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New Jersey is a shopper’s paradise, offering an unparalleled retail experience for every taste and budget! What sets the Garden State apart? For starters, there’s no sales tax on clothing and shoes, providing instant savings on your entire wardrobe. From sprawling mega-malls to charming downtown boutiques and impressive outlet centers, New Jersey has it all. Explore luxury at The Mall at Short Hills, home to high-end designers and exclusive brands, or immerse yourself in the sheer scale of American Dream in East Rutherford, which blends retail with world-class entertainment like an indoor theme park and water park. For those seeking incredible deals, the state is home to numerous premium outlets like The Mills at Jersey Gardens (the largest indoor outlet mall in NJ), Jersey Shore Premium Outlets, and Tanger Outlets The Walk in Atlantic City, where you can find top brands at discounted prices. Beyond the big centers, discover unique finds and local treasures in quaint, walkable shopping districts like Princeton’s Palmer Square, Red Bank’s Broad Street, or Hoboken’s Washington Street. Whether you’re hunting for the latest fashion trends, searching for a one-of-a-kind gift, or simply enjoying a day of retail therapy, New Jersey’s diverse shopping scene promises endless possibilities.

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Ciattarelli Outduels Spadea in Morris Straw Poll

MOUNT OLIVE – It was a day for craft beer, a variety of subs, and for Jack Ciattarelli, a win. Ciattarelli confirmed his frontrunner status last Saturday by winning a straw poll conducted by the Morris County Republican Clubs Alliance. (That is distinct from the county’s Republican Committee). The tally was 42 for Ciattarelli, 20 for Bill Spadea, 8 for Jon Bramnick, 5 for Juston Barbera and 4 for Mario Kranjac. The event took place at Jersey Girl Brewing, a brew pub near Budd Lake. Besides making a gubernatorial endorsement, the crowd also voted on which deli provided the best sub sandwiches. There were about five choices. Said Ciattarelli in a social media post after the vote: “Momentum continues in our fight to...

Sherrill and Ciattarelli Face Off in First 2025 Gubernatorial Debate at Rider University

New Jersey voters got their first extended look at the 2025 gubernatorial candidates on Sunday, September 21, as Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli squared off in a debate at Rider University in Lawrenceville. The 90-minute session, attended by roughly 1,500 people, touched on key issues including school district consolidation, rising energy costs, sanctuary policies, and broader economic concerns, while also highlighting the partisan tension shaping the state’s political landscape. The debate began with a clash over school district consolidation, a perennial topic in a state known for its high property taxes and fragmented local governance. Sherrill emphasized a strategy of incentivizing voluntary mergers between districts but signaled that mandatory consolidation could be considered for...