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Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill Calls for Action as New Jersey Feels Federal Shutdown Strain

New Jersey begins the week with major developments shaping both state and national headlines, as Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill outlined her first priorities in office amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. Speaking on CBS’s Face the Nation this morning, Sherrill reaffirmed her plans to...

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Trenton Welcomes The Glorious Sounds of Brass with a Captivating Afternoon Performance

Trenton’s music scene will shine once again this November...

Devils Stay Unbeaten at the Rock After Shootout Thriller vs. Penguins

The New Jersey Devils kept their perfect home record...

Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill Calls for Action as New Jersey Feels Federal Shutdown Strain

New Jersey begins the week with major developments shaping both state and national headlines, as Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill outlined her first...

Sherrill’s Landmark Victory Reshapes New Jersey’s Political Landscape as GOP Searches for Direction

New Jersey’s political world is still absorbing the impact...

New Jersey Faces Rising Health Insurance Costs as Open Enrollment 2026 Begins

New Jersey residents are entering a critical period for...

Mikie Sherrill’s Historic Victory Signals a Major Shift in New Jersey Politics

New Jersey’s political landscape underwent a dramatic transformation following...

New Jersey’s 2025 Election Results Reveal Lessons for Democrats on Messaging, Reality, and Voter Engagement

The recent New Jersey gubernatorial and legislative races offer...

New Jersey’s Election Oversight: What Voters Need to Know About Federal Election Monitors

On Election Day, many New Jersey voters may not...
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Sports

Rutgers Stays Alive in Bowl Race with Gritty Win Over Maryland as New Jersey College Sports Heat Up

It was a pivotal weekend for college athletics across the Garden State, headlined by a statement victory from Rutgers football that kept its postseason dreams burning bright. The Scarlet Knights powered past Maryland 35–20 on...

Devils Stay Unbeaten at the Rock After Shootout Thriller vs. Penguins

The New Jersey Devils kept their perfect home record alive with a hard-fought 2–1 shootout victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday afternoon at the Prudential Center. The win marked their seventh straight at home...

New Jersey High School Playoffs Heat Up: Football, Soccer, and Cross Country Seasons Near Their Climaxes

Across New Jersey, the excitement of high school sports is hitting its peak as playoff season continues to unfold. From thrilling football semifinals to intense soccer showdowns and the upcoming state cross country championships, athletes...

Entertainment

Rutgers Stays Alive in Bowl Race with Gritty Win Over Maryland as New Jersey College Sports Heat Up

It was a pivotal weekend for college athletics across the Garden State, headlined by a statement victory from Rutgers football that...

Santa Takes Flight Over Hillsborough: A Magical Holiday Landing at Central Jersey Airport

The holiday spirit is set to soar this December as Santa Claus trades in his sleigh for a small aircraft, landing...

Trenton Welcomes The Glorious Sounds of Brass with a Captivating Afternoon Performance

Trenton’s music scene will shine once again this November...

Support Sussex County Families: Donate at The Newton Theatre This November

As the holiday season approaches, The Newton Theatre is...

Rutgers NJMS Transforms Medical Education with Music, Art, and Humanism

At Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, first-year students are...

Halloween Weekend Thrills: Top Theatre, Music, and Live Events Across New Jersey

As Halloween approaches and the autumn chill settles in,...

Food & Beverage

Celebrate the Holidays at Dave & Buster’s Wayne with Breakfast with Santa 2025

Wayne, New Jersey is set to sparkle this holiday season as Dave & Buster’s Wayne invites families to its highly anticipated Breakfast with Santa...

Celebrate the Holidays at Dave & Buster’s Wayne with Breakfast with Santa 2025

Wayne, New Jersey is set to sparkle this holiday...

Meati Holdings Brings Innovative Food Future to Rockaway, New Jersey

A new wave of sustainable food innovation has arrived...

A Weekend of Craft Beer Releases, Festivals, and Taproom Events Across the Garden State

It’s shaping up to be another big weekend for...

Bergen Street IHOP Hosts Third Annual Community Dinner Honoring Newark’s West Ward

Newark’s sense of community will once again take center...

News

New Jersey High School Sports: Football Kicks Off, Rivalries Heat Up, and State Athletes Shine on the National Stage

High school sports in New Jersey are officially back, and the 2025 fall season wasted no time delivering drama, excitement, and standout performances. From...

New Jersey News Spotlight: Rankings, Migration Trends, and the Garden State’s Legacy

NJ Spotlight News highlights the latest developments shaping life in the Garden State — from national rankings and population trends to the history that...

This Week in New Jersey: End-of-August Festivals, Concerts & Events (August 28 – September 1, 2025)

As summer winds down, New Jersey is closing out August with one of the biggest event weekends of the season. From legends Oasis at...

Raise a Glass at the First Annual Van Riper House Beer Festival in Nutley

Beer lovers and history buffs alike will have something to celebrate this fall as the first annual Van Riper House Beer Festival arrives in...

Christian McBride: A New Jersey Jazz Icon Shaping the Next Generation

When it comes to jazz, few names carry the weight, respect, and influence of Christian McBride. A Grammy-winning bassist, composer, bandleader, and educator, McBride...

Nye & Company Auctioneers to Host Two-Day Historical Auction in Bloomfield, NJ

This September, Bloomfield, New Jersey, will become the epicenter of American history and fine art when Nye & Company Auctioneers hosts a two-day auction...

The Real Estate Summit 2025: A Vital Gathering for New Jersey’s Real Estate Professionals

Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Location: County College of MorrisCost: $35 (includes breakfast, lunch, and networking opportunities)Registration Deadline: September 1,...

Alliance Orthopedics Expands Team with Dr. Ferdinand Iannaccone, D.O.: A New Era in Pain Management

Bridgewater, NJ – Alliance Orthopedics, a leading provider of multidisciplinary musculoskeletal care, is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Ferdinand Iannaccone, D.O. to...

Somerset Office Building Sells for $4.5M and Moves Into Growth Mode

80 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ: A Landmark Office Complex Finds New Ownership and New Life Somerset County’s commercial real estate market just saw one of...

NJ Transit Plans to Transform Parking Lots into Thriving Live-Work Communities

From Empty Asphalt to Economic Engines: A New Chapter for Transit-Oriented Development in New Jersey NJ Transit is hitting the fast track on an ambitious...

Discover Nature and Conservation at the Ecosystems at Risk Open House — New Jersey State Museum, Sept. 20

📍 Location: New Jersey State Museum, 205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608📆 Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM🎟️...

Why New Jersey Devils Fans Should Be Optimistic Heading Into the 2025-26 Season

After a rollercoaster 2024-25 campaign that ended in playoff disappointment, it’s understandable that some New Jersey Devils fans are heading into the new season...

A New Jersey City Hotspot in the Making: JJ Sports Bar Set to Open at Journal Square

If you're searching for your next favorite hangout in Jersey City, get ready—JJ Sports Bar is on its way, and it’s set to become...

Explore New Jersey Politics: August 2025 – The Road to the Governor’s Office Heats Up

As summer winds down and political season ramps up, all eyes in New Jersey are focused on the upcoming 2025 gubernatorial election, shaping up...

Explore New Jersey: August 27, 2025 – What’s Making Headlines Across the Garden State

At Explore New Jersey, we bring you what’s relevant, urgent, and important in every corner of our state. Whether it’s political turbulence, local community...
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New Jersey Proposes New Regulations for Embryo Storage Facilities

New Jersey is moving forward with proposed new regulations...

Devils Preseason Opens with 5–3 Loss to Rangers, but Key Players Shine

New Jersey Devils Preseason Update: Key Storylines, Roster Battles,...

Voting underway in New Jersey

In New Jersey, voters have the option to receive...

Join the Excitement with the 2025 Special Olympics New Jersey Summer Games Kickoff

Event Date: June 6-8, 2025Location: Lions Stadium and Various...

Devils’ 2024-25 Season Ends in Heartbreaking Double Overtime Loss to Hurricanes

Explore New Jersey Hockey | April 30, 2025 It’s over....

Trump to Headline Tele-Rally for Jack Ciattarelli Tonight

As New Jersey's 2025 gubernatorial primaries approach, former President...

Opinion: Vote Yes On Atlantic City’s Ballot Question For Non-Partisan Elections

This article was written by Atlantic City’s Second Ward...

New Jersey Gubernatorial Debate between Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAKKACnQV1I Sherrill and Ciattarelli Set for Second High-Stakes Debate Tonight...

Cumberland Players Bring Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play to Life in Vineland

The Cumberland Players are inviting theater enthusiasts to a...

Vincent Pastore’s 78th Birthday Party – You’re Invited!

Join us tonight as we celebrate the 78th birthday...

Morris County Hosts Project Homeless Connect

Explore New Jersey: Morris County’s Project Homeless Connect Provides...