Route 31 Bus Service to Livingston and Maplewood Could End January 1st
The bus service has been operating from Newark Penn Station to the suburbs for decades but a new proposal could cut off service to Livingston and Maplewood.
Coexisting Communities: A Visit to Orange’s Valley Arts District and Seven Oaks Park
An industrial turned artist community and a historic residential district sit side by side in Essex County.
The Ghosts of Hoboken: Historic Signs from a Bygone Era in the Mile-Square City
The Mile Square City has evolved quite a bit over the last few decades, but many signs on historic buildings remind passersby of businesses that once called Hoboken home.
Bergen Square: A Rich History in the Shadow of Journal Square
Pre-dating the Declaration of Independence by about a century, Bergen Square offers some insight into how the state started planting its roots.
Electrified by Edison: Thomas Edison’s New Jersey Legacy
Remains of the Thomas Edison’s New Jersey operations can still be seen across the state.
Morris Canal Greenway Project in Jersey City Moves Forward
A path for pedestrians and bicyclists stretching from the Delaware to the Hudson? The cities of Bayonne and Jersey City are working together to make it happen.
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.
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.
Streetcar Stories: History of the North Hudson Railway Company
Given the state of public transportation today, it's hard to believe there was once a complex network of streetcars throughout Hudson County.
Will the Abandoned Essex County Jail Be Torn Down?
City officials say that the structure "poses a danger," but that there are no funds to tear it down.
