The Humane State

Opinion: The Real Show Was Never Behind Glass. It’s Off the Jersey Coast.

New Jersey doesn't need a marine park stadium to witness something extraordinary in the water. It has a coastline full of boats willing to...

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New Jersey Welcomed 1,400 Fiancé Visa Holders Last Year, Right Before the Wait Times Started Climbing Again

A new analysis of federal visa data shows the K-1 fiancé visa system just came off its busiest year in over a decade, with...

Climate Issues

Twenty Years After Starting in an Apartment Closet, a Toms River Environmental Firm Marks a Milestone

Brilliant Environmental Services celebrated two decades in business with a party at a nonprofit community kitchen rather than a traditional banquet hall, a fitting...

Legislation

New Jersey Joins 18 States Fighting a Federal Rule That Could Reshape ACA Coverage

Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is co-leading a 19 state coalition demanding the Trump administration withdraw a proposed insurance marketplace rule, arguing it would push...

The Humane State

Half the Inmates Approved for Compassionate Release in New Jersey Die Before Their Court Date

A state commission wants lawmakers to nearly triple the terminal illness threshold for early release, arguing that New Jersey's current six month standard leaves...

Legislation

Nobody Actually Cares About the Fork Law. Plus It Saves Money For Businesses.

New Jersey's Skip the Stuff law saves restaurants money, cuts down on real waste, and asks nothing more of anyone than saying the word...

Education

A Guidance Counselor Turned Author Wants Every Teenager to Understand Their First Credit Score

Erodita Agard-Anderson built Power2Plan out of a savings challenge she ran with her own students. Her newest release, My Savings in 12 Envelopes, extends...

Health & Wellness

A $223 Million Medicaid Number Means Very Different Things Depending on Who You Ask in Trenton

Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger says the state comptroller's calm delivery of a nine figure Medicaid recovery number proves Trenton has stopped taking taxpayer waste seriously....

Business

ROI-NJ Launches Women Forward, a Statewide Push to Recognize New Jersey’s Leading Businesswomen

A new recognition program from ROI-NJ will spend the coming weeks gathering nominations from across nineteen industries before honoring its inaugural class at a...

Health & Wellness

A Morristown Agency Is Now Steering National Strategy for a Breast Cancer Nonprofit

The Oxígeno Project, a boutique creative and public relations firm headquartered on Washington Street in Morristown, has been engaged by the American Breast Cancer...

Law & Order

Two Restaurants, Two ICE Cases, and a Small South Jersey Town Caught in the Middle

Within the span of about eighteen months, two well known Collingswood area restaurant families have found themselves at the center of federal immigration enforcement...

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Inside Delaney Hall, New Jersey’s Fight Over Detention, Oversight, And Accountability

New Jersey is once again confronting a painful and deeply unsettling question about what happens behind the walls of Delaney Hall, after the death...

Television & TV Broadcasting

The Monsters Are Real

An HBO docuseries exposes New Jersey's dark role in the billion-dollar exotic reptile smuggling trade Explore New Jersey Feature Article ...

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A Mother Was Handcuffed at a School Board Meeting. Two Months Later, the Case Fell Apart Completely.

Emily Pecot went to a Jersey City Board of Education meeting in May to push for better special education services for her daughter. She...

Food & Beverage

New Jersey Just Made You Ask for Your Fork, and the State Is Genuinely Split on Whether That’s Reasonable

Skip the Stuff flips the default on takeout utensils, napkins, and condiment packets from automatic to opt-in. Supporters call it overdue waste reduction. Critics...

Law & Order

Forty-Four Years Later, Someone in New Jersey May Still Know What Happened to Theresa Kawash

A gold 1977 Datsun 280Z. A holiday morning in 1982. A woman who never made it to the fireworks she'd promised to watch with...

Health & Wellness

What North Bergen Families Should Know About Keeping a Parent With Dementia Safely at Home

For most families, discussing care options for a loved one with dementia doesn't begin as an open and casual conversation about aging. It almost...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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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Bridgeport Motorsports Park

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

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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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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...

Books & Literature

Hotels & Lodging

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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,...

Weather Report

The Most Dangerous Heat Event of 2026 Is Bearing Down on New Jersey: What the Extreme Heat Watch Means and How to Survive It

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch covering all 21 New Jersey counties, and the language...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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Ridgefield Park Breaks Ground on 216-Unit Mixed-Use Development Featuring Affordable Housing and Retail

Ridgefield Park is set to welcome a significant addition to its residential and commercial landscape with the groundbreaking of...

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...

Entertainment

New Jersey Is Lighting Up the Sky Like Never Before for America’s 250th Birthday Over This 2026 Fourth of July!

There has never been a Fourth of July quite like this one in New Jersey, and that is not...

Music

Monday Nights Come Alive: Jazz, Jam Sessions, and More at Brightside Tavern in Jersey City

Jersey City’s music and nightlife scene has a hidden gem that comes alive every Monday night. Brightside Tavern, located...

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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...

Entertainment

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...

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