1+ week, 3+ day ago (617+ words) Yes, the Giants and Jets have been embarrassing all season. But the New Jersey Devils are off to one of the hottest starts of anyone in the NHL this year, and we're talking about it! The latest episode of Jersey's Best Podcast is out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your podcasts. Check it out (plus all the previous episodes, as well). If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us a review. In case you missed the announcement, this weekly podcast is hosted by me, NJ.com food and culture reporter Jeremy Schneider. Joining me will be a cast of very Jersey guests as we break down all the things that make the Garden State spectacular, bizarre, sometimes annoying, but always the best. More on our latest episode: Devils Hockey is As Jersey As…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago (104+ words) Our project pinpointing the sports claim to fame of every New Jersey town generated dozens of emails. Here's what readers had to say. We picked every New Jersey town's sports claim to fame " and now it's your turn When we set out to pinpoint the sports claim to fame for every single New Jersey town " all 564 of them " we certainly didn't expect all of our choices to be unanimously accepted. This is Jersey, after all. We have opinions, and if you hadn't noticed when you're stuck in traffic on the Turnpike, we're not afraid to share them....

5+ mon, 2+ week ago (172+ words) Hey there New Jersey! Here's your audio update highlighting the results of Tuesday's primary election and the two candidates chosen by voters as well as the upcoming closure of a popular Jersey Shore eatery. We'll also tell you about New Jersey lifting its statewide drought warning and the upcoming arraignment of U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver. Today's audio update: Meet the N.J. gubernatorial candidates, beloved Jersey Shore restaurant closing Hey there New Jersey! Here's your audio update highlighting the results of Tuesday's primary election and the two candidates chosen by voters as well as the upcoming closure of a popular Jersey Shore eatery. We'll also tell you about New Jersey lifting its statewide drought warning and the upcoming arraignment of U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver. Listen by clicking the play button above. This audio presentation is an editorially-curated selection of stories, selected by an editor,…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago (117+ words) The marquee race this fall will determine who takes over for term-limited Democrat Phil Murphy. And the showdown between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill has been a doozy, with ... Countdown to Election Day There's a huge spotlight on New Jersey's election this year as voters are set to select the state's first new governor since 2018. The marquee race this fall will determine who takes over for term-limited Democrat Phil Murphy. And the showdown between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill has been a doozy, with relatively close polls, sharp rhetoric, big differences in their plans for the state, and President Donald Trump's shadow cast over it all....

7+ mon, 2+ day ago (1839+ words) Here are the 51 best reasons to live in New Jersey, from someone who was born here (Trenton) and has travelled endlessly to every part of the state. This list could have easily included 100 or more ... The 51 best reasons to live in New Jersey Pastoral scene, Route 521 Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2018 and has been updated. There are about nine million of us living here, and we all can't be delusional. Apart from those who live here primarily because of job or family, most New Jerseyans live here because they like it here! New York City is a quick PATH or train ride away " why live there? The Shore, the Pine Barrens, beautiful countryside, diners, beaches, one of the nation's most diverse cities small towns, great scenic highways " does any state pack as much variety into one compact…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago (117+ words) Two months after domestic travelers were required to show a Real ID drivers license at airports, demand remains high to get an appointment at the Motor Vehicle Commission to get a Real ID. Need a Real ID in New Jersey? You will have to wait until the fall. Appointments to get a Real ID drivers license upgrade at New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission agencies are still in short supply, and if you do get one it might be as far out as October. On Wednesday, mid-October was the earliest available appointment date for 22 of the 27 MVC licensing agencies, the remaining agencies had September as the earliest date, according to the MVC's online scheduler....

5+ mon, 1+ week ago (198+ words) The Garden State might as well be renamed the Beach State, because we have more than 140 miles of absolutely gorgeous shoreline with supreme sandy beaches. New Jersey has such an abundance of beach ... All 45 New Jersey beaches, ranked worst to best for summer 2025 Summer is finally upon us. And that means it's time to enjoy New Jersey's greatest natural and cultural asset " the Jersey Shore. The Garden State might as well be renamed the Beach State, because we have more than 140 miles of absolutely gorgeous shoreline with supreme sandy beaches. New Jersey has such an abundance of beach wealth that picking which beach to go to can sometimes be overwhelming. All 45 New Jersey beaches, ranked worst to best for summer 2025 Summer is finally upon us. And that means it's time to enjoy New Jersey's greatest natural and cultural asset " the…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago (205+ words) Both the Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop ran insurgent, grassroots-styled campaigns in the left lane, hoping to nab the support of progressives to overtake Sherrill. Baraka placed second (20.5%), and ended up winning Essex " also Sherrill's home county " and Union, which were big surprises. Breaking down the big N.J. governor primary: A special edition of What Makes Jersey Run This once-a-week newsletter will take you behind the scenes in the dramatic, cut-throat world of New Jersey politics.Mike Scott | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the latest edition of a weekly newsletter on the crazy world of New Jersey politics. You can subscribe here. The big takeaways from the big primary Breaking down the big N.J. governor primary: A special edition of What Makes Jersey Run This once-a-week newsletter will take you behind the…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago (334+ words) This week Jersey's Best Podcast is going to the beach! Who told Chris Christie?Bobby Olivier | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Summer is just about here, there's only one place we want to go " the Jersey Shore! There is no question that New Jersey beaches are amazing. But which beach is best? This week's episode is all about ranking the beaches from worst to best. The latest episode is out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Check it out (plus the previous six episodes, as well). If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us a review. In case you missed the announcement, this weekly podcast is hosted by me, NJ.com food and culture reporter Jeremy Schneider. Joining me will be a cast of very Jersey guests as we break down…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago (200+ words) This once-a-week newsletter will take you behind the scenes in the dramatic, cut-throat world of New Jersey politics.Mike Scott | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com It's a busy time in New Jersey politics these days. Crazy busy. We're not just talking about the state's response to all that's going on with President Donald Trump's new administration in Washington. We're also talking about the massive governor's race to replace term-limited Democrat Phil Murphy. We're talking about the fallout that has spilled out since then. You can follow all of it every Thursday at noon with "What Makes Jersey Run," a weekly newsletter on the Garden State's notorious political world from veteran NJ Advance Media reporter Brent Johnson. Johnson is an award-winning journalist who has covered state politics for more than a decade for New Jersey's largest media outlet. The first…...