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In America’s 250th Year, a Historical Novel Asks Who Was Actually in the Room When Freedom Was Being Written

The summer of 2026 has produced an unusually concentrated national conversation about what happened in Philadelphia in July 1776 — the ceremonies, the reenactments,...

Health & Wellness

Medicare Just Launched a Program That Could Give 13 Million Americans Access to Weight-Loss Drugs for $50 a Month. Here Is What New Jersey...

On July 1, 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services launched one of the most consequential changes to Medicare's prescription drug coverage in...

Music

New Jersey Is Claiming the B-52s’ Fred Schneider and Kate Pierson — and the Count Basie Center’s Walk of Fame Is Making It Official...

The B-52s have been identified since 1976 with Athens, Georgia, where the band formed in a shared house after a mushroom dinner at a...

The Humane State

How New Jersey’s Largest Utility Has Made Corporate Social Responsibility a Daily Business Practice, Not an Annual Event

I actually wrote about the birth and history of Corporate Personhood today on Substack. When Calvin R. Ledford Jr. joined Steve Adubato for a...

Entertainment

The Once-in-250-Years Celebration Is Happening All Over New Jersey. Here Is Your Complete Family Guide.

America's 250th birthday is not a single day, and it is not a single event. The Semiquincentennial — the moment when a country that...

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...

Business

The Sandwich Shop That Started in Point Pleasant in 1956 Is About to Go Public. Jersey Mike’s Is Headed to the New York Stock...

Jersey Mike's Subs filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 2, formally moving ahead with an initial public...

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...

Real Estate

A New Jersey Brokerage Founded in 1980 Has Built One of the Country’s Most Unusual Real Estate Marketing Infrastructures. Now It’s Going Deeper Into...

Larry Vecchio founded VRI Homes in Hazlet, New Jersey, in 1980, at a moment when real estate marketing meant yard signs, newspaper classified ads,...

Politics

New Jersey’s Budget Is Now Law. The Debate Over What Sherrill Promised and What She Delivered Is Just Beginning.

Governor Mikie Sherrill signed New Jersey's $60.7 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget into law moments before the June 30 constitutional deadline, making it official:...

New Jersey Devils

The New Jersey Devils’ Free Agency Day One Was Defined by a $58.5 Million Captain and the NHL’s First Offer Sheet in Two Years

General Manager Sunny Mehta arrived at the opening of NHL free agency on July 1 with a clear hierarchy of priorities and, by the...

Kids / Children

Free Summer Story Time at the New Jersey State Museum Brings Books, Crafts, and Discovery to Families Across Trenton

Every summer, families across New Jersey search for meaningful activities that combine education, creativity, and affordability. While the state offers countless seasonal festivals, outdoor...

Education

Hindu-American Students Celebrate Teachers Through Guru Vandana, Strengthening Cultural Connections Across New Jersey and the Nation

Recognition of outstanding educators has long been part of American school culture, but this year thousands of students and families added another dimension to...

Health & Wellness

Atlantic Health System Honors Four Board of Trustees Members as Their Tenures Conclude

Atlantic Health System has marked the conclusion of service for four long-standing members of its board of trustees, recognizing the collective contributions of leaders...

New Jersey Devils

The New Jersey Devils Lock Up Arseny Gritsyuk and Acquire Three Forwards From Florida in a Pair of Moves That Reshape the Roster’s Depth...

General Manager Sunny Mehta made two announcements in quick succession that together represent one of the more consequential single-day transactions periods the New Jersey...

Film & TV

A Nearly 100-Year-Old New Jersey Movie Palace Is Hosting Two of the Summer’s Most Distinctive Film Events. Here Is What to Know Before You...

The Brook Arts Center in Bound Brook has been hosting audiences since 1927, and it has done so in a physical environment that the...

Baseball

Somerset Native Joshua Kuroda-Grauer Delivers a Three-Hit MLB Debut for the Athletics, Joining Rare Franchise Company

A 23-year-old infielder from Somerset, New Jersey, who spent three seasons rewriting the Rutgers record book before climbing through the Athletics' minor league system...

Beer & Breweries

New Jersey’s Breweries Have Become the State’s Most Reliable Festival Grounds. Here Is Where to Find the Best of Them This Summer and Fall.

New Jersey's craft brewing industry has quietly become one of the state's most important live event infrastructures, and the reason traces back to a...

Legislation

New Jersey’s $60.7 Billion Budget Locks In a Historic Surplus. The Business Community Says It Did So at Their Expense.

New Jersey's Fiscal Year 2027 budget cleared its final legislative hurdles this week in the kind of compressed, late-Sunday-night committee sessions that have become...

Entertainment

Wawa Turns America’s 250th Birthday Into a Season-Long Tribute to the Military Community It Has Supported for Fifteen Years

Wawa has spent more than fifteen years building one of the convenience retail industry's most consistent and substantive partnerships with the USO, and as...

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...

Boutiques

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...

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...

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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