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.
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.
If Walls Could Talk, They’d Shout ‘Off with the Vinyl!’
Newark could have the prettiest neighborhoods in America… but only if we gave the humble rowhouses the same dignity as the greatest mansions on Ballantine Parkway.
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.
The Discovery of an 1860 Photo Causes Jersey City Residents to Rethink Restoration of...
Judge Stephen Garretson’s former home is believed to be the oldest building in Hamilton Park, Jersey City.
Makers Mansion Community Planned Around Historic Newark Castle
Jersey Digs has obtained plans for a massive new complex with micro-manufacturing, shops, apartments, and more on the Krueger-Scott Mansion property.
The Ghosts of Newark: Signs From Another Era Still Dot the City
New Jersey’s largest city is literally filled with signs of its prosperous past. Curiosity got the best of us, so we dug up the history of some of the city's more prominent ghost signs.
84 Essex Street: A Long-Time Community Gathering Spot Bears Witness to 170 Years of...
Built between 1830 and 1840, 84 Essex Street was a storied saloon and boarding house during historic Paulus Hook's industrial heydey and is now being restored.
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.
1889 Colonial Revival Home in Montclair Listed at $1.49M
An 1889 Colonial Revival home in Montclair has five bedrooms, four baths, and a solarium.