New Jersey soccer fans have a rare opportunity to get up close with one of Major League Soccer’s most recognizable clubs this week. The...

New Jersey has always been fertile ground for grassroots sports, but a new skill-based game arriving in early 2026 is quickly carving out a place alongside cornhole, pickleball, and bocce. Known as Target Ball, this versatile indoor-outdoor competition blends precision, strategy, and friendly rivalry into a format that is as welcoming to children as it is compelling for serious adult leagues. Unlike trend-driven activities that rely on specialized facilities, Target Ball thrives in everyday spaces. School gymnasiums, municipal turf fields, recreation centers, and even larger backyards can become fully functional courts with minimal setup. That accessibility is helping the game spread rapidly through communities looking for affordable, inclusive ways to get people moving and interacting again. At...

March in New Jersey does not whisper. It roars. From packed gymnasiums in South Jersey to sectional overtime thrillers in North Jersey, the NJSIAA State Tournament season is in full swing, and the intensity is unmistakable. Across the Garden State, high school athletes are delivering statement performances that define legacies, reshape programs, and electrify communities. At Explore New Jersey, our High School and Film & TV coverage often intersect around storytelling — and right now, the state tournament is delivering cinematic moments nightly. If you’re following our broader cultural coverage, including Film & TV across the Garden State, you already know that New Jersey thrives on narrative. This week, those narratives belong to student-athletes. Stuart Country Day Hangs...