5 Haunted Places to Get Creeped Out in New Jersey
Here’s where to spot a ghost or two.
History
The Founders of America’s Vintage Trailer Craze Resurrect Their Collection in South Jersey
Todd and Kristin Kimmell are looking for a permanent home for their Lost Highways Archives and Research Library.
25 Years After 9/11, New Jerseyans’ Stories of Grief, Courage and Hope Endure
New Jersey reporter Mike Kelly’s new book, After Ground Zero, follows 26 lives forever changed by September 11, 2001.
Where Did New Jersey’s Rock Clubs Go?
New Jersey’s clubs were once the most celebrated places to discover new bands, hear indie music, and feel a sense of belonging. What happened to them?
Toll Collectors Close a Chapter of New Jersey History
The Atlantic City Expressway is New Jersey’s first major roadway to go cashless.
George Washington Slept Here! Revolutionary-Era Homes to Visit in New Jersey
Celebrate our country’s semiquincentennial by exploring these historic Garden State sites.
How Pitman’s Broadway Theatre Became a Beloved, 100-Year-Old South Jersey Landmark
The community gem has continually reinvented itself, evolving from silent films and vaudeville performances to concerts, musicals, children’s plays and comedy shows.
Free NJ Gems Every History Buff Should Visit
If you love delving into the past, our state has lots to explore, from Revolutionary War battlefields to remote cemeteries and Jersey-centric museums.
How New Jersey Shaped the Movies: A Timeline
The world’s first movie studio. The country’s first film hub and drive-in cinema. The coining of the term “cliffhanger.”
New Doc Spotlights South Jersey Man Who Helped Write MLK’s ‘I Have a Dream’
Clarence B. Jones, who grew up in Burlington County, is the subject of The Baddest Speechwriter of All, currently screening at Sundance.
Scandal and Spinach: The Dark Secrets of South Jersey’s Seabrook Farms
Seabrook Farms once provided a third of the nation’s frozen vegetables. But with its success came scandal. John Seabrook confronts his family’s complex legacy in his new book, The Spinach King.
Upcoming Cape May Cookbook Preserves Generations-Old Family Recipes
A Stockton student and professor have teamed up on a book celebrating the coastal town’s culinary past.
Author Stephen Crane’s Childhood Home Escaped the Wrecking Ball That Transformed Asbury Park
The former home of the groundbreaking Red Badge of Courage author is thought to be the oldest in Asbury Park. It’s open for tours.
Meet the Woman Who’s Uncovering the Untold Stories of NJ’s Roebling Steel Mill
“I love the treasure hunt of history,” says Lynne Calamia, director of the Roebling Museum in Burlington County.
Long After Einstein and Oppenheimer, Genius Unfolds at Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton
Since its founding 95 years ago, the institute has become one of the world’s leading centers for curiosity-driven research.
NJ’s Oldest Restaurant Enters a New Era After Multimillion-Dollar Renovations
The Black Horse Tavern & Pub in Mendham—the state’s oldest continuously operating restaurant—reopened in January.
Meryl Streep Says Her ‘Dreams Were Born in New Jersey’
The three-time Oscar winner grew up in Bernardsville.
New Jersey’s Animal Crossings Protect Our Wildlife From Dangerous Traffic
Elevated overpasses and tunnels allow turtles, snakes, frogs, raccoons, foxes and more to reach their destinations unharmed.
How Jersey Shore Scientists Rescue Thousands of Terrapin Turtles
Biologists from the Stone Harbor-based Wetlands Institute crafted a robust program to protect diamondback terrapins and their eggs.
Trending Stories
The 50 Best Restaurants in New Jersey
The Garden State’s dining scene has it all—from incredible Italian food to amazing Asian fare, French cuisine and more.
The Best Fall Day Trips in New Jersey
Autumn is all about exploring the Garden State’s most picturesque pleasures—from a coastal birding excursion to a quaint small town to a quirky pumpkin tradition.
The Best Fall Festivals & Fairs in New Jersey
From Oktoberfest celebrations to family-friendly events, the Garden State has a plethora of fun fall happenings.