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New Jersey Authorities and PETA Launch Major Public Appeal After Dog Abandonment in Hunterdon County as Rescued Pit Bull Finds New Home

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A disturbing animal cruelty case unfolding in Hunterdon County has rapidly become one of the most emotionally charged public investigations currently drawing statewide attention across New Jersey, as the New Jersey State Police and PETA have formally joined forces in a coordinated effort...

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New Jersey’s Ultimate Grilled Chicken Wrap Is Becoming the Go-To Summer Meal for Busy Families, Backyard Gatherings, and Quick Coastal Dining

As New Jersey enters another packed summer season filled...
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Sunken Silo Brew Works Brings Country Energy to Hunterdon County with Massive Country Line Dancing Party in Lebanon, New Jersey

As country music culture continues exploding across New Jersey’s...
Wine & Wineries

Sunset Sips & Sounds at Terhune Orchards Turns New Jersey Summer Nights into One of the Garden State’s Most Charming Weekly Wine and Music...

As New Jersey’s summer entertainment calendar begins filling with...
Art & Culture

Princeton Area Community Foundation’s $500,000 Summer Initiative Grants Deliver Critical Support to New Jersey Students Facing Academic, Economic, and Social Barriers

As communities across New Jersey prepare for another summer...
Entertainment

New Jersey Symphony’s $29 Million Jersey City Theater Project Signals a Historic New Era for Arts, Culture, and Economic Growth in Hudson County

A transformative new chapter in New Jersey’s cultural future...
Entertainment

Pride on the Plaza Returns to Princeton as One of New Jersey’s Most Vibrant Celebrations of Community, Music, Visibility, and Belonging

As summer begins to unfold across New Jersey, communities...
Health & Wellness

CareRite Centers Honors Frontline Compassion and Clinical Excellence During 12th Annual National Nursing Home Week Celebration Across New Jersey and Beyond

In every healthcare system, there are professionals whose work...
Theatre

Inside Misfits Theatre Co.’s Ambitious Leap Into Musical Theatre With “She Loves Me” at Matawan Regional High School

Across New Jersey’s thriving performing arts landscape, some of...
Agriculture & Farming

New Jersey Declares Statewide Agricultural Emergency After Historic Freeze Devastates More Than $300 Million in Crops Across the Garden State

New Jersey’s identity has always been tied to the...
Theatre

“Bluey’s Big Play” Brings the Global Children’s Phenomenon to New Jersey Stages With Live Music, Interactive Theater, and a New Era of Family Entertainment

Children’s entertainment has undergone a profound transformation over the...
The Humane State

New Jersey Authorities and PETA Launch Major Public Appeal After Dog Abandonment in Hunterdon County as Rescued Pit Bull Finds New Home

A disturbing animal cruelty case unfolding in Hunterdon County has rapidly become one of the most emotionally charged public investigations currently...
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Golf

The 36th Anniversary Higgins Classic Returns to Fiddler’s Elbow as New Jersey’s Golf Community Rallies Behind Special Olympics New Jersey

New Jersey’s golf culture has long extended far beyond fairways, scorecards, and country club competition alone. Across the Garden State, golf has increasingly evolved into one of the region’s most influential engines for philanthropy, corporate...
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New Jersey Devils

New Jersey Devils Enter a Franchise-Defining 2026 NHL Draft as Sunny Mehta’s First Major Offseason Begins With the 12th Overall Pick and Critical Roster...

The New Jersey Devils are approaching one of the most important NHL Drafts in recent franchise history, and the stakes surrounding the organization extend far beyond simply selecting another prospect. As the 2026 NHL Entry...
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Special Olympics

Special Olympics New Jersey Athletes Shine at the Historic 130th Penn Relays as Determination, Unity, and Excellence Take Center Stage at Franklin Field

For more than a century, the Penn Relays have stood as one of the most iconic and respected track and field events in the world, bringing together elite athletes, rising competitors, schools, universities, and international...
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New Jersey’s Healthcare and Eyecare Innovation Sector Gains Momentum as INVISION MATCH! Secures Major Industry Sponsors for High-Level 2026 Launch Event

New Jersey’s growing influence within the national healthcare innovation economy continues expanding far beyond hospitals, biotech campuses, and pharmaceutical headquarters as...
Art & Culture

South Korean Contemporary Artist Lemar Kim Makes Landmark U.S. Debut in New Jersey With “HELLO WORLD” at ACC Gallery in Tenafly

New Jersey’s international arts scene continues expanding in exciting and increasingly global ways this spring as acclaimed South Korean contemporary visual...
Theatre

Dunbar Repertory Company’s 40th Anniversary Season Comes Alive with August Wilson’s Powerful “Seven Guitars” in a Landmark New Jersey Theatrical Event

New Jersey’s performing arts community continues proving why the...
Wine & Wineries

Sunset Sips & Sounds at Terhune Orchards Turns New Jersey Summer Nights into One of the Garden State’s Most Charming Weekly Wine and Music...

As New Jersey’s summer entertainment calendar begins filling with...
Entertainment

New Jersey Symphony’s $29 Million Jersey City Theater Project Signals a Historic New Era for Arts, Culture, and Economic Growth in Hudson County

A transformative new chapter in New Jersey’s cultural future...
Theatre

“Bluey’s Big Play” Brings the Global Children’s Phenomenon to New Jersey Stages With Live Music, Interactive Theater, and a New Era of Family Entertainment

Children’s entertainment has undergone a profound transformation over the...
Entertainment

The Princeton Festival 2026 Transforms Morven Museum & Garden Into New Jersey’s Premier Summer Destination for Music, Opera, Dance, Food, and Cultural Celebration

Every summer, a handful of cultural events redefine what...
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Night at the Morris Museum Returns May 21 With Jazz, Late-Night Gallery Access, Culinary Pop-Ups, and Exclusive Guinness Collection Demonstrations

New Jersey’s cultural scene continues evolving beyond the traditional...
Theatre

Carolyn Dorfman Dance Delivers a Powerful and Timely Artistic Statement at NJPAC With “The Power of One”

New Jersey’s performing arts community has long stood at...
Music

Red Bank Prepares for a Historic Jazz Celebration as the Count Basie Center Announces “William ‘Count’ Basie Birthday Weekend” During Its Landmark Centennial Year

Few names in the history of American music carry...
Music

Jazz House Kids and the 2026 Montclair Jazz Festival Showcase How New Jersey’s Arts Community Continues to Shape Culture, Opportunity, and the Next Generation...

At a time when much of modern public life...
Film & TV

Bruce Springsteen Set for Stephen Colbert’s Final Week as “The Late Show” Prepares to End Its Historic Run on CBS

One of New Jersey’s most iconic artists is about...
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Wine & Wineries

Sunset Sips & Sounds at Terhune Orchards Turns New Jersey Summer Nights into One of the Garden State’s Most Charming Weekly Wine and Music...

As New Jersey’s summer entertainment calendar begins filling with large-scale concerts, crowded festival weekends, and packed shore nightlife, one of the state’s most beloved...
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Beer & Breweries

New Jersey Craft Beer Surges into Spring with Major Festivals, Brewery Milestones, and Industry Shifts Driving Momentum Across the State

New Jersey’s craft beer scene is entering one of its most active and defining stretches of the year, as late April transitions into May...
New York Red Bulls

RWJBarnabas Health Red Bulls Performance Center Opens in Morris Township, Establishing New Jersey as a Global Hub for Elite Soccer Development

New Jersey’s role in the global game of soccer has entered a new phase of prominence with the official opening of the RWJBarnabas Health...
Art & Culture

Earth Day 2026 in New Jersey Expands into a Statewide Cultural Movement, Blending Environmental Action, Community Festivals, and Public Engagement Across Every Region

Earth Day in New Jersey has evolved far beyond a single day of recognition, and in 2026, that transformation is unmistakable. Officially proclaimed for...
New Jersey Devils

New Jersey Devils Enter a Defining Offseason as Front Office Reset, Injury Fallout, and Utica’s Near-Miss Shape the Path Forward

The New Jersey Devils closed the book on the 2025–26 season with a sense of unfinished business that extended far beyond the standings. A...
Food & Beverage

Bettaway Beverage Distributors Earns Premier Service Carrier Recognition from Arrive Logistics for Third Consecutive Year, Reinforcing New Jersey’s Leadership in Food and Beverage Supply...

New Jersey’s food and beverage economy continues to distinguish itself not only through its restaurants, producers, and hospitality leaders, but also through the critical...
Health & Wellness

The Clinical Group Appoints Dr. Michael Fiorillo as Chief Medical Officer, Signaling a New Phase of Physician-Led Growth in New Jersey’s Health and Wellness...

New Jersey’s health and wellness landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, driven by the convergence of clinical excellence, patient demand for high-quality...
Music

Bruce Springsteen’s Newark Homecoming Ignites the Prudential Center as the “Land of Hope and Dreams” Tour Turns New Jersey Into the Center of the...

When Bruce Springsteen returns to New Jersey, it is never just another concert. It is a recalibration of place, identity, and purpose, where music...
Restaurants

Blue Dog Brunch at iPlay America Brings Family Entertainment and Interactive Dining Together in One of New Jersey’s Most In-Demand Experiences

iPlay America’s 2026 Character Brunch Lineup at The Bistro Becomes One of New Jersey’s Most Complete Family Event Calendars. New Jersey’s entertainment scene continues...
Health & Wellness

New Jersey’s Healthcare Backbone in Focus: Steve Adubato and Holy Name’s Michele Acito Spotlight the Critical Role of Nursing and the Urgent Mission to...

New Jersey’s healthcare system is entering a period of renewed scrutiny, transformation, and recalibration, and at the center of that conversation is a profession...
Health & Wellness

New Jersey Confronts a Critical Turning Point in Veterans’ Mental Health—Expanding Support Before Release and Redefining Reentry for Those in the Corrections System

New Jersey is moving into a decisive phase in how it addresses one of the most urgent and complex challenges facing its veteran population:...
Art & Culture

CARE Gallery Opens in Rockaway with “Gift of Grace,” Establishing a Transformative New Cultural Space in Morris County

New Jersey’s cultural landscape continues to expand with intention and depth, and the arrival of CARE Gallery in Rockaway marks a meaningful addition that...
Music

Jersey City’s tapyoca Ignites a Global Stage with One World 2026, Positioning New Jersey at the Center of Independent Music Discovery

New Jersey’s influence on the global music landscape is entering a bold new phase, and it is being driven not by legacy infrastructure alone,...
Entertainment

Elligint Health Expands Its Vision from New Jersey with Strategic Leadership and a Platform Built to Redefine Value-Based Care

New Jersey’s position as a national hub for healthcare innovation continues to strengthen, and the emergence of Elligint Health as a next-generation clinical technology...
New Jersey Devils

Sunny Mehta Returns Home to Lead the New Jersey Devils Into a New Era of Precision, Power, and Possibility

The New Jersey Devils have made a defining statement about their future—and about their identity—by naming Sunny Mehta as the franchise’s sixth general manager,...
Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers Seize Control of First-Round Series with Statement Shutout Over Penguins as Playoff Momentum Builds Toward New Jersey Spotlight

The Philadelphia Flyers did not simply win Game 2 of their Eastern Conference First Round matchup—they imposed a structure, a tone, and a level...
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Go for the Entertainment at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, A Summer of Concerts, Theatre, and Stand-Up Comedy Shows

Atlantic City has long been synonymous with entertainment, and...
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Beer & Breweries

Bingo Nights, Trivia Challenges, Live Music & More: The Best Events at New Jersey’s Breweries

The Best Bingo Nights, Trivia Challenges, and Live Music...
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New Jersey Devils

New Year’s Eve Test Awaits as Devils Search for Reset After Toronto Shutout

The New Jersey Devils will skate into Nationwide Arena...
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Business

Brian Varela Launches Congressional Campaign in New Jersey’s 7th District

Today, Brian Varela, a first-generation American, entrepreneur, and dedicated...
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Special Olympics

20 Years of the Wildwood Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics New Jersey

Braving frigid Atlantic waters and a flurry of snow,...
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Exploring New Jersey’s Offshore Wind Energy Journey, the Challenges, Setbacks, and the Future

New Jersey’s quest to lead the nation in clean,...
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New Jersey’s School Mental Health Debate Intensifies as Proposed Overhaul Sparks Statewide Conversation on Care, Access, and Accountability

A growing debate over the future of student mental...
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$2.7M+ to Support NJ Clean Energy Startups with Demo Projects

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College Sports

Roger León: Newark’s Superintendent Leading with Heart, History, and Hope

For Roger León, the story of Newark’s public schools...
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Business

How New Jersey’s Warehouse Backbone Powers More Than a Million Jobs and Billions in Economic Activity

New Jersey’s logistics landscape has long been one of...
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Extreme Sports

Trenton Youth Wrestling & Learning Center Marks 10 Years of Community Impact, Redefining Youth Development Through Discipline, Education, and Opportunity in New Jersey

In a state where grit, resilience, and community identity...
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New Jersey Resilience in the Face of Recent Events

New Jersey, a state known for its vibrant communities...
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Jersey Shore

A Tribute to New York Poets and the Influence of Robert Frost in Music

The connection between poetry, place, and time is a...
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Art & Culture

Avenel Performing Arts Center Presents The Super 70’s Prom! Dinner Theater Show: A Groovy Time Awaits

Get ready to step into a time machine and...
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New Jersey Devils

Devils Head to D.C. Seeking Another Statement Win Amid Growing Adversity as the Injury Bug Strikes Again – Jack Hughes Sidelined With Hand Injury

The New Jersey Devils are once again forced to...
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Special Olympics

New Jersey Gears Up for 2026 Special Olympics Winter Games

New Jersey is preparing to welcome athletes from across...
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Art & Culture

New Jersey State Museum Unveils Reimagined Discovery Den with 10th Anniversary Celebration in Trenton

The New Jersey State Museum is marking a significant...
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North Jersey

Morris County, New Jersey, is gearing up for a monumental celebration as it prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.

As a pivotal region during the American Revolution, Morris...
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Art & Culture

Primary Election Unpacks New Jersey’s Political Landscape: Ciattarelli and Sherrill Set for November Showdown

The dust has settled on New Jersey's primary elections,...
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Food & Beverage

NJ Transit Redefines the Commuter Experience with Major Food & Retail Expansion Across Secaucus, Newark, and Maplewood

New Jersey’s daily commute is undergoing a meaningful transformation,...
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Health & Wellness

Newark’s Dr. Theresa Pringle Earns Global Recognition While Transforming Lives Across New Jersey’s Health and Wellness Landscape

In a time when communities across New Jersey are...
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Real Estate

Revitalizing Newark Avenue: New Developments Reshape Downtown Jersey City

Downtown Jersey City's bustling Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza, already...
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Health & Wellness

From Loss to Law: How a New Jersey Mother Sparked a Statewide Shift in Opioid Education

July 14 will forever carry dual meaning in New...
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Entertainment

Step Into the Holiday Magic: From Allaire Community Farm to Historic Hopewell Township Homes

New Jersey is embracing the holiday season with festive...
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CDC Theatre presents “Legally Blonde, The Musical”

(CRANFORD, NJ) -- Harvard's beloved blonde takes the stage...
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Law & Order

Justice Served in South Jersey: Clementon Man Convicted of Felony Murder in Maple Shade Shooting

Justice caught up to a violent chapter in South...
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New Jersey Devils

New Jersey Devils Need a “dirty win” and Must Simplify Their Game to Break Out of Their Slump

The New Jersey Devils find themselves in a troubling...
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Jonas Brothers to be Inducted into New Jersey Hall of Fame

(NEWARK, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- The Jonas Brothers will...
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Entertainment

Tired of Dating Apps? Want to Meet New Friends? Join an NJ Running Club

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Art & Culture

New Jersey Devils: Key Moves and Rumors as They Strengthen for the Upcoming Season

As the offseason moves into full swing, the New...
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Beer & Breweries

Uncorking Creativity: Ramstein Firkin Fest 2.0 Promises Unique Brews and Backyard Fun

For craft beer enthusiasts and curious tasters alike, New...
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Cutting Edge

Dr. James Morales Award for Music Education Opens Applications for Undergraduate Students

New Jersey continues to shine as a hub for...
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Art & Culture

Exploring Indigenous Identities: Here, Now & Always at Zimmerli Art Museum in New Brunswick, NJ

The Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University in New...
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