history

From a SWAT team that raided a cardboard cutout to a five-foot alligator in the Passaic River, New Jersey has a long history of bizarre. Here are five of the

Fried chicken and waffles is often wrongly associated with the American South. Others say it is an LA thing. But, what if I told you its origins lie elsewhere? That’s

In parts of North Jersey, Brookdale Soda isn’t just something you order—it’s something you grew up with. Here’s how it became a local staple.
From waterfalls and beaches to historic towns and sculpture gardens, WorldAtlas highlights 10 New Jersey day trips worth the drive.

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.

Apple brandy, or applejack as it’s more affectionately known, is America’s oldest spirit and its roots trace back to right here in New Jersey. Anyone that has ever tried the

Today, the most popular cheese used for pizza across New York and New Jersey is Grande Cheese, a low-moisture mozzarella that has impeccable melting capabilities and a distinct, cheesy flavor.

“North, South, or Central?”… said nobody 300 years ago. Today, we use linguistic differences like the Taylor Ham-Pork Roll debate to draw the line or major highways like I-295 (personally,

New Jersey’s colonial past is preserved in towns that date back centuries. From early Dutch and English settlements to key Revolutionary War sites, these municipalities tell the story of the

The Incan ruins of Machu Picchu are a destination for millions every year. Sitting in the clouds of Cusco, Peru’s Andes Mountains, the ancient citadel attracts adventurers from all around