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Seven New Jersey Playwrights Get Their Moment at Bound Brook’s Historic Arts Center

Seven original short plays, written entirely by New Jersey playwrights, are about to get their first real audience. On Sunday, August 2, 2026, the...

Kids / Children

Inside the Enchanted Mini Theater, the Cherry Hill Stage Turns Toddlers Into the Main Event

It is a genuine ask for most young kids to sit still through an entire theater production, one that often ends in fussiness sometime...

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A Century Old Westfield Theater Gets a $43 Million Second Act, and It Says Something Bigger About How New Jersey Funds the Arts

For nearly a hundred years, the Rialto Theater has stood on Westfield's main commercial strip as a quiet fixture of small town memory, the...

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Six Flags Great Adventure’s Fright Fest Returns, and They’re Hiring Scare Actors to Help Pull It Off

Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson is gearing up for one of the premier Halloween theme park transformations anywhere in the country, and this...

Entertainment

Explore New Jersey’s Top Entertainment Picks for the Next Week, July 23–29

New Jersey's summer calendar keeps rolling with a genuinely packed lineup this week, spanning theater, concerts, family movie nights, and everything in between. Here's...

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Inside the Chaotic Genius of Baskerville, and Why STNJ’s Production Is Winning Over Audiences

Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery has built its reputation as a genuinely distinctive piece of theater, written specifically as a highly kinetic,...

Entertainment

Jersey Shore Royalty Set to Funk Up Asbury Park for Monmouth Arts’ Biggest Night of the Fall

Asbury Park has hosted plenty of legendary musical gatherings over the decades, but Monmouth Arts is about to bring an entirely new level of...

Cultural Festivals

Montclair Theater Festival Brings a Full Day of Free Live Performance to Brookdale Park

Brookdale Park is set to transform into an open air stage this Saturday, as the Montclair Theater Festival returns for a full day celebration...

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Broadway Comes Home to New Jersey for Aaron Lazar, and the Garden State Is Ready to Show Up

First off, if these pictures I’ve seen posted from a day ago are current, he looks great. I know that even on a bad day, Aaron Lazar is still going to look...

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Phoenix Productions Kicks Off Its 2026-27 Season With a High-Energy Run of Rock of Ages in Red Bank

Big hair, bigger guitar solos, and the full arena rock excess of the 1980s took over Red Bank this month, as Phoenix Productions presented...

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Room to Swing an Ax Brings a Southern Gothic Fever Dream to New Jersey Stages This Summer

A genuinely unusual piece of live theater is making its way through regional venues this summer, blending spoken word storytelling, live folk music, and...

Entertainment

The Ultimate Guide to New Jersey This Weekend: World Cup Fever, Country Music, and Every Festival in Between (July 17-19, 2026)

This weekend stands as one of the single biggest of the entire year in New Jersey, anchored by the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup...

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Too Young for Emerald City: Remembering the Legendary Cherry Hill Venue That Outshined Studio 54

What always seemed like the center of the world, I was too young to have ever set foot inside Emerald City myself. But growing...

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New Jersey Has a Greek Amphitheater Built by Nuns in 1932. Every Summer, Shakespeare Is Performed There Under the Stars.

Two Convent Road in Morris Township is not the address that most New Jersey summer theater attendees would think to look up. It does...

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Vivid Stage Expands Its Creative Reach as ‘Local’ Chronicles a Defining Season for One of New Jersey’s Most Innovative Arts Organizations

Professional theatre has long depended on more than what audiences see under stage lights. The strongest companies build communities, cultivate artists, create educational opportunities,...

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...

Entertainment

New Jersey Symphony’s $29 Million Jersey City Theater Project Signals a Historic New Era for Arts, Culture, and Economic Growth in Hudson County

A transformative new chapter in New Jersey’s cultural future is officially taking shape in Downtown Jersey City as the New Jersey Economic Development Authority...

Cultural Festivals

Xian Zhang to conduct Holst’s ‘The Planets’ with New Jersey Symphony in New Brunswick, Newark, and Morristown

Xian Zhang to conduct Holst's 'The Planets' with New Jersey Symphony in New Brunswick, Newark, and Morristown ...

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New Jersey’s Ultimate Spring Weekend: A Statewide Surge of Culture, Cannabis, Music, and Family Experiences Defines April 18–20, 2026

As spring reaches full stride across New Jersey, the weekend of April 18 through April 20, 2026 is emerging as one of the most...

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Mayo Performing Arts Center Launches Historic $65 Million Expansion as Morristown’s Cultural Future Enters a New Era

For nearly nine decades, the Mayo Performing Arts Center has stood as one of New Jersey’s defining cultural institutions. Long before Morristown evolved into...

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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...

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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...

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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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Ice Cream

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

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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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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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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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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