Atlantic City’s vibrant culinary scene is stepping into the spotlight this March with the return of Taste Atlantic City, a month-long dining celebration hosted...

New Jersey's child welfare system, once a national model for reform, now faces a critical challenge as federal funding cuts jeopardize its ability to protect vulnerable children and families. State officials describe the situation as "extraordinarily dire," warning that proposed reductions could unravel decades of progress.​ A Legacy of Reform at Risk For nearly two decades, New Jersey's child welfare system operated under federal court oversight following the 1999 class action lawsuit Charlie and Nadine H. v. Whitman. In 2023, the state successfully exited federal oversight, credited with transforming its Department of Children and Families (DCF) into a data-driven, prevention-focused agency. This transformation resulted in a significant decline in the number of children in foster care—from 10,000...

New Jersey’s growing reputation as a destination for culinary and cultural excellence continues to expand as wine professionals, enthusiasts, and industry leaders prepare for a highly anticipated two-day East Coast red wine showcase taking place February 23–24. Designed as an immersive exploration of regional winemaking, the event brings together leading producers, scientific experts, and innovative techniques that define the evolving fine wine movement across the East Coast. With more than 50 premier red wines featured in a comprehensive walk-around tasting and a dynamic series of expert-led sessions, the event represents a major milestone in New Jersey’s expanding role within the national wine landscape. Focused on education, innovation, and sensory exploration, the gathering highlights the diversity of...