NJ News Today is an independent digital publication about New Jersey. We explain the news that affects everyday life in the Garden State and publish practical guides to living in, working in and exploring New Jersey, from Sussex County to Cape May.
What we cover
- NJ News: plain-English explainers on new state laws, budget and tax changes, transit updates, severe weather and local issues.
- Things To Do: events, festivals, weekend ideas, parks, museums and day trips.
- Jersey Shore: beaches, beach badges, boardwalks and shore towns.
- Food & Drink: diners, pizza, bagels, breweries, wineries and restaurant guides.
- Living in NJ: towns, cost of living, schools, housing and moving to New Jersey.
- Money & Taxes: property and income tax, ANCHOR and other rebates, wages and state programs.
- Getting Around: NJ Transit, PATH, tolls, E-ZPass, MVC services and airports.
Our approach
We are not a breaking-news wire. Our goal is to be the page you find when you want a clear, useful answer about New Jersey: what changed, what it means for you, and what to do next. We put the key facts at the top, explain terms simply and link to the most relevant guides on our site.
We base our articles on official and primary sources wherever possible, such as State of New Jersey departments, county and municipal websites, NJ Transit and the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission. We update guides when rules, prices or dates change and show the date of the latest update. Read our Editorial Policy to see how we research, fact-check and correct stories.
Who writes NJ News Today
Articles are produced by the NJ News Today Staff, a small editorial team that researches, writes and reviews every piece before it is published. We do not publish paid articles disguised as editorial content. If we ever publish sponsored content, it will be clearly labeled.
Get in touch
Have a story tip, spotted a mistake, or want to suggest a guide? Email us at [email protected] or use the form on our Contact Us page.