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

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New Jersey's coastline offers something genuinely rare among East Coast beach destinations, a real concentration of playgrounds built directly on the sand or right alongside the boardwalk, giving parents a way to let kids burn off energy on the swings and slides while...

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Art & Culture

New Jersey’s Hidden Legacy in Photography: Ten Artists Who Shaped How the World Sees

New Jersey rarely gets credited as a cradle of...
Entertainment

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

New Jersey has quietly built one of the more...
Music

Split Level Concerts Returns to Ocean Grove for a Third Season, Pairing National Songwriters With Jersey Shore Local Talent

Split Level Concerts at the Jersey Shore Arts Center...
Politics

The Long Odds and Long Road of Justin Murphy’s Senate Campaign Against Cory Booker

Justin Murphy may well be running one of the...
Technology & Tech

New Jersey’s “Data Law” Actually Means Two Very Different Things, and Residents Should Know Both

Ask a New Jersey resident or business owner about...
Soccer

American Premier Soccer League Closes a Historic Season as the Largest Amateur Soccer Circuit in the Country

The American Premier Soccer League has officially closed out...
Philadelphia Phillies

Running on Fumes, The Phillies Need This All-Star Break as Philadelphia Hosts Its First All-Star Game in Three Decades

The Philadelphia Phillies are heading into the All-Star break...
Wine & Wineries

New Jersey’s Wine Scene Heats Up for Summer, From a World Cup-Themed Winery Campaign to a Third Wine Dad’s Location

New Jersey's wine industry is having a genuinely eventful...
Philadelphia Flyers

Inside the Flyers’ Wild Offseason: A Record Offer Sheet, Two Franchise Extensions, and a Rebuild Accelerating Fast

Philadelphia Flyers general manager Danny Briere has turned this...
Beer & Breweries

New Jersey’s Beer and Brewery Report: Sourstock’s Fifth Anniversary Headlines a Packed Mid-July Calendar

New Jersey's craft beer scene is firing on every...
Jersey Shore

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

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

American Premier Soccer League Closes a Historic Season as the Largest Amateur Soccer Circuit in the Country

The American Premier Soccer League has officially closed out its 2025/2026 season by claiming a genuinely significant title within American amateur athletics, becoming the largest USASA-affiliated amateur adult soccer league anywhere in the country. That...
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Philadelphia Phillies

Running on Fumes, The Phillies Need This All-Star Break as Philadelphia Hosts Its First All-Star Game in Three Decades

The Philadelphia Phillies are heading into the All-Star break looking like a team that has been running on pure fumes for weeks, and after the grueling stretch that culminated in this past Monday's marathon of...
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Philadelphia Flyers

Inside the Flyers’ Wild Offseason: A Record Offer Sheet, Two Franchise Extensions, and a Rebuild Accelerating Fast

Philadelphia Flyers general manager Danny Briere has turned this offseason into one of the more aggressive rebuilding efforts anywhere in the NHL, headlined by a genuinely historic offer sheet gamble aimed at Anaheim Ducks restricted...
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Entertainment

Entertainment

Greens and Grains Continues Its South Jersey Takeover, One Plant-Based Storefront at a Time

Greens and Grains has quietly built itself into one of South Jersey's most recognizable names in plant-based dining, growing from a...
Art & Culture

New Jersey’s Hidden Legacy in Photography: Ten Artists Who Shaped How the World Sees

New Jersey rarely gets credited as a cradle of visual art, yet a remarkable number of the most influential photographers in...
Entertainment

Greens and Grains Continues Its South Jersey Takeover, One Plant-Based Storefront at a Time

Greens and Grains has quietly built itself into one...
Music

Split Level Concerts Returns to Ocean Grove for a Third Season, Pairing National Songwriters With Jersey Shore Local Talent

Split Level Concerts at the Jersey Shore Arts Center...
Wine & Wineries

New Jersey’s Wine Scene Heats Up for Summer, From a World Cup-Themed Winery Campaign to a Third Wine Dad’s Location

New Jersey's wine industry is having a genuinely eventful...
Entertainment

New Jersey’s Live Entertainment Calendar Explodes This Week, From Opera to Hip-Hop Legends and Everything Between

New Jersey's live entertainment scene rarely slows down in...
Beer & Breweries

New Jersey’s Craft Beer Scene Goes Into Overdrive This Weekend, From Brewery Anniversaries to a South Jersey Comeback

New Jersey's craft beer community has packed an unusually...
Crafts & Maker Spaces

Celebrate Women’s Equality Day at Historic Paulsdale as New Jersey Honors the Legacy of Alice Paul with an Inspiring Community Festival

Every August, New Jersey has an opportunity to celebrate...
Beer & Breweries

A New Jersey Singer-Songwriter Taking a Break From National Touring Is Playing a Brewery Named for Drowned Silos. Here Is Why Both Are Worth...

The name Sunken Silo Brew Works has a story...
Books & Literature

The Co-Founder of New York’s Most Storied Music Club Is Coming to Montclair to Tell Its Story

There is a specific kind of grief that attaches...
Music

Orange, New Jersey’s Fifth Annual Jazz, Health and Food Truck Festival Brings Houston Person, Nat Adderley Jr., and a Full Day of Live Music...

The park at the corner of South Center Street...
Music

A New Jersey $50 Million Archive Just Opened. A PBS Special Explains Why Springsteen’s Music Made It Necessary.

The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music opened to...
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Wine & Wineries

New Jersey’s Wine Scene Heats Up for Summer, From a World Cup-Themed Winery Campaign to a Third Wine Dad’s Location

New Jersey's wine industry is having a genuinely eventful summer, with new product launches, a sustainability-focused pilot program, a fresh winery opening at the...
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Building a Dynasty: Inside the Somerset Patriots’ Quest for Success

For the Somerset Patriots, success is not just a goal – it's a way of life. Since their inception in 1998, the team has...
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TD Bank Ballpark: A Home Run Destination

Nestled in the heart of Bridgewater Township, New Jersey, lies TD Bank Ballpark, the beloved home of the Somerset Patriots. Since opening its doors...
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Patriots Pride: A Legacy of Excellence

For over two decades, the Somerset Patriots have been a shining beacon of excellence in the world of independent baseball. Founded in 1998, the...
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The Heart of Somerset: Exploring the Vibrant Community Surrounding TD Bank Ballpark

Situated in the heart of Bridgewater Township, New Jersey, TD Bank Ballpark is more than just a baseball stadium – it's a cultural hub...
Business

Somerset Patriots: A Journey Through Time

As the Somerset Patriots celebrate their twenty-fifth anniversary in 2023, it's a fitting time to reflect on the team's remarkable journey from humble beginnings...
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Forging Bonds is How the Sussex County Miners Have United Their Community

In a world that often feels divided, sports have a unique ability to bring people together, fostering a sense of unity and camaraderie that...
Baseball

Miners in the Making: Inside the Sussex County Miners’ Player Development Program

For aspiring baseball players, the road to the big leagues is often long and challenging, filled with countless hours of practice, dedication, and sacrifice....
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A Legacy of Excellence, Reflecting on the Sussex County Miners’ Journey to Success

For the Sussex County Miners, success is not just a goal – it's a way of life. Since their inception in 2015, the team...
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A Gem in the Garden State: The Sussex County Miners’ Home at Skylands Stadium

Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Augusta, New Jersey, lies Skylands Stadium, the beloved home of the Sussex County Miners. Since opening its doors...
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Mining for Success, The Rise of the Sussex County Miners

In the rolling hills of northwestern New Jersey, the Sussex County Miners have emerged as a beacon of success in the world of independent...
Baseball

A Season of Change: Looking Ahead to the Future of the Trenton Thunder

As the Trenton Thunder prepares to embark on a new chapter in their storied history, the team finds itself at a crossroads, poised to...
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Thundering Forward: The Trenton Thunder’s Commitment to Player Development

For the Trenton Thunder, success on the field begins with a commitment to player development and a dedication to helping young athletes reach their...
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The Heart of Trenton: Exploring the Vibrant Neighborhoods Surrounding Arm & Hammer Park

Situated in the heart of Trenton, Arm & Hammer Park is not just a baseball stadium – it's a gateway to the vibrant neighborhoods...
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A Field of Dreams: Exploring Arm & Hammer Park, Home of the Trenton Thunder

Nestled along the banks of the Delaware River lies Arm & Hammer Park, the beloved home of the Trenton Thunder. Since opening its doors...
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Thundering Through History: The Legacy of the Trenton Thunder

Since their inception in 1980, the Trenton Thunder has been a cornerstone of the Trenton community, captivating fans with their electrifying brand of baseball...
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The Future Looks Bright as the Jersey Shore BlueClaws’ Prospects on the Rise

As the 2021 season gets underway, all eyes are on the Jersey Shore BlueClaws as they look to build upon the success of previous...
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Behind the Scenes with A Day in the Life of a Jersey Shore BlueClaws Player

For the players of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, life in Minor League Baseball is a whirlwind of practices, games, and travel. But beyond the...
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A Beacon of Hope, How the Jersey Shore BlueClaws Have United Their Community

In times of adversity, sports have a unique ability to bring people together, fostering a sense of unity and camaraderie that transcends boundaries. And...
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BJ’s Wholesale Club Roof Partially Collapses in Oakhurst During Monday Morning Storm; 27 Evacuated Without Fatalities

A partial roof collapse at the BJ's Wholesale Club...
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MotorSports

A New Jersey Independent Film Shot at a South Jersey Racetrack Is Having Its World Premiere — at That Same South Jersey Racetrack

There is a specific kind of cinematic homecoming that...
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Boutiques

New Jersey Has Become One of America’s Premier Bridal Destinations—and Here’s Why More Brides Are Saying Yes to the Garden State

Every wedding begins with a vision. Long before the...
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Real Estate

A New Toll Brothers Community in Manalapan Is Accepting Lottery Applications for 96 Affordable Rentals Through August 3

Toll Brothers, the luxury homebuilder whose Monmouth County projects...
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Business

Meet the Rising Leaders NJBIZ Says New Jersey Should Be Watching Right Now

Every year, NJBIZ rolls out its widely followed People...
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Rutgers Approves $6.2 Billion Budget With Its Smallest Tuition Hike in Four Years

Rutgers University's Board of Governors has signed off on...
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New Jersey’s Utilities Complete a Historic Power Restoration Effort After Record Heat and a Brutal Storm Weekend

New Jersey's utility companies have spent the past several...
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Soccer

Target’s Summer Goals Tour Wraps Up Its National Run at the Clifton, New Jersey Store

Target is closing out its cross-country World Cup celebration...
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Soccer

American Premier Soccer League Closes a Historic Season as the Largest Amateur Soccer Circuit in the Country

The American Premier Soccer League has officially closed out...
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Wine & Wineries

83 New Jersey Restaurants Honored in Wine Spectator’s 2026 Restaurant Awards

New Jersey's dining scene turned in a historic showing...
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Kids / Children

New Jersey’s Kids Online Safety Push Gains Momentum, Anchored by the Kids Code Act and a Parallel Federal Effort

New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a genuinely significant legislative...
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Real Estate

A California Custom Fabrication Studio Behind Immersive Brand Experiences Has Chosen Carlstadt for Its East Coast Expansion

The Lab Fabrication, a Gardena, California-based custom fabrication company...
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Greens and Grains Continues Its South Jersey Takeover, One Plant-Based Storefront at a Time

Greens and Grains has quietly built itself into one...
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Weather Report

New Jersey Gets a Brief Break From the Storms Before a Major Heat Wave Builds Toward Midweek

New Jersey is finally catching its breath today after...
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Law & Order

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

Camden's yearslong battle with EMR Recycling has reached a...
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New Jersey Devils

The New Jersey Devils’ Summer Keeps Moving: Steeves and Malek Signed, Nemec Officially Gone, Hayton Decision Due Thursday, and Dylan Larkin’s Name Circulating

The pace of New Jersey Devils transactions has not...
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Education

New Jersey’s Record K-12 Education Funding Is Not Preventing Budget Shortfalls Across School Districts

New Jersey is investing more money in public education...
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Entertainment

New Jersey’s Live Entertainment Calendar Explodes This Week, From Opera to Hip-Hop Legends and Everything Between

New Jersey's live entertainment scene rarely slows down in...
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Business

The Co-Founder of E! Entertainment and FX Built a New Jersey Self-Storage Empire. Now He Is Running It on Artificial Intelligence.

Alan Mruvka built two of the most recognizable cable...
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Jersey Shore

A Whale Sank a New Jersey Fire Rescue Boat on the Fourth of July. It Is Not the First Time These Waters Have Produced...

At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, as...
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Beer & Breweries

New Jersey’s Craft Beer Scene Goes Into Overdrive This Weekend, From Brewery Anniversaries to a South Jersey Comeback

New Jersey's craft beer community has packed an unusually...
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Pizza

Dave Portnoy Rolls Into Englewood to Put a Half-Century-Old Pizza Institution to the Test

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has made a habit...
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Local History & Landmarks

Morris County Commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a Historic Public Reading That Echoed Across New Jersey and the Nation

On the evening of July 8, 2026, history was...
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Politics

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

The New Jersey county line ballot was one of...
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Crafts & Maker Spaces

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...

Every year, communities across New Jersey transform their downtown...
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Books & Literature

A New Novel Asks What It Costs to Hold Onto Hatred for 31 Years — and Whether Forgiveness Is a Gift to the Other...

The setup of J.R. Keeter's debut novel Fallen Star...
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Politics

On a Salem County Front Lawn, Sherrill Signs a Sweeping Energy Package Aimed at AI Data Centers and Utility Profits

Governor Mikie Sherrill chose an unusually intimate setting for...
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Podcasts & Broadcasts

Matt Rooney Joins Joe Piscopo to Relive His Debate Win and Take Aim at Sherrill’s Budget

Matt Rooney sat down with Joe Piscopo on Wednesday...
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Books & Literature

The Co-Founder of New York’s Most Storied Music Club Is Coming to Montclair to Tell Its Story

There is a specific kind of grief that attaches...
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Real Estate

A Hoboken AI Startup Is Trying to Replace Apartment Listings With a Rental Advisor That Understands What You Actually Mean

The apartment search process that most renters in the...
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Film & TV

How Local Governments Are Quietly Powering New Jersey’s Film Boom, According to Clinton Mayor Janice Kovach

New Jersey's film and television industry has been on...
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Transportation

New Jersey Commits $3.5 Million to Rebuild the Pipeline Behind the Nation’s Air Traffic Control Towers

New Jersey is putting real money behind an effort...
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