NJ News
Why Can’t You Pump Your Own Gas in NJ? The 1949 Law Explained
Why can’t you pump your own gas in NJ? A 1949 safety law requires attendants, and most residents like it. See the history, polls and repeal efforts.
NJ Electric Rates 2026: Why Bills Rose and What Relief Exists
NJ electric rates jumped in 2025 and held steady in June 2026. See changes by utility, the $25 and $150 bill credits and new laws on data centers.
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
NJ Fall Foliage 2026: Peak Dates, Best Drives and Parks
NJ fall foliage peaks mid-October in the north and late October in the south. See 2026 peak dates, the best parks and scenic drives for color.
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 Vehicle Registration Renewal: Online, Mail and In-Person Guide
NJ vehicle registration renewal made easy: renew online for instant effect, by mail or in person. See what to bring, the EV fee and common mistakes.
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
Capital of NJ: Trenton Facts, History and Things to See
The capital of NJ is Trenton, in Mercer County. Learn when it became the capital, its role in 1776 and 1784, the State House and what to see.
Towns in Bergen County NJ: Full List of All 70 Municipalities
Towns in Bergen County NJ: the full list of 70 municipalities, county seat Hackensack, cities, villages, townships, largest and smallest towns and regions.
Area Code 908: NJ Location, Counties, Towns and History
Area code 908 covers Union, Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren counties in NJ. See towns, its 1991 origin, the 732 split, 10-digit dialing and overlay status.
NJ Towns by County: What County Is Your Town In?
Use our NJ towns by county list to find what county your town is in, plus all 21 county seats, repeated town names and common postal-name mix-ups.
Jersey Shore
Free Beaches in New Jersey: Where to Go Without a Beach Badge
Free beaches in New Jersey include Atlantic City, the Wildwoods, Strathmere and bay beaches like Keansburg and Middletown, plus parking tips and badge rules.
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
Coffee Shops in Jersey City: Best Cafes by Neighborhood
The best coffee shops in Jersey City, from Modcup and Hidden Grounds to Bwè Kafe, Kaffa, Bleu Coffee and Dames, with neighborhood tips near PATH and light rail.
Pumpkin Patches in NJ 2026: 18 Farms for Picking and Hayrides
Find the best pumpkin patches in NJ for 2026, from Heaven Hill and Alstede to Terhune and Johnson’s Corner, with hayrides, mazes and timing tips.
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.