Author: Breanne McCarthy

Breanne is the Associate Editor at New Jersey Monthly. After receiving her BA in English from Rutgers-Newark in 2012, she worked as a beat reporter for a local newspaper before joining the magazine in 2014. She enjoys hiking, camping, reading and anything animal-related.
New Jersey's pound fishing industry was one of the largest and most lucrative in North America.

Seen in: Historic Jersey, Jersey Living

For almost 90 years, ferries would remain the only way to traverse the Hudson.

Seen in: Historic Jersey, Jersey Living

The town pharmacy once served as a gathering place for communities, where patrons could grab a malted milkshake, the latest comic book or any number of household essentials.

Seen in: Historic Jersey, Jersey Living

Out of funds? Embark on one of these low-cost activities in 2016.

Seen in: Just For the Web, Listicle

Plus: QuickChek supports 9/11 service members and their families, marine animals get a helping fin, and more.

Seen in: Photos: Galas & Giving

Gift ideas for the philotherian in your life.

Seen in: Gift Guides, Just For the Web, Listicle, Style & Shopping

Our 15-question quiz will determine how well you know Ol' Blue Eyes.

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The Behrman Family has served the needs of the Jewish community for almost a century.

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Plus: A nursing scholarship helps one high school senior, a back-to-school store helps hundreds of students, and more.

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