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Things to Do in New Jersey This Weekend: May 14–17, 2026 Becomes a Massive Statewide Celebration of Music, Theatre, Jazz, Culture, and Live Entertainment New Jersey’s entertainment calendar is reaching one of its busiest and most culturally diverse weekends of the entire spring season...

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Music

Exit Zero Jazz Festival 2026 Expands Cape May Into America’s Ultimate Seaside Jazz City as Legends, Rising Stars, Brass Bands, and Cultural History Take...

For three extraordinary days every spring and fall, Cape...
Entertainment

Memorial Day Weekend 2026 in New Jersey Is Shaping Up as One of the State’s Biggest Celebrations of Summer, Community, Music, and American Tradition

Every year, Memorial Day Weekend arrives carrying two distinct...
Food & Beverage

Tahini’s Targets New Jersey Expansion as Canada’s Viral Mediterranean Fast-Casual Powerhouse Prepares Major U.S. Growth Push

New Jersey’s restaurant scene is about to become even...
Health & Wellness

Cancer Survivor and Retired Medford Police Officer Perry Parks Honors Surgeon Who Saved His Life by Donating Rescue K9 to Virtua Hospital

Some stories transcend traditional news categories because they capture...
Hockey

Devils and Flyers Send Next Generation of Talent to the Global Stage as 2026 IIHF World Championship Becomes Major Showcase for Metropolitan Division Rivals

Even though the Stanley Cup Playoffs are continuing without...
Cutting Edge

RPG Acoustical Systems Launches Advanced “Invisible” Sound-Control Technology as Demand Explodes for High-Performance Architectural Acoustics

As modern architecture continues evolving toward open-concept design, minimalist...
Books

New Jersey Law Firm CEO William Barrett Challenges Modern Business Culture in New Book “Authentic”

At a time when modern business culture increasingly revolves...
Health & Wellness

New Jersey’s Senate Health Committee Advances High-Profile Healthcare Shield Bill as Emotional Statehouse Hearing Reveals Deep Political and Cultural Divisions

One of the most politically charged healthcare debates unfolding...
Books

Christina Baker Kline’s “The Foursome” Brings a Forgotten American Story Back to Life Through One of 2026’s Most Ambitious Historical Novels

New Jersey’s literary community is once again finding itself...
Art & Culture

Trenton’s 35th Annual Mill Hill Garden Tour Transforms the Capital City Into a Living American Revolution Experience for 2026

New Jersey’s capital city is preparing to host one...
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Exit Zero Jazz Festival, Buckethead, Madeleine Peyroux, Carolyn Dorfman Dance, The Jazz Series, Sevendust, Brahms Requiem: A German Requiem, Livingston Taylor, More!

Things to Do in New Jersey This Weekend: May 14–17, 2026 Becomes a Massive Statewide Celebration of Music, Theatre, Jazz, Culture,...
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Hockey

Devils and Flyers Send Next Generation of Talent to the Global Stage as 2026 IIHF World Championship Becomes Major Showcase for Metropolitan Division Rivals

Even though the Stanley Cup Playoffs are continuing without either New Jersey or Philadelphia still alive in the bracket, the rivalry between the Devils and Flyers is quietly extending far beyond the NHL postseason this...
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High School Sports

New Jersey High School Baseball Is Entering Playoff Chaos as Cherry Hill West, Bishop Eustace, and the Diamond Classic Turn South Jersey Into October-Style...

New Jersey high school baseball has officially reached the point in the season where every inning begins carrying postseason intensity, every ranking shift becomes emotionally amplified, and every matchup suddenly feels capable of defining an...
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High School Sports

“Bash Brothers 2.0” Are Turning Bishop Eustace Baseball Into One of New Jersey’s Most Dangerous High School Teams

High school baseball in New Jersey has always carried a unique intensity. Across the Garden State — particularly throughout South Jersey’s deeply competitive baseball corridor — powerhouse programs, future professional prospects, legendary coaches, and championship...
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Beer & Breweries

New Jersey Craft Beer Erupts Into One of the Biggest Weekends of the Year as Festivals, Global Awards, Live Music, and Brewery Culture Take...

New Jersey Craft Beer Culture Explodes Into Memorial Day Season as Buena Connection Brewing and Breweries Across the State Turn Taprooms...
Art & Culture

“Echoes over the Hudson” at ACC Gallery Positions Tenafly at the Center of New Jersey’s Expanding Contemporary Korean Art Movement

Every great regional arts scene eventually reaches a moment where it stops functioning merely as a local creative ecosystem and begins...
Entertainment

Exit Zero Jazz Festival, Buckethead, Madeleine Peyroux, Carolyn Dorfman Dance, The Jazz Series, Sevendust, Brahms Requiem: A German Requiem, Livingston Taylor, More!

Things to Do in New Jersey This Weekend: May...
Music

Exit Zero Jazz Festival 2026 Expands Cape May Into America’s Ultimate Seaside Jazz City as Legends, Rising Stars, Brass Bands, and Cultural History Take...

For three extraordinary days every spring and fall, Cape...
Cutting Edge

RPG Acoustical Systems Launches Advanced “Invisible” Sound-Control Technology as Demand Explodes for High-Performance Architectural Acoustics

As modern architecture continues evolving toward open-concept design, minimalist...
Music

Camden County’s 2026 Twilight Concert Series Turns Cooper River Park Into One of New Jersey’s Biggest Free Summer Music Destinations

Every summer, New Jersey proves once again that some...
Music

The Morris Choral Society Concludes Its Season With Brahms’ Requiem in a Powerful Celebration of New Jersey’s Classical Music Tradition

New Jersey’s music culture has always extended far beyond...
Music

Camden County’s 2026 Summer Parks Concert Series Turns New Jersey’s Green Spaces Into One of the Region’s Most Ambitious Live Music Destinations

New Jersey’s summer concert calendar continues expanding far beyond...
Music

Django à Gogo Returns to New Jersey as Maplewood Becomes the Center of the International Gypsy Jazz World

Every year, countless music festivals attempt to position themselves...
Entertainment

Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music to Spotlight Indigenous Legacy and Storytelling During Landmark “Native American Music Experience” at Monmouth University

As anticipation continues building around the official opening of...
Theatre

Mayo Performing Arts Center Launches Historic $65 Million Expansion as Morristown’s Cultural Future Enters a New Era

For nearly nine decades, the Mayo Performing Arts Center...
Theatre

NJ Symphony and Undead Arts Reinvent Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ in Jersey City With a Wild, Family-Friendly Journey Through the New Jersey Pine Barrens

New Jersey’s performing arts scene has never been more...
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Recipes

The Turkey Reuben Revival: How the “Rachel” Sandwich Is Becoming New Jersey’s Ultimate Modern Deli Comfort Food

There are few food experiences more deeply woven into New Jersey culture than walking into a great neighborhood diner, corner deli, or old-school luncheonette...
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Politics

John Wisniewski and Matt Rooney Face Off on ‘Power & Politics’

This weekend on Power & Politics on News 12, former Democratic Assemblyman John Wisniewski and SaveJersey.com founder Matt Rooney went head-to-head in a lively...
Restaurants

Jersey Girl Cooks Fresh Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa: A Tropical Delight

Fish tacos with mango salsa are a fantastic choice for a casual weeknight meal or a fun weekend gathering. The tender, perfectly seasoned fish...
Entertainment

Best Easter Brunches in New Jersey for Families

This Easter, skip the cooking and treat your family to an egg-cellent brunch at one of New Jersey’s family-friendly restaurants. From gourmet dining to...
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Vote Now: 5 Iconic New Jersey Boardwalks Competing for National Recognition

New Jersey boasts some of the most iconic boardwalks in the United States, each offering a unique blend of history, entertainment, and seaside charm....
New Jersey Devils

DitD & Open Post – 4/7/25: Great 8 Edition

New Jersey Devils &...
Business

Instant Analysis for N.J. Chamber Members: U.S. Chamber’s Neil Bradley Discusses Tariffs and Economic Policy

In the wake of President Trump’s recent tariff announcement, Neil Bradley, Senior Vice President and Chief Policy Officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce,...
Politics

Trump digs in his heels as global markets keep dropping over tariffs

By CHRIS MEGERIAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump remained defiant on Monday as global markets continued plunging after his tariff announcement last...
Boutiques

Après in Bernardsville: The Ultimate Destination for Stylish Kids

Downtown Bernardsville has become even more vibrant with the opening of Après, a boutique designed for fashionable young ones. This charming shop is quickly...
Business

Murphy’s proposed new ‘fun tax’ meets resistance

Murphy’s Proposed New ‘Fun Tax’ Faces Resistance Across the Political Spectrum New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s proposal to introduce a “fun tax” has sparked heated...
Art & Culture

Algonquin Arts Theatre Unveils 2025–2026 Concert Series

Algonquin Arts Theatre is excited to announce that tickets for its highly anticipated 2025–2026 Concert Series are officially on sale! The upcoming season promises...
College Sports

New details on Holloway’s post-Rutgers presidency plans

Jonathan Holloway will take on a new role following his June 30 departure as Rutgers University‘s 21st president. The Henry Luce Foundation board of directors named...
New Jersey Devils

Devils Dominate Rangers with 4-0 Shutout Victory: 3 Key Takeaways from Saturday’s Win

On Saturday, April 5, the New Jersey Devils delivered a commanding performance at the Prudential Center, shutting out the New York Rangers 4-0 in...
Art & Culture

Xian Zhang conducts Mozart, Bach, and Abels with performances in Princeton and Newark

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Symphony presents Music Director Xian Zhang conducting Mozart, Bach and Abels, with the Symphony's principal violins, Eric Wyrick and...
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The Legendary Swing Events of Prohibition and The “Singing with Swing” Radio Show on The Improv Cafe’ is The Modern Tribute to Swing’s Live...

The era of Prohibition in the United States (1920-1933) is often remembered for its illicit alcohol trade, speakeasies, and the rise of organized crime....
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The Return of a Rock Star

Riding on a political and popular high from his 25-hour-and-5-minute speech in the US Senate, Cory Booker held a town hall Saturday at Bergen...
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Howard Aronson Metro Scholars Program Kicks Off 2025/26 Season at Two River Theater

Seventeen talented high school juniors from across New Jersey...
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Moroccan Salmon with Garlic Mayonnaise is Common in Southern Spain

I actually first read this as alkalizing meaning effecting...
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Dave Portnoy’s Pizza Reviews Return to New Jersey

Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports and renowned...
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Music

Red Bank Celebrates Jersey Legends as Darlene Love and The Smithereens Join the Basie Center Walk of Fame

Red Bank’s cultural legacy takes a meaningful step forward...
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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...
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Hockey

NHL Coaching Carousel: Rangers, Devils, and Ducks Shakeups

The NHL offseason is in full swing, and the...
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Law & Order

New Jersey’s Commitment to Protecting Children & Ending Child Sexual Abuse

In an ongoing effort to combat serious online offenses,...
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South Jersey

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

Collingswood residents may be seeing changes in local government...
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Newark Symphony Hall Leads a Cultural Renaissance in New Jersey with The Black Creative Economy Summit & The State of the People

There are moments when history doesn’t just whisper from...
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Entertainment

“Jack’s Golden Goal” Sandwich Arrives & the New Jersey Devils Look to Reset in St. Louis as Trade Deadline Looms and Luke Hughes Returns

The New Jersey Devils are in St. Louis tonight...
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Weather Report

Sticky Summer Weather Ahead This Week as New Jersey Braces for Persistent Humidity and Pop-Up Storms

New Jersey is currently experiencing a classic mid-summer tropical...
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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...
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Business

Millburn Deli Coming to Jersey City; Hoboken’s Beloved Losurdo’s to Close

OpeningsMillburn Deli, Jersey CityThe popular Millburn Deli is...
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Health & Wellness

New Jersey Hospitals Earn National Recognition as Among America’s Safest for 2026, Reinforcing the State’s Leadership in Patient Care

New Jersey’s healthcare system has reached a defining milestone,...
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4 Takeaways From the Devils’ 5-3 Loss to the Flames

The game between the New Jersey Devils and Calgary...
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Hockey

New Jersey Devils Open Home Preseason Against Islanders, Announce Theme Nights and Final Year of “Jersey” Jersey

The New Jersey Devils hit the ice for their...
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New Jersey Devils

New Jersey Devils at the Halfway Mark

Critical Week for Devils as Mid-Season Push Shapes Playoff...
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Books

How Dr. Elizabeth R. Henry’s New Book Is Rewriting the Playbook on Youth Trust and Connection

New Jersey has quietly become the launchpad for one...
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Books

Remembering Connie Francis: Newark’s Jersey Girl Who Sang the Million-Dollar Cry

Connie Francis, born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero in 1937...
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The Convenience Revolution: Supermarket Delivery Services in New Jersey

In today's fast-paced world, convenience is king, and nowhere...
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Music

From Asbury to the Midwest: Springsteen’s New Protest Anthem Collides With a City in Crisis

Springsteen Strikes a Nerve Again: New Protest Song Echoes...
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Diners

Ciattarelli on the Move

WOODBRIDGE – Jack Ciattarelli is talking Thursday evening to...
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Art & Culture

Garden State Hockey Hopes with A Look at the Devils’ and Flyers’ 2025 NHL Draft Strategies

The recent 2025 NHL Entry Draft was a captivating...
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Books

Former BVP Alumni Launches SafetyCamAI After Surviving Armed Robbery

The dangers of online marketplaces are nothing new, but...
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Books

New Jersey Repertory Company Brings Arlene Hutton’s “Shake Rag Hollow” to Life in Intimate Salon Reading

The New Jersey Repertory Company continues its tradition of...
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New Jersey Devils

New Jersey Devils Grinding Through March: Inside the Critical Stretch of the 2025–26 Season

The New Jersey Devils are entering one of the...
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Westminster Conservatory to host free recitals for piano and flute

originally published: 02/14/2025 (PRINCETON, NJ) -- The...
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2025 New Jersey International Film Festival to Take Place May 30th through June 8th

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey...
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New Jersey Devils

New Jersey Devils’ Jesper Bratt Nominated for 2025 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

The New Jersey Devils' forward Jesper Bratt has earned...
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Step Inside the Legendary Blue Note – Live, Local, and Legendary

Welcome to The Improv Cafe, the only radio station...
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Books

Freedom Reads Brings Lending Libraries and New Possibilities to Camden County Youth

A new chapter of hope is being written inside...
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World Cup 2026

The Definitive Fan Experience Guide to Festivals, Watch Parties, Transportation, and the State’s Global Moment in the World Cup 2026

New Jersey is no longer simply adjacent to the...
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Film & TV

New Jersey’s Film Industry Surges Forward as Governor Champions Growth at Meadowlands Film Expo

New Jersey is making an aggressive and highly calculated...
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