Jersey Living

Employees at Between the Covers Rare Books in Gloucester City, NJ

Championing Rare Books in the Age of AI

Tom Congalton’s Gloucester City shop is a 15,000-square-foot former school filled with thousands of the world’s rarest books.

Big Joe Henry waves on the red carpet before his induction into the New Jersey Hall of Fame

Big Joe Henry Loves the People—and Pizza—of New Jersey

The Big Joe Henry Show radio host and philanthropist was just inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame.

Illustration of man and students hiking Appalachian Trail

What I Learned Backpacking the Appalachian Trail With Newark Teens

Decades ago, monks at St. Benedict’s Prep began requiring first-year students to hike the Appalachian Trail. I joined them twice, 40 years apart.

Eddie Brigati of the Rascals Says Singing Is the ‘Highest Gift’

The singer was inducted into the NJ Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026.

Makenna Wayman, Miss New Jersey Teen USA

For Miss NJ Teen USA, It’s Taylor Ham—Not Pork Roll

Makenna Wayman says it’s a debate she and Miss New Jersey often have.

SZA Says She Loves ‘Every Corner of Jersey’ as She’s Inducted Into NJ Hall of Fame

Danny DeVito hosted the 18th annual NJ Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Frank Massa Jr. takes a selfie in his bike helmet

Meet the Man Who Biked the Entire Length of New Jersey in One Day

On a windy, rainy day in September, Frank Massa Jr. cycled 223 miles, starting in Sussex County and ending in Cape May.

Gia Giudice at the opening of her restaurant Il Vero in Westwood, NJ

Bravo Star Gia Giudice Debuts Italian Restaurant Il Vero

Giudice, daughter of RHONJ star Teresa Giudice, calls food a “love language” in their family.

The Founders of America’s Vintage Trailer Craze Resurrect Their Collection in South Jersey

Todd and Kristin Kimmell are looking for a permanent home for their Lost Highways Archives and Research Library.

James Van Der Beek at Drew University in Madison, NJ

New Jersey Celebrities Who Have Died in 2026

James Van Der Beek, Produce Pete and other stars we’ve lost this year.

Singer/Songwriter Duncan Sheik, a NJ Native, Dies at 56

The Montclair native was known for the hit song “Barely Breathing” and later scored Spring Awakening.

Danny DeVito Will Never Ditch His Jersey Roots—or His Accent

DeVito, who now lives in Hollywood, loves coming home to his Jersey “peeps.”

Person sitting on bench amid fall leaves, wearing a ghost costume and sunglasses and holding a jack-o'-lantern

The Best Events to Celebrate Spooky Season in NJ

Itching for a good scare? Look no further than these Halloween happenings.

Fall foliage at the Red Mill in Clinton, NJ

The Best Fall Day Trips in New Jersey

Autumn is all about exploring the Garden State’s most picturesque pleasures—from a coastal birding excursion to a quaint small town to a quirky pumpkin tradition.

Antiques, Art and Old-Timey Charm: How to Spend a Day in Lafayette

Don’t sleep on this quaint Garden State gem.

Carved pumpkin with face at the Amazing Pumpkin Carve in Pennington, NJ

Oh My Gourd! The Amazing Pumpkin Carve Is One of NJ’s Quirkiest Traditions

200-pound pumpkins are scraped and sculpted for up to nine hours under a bustling carving tent, then judged during a weekend that includes kids’ activities, food trucks and more.