New Jersey

10 Things To Do This Weekend in New Jersey (Feb. 27-Mar. 1)

Looking for plans this weekend in New Jersey? From live comedy and food festivals to hands-on science exhibits and history, here are 10 things you can do this weekend in

These Weird New Jersey Laws Are Real, and Somehow Still Exist

From pickle bans in Trenton to laws about facial expressions during police encounters, New Jersey has some of the strangest rules still floating around its legal code. Some are enforced.

Beemerville Volcano is New Jersey’s Own Geologic Hotspot

More than 440 million years ago, a violent volcanic explosion reshaped what is now Sussex County. Today, the only volcano in New Jersey lies dormant beneath neighborhoods and farmland, a

12 New Jersey Hospitals Recognized as Best in America

When hospital care matters most, proximity and trust matter. This year, a dozen New Jersey hospitals stood out nationally.

Erosion Reveals a 136-Year-Old Shipwreck Hidden Beneath the Jersey Shore

After weeks of rough surf and winter storms, erosion at Island Beach State Park exposed parts of the Lawrence N. McKenzie, a 136-year-old schooner that sank off New Jersey’s coast

Mikie Sherrill Sworn In as NJ Governor: Here Are Her Day One Priorities

Mikie Sherrill officially becomes New Jersey’s governor, launching an agenda focused on lowering costs, modernizing state government, and protecting families. Here’s a breakdown of her Day One priorities, including energy,

New Jersey Expands Film and TV Production While California Loses Its Hold

New Jersey is seeing rapid growth in film and TV production while California continues to lose projects, despite expanding its tax incentive program, according to new industry data.

Martin Luther King Jr’s Connection to New Jersey

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday marking the birth of the great civil rights leader. The day is observed on the third Monday of January each year.

This Small New Jersey Town Is Being Named the Best Place to Retire in the State

As record numbers of Americans retire, one small New Jersey town is being singled out as the best place to settle down.

NYC Just Promised Free Child Care. Why Can’t New Jersey?

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a plan for free child care. With NJ families facing some of the highest costs in the country, could