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Food & Beverage

Comfort Keepers Launch Regional Food Drive to Fight Senior Hunger Across North Jersey

On a busy weekday, a daughter like Sarah may leave work thinking about dinner, her children's schedules, and the mother she checks on every...

Health & Wellness

Next Day Access of Bergen County Opens, Bringing Mobility and Accessibility Solutions to North Jersey

Next Day Access of Bergen County officially launched on July 24, 2026, bringing a new local franchise location dedicated to customized residential and commercial...

Animals & Wildlife

Six Flags Great Adventure’s Wild Safari: What Visitors Should Know Before They Go

Six Flags Great Adventure's Wild Safari attraction in Jackson markets itself as an educational conservation preserve, but a closer look at its actual credentials...

Animals & Wildlife

Inaugural Feline Summit Tackles the Systemic Gaps Keeping Cats Out of the Veterinary Office

The Feline Veterinary Medical Association convened the inaugural Feline Summit from July 19 through 21, bringing together clinical innovators, animal welfare organizations, and pharmaceutical...

Health & Wellness

Jersey City’s RefillGenie Launches Full Spanish-Language Access for Same-Day Prescription Refills

RefillGenie, the Jersey City based telehealth platform, has officially launched a comprehensive Spanish-language access feature, giving Spanish-speaking patients the ability to complete the platform's...

Law & Order

ICE Enforcement Surges Across New Jersey, Triggering Legal Battles, Municipal Divestment, and a Congressional Hearing

New Jersey is experiencing a genuinely significant increase in federal immigration enforcement activity, with local hotlines tracking daily arrests reporting call volumes roughly doubling...

Climate Issues

New Jersey’s Skip the Stuff Law Takes Effect August 1, Ending Automatic Plastic Utensils Statewide

New Jersey restaurants are facing a genuinely significant operational shift beginning August 1, 2026, as the state's Skip the Stuff law officially takes effect,...

Business

Haddonfield Restaurant Loses Kitchen Staff to ICE Detentions, Leaving a Close-Knit Team Shaken

El Nopalito Mexican Restaurant in Haddonfield is grappling with the sudden loss of two kitchen employees this week, after the workers were taken into...

Business

A Trenton Native’s Fight for Partnership Over Politics, and What It Means for Black Business Growth Across New Jersey

John E. Harmon Sr., founder, president, and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, recently penned a genuinely personal op-ed...

Business

Toms River’s Safe Harbor Wealth Management Launches New Website Built Around Retirement Education

Safe Harbor Wealth Management, the independent financial planning practice headquartered at 672 Commons Way in Toms River, has launched a redesigned website built specifically...

Kids / Children

Senator Andy Kim Proposes MediKids Act, a Bid for Universal Health Coverage for Children and Young Adults

New Jersey Senator Andy Kim has introduced a major new federal health care proposal called the MediKids Act, aiming to establish universal health coverage...

Transportation

Retired New Jersey Teacher Spends Four Years Building “The Impossible Airplane” for World’s First Armless Pilot

A retired New Jersey schoolteacher has made genuine local waves after spending four full years building a completely custom, one of a kind aircraft...

Health & Wellness

Englewood Cliffs Healthcare Network Launches Century 100 Club, Honoring Residents Who’ve Lived a Full Century

CareRite Centers has introduced a genuinely heartfelt new network wide initiative, the Century 100 Club, created specifically to honor residents across its facilities who...

Business

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Brings Handcrafted Beds to Children in Need Across Morris County and Beyond

A national nonprofit built around a genuinely simple but urgent mission has established a strong presence in New Jersey, tackling a problem most people...

Politics

From East Orange Firehouse to the Essex County Democratic Machine, Akeem Cunningham’s Rapid Rise Reshapes New Jersey Politics

When Mikie Sherrill campaigned for governor last year, she made a point of crediting a specific piece of her political infrastructure back in her...

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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...

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Cherry Hill Mother of Three Receives Renovated Habitat for Humanity Home, Marking New Chapter of Stability and Community Support

Cherry Hill Family Finds Stability Through Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication as Community Volunteers Help Restore Long-Term Housing Security. In Cherry Hill, where housing...

Kids / Children

New Jersey Preschoolers in Blackwood and Cedar Grove Raise More Than $20,000 for Make-A-Wish — Before Most of Them Could Tie Their Own Shoes

In Blackwood, four-year-olds wrote letters to children they had never met, children whose lives had been disrupted by diagnoses none of them could fully...

Lifestyle

New Jersey’s Homeless Population Has Reached Its Highest Point in a Decade. The Numbers Reveal a Crisis Outpacing Every Available Solution.

On a single night in late January, teams of volunteers and outreach workers fanned out across all 21 New Jersey counties — into shelters,...

Law & Order

DHS Abandons Roxbury Detention Center Plan After Four-Month Legal and Community Battle, Sherrill and Davenport Announce

The federal government has officially abandoned its plan to convert a vacant 470,000-square-foot warehouse in Roxbury Township into a mass immigration detention facility capable...

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,...

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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...

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 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...

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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...

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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...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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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...

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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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Central Jersey

Film Festivals in New Jersey: A Celebration of Cinema

New Jersey boasts a vibrant film scene, with a plethora of film festivals celebrating diverse voices, stories, and cinematic...

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The Phenomenon of Fireballs: Origins, Significance, and Recent Celestial Events

Fireballs: A Captivating Natural Phenomenon Fireballs, also known as bolides, are a fascinating and captivating natural phenomenon that has captured...

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...

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