PATH Train Cars Salvaged from 9/11 Wreckage on Display for First Time
When the first plane hit the World Trade Center 15 years ago, three PATH trains were en route to the station below the buildings. One train was abandoned under the station when the towers fell. Now, 15 years later, cars from that train are open to the public.
Barrow Street: Park-Facing Homes in One of Jersey City’s Most Charming Historic Districts
The Van Vorst Park section of Jersey City is a coveted residential enclave known for its abundance of intact row houses. Today, we examine the history behind two archetypical Barrow Street brownstones.
Weekend Walks: Journal Square on the Rise
The Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City, centered on the Journal Square PATH/bus station, is developing an identity as numerous residential towers rise among the old housing stock.
While Restoring the Oldest Cemetery in Jersey City, Pastor Unearths Secret About His Past
When the Jersey City cemetery reopens to visitors on Bergen Square Day, Oct. 23, visitors will be able to take a self-guided tour.
Ghost Towns in NJ That Deserve a Day Trip
Ghost towns in NJ are a reminder of the state's rich history and offer a glimpse into the past. These New Jersey abandoned historic places are worth a day trip.
Castle Point Terrace: History Shines Through On The Yellow Brick Road
To get a glimpse into the lives of Hoboken’s elite around the turn of the century, just follow the yellow brick road.
Dinner, Drinks, and Ghost Hunting at The Beacon
Spoiler alert: No ghosts were spotted during the events of this article, but it wouldn’t be hard to believe on All Hallows’ Eve!
Imperiled Newark School Holds Key to Lost Chapter in City History
The Newark-based Hanini Group has purchased the 19th century school and only time will tell if the historic structure will be preserved.
Mudlarking Began in London, But Newark is Also a Place for Buried Treasure
A good spot for mudlarking requires two things — an old city and a river. Newark has both, and treasure hunters have found a trove of arrowheads, 19th-century coins, and Victorian inkwells along the riverbanks.
Weequahic High School’s Landmark Achievement: Celebrating Betelle’s Architectural Mastery in Newark
Weequahic High School's historic importance was recently recognized when it was named to New Jersey’s Register of Historic Places.
