NJ News
NJ Cocktails To Go Are Now Permanent: What the New Law Allows
NJ cocktails to go are now permanent. See who can sell them, sealed container rules, delivery options and what the new law means for customers.
NJ Snow Emergency: What It Means, Travel Rules and Fines
What an NJ snow emergency means: Governor’s state of emergency, truck restrictions, local parking bans, snow-on-car fines up to $1,000 and winter driving tips.
NJ Transit Fare Changes: 2026 Increase, Discounts and Ways to Save
NJ Transit fare rose 3% on July 1, 2026 after a 15% hike in 2024. See the fare history, FY2027 budget, senior and student discounts and ways to save.
Things To Do
Haunted Places in NJ: Legends, Tours and Halloween Scares
Explore haunted places in NJ, from Clinton Road and Shades of Death Road to the Burlington County Prison Museum, plus October haunted hayrides.
Things to Do in NJ: 20+ Best Places to Visit by Region
The best things to do in NJ, from Liberty State Park and the Water Gap to Princeton, Six Flags and Cape May. Free picks, seasons and trip tips.
Hiking Trails in NJ: Best Hikes From the Water Gap to the Pine Barrens
The best hiking trails in NJ, from Mount Tammany and the Stairway to Heaven to High Point, the Palisades and the Batona Trail, with difficulty and safety tips.
Smithville NJ Christmas: Light Show on the Lake and Holiday Events
Plan a Smithville NJ Christmas visit: the free Light Show on the Lake with 120+ floating trees, show hours, holiday train, Breakfast with Santa and shopping.
Getting Around
NJ License Renewal 2026: Fees, Online Steps and REAL ID Rules
NJ license renewal made simple: $24 standard or $35 REAL ID, who can renew online, when to visit the MVC, and what to bring. Updated for 2026.
How Far Is NJ From NYC? Distances, Travel Times and 2026 Tolls
How far is NJ from NYC? Hoboken is 3 miles from Midtown, Trenton 55 and Cape May 135. See travel times, PATH and ferry options and 2026 tolls and fees.
Living in NJ
NJ Area Codes: Complete List, Regions, Overlays and Towns
All 10 NJ area codes explained: 201, 551, 609, 640, 732, 848, 856, 862, 908 and 973. See the region, counties, towns and overlays each one covers.
Jersey Shore
Things to Do in Cape May NJ: Lighthouse, Beaches and More
Top things to do in Cape May NJ: climb the lighthouse, tour Victorian homes, find Cape May diamonds at Sunset Beach and go birding or dolphin watching.
Food & Drink
Apple Picking in NJ 2026: Where to Pick After the Spring Freeze
Apple picking in NJ is limited in 2026 after an April freeze. See which farms are open, which canceled, when to go and what to do if apples run out.