Thor Equities Acquires Historic Bank Building in Hoboken
Thor Equities announced yesterday its purchase of the historic “The Up-town Bank” building at 1400 Washington Street in Hoboken.
The Ghosts of Jersey City: Exploring More of the City’s Vintage Ads
These vintage relics advertising businesses, products, and services from years ago are a visual reminder of Jersey City’s past.
Annual Chatsworth Cranberry Festival Can Satiate Your Curiosity About the Pine Barrens
Garden State residents who want to learn more about the Pine Barrens can head to this year's Chatsworth Cranberry Festival on October 19 and 20.
Rumors Surface of Secret Tunnels in What may be West Orange’s Oldest Home
The Revolutionary War-era tunnels are rumored to be beneath the two-story cottage at 29 Old Indian Road.
Why are So Many Historic Buildings in Newark Still Being Demolished?
Demolitions in Newark’s historic districts are the new normal.
Jersey City’s Historic Summit House Sells For $2.4 Million
A property that dates to the 17th century could be undergoing big changes as a historic home in Jersey City’s Journal Square neighborhood has changed hands following an auction.
Hudson River History: Hoboken’s North River Bridge
New York City’s surroundings are home to some of the most famous bridges in the country, but a never-completed one in Hoboken offers a glimpse into history and what could have been.
Historic Highland Park Castle Shares Grounds With New Rental Development
Merriewold at Highland Park, named for the castle built by the Johnson & Johnson family, marries the new with the notable and leaves a sordid history in the past.
Old Jail Could Inspire Youth to Stay Out of Prison — but Only If...
What better way to enshrine the lessons we’ve learned from decades of mass incarceration than by transforming the remnants of Newark’s first penitentiary into a gathering place — be it a museum or community center — that might bring about the end of a problematic legacy.
These 5 Old-Growth Forests Have Incredible Histories and Are Worth a Visit
Old-growth forests are rich habitats for wildlife. But they are rare. These five forests survived to tell their stories.
