History
Trailblazing NJ Scientist ‘Forged a Wider Path for Women’
February 17, 2023
Mary Treat, a naturalist who lived and worked in South Jersey, also corresponded with Charles Darwin, who praised her findings. ...
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Discovering My NJ Hometown’s Ties to Slavery—And Freedom
February 1, 2023
"My childhood playground was a part of the rich history of Burlington County, a portal to freedom during slavery."...
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When Jay Reinert designed Hadrohouse, he wanted to capture the enthusiasm generated by the 19th-century discovery of dinosaur bones nearby....
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Deemed one of the state's most endangered buildings in 2018, the Woodstown structure is now home to Farmers & Bankers Brewing—and a future event space....
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Developers are capitalizing on these historic, character-rich spaces—turning them into restaurants, event spaces, offices and even a vape shop....
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How the Beloved Jersey Tomato Came to Be
January 26, 2023
A timeline of the fruit we couldn't live without....
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An Obsessive Collector Opened a Museum of Vintage Sleds
January 25, 2023
The beloved Flexible Flyer Sled was invented in Burlington County in 1889. A free Moorestown museum displays dozens of rare designs from all over the country....
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Judge Shuts Down Chance to Re-Examine Lindbergh Kidnapping Case
January 20, 2023
It’s been 87 years since New Jersey executed Bruno Richard Hauptmann for kidnapping and killing aviator Charles Lindbergh’s 20-month-old son. ...
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King’s first-ever recorded sit-in—a little-known confrontation at a Maple Shade tavern in 1950—changed world history....
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Racism and Hate Have Disturbing Roots in NJ
December 29, 2022
Ku Klux Klan members and Nazis were part of our state's past long before groups like the Proud Boys showed up....
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How New Jersey Kicked Off Thanksgiving’s Football Tradition
November 23, 2022
Princeton University was the site of the first holiday game 150 years ago....
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The Forgotten Genius of Edward Bowser Jr., One of New Jersey’s First Black Architects
October 18, 2022
The work of Edward Bowser Jr., which invites comparisons to Frank Lloyd Wright, has been largely overlooked until now....
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At Height of Fame, Sharpshooter Annie Oakley Moved to Nutley
August 10, 2022
The Essex County community was an idyllic respite for Oakley after years spent living in tents, hotels and rooming houses on tour....
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When War Came to Cape May County
June 29, 2022
The story of the oft-forgotten Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet in June 1776....
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These attractions have been doling out unique fun around the Garden State for decades....
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Amid World War II, NJ's Garden Club dreamed up "a living tribute" to military sons and daughters. Today, there are 39 such sites throughout the state....
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Some of America’s Favorite Toy Brands Originated in New Jersey
December 10, 2021
Playtime classics like Play-Doh and Lionel trains began right here....
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16 Tasty Moments in New Jersey Food History
January 8, 2020
A timeline of delicious innovations, from Taylor ham to Kohr’s Frozen Custard....
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Howard Unruh’s killing spree marked America’s first modern mass murder. Decades later, it's as relevant as ever....
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The school's new campus, which opened last September, features a three-story academic building and a 533-bed dorm with ocean views....
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