Mansion Atop the Mountain: Kip’s Castle in Verona
The Gilded Era estate is now owned by Essex County and is open for tours and events on the grounds.
Home Run on the Hudson: Baseball’s History in Hoboken and Jersey City
As baseball’s pennant races heat up, take a closer look at two New Jersey historical sites: Hoboken's Elysian Fields and Jersey City's Roosevelt Stadium, that both helped shape America’s pastime.
Hudson’s Historic Courthouse That Was Almost History
Towering over Jersey City’s Hilltop neighborhood, the Hudson County Courthouse is a building many locals hope they never have to enter. But the hulking Beaux-Arts structure isn’t just home to plaintiffs and defendants; it’s a reminder of the city’s past and a symbol of what can happen when historical preservation is done right.
James Street Community Rushes to Stall NJIT’s Demolition of Historic School
A decade-long battle to save a landmark in Newark’s University Heights nearly ended in demolition. Frantic phone calls to lawyers and city officials managed to stay the wrecking ball in the eleventh hour — for now.
Thousands of 19th-Century Glass Plate Negatives Are Being Digitized in Paterson
A collection of historical photos not seen in almost 40 years is being digitized by the Paterson Museum.
Development Planned for Site of Historic Newark Theater, But Details Remain Scarce
A mixed-use project is planned for the site of the RKO Proctor’s Theater on Market Street, but City officials have revealed very little information.
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.
Native American Encampment, 18th Century Home Threatened by Municipal ‘Recycling’ Facility in Paulsboro
A plan to build a municipal recycling center threatens the serenity of a historically significant 18th-century home called the Samuel P. Paul House.
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.
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.
