All 21 counties of NJ with county seats, populations, land area and year formed, plus North, Central and South Jersey groupings and what counties do.
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Christmas Lights in New Jersey: Best Light Shows and Drive-Throughs
Christmas lights New Jersey guide: Turtle Back Zoo, Magic of Lights, Storybook Land, Smithville and more, with 2025 dates, formats and 2026 Six Flags news.
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Christmas in Cape May NJ 2026: House Tours, Trolleys and Events
Christmas in Cape May NJ 2026: Candlelight House Tours Dec. 5, 12 and 19, Physick Estate tree lighting, trolleys, Congress Hall and the Christmas parade.
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Ice Skating Rinks in NJ: Outdoor Winter Rinks and Year-Round Arenas
Ice skating rinks in NJ: Newport Skates, Van Saun, Cooper River and other outdoor rinks, plus year-round arenas like American Dream, Codey and Mennen.
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NJ Road Test Guide: Scheduling, 50-Hour Rule and What Is Tested
NJ road test guide: book with the MVC, 6-month supervised driving, 50-hour rule for under-21 drivers, car rules, skills tested and the 14-day retest wait.
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NJ Property Tax Guide: Average Bills, Due Dates, Appeals and Relief
NJ property tax explained: $10,340 average bill in 2025, how bills are calculated, quarterly due dates, April 1 appeal deadline and ANCHOR, Stay NJ relief.
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NJ State Flag: Buff Color, Seal Symbols, History and Etiquette
The NJ state flag puts the state coat of arms on a buff field. Learn its 1896 adoption, buff and Jersey blue colors, seal symbols and half-staff rules in NJ.
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SNAP Benefits NJ: 2026 Income Limits, Amounts and How to Apply
SNAP benefits NJ guide: 185% FPL income limits, new Oct 2026 maximums ($1,023 for 4), $95 state minimum, how to apply, EBT card and 2026 work rules.
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NJ Airports: Newark, Atlantic City, Trenton and Nearby Options
NJ airports guide for 2026: Newark Liberty, Atlantic City and Trenton-Mercer airlines, getting to EWR by train, nearby JFK, LGA and PHL, and Teterboro.
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Area Code 856: South Jersey Towns, Counties and Dialing Rules
Area code 856 covers Camden, Gloucester, Salem and Cumberland counties in South Jersey. See towns, 1999 history, 10-digit dialing and the 2035 exhaust forecast.
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