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83 New Jersey Restaurants Honored in Wine Spectator’s 2026 Restaurant Awards

New Jersey's dining scene turned in a historic showing in Wine Spectator's 2026 Restaurant Awards, with 83 honors landing across the state as part...

Local History & Landmarks

New Jersey’s Largest Lake Prepares to Host a Fleet-Sized Tribute to America’s 250th Birthday

Lake Hopatcong, the largest freshwater lake anywhere in New Jersey, is set to become the stage for one of Morris County's most ambitious tributes...

Kids / Children

Summer Carnival Week at Lightbridge Academy of Old Bridge Turns Learning into an Adventure Through Play, Creativity, and Discovery

Summer camp has evolved far beyond simply filling the hours between the end of one school year and the beginning of the next. Across...

Beer & Breweries

A New Jersey Singer-Songwriter Taking a Break From National Touring Is Playing a Brewery Named for Drowned Silos. Here Is Why Both Are Worth...

The name Sunken Silo Brew Works has a story behind it that most visitors who pull into the Route 22 parking lot in Lebanon,...

Agriculture & Farming

At Terhune Orchards in Princeton, a Farm Education Program Is Teaching Young Children Where Corn Comes From — and Why That Matters

The distance between a child's encounter with corn — the ear on the dinner table, the canned kernel, the bag of frozen niblets —...

Real Estate

A New Toll Brothers Community in Manalapan Is Accepting Lottery Applications for 96 Affordable Rentals Through August 3

Toll Brothers, the luxury homebuilder whose Monmouth County projects have historically sat at the higher end of the regional housing market, has opened lottery...

Theater & Stage

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...

MotorSports

A New Jersey Independent Film Shot at a South Jersey Racetrack Is Having Its World Premiere — at That Same South Jersey Racetrack

There is a specific kind of cinematic homecoming that Hollywood cannot manufacture: when a film is premiered not in a screening room in Los...

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 range skies that produce the...

Art & Culture

Atlantic City Has a Monument That Almost Nobody Visits. The History It Honors Is the History New Jersey Has Never Fully Reckoned With.

Walk four blocks inland from the Atlantic City Boardwalk, away from the casinos and the salt air and the concentrated commerce of the shore's...

Jersey Shore

A Whale Sank a New Jersey Fire Rescue Boat on the Fourth of July. It Is Not the First Time These Waters Have Produced...

At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, as tall ships from around the world were completing their passage through New York Harbor as...

Books & Literature

The Co-Founder of New York’s Most Storied Music Club Is Coming to Montclair to Tell Its Story

There is a specific kind of grief that attaches to the loss of a place that was genuinely irreplaceable — not merely nostalgic, not...

Art & Culture

A New Jersey-Headquartered Hindu-American Organization Marked the Nation’s 250th Birthday Across the Country. Here Is What the Celebrations Looked Like.

As communities across the United States staged July 4 celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA — a 501(c)(3)...

Music

Orange, New Jersey’s Fifth Annual Jazz, Health and Food Truck Festival Brings Houston Person, Nat Adderley Jr., and a Full Day of Live Music...

The park at the corner of South Center Street and South Harrison Street in the City of Orange, Essex County, carries a name that...

World Cup 2026

Brazil’s World Cup Curse, Erling Haaland’s Five Goals, and a Sold-Out MetLife Stadium: Everything at Stake in Today’s Round of 16

The match that will define the World Cup's Round of 16 at MetLife Stadium begins at 4 p.m. today in East Rutherford, and the...

Theater & Stage

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,...

Art & Culture

The American Revolution Had Participants History Has Almost Entirely Forgotten. The 250th Anniversary Is Changing That.

The official commemoration of America's 250th anniversary is organized around a foundational narrative: a group of visionary men in Philadelphia drafted a document proclaiming...

Entertainment

The Team Behind Blu on the Hudson Is Opening a New Edgewater Waterfront Venue — and Its Fourth of July Celebration Is How It’s...

The address at 115 River Road in Edgewater has long been one of the most distinctive dining locations on the New Jersey side of...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

Agriculture & Farming

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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