Families across New Jersey searching for the perfect summer camp experience have an exciting opportunity to explore one of the state’s most respected youth...
New Jersey has always produced performers who know how to command a stage.
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Now Paramus native Jake Thistle is proving that point on national television.
The Season 24 contestant has quickly emerged as one of the most talked-about voices on American Idol, advancing through the first stage of Hollywood Week and drawing significant praise from the judging panel — including a powerful endorsement from Luke Bryan.
“You’re so ready for this… let me go win this thing,” Bryan told Thistle after his most recent performance.
For New Jersey’s music community, that moment landed.
The Audition That Put Paramus on the Map
When Thistle first appeared on the February 16, 2026 episode, he chose “Can’t Find My Way Home” by Blind Faith...
A transformative new chapter for outdoor recreation, transportation connectivity, and regional trail development officially began on March 6, 2026, as Camden County leaders broke ground on the Atlantic Avenue Trail Project, a major milestone in the development of the ambitious Camden County LINK Trail. The project marks the start of construction on Segment 1B, a 1.08-mile multi-use trail that will run along Atlantic Avenue between Merchant Street in Audubon and Station Avenue in Haddon Heights.
Official Maps & Visuals
Interactive Trail Map (Camden County): Use the Camden County Open Data Portal to explore the trail network, including existing segments and planned extensions.
2020 LINK Alignment Map (PDF): This official document shows the precise "spine" alignment from the Ben Franklin Bridge...