Wine & Wineries

East Coast Red Wine Showcase Comes to New Jersey: A Two-Day Educational Tasting Experience Celebrates Innovation, Science, and the Future of Fine Wine

Don Lichterman - 20 February 2026

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...

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Brook Orchestra Winter Concert 2026 at the Brook Arts Center: A Powerful Celebration of Classical Music, Nature, and Community in New Jersey

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Kevin Smith & Weird NJ Present The Devil & Daisy Dirt at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center — A Garden State Gothic Folk Horror...

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Contractor Spotlight: Inside the Washington Crossing State Park Visitor Center Project with Kappa Construction — Transforming a Historic New Jersey Landmark for the Future

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Winter Fairy Festival at The Watershed Institute Brings Enchantment, Environmental Education, and Family Discovery to Hopewell Township

A sense of wonder meets environmental discovery this winter...

College Sports

New Jersey College Sports Surge Into National Spotlight: Rutgers Breakthrough, TCNJ’s Historic Upset, and Tournament Pressure Intensify Across the Garden State

New Jersey’s college sports landscape delivered a dramatic night...

Basketball

New Jersey High School Sports in the Spotlight: Wrestling Controversy, Shore Conference Rivalry, and Statewide Rankings Shake-Up Reshape the Winter Season

New Jersey’s high school sports landscape is commanding statewide...

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Cooper Gristmill Reopens for 2026 Season: Experience New Jersey’s Living History at a Restored Water-Powered Landmark in Chester Township

New Jersey’s rich historical landscape comes vividly to life...

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Heroic Hudson River Rescue: Injured Bald Eagle Receives Intensive Care in New Jersey, Highlighting the Garden State’s Leadership in Wildlife Protection

A dramatic wildlife rescue on the Hudson River has...

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The Why Files Expands Global Reach Through Strategic Logistics Partnership with APC Postal Logistics, Delivering Worldwide Access for Fans and Strengthening Media Commerce Innovation

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Health Sharing Leadership Strengthened as netWell™ Appoints Daniel Olmos Director of Sales, Expanding Access to Faith-Based Healthcare Alternatives

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Lifestyle

Ramadan 2026 in New Jersey: A Month of Faith, Culture, Community, and Celebration Across the Garden State

Ramadan 2026 is officially underway across New Jersey, marking...

Health & Wellness

Weight Loss Buddy Launches User-Friendly AI ‘Digital Twin’ to Support Sustainable Weight Loss and Long-Term Health

The rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and personal...

Wine & Wineries

East Coast Red Wine Showcase Comes to New Jersey: A Two-Day Educational Tasting Experience Celebrates Innovation, Science, and the Future of Fine Wine

New Jersey’s growing reputation as a destination for culinary and cultural excellence continues to expand as wine professionals, enthusiasts, and industry...

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Governor Mikie Sherrill Rings in Inauguration with Star-Studded Celebration at American Dream Mall

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NJ-11 Candidate Analilia Mejia Takes Hands-On Approach to Advocate for Fair Wages at Montclair Restaurant Server for an Hour Event

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Barrymore Film Center Teams with Teaneck International Film Festival for NJ Premiere of “Steal This Story, Please!”

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Long Branch Hospital Secures Lifesaving Services Through Legislative Agreement with RWJBarnabas Health

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In a major development for healthcare access in Monmouth...

Collingswood Faces Government Shake-Up as Commissioners Push for Expanded Panel and Greater Transparency

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Entertainment

Kevin Smith & Weird NJ Present The Devil & Daisy Dirt at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center — A Garden State Gothic Folk Horror...

New Jersey’s thriving cultural scene is embracing its most...

Jersey Shore

Cape May Seawall Flood Mitigation Project Secures $24.3 Million in Federal Funding as Jersey Shore Coastal Protection Advances

Cape May Strengthens Coastal Defenses with Major Seawall Expansion New...

The Humane State

Heroic Hudson River Rescue: Injured Bald Eagle Receives Intensive Care in New Jersey, Highlighting the Garden State’s Leadership in Wildlife Protection

A dramatic wildlife rescue on the Hudson River has...

Hockey

Devils at a Crossroads: Olympic Break, Fan Promotions, and Franchise Direction Shape New Jersey’s Hockey Conversation

As the New Jersey Devils pause regular-season play during...

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New Jersey Devils

New Jersey Devils Trade Buzz and Lineup Debate Intensify: Could Moving Timo Meier to the Right Wing Spark a Turnaround?

The conversation surrounding the New Jersey Devils is heating up as trade speculation, lineup adjustments, and performance expectations collide during a pivotal stretch of the NHL season. From league-wide rumors involving veteran forward Blake Coleman...

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Hockey

Team USA Storms Into Olympic Gold Medal Game as New Jersey Devils Star Jack Hughes Leads Semifinal Rout — USA vs. Canada Showdown Set...

The road to Olympic glory now runs through one of hockey’s greatest rivalries as Team USA powered into the Gold Medal Game with a commanding 6–2 victory over Slovakia on February 20, 2026. Fueled by...

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College Sports

New Jersey College Sports Surge Into National Spotlight: Rutgers Breakthrough, TCNJ’s Historic Upset, and Tournament Pressure Intensify Across the Garden State

New Jersey’s college sports landscape delivered a dramatic night of competition and momentum-shifting results on February 19, 2026, as major basketball victories, postseason implications, and upcoming championship opportunities reshaped the state’s collegiate athletics narrative. From...

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Music

Brook Orchestra Winter Concert 2026 at the Brook Arts Center: A Powerful Celebration of Classical Music, Nature, and Community in New Jersey

New Jersey’s vibrant performing arts scene continues to shine this winter as the Brook Orchestra invites audiences to experience an inspiring...

New Jersey Devils

New Jersey Devils Trade Buzz and Lineup Debate Intensify: Could Moving Timo Meier to the Right Wing Spark a Turnaround?

The conversation surrounding the New Jersey Devils is heating up as trade speculation, lineup adjustments, and performance expectations collide during a...

Music

Brook Orchestra Winter Concert 2026 at the Brook Arts Center: A Powerful Celebration of Classical Music, Nature, and Community in New Jersey

New Jersey’s vibrant performing arts scene continues to shine...

Jersey Shore BlueClaws

Jersey Shore BlueClaws Unveil 2026 Promotional Schedule as Historic 25th Anniversary Season Approaches

New Jersey’s beloved Minor League Baseball franchise is preparing...

Music

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band Bring the “Land of Hope & Dreams” American Tour to Newark’s Prudential Center This April

New Jersey’s global music legacy takes center stage once...

Music

Jake Thistle’s Golden Ticket Moment Signals a Breakthrough for New Jersey’s Next Generation of Rock Talent

New Jersey’s music legacy continues to evolve, and a...

Music

Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music Announces 2026 American Music Honors at Monmouth University: A Landmark Celebration of Legendary Artists and Musical Legacy in...

New Jersey’s global influence on American music continues to...

Beer & Breweries

Icarus Brewing in Brick Unveils Packed Lineup of Craft Beer Events, Pairings, and Live Entertainment

Along the bustling Route 88 corridor in Brick Township,...

Music

Fifty Years on the Boardwalk: How The Stone Pony Turns a Local Club Into a New Jersey Legend

Statewide Honors, National Spotlight and a Full Calendar of...

Music

Bad Bunny Redefines Super Bowl History With a Culture-Forward Halftime Spectacle That Put Puerto Rico Center Stage

On February 8, 2026, the Super Bowl stage finally...

Entertainment

Jon Bon Jovi Just Opened the Patriots’ Night on Football’s Biggest Stage

For a brief, electric moment before kickoff at Super...

Music

From Psychedelic Pop to Progressive Metal, New Jersey’s 2026 Release Calendar Signals a Creative Surge Across the State

New Jersey’s music ecosystem is entering 2026 with uncommon...

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Wine & Wineries

New Jersey’s Wine Industry Celebrates Historic Wins, Legislative Momentum, and a Thriving 2026 Season

New Jersey’s wine industry is entering a defining new era marked by national recognition, historic harvest quality, and major legislative advancements that are transforming...

New Jersey’s Wine Industry Celebrates Historic Wins, Legislative Momentum, and a Thriving 2026 Season

Don Lichterman - 16 February 2026

New Jersey’s wine industry is entering a defining new...

Cranford’s Snow Ice Cream Truck Turns Winter Creativity into Community Wellness and Charity Impact

Don Lichterman - 15 February 2026

New Jersey’s spirit of community, creativity, and compassion took...

Horror Fans Flock to Blairstown Diner for “Friday the 13th” Pilgrimage as New Jersey’s Film Legacy Continues to Shine

Don Lichterman - 15 February 2026

New Jersey’s rich film and television history was on...

New Jersey’s Thriving Honey Culture and the Beekeepers Preserving It

Don Lichterman - 14 February 2026

Across New Jersey, a quiet yet remarkable agricultural movement...

Icarus Brewing in Brick Unveils Packed Lineup of Craft Beer Events, Pairings, and Live Entertainment

Don Lichterman - 14 February 2026

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Hockey

New Jersey Devils Legends Scott Gomez and Zach Parise Headed to U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

By Explore New Jersey Staff | September 2025 Two of the most beloved figures in New Jersey Devils history are taking their rightful place among...

Art & Culture

Explore Nature Like Never Before: Ecotrail Adventure at Edelman Fossil Park

Looking to reconnect with the natural world this fall? The Ecotrail Adventure at Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University is calling your...

Politics

New Jersey Politics Heats Up: Power Shifts, Party Drama, and a Gubernatorial Race on Fire

As summer winds down, the political temperature in New Jersey is heating up. With the 2025 gubernatorial election now in full swing, party alliances...

Law & Order

Pennsauken Honors the Legacy of Ptl. George T. Bowman on the 30th Anniversary of His Ultimate Sacrifice

Pennsauken, NJ – 2025 – This year marks the 30th anniversary of the line-of-duty death of Patrolman George T. Bowman, a moment that still...

Business

PRISM Vision Group Shines: 58 Ophthalmologists Named NJ Top Docs for 2025

New Jersey – 2025 – Excellence in eye care is getting the recognition it deserves. PRISM Vision Group, one of the region’s leading networks...

Health & Wellness

Camden Coalition Names 2025/2026 National Consumer Scholar Cohort: New Voices Driving Health and Social Policy Change

The Camden Coalition has announced its newest cohort of 15 National Consumer Scholars for the 2025/2026 term — a powerful and inspiring group of...

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Urban League of Essex County to Host Annual Meeting: New Leadership, Renewed Vision

The Urban League of Essex County (ULEC) is preparing to host its highly anticipated Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 12, marking a pivotal moment...

Hockey

Devils’ Toughest Opponents in the 2025-26 Season

The New Jersey Devils are gearing up for the 2025-26 NHL season with high expectations. After years of steady roster building and playoff pushes,...

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RDH Plumbing Sewer & Drain Specialist Simplifies Underground Installation with Directional Drilling in Rockaway, NJ

When it comes to underground utility work, digging up sidewalks, tearing apart landscaping, or blocking traffic with large trenches is often the first image...

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