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50 Free Places You’ll Love in NJ, From Museums to Furniture Swaps

How to have fun across the Garden State without opening your wallet.

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Jon Bon Jovi Receives James Beard Impact Award for JBJ Soul Foundation

His organization's JBJ Soul Kitchen has provided hundreds of thousands of pay-what-you-can meals at its community restaurants throughout the state.

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Once-Exclusive Restaurant Goes Public in Asbury Park; More Dining News

Plus: An Amalfi Coast-inspired spot arrives in Montclair, while two dining destinations set their sights on New Brunswick’s HELIX district.
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Best Easter Brunch & Dinner Specials in NJ

A guide to sweet and savory holiday meals happening throughout the state.
  • The Best Food Events in NJ This April

  • Xina’s New Bradley Beach Location Brings Some of Jersey’s Best Sushi to Monmouth County

  • Revell Hall in Burlington City Is a New Destination for Global Fusion Dining

  • The Best New Restaurants in NJ to Try Right Now

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Fun Things to Do Outside in New Jersey This Spring

Enjoy the beauty and fun of NJ's outdoors.
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50 Free Places You’ll Love in NJ, From Museums to Furniture Swaps

How to have fun across the Garden State without opening your wallet.
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  • Outdoor Adventures That Don’t Cost a Thing

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Inside the Boss Suite: The Asbury Hotel’s Bruce Springsteen Experience

Designed in collaboration with longtime Springsteen photographer Danny Clinch, the Boss Suite boasts immersive images and fan-focused touches.
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Where to Stay & Play in Atlantic City

A guide to AC casino resorts and hotels.
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Charlie Puth: New Album, New Baby and His New Jersey Roots

Charlie Puth spoke to us just four days before baby Jude was born.
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Goonies Star Kerri Green Was a Real-Life NJ Cheerleader Before Playing One

The Goonies is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and a sequel is in the works.
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  • These Towns Are Ready For Their Close-Ups—and NJ Is Helping Them Land TV and Movie Gigs

  • John C. McGinley Says Playing Sports at Millburn High School Kept Him ‘On the Straight and Narrow’

  • Will New Jersey’s Jake Thistle Be the Next American Idol?

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Château Chic: Step Inside a French-Inspired Coastal Escape in Ocean County

This seven-bedroom oceanfront retreat is a family refuge, featuring a European-style garden and a gracefully rustic, relaxing interior.

Kind of Blue: NJ Couple’s Home Makeover Celebrates Their Favorite Color

This Somerset County home showcases a spectrum of blue hues.
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5 Places to Shop for Unique Gifts in Montclair

You'll find a lot of locally made goods and interesting ideas.
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Growing Up in South Jersey Molded Jonathan Adler’s Creative Vision

The potter and designer spent his Jersey years "stewing and thinking and developing my sensibility, cut off from the rest of the world.”
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