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.
Clearing up the misconceptions of what it means to be an organ donor.

Seen in: Health, Science, Top Doctors

An unexpected trauma has occurred. With recovery ruled out, organ donation becomes a possibility. That's when the Sharing Network steps in.

Seen in: Jersey Celebrities, Science, Top Doctors

A few tips and tricks to make sure your Halloween is as frighteningly fun as ever.

Seen in: Just For the Web, Listicle

The Garden State is full of great events, restaurants and activities—we're heading out to explore a few of them.

Seen in: Events, Jersey Living, Just For the Web, Listicle

Freeheld, starring Julianne Moore and Ellen Page, depicts Laurel Hester's fight to pass on her pension to partner Stacie Andree after being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer.

Seen in: Arts & Entertainment, Historic Jersey

Newark turns 350 years old in 2016 and a year-long celebration kicks off this weekend. Take our quiz to learn about Newark's history!

Seen in: Historic Jersey, Just For the Web, quizzes

New Jersey is packed to the brim with events, exhibits and performances you can attend to support the arts and humanities.

Seen in: Events, Just For the Web, Listicle

Plus: Bankers give back, NFL alumni take up golf for a good cause, and more.

Seen in: Photos: Galas & Giving

Make sure to catch a glimpse of this rare event—it won't happen again for 18 years

Seen in: Events, Jersey Living, Outdoors, Science

The Cheese Cave

September 23, 2015

The staff of the Cheese Cave will help you pick out a cheese platter, and there are creative, cheese-enhanced sandwiches as well.

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