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.
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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.
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NJ Unemployment 2026: How to File, Benefit Amounts and Rules
NJ unemployment pays up to $905 a week in 2026 for up to 26 weeks. Learn who qualifies, how to file online or by phone, and how to certify each week.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Average Salary in NJ: What New Jersey Workers Earn in 2026
The average salary in NJ is about $69,000 based on July 2026 BLS earnings. See weekly wages by county, pay by job type and how NJ compares after living costs.
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