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10 FACTS YOU PROBABLY DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT NEW JERSEY July 16, 2024
New Jersey is known throughout the country for its beautiful resort towns, the Atlantic City boardwalk and casinos, and the New Jersey Turnpike. While some tenets of New Jersey’s history are famous like the birthplace of Bruce Springstein and scenes from the Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire – others, like its diverse architecture and history, are lesser known. Here are some fun facts about New Jersey that you might not know!
1. In New Jersey, you c...
INDEPENDENT RETAILER MONTH June 28, 2024
July is Independent Retailer Month! Independent Retailer Month, “encourages consumers to shop local and celebrate indie retailers, creating more sustainable cities, towns and communities.” New Jersey is a hub for independent businesses. There are also numerous examples across the state where preservation and independent retailers join forces to support their community’s local economy and history.
Below are several examples of historic downtowns throughout...
10 SPOTS TO PARK IT AND PICNIC May 06, 2024
As the weather warms and the days lengthen, having a picnic is an excellent way to enjoy the beautiful New Jersey outdoors! Whether you are enjoying time with family and friends or relaxing in quiet solitude with a good book, going on a picnic is great way to get some fresh air and escape from our busy lives. The Garden State is flush with plentiful historical locations and beautiful landscapes to enjoy. Check out ten locations to Park It and Picnic!
1) R...
NJ’S NATIONAL PARKS April 16, 2024
Did you know that there are nine National Parks in New Jersey? Stretching from Cape May to New York, New Jersey has a plethora of natural and historical resources gifted with the honor of being nationally significant destinations! What sets these destinations apart from your typical neighborhood or county park is that those sites deemed National Historical Parks typically preserve “their appearance during the period of their greatest historical significance” in order to...
BRANCH BROOK PARK BLOOMFEST April 10, 2024
It is that time of year when everything begins to wake from its winter slumber. In Newark’s Branch Brook Park, this means that it is once again time for its iconic cherry blossoms to make their appearance. This year, Branch Brook Park Alliance predicts peak bloom to occur between April 4 and 14 (weather depending). This means that over 5,300 flowering trees will soon fill the Park with the sweet smell of blossoms and give the park its annual pink aura. &nbs...