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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...

Politics

New Jersey Advances Its Own Voting Rights Law as Federal Protections Erode: The John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act Moves Through the Senate

On Sunday morning, as the New Jersey Legislature's budget committees were convening for their late-night votes on the $60.7 billion FY27 spending plan, a...

Legislation

Amazon, Walmart, and Wawa Head the List: Who Will Pay Under Governor Sherrill’s Proposed Medicaid Employer Tax

The fundamental arithmetic of New Jersey's Medicaid program has produced a situation that Governor Mikie Sherrill has decided to treat as a policy problem...

Health & Wellness

Operation FAST Marks a Turning Point for New Jersey as NJDEP Cuts Freshwater Wetlands Backlog by 42% While Balancing Environmental Protection and Economic Growth

Few issues have generated more sustained debate within New Jersey's development community than the length of time required to navigate the state's environmental permitting...

Health & Wellness

Comfort Keepers Expands AI-Powered Home Care While Helping More New Jersey Seniors Age Safely at Home

New Jersey's rapidly growing senior population is transforming the way families think about aging, caregiving, and long-term support. As more adults find themselves balancing...

Health & Wellness

Helping New Jersey Families Navigate One of Life’s Hardest Goodbyes: The Growing Role of In-Home Veterinary Hospice, Pet Doulas, and Compassionate End-of-Life Care

For many New Jersey families, pets are far more than companions. They are constant sources of comfort, members of the household, childhood friends, trusted...

Legislation

New Jersey Escalates Fight Over Delaney Hall as State Officials Demand Full Health Inspection of Newark Detention Center

The legal and political battle surrounding Delaney Hall in Newark has entered a more confrontational phase after New Jersey officials announced that state health...

Politics

Frank Guarini Jr.’s Extraordinary Century of Service Leaves an Enduring Legacy Across Jersey City, Hudson County, and Beyond

Few public figures have left a mark on New Jersey as broad, enduring, and multifaceted as Frank J. Guarini Jr. Over the course of...

News

New Jersey’s Climate Superfund Debate Puts Affordability, Energy Policy, and Economic Competitiveness on a Collision Course

New Jersey’s long-running debate over energy policy, environmental accountability, and affordability has entered a consequential new phase as lawmakers consider legislation that could dramatically...

Film & TV

Expanding the Table: Princeton Theological Seminary Launches a New Podcast Exploring Faith, Leadership, Democracy, and the Future of Public Life

New Jersey has long served as a crossroads for ideas. From the colonial debates that helped shape a nation to the university classrooms, seminaries,...

Legislation

The Fight to Stay Home: How One South Jersey Family Became the Face of a Growing Immigration Debate

In a state built by generations of immigrants, few stories capture the complexities of America's immigration system more clearly than the ongoing legal battle...

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More Than a Fishing Trip: How Genesis Wealth Advisor Group and Hook, Line, and Warriors Are Honoring Service, Family, and the Healing Power of...

New Jersey has always been a state defined by its communities. From small towns along winding rivers and bays to bustling suburban neighborhoods and...

Legislation

Delaney Hall Dispute Escalates as DOJ Claims Newark Police Directive Created a “Zone of Lawlessness” Around Detention Facility

The growing conflict surrounding Delaney Hall in Newark has entered a new and increasingly contentious phase, with the U.S. Department of Justice leveling serious...

Real Estate

Totowa’s Former Little Sisters of the Poor Campus Set for New Life as NJEDA Approves Major Affordable Senior Housing Redevelopment

As New Jersey continues confronting growing demand for affordable housing and senior living options, one of Passaic County’s most recognizable properties is preparing for...

Law & Order

Jealousy, Violence, and Justice: Guilty Plea Brings Closure in the Murder of Cherry Hill Veterinarian Dr. Michael Anthony

The guilty plea entered this week in Camden County Superior Court marks a significant milestone in one of South Jersey’s most heartbreaking and widely...

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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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...

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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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