Author: Joanna Buffum

After living in Maine for four years while studying English and Anthropology at Bowdoin College, Joanna came back to her hometown to work at various positions at New Jersey Monthly for four years. She's now back in Maine, working on her first book.

40 Reasons to Love NJ

December 1, 2016

For NJM’s 40th, we've rounded up 40 Jersey people, places and peculiarities that show though Jersey's small, it packs a big punch.

Seen in: Jersey Living

Bah Humbug! Local Productions in the Holiday Spirit

November 30, 2016

Tis the season for caroling, cocoa and cozy seasonal productions.

Seen in: Arts & Entertainment, Events

Get Your Nutcracker Fix

November 28, 2016

Tchaikovsky's classic ballet "The Nutcracker" brings sugarplum fairies and nutcracker princes to venues around the state.

Seen in: Arts & Entertainment, Events

4 Tips to Survive This Black Friday

November 22, 2016

Our editors have some suggestions on how you can get the most out of this Black Friday.

Seen in: Just For the Web, Style & Shopping

November Art & Craft Fairs

November 8, 2016

Seen in: Events

The woman of honor at the divorce party, Michelle, launches her pink hatchet with impressive accuracy into the bull’s-eye at Stumpy’s.

Axe Your Worries Away at Stumpy’s Hatchet House

November 2, 2016

At Stumpy’s Hatchet House, guests can unleash their inner lumberjack.

Seen in: Outdoors, Sports

McElroy in full costume performing as one of Dracula’s brides.

Blood Thirsty Ballerinas

October 12, 2016

Atlantic City Ballet goes ghoulish (fangs and all) for annual Dracula production.

Seen in: Arts & Entertainment, On Stage

Autumn Arts, Literary & Crafts Fairs

October 3, 2016

A list of creative fests for fall.

Seen in: Arts & Entertainment, Events

The Fragile Generation: Food Allergies On the Rise

September 6, 2016

The increase in life-threatening food allergies among children has changed the public school experience.

Seen in: Health, Science, Towns & Schools

The TRPL Threat sneaker line “Hip Hop Vol. 1” tributes iconic hip hop artists Naughty By Nature, Genius GZA, Duck Down Music, Onyx, Public Enemy and Brand Nubian.

Naughty by Nature Reps East Orange in New Sneaker Line

August 23, 2016

The line will be available for purchase at the Solexchange National Sneaker Convention at the Meadowlands Exposition Center from August 26-28.

Seen in: Arts & Entertainment, Just For the Web, Style & Shopping