on the Fourth of July. It Is Not the First Time These Waters Have Produced...

At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, as tall ships from around the world were completing their passage through New York Harbor as...

Books & Literature

The Co-Founder of New York’s Most Storied Music Club Is Coming to Montclair to Tell Its Story

There is a specific kind of grief that attaches to the loss of a place that was genuinely irreplaceable — not merely nostalgic, not...

Music

Orange, New Jersey’s Fifth Annual Jazz, Health and Food Truck Festival Brings Houston Person, Nat Adderley Jr., and a Full Day of Live Music...

The park at the corner of South Center Street and South Harrison Street in the City of Orange, Essex County, carries a name that...

World Cup 2026

Brazil’s World Cup Curse, Erling Haaland’s Five Goals, and a Sold-Out MetLife Stadium: Everything at Stake in Today’s Round of 16

The match that will define the World Cup's Round of 16 at MetLife Stadium begins at 4 p.m. today in East Rutherford, and the...

North Jersey

Jersey City’s $255 Million Budget Crisis Has Produced a 15% Tax Hike, a Council Stalemate, and a Political Feud With No Clear Resolution in...

Mayor James Solomon took office in Jersey City in January 2026 and inherited, by his administration's accounting, one of the most severe municipal budget...

Health & Wellness

Tom Kean Jr. Returns to Congress After 116 Days, Discloses Inpatient Depression Treatment, and Immediately Introduces Mental Health Legislation

Representative Tom Kean Jr. ended four months of unexplained absence from the House of Representatives on June 30 with a five-minute floor speech in...

Politics

Governor Sherrill Confirms 19 Heat Deaths, 165,000 Homes Without Power as New Jersey Faces Its Worst Heat Emergency in 14 Years on America’s 250th...

Governor Mikie Sherrill convened an emergency weather briefing on the Fourth of July at the Statewide Traffic Management Center in Woodbridge, flanked by the...

Music

A New Jersey $50 Million Archive Just Opened. A PBS Special Explains Why Springsteen’s Music Made It Necessary.

The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music opened to the public on the campus of Monmouth University in West Long Branch in early June,...

Politics

The Founding Father Buried in Princeton Who Shaped American Government More Than Almost Any Other — and Whose Contradictions Define a Nation

In the summer of 1776, when the debate in the Continental Congress over whether the colonies were prepared to declare independence had reached a...

Technology & Tech

A Parsippany Hospitality Technology Company Just Launched a Private Review Platform Designed to Reward Hotel Employees Rather Than Expose Them

The public review economy that has reshaped service industries over the past two decades operates on a fundamental asymmetry that anyone who has worked...

Law & Order

Uber Faces Expanding Sexual Assault MDL as Federal Litigation Reshapes Corporate Liability and Triggers Regulatory Scrutiny in New Jersey

Uber is facing one of the most consequential waves of civil litigation ever brought against a consumer technology platform in the United States, with...

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...

Philadelphia Flyers

Daniel Brière’s Flyers Just Tendered the Most Expensive Offer Sheet in NHL History. The Next Seven Days Will Define the Organization’s Direction.

The summer of 2026 was already shaping up as one of the more consequential offseasons in Philadelphia Flyers history — a series of roster...

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...

Art & Culture

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...

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Dispensaries

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

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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...

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...

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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...

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...

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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...

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...

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Wall Stadium Speedway

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

Books & Literature

Cooperative Marketing Grant Program

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

Diners

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...

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Bridgeport Motorsports Park

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

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....

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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...

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...

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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...

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...

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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...

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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...

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...

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Ice Cream

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

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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Delaney Hall at the Center of a Growing New Jersey Firestorm: Oversight Battles, Detainee Allegations, Federal Enforcement, and a State Confronting a Defining Immigration...

What began as a dispute over conditions inside an immigration detention facility has rapidly evolved into one of the...

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