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.

Staff Picks: Summer Song Playlist

June 24, 2015

We sound off on some of our favorite songs to rock out to this summer.

Seen in: Arts & Entertainment, Jersey Shore, Just For the Web, Listicle

Quiz: Think You Know New Jersey?

June 18, 2015

Our 10-question quiz will determine if you have what it takes to call yourself a true New Jersey native.

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

9 Jersey Water Parks to Enjoy This Summer

June 15, 2015

Each water-themed park offers its own unique spin on classic aquacentric rides.

Seen in: Jersey Living, Jersey Shore, Just For the Web, Listicle, Outdoors

5 Ways to Celebrate World Oceans Day

June 5, 2015

Find out simple ways you can partake in positive actions to help keep our oceans clean.

Seen in: Jersey Living, Jersey Shore, Just For the Web, Listicle, Outdoors

10 Animals to Spot at The Jersey Shore

June 4, 2015

Where to see these Garden State critters this summer.

Seen in: Animals, Jersey Shore, Just For the Web, Listicle, Outdoors

Prehistoric Journey to Secaucus Field Station: Dinosaurs

June 2, 2015

Visit this "Land Before Time" haven before it closes doors in September.

Seen in: Animals, Arts & Entertainment, Historic Jersey, Jersey Living, Just For the Web

Chart-topping author Judy Blume culls childhood memories of three tragic plane crashes in Elizabeth for her latest adult novel, "In the Unlikely Event."

Crash Course: Judy Blume Revisits Her Elizabeth Childhood

In her new novel, Judy Blume recalls the scary days when airplanes seemed to rain from the skies over her native Elizabeth.

Seen in: Arts & Entertainment, Books, Historic Jersey, Jersey Celebrities, Jersey Living

Staff Picks: Summer Reading

May 28, 2015

The first rule of New Jersey Monthly's Book Club? Always talk about New Jersey Monthly's Book Club.

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7 Reasons Why You Need the Jersey Shore Beach Guide App

May 22, 2015

Our Jersey Shore Beach Guide App will make planning your shore getaway a breeze!

Seen in: Beaches, Jersey Shore, Jersey Travel, Just For the Web, Outdoors

You’re From Where!? 10 Weird Jersey Town Names

May 21, 2015

These Garden State spots each have their own unique stories to tell.

Seen in: Historic Jersey, Just For the Web, Listicle, Towns & Schools