The New Jersey Devils are finally playing the kind of hockey that makes Prudential Center feel like a pressure cooker again. On a night...

New Jersey’s independent beer industry is heading into one of its most transformative stretches in years, as regulatory changes, long-anticipated brewery openings, and a packed winter event calendar converge across the state. From licensing reform and farm brewery legislation to Valentine’s week specialty beers and large-scale festival announcements, early 2026 is shaping up to be a defining moment for how—and where—residents experience local craft beer. At the regulatory level, one of the most immediate shifts is already in effect. As of January 20, 2026, the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control ended its long-standing practice of accepting so-called “placeholder” applications for Limited Brewery Licenses. Going forward, new applications must be administratively complete at the time...

Takeaways from the New Jersey Devils’ Dreary 4–1 Loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins as Playoff Hopes Fade The New Jersey Devils arrived in Pittsburgh on Thursday night with urgency but without margin for error. Entering the matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins on a four-game losing streak and with postseason hopes already hanging by a thread, the Devils needed a response. Instead, they delivered another flat performance in a 4–1 loss that further underscored the reality of where this season now stands. For a franchise that entered the year with playoff aspirations and expectations of growth, this stretch has become less about chasing a wild-card berth and more about evaluating structure, accountability, and direction. A Slow Start Sets the...