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.
Moe’s Bait and Tackle Shop – A Rather Unusual Sight in Jersey City Heights...
The owner of Moe's Bait and Tackle is planning to close the store in the near future after nearly 50 years.
Partnership Commits $150 Million to Reactivate Two Iconic Newark Buildings
Two office buildings, steeped in Newark heritage, are slated for modernization in a way that honors Newark’s rich history of innovation and civic engagement.
One of America’s Great Stores: How an Empire Killed Newark’s Temple to Retail
L. Bamberger & Co.’s flagship store in Newark at its peak was the the 6th largest department store in the United States, but as trends changed towards the suburbs, the city’s temple to consumerism was left behind.
History Alongside the Highway: Newark’s Plume House Dates Back 300 Years
The invention of celluloid camera film, which revolutionized the industry, occurred in Newark. However, the building in which it was invented, and the history behind the structure, might surprise you.
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.
‘Jack the Ripper’ Scare in Newark Remains Mystery a Century Later
Jack the Ripper, the infamous 19th-century serial killer, was in the news last month when someone claimed to know his identity. What many don’t know is that Newark had its own “Jack the Ripper” scare a century ago.
NJPAC Could Demolish Newark ‘Black Power’ Building for Loading Bays and Parking
A former church building in Newark that played an important role in black history could be demolished.
Historic Railroad Terminal at Liberty State Park Set to Reopen Today
The 120-year-old rail Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal at Liberty State Park is set to officially reopen today. Bob Martin, commissioner for the Department of Environmental Protection, will join state and local officials for an opening ceremony at 1pm.
Keansburg Is a Bargain Beach Town but Not for Long
Once a popular summertime Shore destination for New Yorkers that suffered damage from hurricanes, Keansburg, New Jersey, is finally coming back to life.
