New Jersey

Winter Wonderland in New Jersey: Newark Winter Village Returns to Downtown for 2025

Downtown Newark is transforming into a winter wonderland! The 2025 Newark Winter Village offers ice skating, go-karts, private heated igloos, and a marketplace with local food and crafts. Running November

Liberty Science Center Set for Major Makeover, Expected for 2026

Liberty Science Center is preparing for a major 2026 makeover that adds new outdoor exhibits, animal habitats and updated indoor galleries. Here’s what will change.

Spirit Christmas Opens in 6 NJ Locations, Here’s a Look Inside

Spirit Christmas is officially open in 6 NJ locations, and we visited the Rockaway store to see what it looks like inside. Here’s a full walkthrough of the holiday setup.

What to Know About the Reading Rhythms Event at The Pillars in Newark

Reading Rhythms, the popular “reading party” that’s reimagining how people connect over books, is coming to The Pillars in Newark on November 16. Here’s what to know about the event

Top 20 Middle Schools in New Jersey for 2026: See Which Towns Made the List

U.S. News has released its 2026 rankings of New Jersey’s top public middle schools. See which districts and programs are helping students succeed across the state.

New Jersey Bed and Breakfasts: A Beginner’s Guide

Discover the cozy side of local travel with our beginner’s guide to New Jersey bed and breakfasts — where warm hosts, homemade treats, and homey comfort redefine the staycation.

Mikie Sherrill Elected New Jersey Governor, Defeats Jack Ciattarelli by Double Digits

New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill has been elected the next governor of New Jersey, defeating former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli in a decisive victory. As of 10 p.m. Tuesday, Sherrill led

The Story Behind New Jersey’s Unofficial State Cocktail

He didn’t know it then, but Frank J. May developed the unofficial New Jersey cocktail. Whether you’ve heard of it or not, the ingredients of the “Jack Rose” are always

Top 20 High Schools in New Jersey for 2026: See Which Towns Made the List

From magnet academies to neighborhood schools, New Jersey’s top high schools are redefining public education.

NJ Professor Wants to Make ‘Born to Run’ New Jersey’s Official Song

If you could choose an official song for New Jersey, what would it be? Despite efforts over the years, the Garden State remains the only state in the nation without