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Grab Your Boots. Lebanon Is Hosting the Best Excuse to Dance This Weekend Has to Offer

Beer & Breweries Don Lichterman - 31 July 2026

Ten dollars cash and a decent pair of boots is all you need to get onto the dance floor...

Ridgewood’s Fall Street Fair Returns September 20 With 200 Artisans and a Food Court That Rivals the Shopping

Crafts & Maker Spaces Don Lichterman - 29 July 2026

East Ridgewood Avenue will close to traffic for one day this September, and in its place will come roughly...

No Charges For Haddon Township Officer, Who Killed Pennsauken Man In 2024 Shooting

Fire & Police Don Lichterman - 29 July 2026

A New Jersey state grand jury has ruled to not charge Haddon Township police officer Luke Falkenberg for the...

How a Four Day April Freeze Cost New Jersey Farms an Estimated $300 Million, and Why Shoppers Are Still Showing Up

Agriculture & Farming Don Lichterman - 28 July 2026

New Jersey's fruit growers are accustomed to having the weather work against them, but they've never had to contend...

How Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” Used New Jersey As Six Different Locations

Film & TV Don Lichterman - 27 July 2026

Steven Spielberg has been returning to New Jersey to capture the magic of the sky opening up and changing...

TruGolf Links Brings Its First Flagship Golf Entertainment Venue to Cherry Hill, With Up to 40 More to Follow

Golf Don Lichterman - 27 July 2026

Cherry Hill’s Plaza at Cherry Hill shopping center has a new anchor tenant, and it isn’t the first time...

Montclair Theater Festival Brings a Full Day of Free Live Performance to Brookdale Park

Cultural Festivals Don Lichterman - 22 July 2026

Brookdale Park is set to transform into an open air stage this Saturday, as the Montclair Theater Festival returns...

Booze on the Ballot: Collingswood Residents Race to Put a Century Old Alcohol Ban to a Vote

Food & Beverage Don Lichterman - 21 July 2026

A handful of grassroots organizers in Collingswood are racing against the clock to gather enough signatures to force a...

Community Summer Bash Returns to Piscataway With Firefighter Dunk Tanks and a Watermelon Eating Contest

Cultural Festivals Don Lichterman - 19 July 2026

Piscataway is gearing up for one of its most beloved free community celebrations of the summer, as the Community...

Boonton Brewfest Returns September 19 With Craft Beverages, Live Music, and a New Community Art Initiative

Beer & Breweries Don Lichterman - 17 July 2026

Mark the calendar for Saturday, September 19, 2026, as Boonton Main Street has officially locked in the date for...

ZD Stucco Repair Completes a Full Exterior Overhaul at Wells Fargo’s Clifton Branch on Route 3

Construction Don Lichterman - 17 July 2026

Drivers passing through Clifton along Route 3 may have noticed a genuinely significant transformation at the local Wells Fargo...

Frank Street Bridge Replacement Set to Begin in Mine Hill, Closing Road to Through Traffic for Three Months

Transportation Don Lichterman - 17 July 2026

Morris County is moving forward with a significant infrastructure project in Mine Hill Township, as work begins Monday, July...

Taverna Veranda Brings Mediterranean Fusion and Manhattan Skyline Views to Edgewater’s Waterfront

Restaurants Don Lichterman - 16 July 2026

Along the Hudson River in Edgewater, one restaurant has established itself as a genuine destination for both upscale dining...

Nightshade Coffee, Where the Mysterious Meets the Sophisticated in Downtown Westwood

Food & Beverage Don Lichterman - 16 July 2026

Every great coffee shop develops its own distinct personality, whether that means leaning into clean minimalism, embracing exposed industrial...

Camden County’s $400 Million Bet on a Swimmable Cooper River, and What Actually Justifies That Price Tag

Parks Don Lichterman - 16 July 2026

For anyone who grew up around Cooper River the way I did, ice skating on it as a kid...

Green Thumb Industries’ New Jersey Footprint Draws Fresh Attention as Workers Vote to End Union Representation

Dispensary Don Lichterman - 16 July 2026

Green Thumb Industries, one of the largest publicly traded cannabis companies in the country, has built a genuinely substantial...

A Chef’s 24 Hour Vegan Vision Reinvents the Convenience Store in Collingswood

Food & Beverage Don Lichterman - 15 July 2026

Collingswood's Haddon Avenue has a genuinely distinctive new food option, as Quick Bitez has officially opened inside the prominent...

Neptune Township Becomes the 25th New Jersey Municipality to Ban Data Centers, Adding a Ban on ICE Detention Facilities as Well

Legislation Don Lichterman - 14 July 2026

Neptune Township voted Monday to prohibit both large scale data centers and immigration detention facilities operated by Immigration and...

New Jersey’s Best Beachfront Playgrounds, Where the Sand Meets the Swing Set

Jersey Shore Don Lichterman - 13 July 2026

New Jersey's coastline offers something genuinely rare among East Coast beach destinations, a real concentration of playgrounds built directly...

New Jersey’s Family Water Park Resorts, From Boardwalk Suites to Mountain Alpine Adventures

Entertainment Don Lichterman - 12 July 2026

New Jersey has quietly built one of the more diverse collections of family water park destinations anywhere on the...

Highland Park’s Arts in the Park Street Fair Returns for Its 20th Anniversary, Celebrating New Jersey’s Creative Community with Art, Music, Food, and Family...

Crafts & Maker Spaces Don Lichterman - 10 July 2026

Every year, communities across New Jersey transform their downtown districts into vibrant gathering places where art, culture, local businesses,...

From East Orange Firehouse to the Essex County Democratic Machine, Akeem Cunningham’s Rapid Rise Reshapes New Jersey Politics

Politics Don Lichterman - 9 July 2026

When Mikie Sherrill campaigned for governor last year, she made a point of crediting a specific piece of her...

A Judge Overrides Camden’s Unanimous Vote, Clearing EMR Recycling to Reopen Despite a City United Against It

Law & Order Don Lichterman - 8 July 2026

Camden's yearslong battle with EMR Recycling has reached a striking new chapter, one in which a judge's ruling has...

New Jersey Abolished Its Party-Boss Ballot System. Now a Different Kind of Bias May Be Deciding Local Elections.

Politics Don Lichterman - 6 July 2026

The New Jersey county line ballot was one of the most effective instruments of political machine control available to...

No, Hoboken Is Not Demanding Proof of Residency to Watch Fireworks. Here Is What the City’s Traffic Plan Actually Says.

Transportation Don Lichterman - 30 June 2026

A claim spreading across partisan political blogs and local Facebook groups in the days leading up to the Fourth...

In 124 Years of History, Oaklyn’s Fire Department Had Never Named a Woman Firefighter of the Year. Then Megan Capobianco Joined.

Fire & Police Don Lichterman - 30 June 2026

For more than a century, the volunteer firefighters of Oaklyn, New Jersey, have gathered each year to recognize the...

Two of New Jersey’s Most Distinctive Latin American Kitchens Are Joining Forces for One Night Only in Jersey City

Restaurants Don Lichterman - 30 June 2026

On July 29, from 5 to 9 p.m., two restaurants that represent genuinely distinct corners of New Jersey's Latin...

New Jersey’s Ultimate Spring Weekend: A Statewide Surge of Culture, Cannabis, Music, and Family Experiences Defines April 18–20, 2026

Entertainment Don Lichterman - 30 June 2026

As spring reaches full stride across New Jersey, the weekend of April 18 through April 20, 2026 is emerging...

New Jersey Is Marching Into America’s 250th Birthday With One of the Greatest Parade Seasons in State History

Entertainment Don Lichterman - 26 June 2026

Some celebrations are measured in fireworks. Others are measured in footsteps. When an entire community lines a main street...

Morris County 4-H Fair Returns This July as New Jersey’s Next Generation of Leaders, Innovators, Artists, and Animal Caretakers Take Center Stage

Art & Culture Don Lichterman - 26 June 2026

One of New Jersey's most meaningful summer traditions doesn't begin with a headline concert, a major sporting event, or...

Beachstock 2026 Returns to Margate as the Jersey Shore’s Ultimate Celebration of Summer, Surf, Music, Food, and Family Fun

Entertainment Don Lichterman - 22 June 2026

There are beach festivals, there are summer concerts, and there are community celebrations. Then there is Beachstock. What's New For...

Randall’s Food and Wine Fest Brings a World of Flavor to Cherry Hill as The Legacy Club Continues Its Rise as One of South...

Wine & Wineries Don Lichterman - 19 June 2026

South Jersey’s dining scene has evolved dramatically over the last decade. Restaurants are no longer competing solely on menu...

One Portal, One Login, One New Direction: How GovPilot’s Statewide Permitting and Licensing Platform Could Transform Local Government Across New Jersey

New Jersey Resources Don Lichterman - 17 June 2026

For generations, navigating local government in New Jersey has often meant navigating a maze. Whether applying for a construction permit,...

Raise a Glass to Dad: Explore New Jersey’s Ultimate Father’s Day Weekend Guide to Breweries, Live Music, Craft Beer, and Family Fun

Beer & Breweries Don Lichterman - 14 June 2026

Father’s Day weekend has become one of the most anticipated celebrations of the summer across New Jersey, and nowhere...

Jealousy, Violence, and Justice: Guilty Plea Brings Closure in the Murder of Cherry Hill Veterinarian Dr. Michael Anthony

Law & Order Don Lichterman - 11 June 2026

The guilty plea entered this week in Camden County Superior Court marks a significant milestone in one of South...

Hoboken Becomes New Jersey’s World Cup Living Room: Twelve Days of Soccer, Culture, Community and Celebration Take Over the Mile Square City

World Cup 2026 Don Lichterman - 11 June 2026

When the FIFA World Cup arrives in the New York and New Jersey region, the spotlight naturally falls on...

New Jersey’s 17th Legislative District Remains a Democratic Stronghold, But Recent Elections Reveal Shifting Political Undercurrents

Politics Don Lichterman - 11 June 2026

For decades, New Jersey’s 17th Legislative District has stood as one of the most reliable Democratic strongholds in the...

After Four Decades of Preserving South Jersey History, Merchantville’s Victoriana East Begins a New Chapter

Construction Don Lichterman - 10 June 2026

For more than forty years, Victoriana East has occupied a unique place in New Jersey’s construction and historic preservation...

Questions Grow as NJ-09 Primary Results Remain Unresolved: Rosie Pino Calls for Transparency in Ongoing Vote Count

Politics Don Lichterman - 10 June 2026

Election night often brings winners, losers, and a sense of closure. Yet in New Jersey’s 9th Congressional District Republican...

From Franklin Lakes to the NBA Finals: Dylan Harper’s Remarkable Rise Is Becoming One of New Jersey Basketball’s Greatest Modern Stories

Basketball Don Lichterman - 8 June 2026

Every generation of New Jersey basketball produces a handful of players who capture the imagination of fans throughout the...

Morris County Celebrates a Legacy of Service: Commissioner Tom Mastrangelo Among Community Leaders Honored with Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award

Fire & Police Don Lichterman - 6 June 2026

In a time when public service is often measured in election cycles, quarterly reports, and short-term accomplishments, Morris County...

As NJ American Water Seeks 12% Rate Increase, New Data Reveals Sharp Rise in Water Shutoffs Across New Jersey

New Jersey Resources Don Lichterman - 4 June 2026

As New Jersey residents continue to navigate rising housing costs, utility bills, and inflation, water affordability has become an...

Backyard Chickens or Neighborhood Conflict? Collingswood Residents Push for Hen Program as South Jersey Community Debates Sustainability, Property Rights, and Quality of Life

South Jersey Don Lichterman - 4 June 2026

One of South Jersey’s most intriguing local debates is no longer centered on redevelopment projects, restaurant openings, transportation improvements,...

Morris County’s Remarkable 51-Year AAA Streak Continues, Reinforcing Its Reputation as One of America’s Best-Managed Counties

North Jersey Don Lichterman - 3 June 2026

In an era when government budgets, public debt, infrastructure costs, and economic uncertainty dominate headlines across the nation, Morris...

New Jersey’s 2026 Primary Election Arrives: Voters Head to the Polls as Congressional Control, Local Leadership, and Political Futures Hang in the Balance

Politics Don Lichterman - 2 June 2026

Election Day has arrived across New Jersey, setting the stage for one of the most consequential primary elections in...

New Jersey Votes as High-Stakes Primary Election Collides With Growing Delaney Hall Political Firestorm

Politics Don Lichterman - 2 June 2026

New Jersey voters are heading to the polls today in what is rapidly becoming one of the most consequential...

Bringing Health Care to the Streets: Union County’s First Mobile Medical Unit and Tovah’s New Chapter Reflect a Changing Vision for Community Wellness in...

Business Don Lichterman - 2 June 2026

Across New Jersey, health and wellness initiatives are increasingly moving beyond the walls of traditional hospitals, clinics, and community...

Downtown Wildwood Kicks Off Summer with the Return of the Free Music in the Plaza Concert Series Featuring The Roundhouse Band

Music Don Lichterman - 2 June 2026

Summer at the Jersey Shore is about far more than beaches and boardwalks. It is about community traditions, outdoor...

A Summer Without Peaches: How New Jersey’s Devastating Spring Weather Disaster Could Reshape the Garden State’s Agricultural Season

Agriculture & Farming Don Lichterman - 2 June 2026

New Jersey’s agricultural industry has faced droughts, hurricanes, flooding events, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, rising operating costs, and...