June 19, 2026

Federal Donuts & Chicken opened its first Jersey Shore location inside Hard Rock Atlantic City on June 5. More NJ locations are on the way, including West Windsor.
NJ's Assembly voted to name the hazelnut the official state nut. Behind the vote is a 30-year Rutgers research breakthrough and a small but growing NJ hazelnut farming industry.
World Cup watch party, live music, wine country, and classic cars—here's what's happening across New Jersey this weekend, June 19-22.

The Seastreak ferry service that would have connected Manhattan to the Jersey Shore this summer is officially off the table—at least for now.  Point Pleasant Beach’s Borough Council voted 3-2