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NJ Author Finds Stories of Her Enslaved Female Ancestors—And Unexpected Healing

Researching and writing her new memoir brought Dionne Ford, who is a survivor of sexual assault, "a lot of comfort and courage."
By | April 5, 2022
An image of Point Breeze, Joseph Bonaparte's estate

Former Bonaparte Estate Opening to Public After Almost Two Centuries

Scenic grounds in Bordentown that belonged to Joseph Bonaparte—Napoleon’s older brother and the ex-king of Naples and Spain—are set to open this spring.
Illustration of the first-ever organized game of baseball, in Hoboken in 1846

New Jersey’s Famous Firsts: Baseball Games, M&M’s and More

The Garden State gets the credit for creating some of America's iconic pastimes and products. 
The interior of Banq on Parq, an 8,000-square-foot event space, formerly the Plainfield Trust Company

NJ Downtowns Are Breathing New Life Into Empty Old Banks

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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