History

The Heights neighborhood of Jersey City was a German enclave from the middle of the 19th century until World War I. Prosperous citizens, often of German descent, built the biggest and best houses on Summit Avenue and Sherman Place. Today, in the ongoing preservation conversation, we feature four of these well-preserved homes.

The owner of Moe's Bait and Tackle is planning to close the store in the near future after nearly 50 years.

Several of New Jersey’s most historic sites are located within a few miles of each other in Newark. A newly-launched self-guided walking tour allows residents and visitors to see nearly all of them.

Bergen Hill, in its heyday, was considered “the suburbs” by people who left Downtown, Jersey City for suburban mansions. Today, in the ongoing preservation conversation, we feature three JCLC Historic Homes still standing on Summit Avenue.

Ahavas Sholom is Newark's longest operating synagogue. But the pandemic nearly robbed them of that honor.

Over Columbus Day weekend, curious Jersey City citizens gathered at the newly opened First Street Park for a tour of the Italian Village, the neighborhood spanning the lower Western side of Downtown.

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.

Newark Liberty International Airport’s history is one of early triumphs, bitter rivalries, and an enduring legacy as a global gateway.

State Theatre New Jersey has announced the date for the historic New Brunswick venue’s reopening after a year of major renovations.

New Jersey’s 579 Trail, a 25-mile stretch of country road from Bloomsbury to Lambertville, is a great way to explore the agricultural roots of the Garden State.