1+ week, 4+ day ago (617+ words) Yes, the Giants and Jets have been embarrassing all season. But the New Jersey Devils are off to one of the hottest starts of anyone in the NHL this year, and we're talking about it! The latest episode of Jersey's Best Podcast is out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your podcasts. Check it out (plus all the previous episodes, as well). If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us a review. In case you missed the announcement, this weekly podcast is hosted by me, NJ.com food and culture reporter Jeremy Schneider. Joining me will be a cast of very Jersey guests as we break down all the things that make the Garden State spectacular, bizarre, sometimes annoying, but always the best. More on our latest episode: Devils Hockey is As Jersey As…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago (144+ words) North Jersey has one of the world's busiest sports venues in MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford), a three-time Stanley Cup champion franchise in the Devils (Newark) and the coach who led his home-state ... North Jersey has one of the world's busiest sports venues in MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford), a three-time Stanley Cup champion franchise in the Devils (Newark) and the coach who led his home-state Giants to a pair of Super Bowl titles in Bill Parcells (Hasbrouck Heights). But did you know that this part of the state also gave New Jersey " and the world " a barrier-breaking tennis legend (East Orange), the author of one of baseball's most controversial books (Rochelle Park) and arguably the most successful influencer in college sports history (Hillsdale)? What's NewJersey's best sport? I bet you won't guess the answer!...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago (104+ words) Our project pinpointing the sports claim to fame of every New Jersey town generated dozens of emails. Here's what readers had to say. We picked every New Jersey town's sports claim to fame " and now it's your turn When we set out to pinpoint the sports claim to fame for every single New Jersey town " all 564 of them " we certainly didn't expect all of our choices to be unanimously accepted. This is Jersey, after all. We have opinions, and if you hadn't noticed when you're stuck in traffic on the Turnpike, we're not afraid to share them....

11+ mon, 1+ week ago (1712+ words) The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Jersey City area reported from Dec. 9 to Dec. 15. There were 153 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was an 840-square-foot home on First Street in Jersey City that sold for $730,000. 145 Harrison Ave., Jersey City, $163,000, 408 square feet, $400 per square-foot, one bedroom. 340 Fairmount Ave., Jersey City, $180,000, 434 square feet, $415 per square-foot. 258 Clendenny Ave., Jersey City, $190,000, 609 square feet, $312 per square-foot, one bedroom. 204-21 Shearwater Court, Jersey City, $280,000, 1,035 square feet, $271 per square-foot, one bedroom. 161 18th Street, Jersey City, $280,000, 710 square feet, $394 per square-foot. 135 Van Wagenen Ave., Jersey City, $290,000, 673 square feet, $431 per square-foot, two bedrooms. 78 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Jersey City, $311,060, 1,789 square feet, $174 per square-foot. 2520 John F Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, $330,000, 871 square feet, $379 per square-foot, one bedroom. 15 Enterprise Court, Jersey City, $330,000, 811 square feet, $407 per square-foot, one bedroom. 179 Manhattan Ave., Jersey…...

7+ mon, 4+ week ago (141+ words) The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Jersey City area reported from March 24 to March 30. There were 232 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,066-square-foot home on Danforth Avenue in Jersey City that sold for $740,000. See homes sold in the Jersey City area, March 24 to March 30 The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Jersey City area reported from March 24 to March 30. There were 232 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,066-square-foot home on Danforth Avenue in Jersey City that sold for $740,000. 81 Romaine Ave., Jersey City, $1,000, 852 square feet, $1 per square-foot, three bedrooms....

5+ mon, 2+ week ago (172+ words) Hey there New Jersey! Here's your audio update highlighting the results of Tuesday's primary election and the two candidates chosen by voters as well as the upcoming closure of a popular Jersey Shore eatery. We'll also tell you about New Jersey lifting its statewide drought warning and the upcoming arraignment of U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver. Today's audio update: Meet the N.J. gubernatorial candidates, beloved Jersey Shore restaurant closing Hey there New Jersey! Here's your audio update highlighting the results of Tuesday's primary election and the two candidates chosen by voters as well as the upcoming closure of a popular Jersey Shore eatery. We'll also tell you about New Jersey lifting its statewide drought warning and the upcoming arraignment of U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver. Listen by clicking the play button above. This audio presentation is an editorially-curated selection of stories, selected by an editor,…...

7+ mon, 2+ day ago (1839+ words) Here are the 51 best reasons to live in New Jersey, from someone who was born here (Trenton) and has travelled endlessly to every part of the state. This list could have easily included 100 or more ... The 51 best reasons to live in New Jersey Pastoral scene, Route 521 Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2018 and has been updated. There are about nine million of us living here, and we all can't be delusional. Apart from those who live here primarily because of job or family, most New Jerseyans live here because they like it here! New York City is a quick PATH or train ride away " why live there? The Shore, the Pine Barrens, beautiful countryside, diners, beaches, one of the nation's most diverse cities small towns, great scenic highways " does any state pack as much variety into one compact…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago (117+ words) The marquee race this fall will determine who takes over for term-limited Democrat Phil Murphy. And the showdown between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill has been a doozy, with ... Countdown to Election Day There's a huge spotlight on New Jersey's election this year as voters are set to select the state's first new governor since 2018. The marquee race this fall will determine who takes over for term-limited Democrat Phil Murphy. And the showdown between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill has been a doozy, with relatively close polls, sharp rhetoric, big differences in their plans for the state, and President Donald Trump's shadow cast over it all....

7+ mon, 4+ week ago (78+ words) Check out the latest Top 20 state ranking in high school baseball. Baseball Top 20, April 2: Early glimpse into New Jersey's best programs We caught a quick glimpse of the N.J. baseball landscape over the past week. Not too much has been overtly telling just yet, but teams all around the Garden State are starting to hunker down for a full spring season. Below, have a look at NJ.com's latest Top 20 ranking....

5+ mon, 1+ week ago (198+ words) The Garden State might as well be renamed the Beach State, because we have more than 140 miles of absolutely gorgeous shoreline with supreme sandy beaches. New Jersey has such an abundance of beach ... All 45 New Jersey beaches, ranked worst to best for summer 2025 Summer is finally upon us. And that means it's time to enjoy New Jersey's greatest natural and cultural asset " the Jersey Shore. The Garden State might as well be renamed the Beach State, because we have more than 140 miles of absolutely gorgeous shoreline with supreme sandy beaches. New Jersey has such an abundance of beach wealth that picking which beach to go to can sometimes be overwhelming. All 45 New Jersey beaches, ranked worst to best for summer 2025 Summer is finally upon us. And that means it's time to enjoy New Jersey's greatest natural and cultural asset " the…...