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NJ Plastic Bag Ban: What the Law Covers and the Repeal Debate

NJ News Today Staff October 14, 2026

The NJ plastic bag ban explained: plastic and grocery paper bags banned since May 2022, foam and straw rules, exemptions, fines and the repeal bill A5338.

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NJ News

NJ Budget FY2027 Explained: $60.7 Billion Plan and What Changed

NJ News Today Staff October 8, 2026

The NJ budget for FY2027 explained: $60.7 billion in spending, a $7.3 billion pension payment, school aid, ANCHOR, Stay NJ cuts and a bigger child credit.

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NJ News

Why Can’t You Pump Your Own Gas in NJ? The 1949 Law Explained

NJ News Today Staff October 1, 2026

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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NJ Electric Rates 2026: Why Bills Rose and What Relief Exists

NJ News Today Staff September 28, 2026

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 Cocktails To Go Are Now Permanent: What the New Law Allows

NJ News Today Staff September 14, 2026

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.

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NJ News Today Staff is the editorial team behind NJ News Today, an independent publication covering New Jersey. We write plain-English explainers on state news, laws, taxes and benefits, and practical guides to MVC services, NJ Transit, the Jersey Shore, food, events and living in the Garden State. Every article is researched from primary and official sources, such as NJ MVC, the NJ Division of Taxation, NJ Courts, NJDEP, county governments and the organizations named in a story, and key facts like fees, dates and eligibility rules are checked before publication. We update guides when rules or prices change and correct errors promptly. Read how we work in our Editorial Policy (njnewstoday.com/editorial-policy/). Send tips or corrections through our Contact page (njnewstoday.com/contact-us/).
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Things To Do

Cruises From NJ: Cape Liberty Port Guide, Ships and Destinations

NJ News Today Staff October 5, 2026

Plan cruises from NJ out of Cape Liberty in Bayonne: Royal Caribbean and Celebrity ships, Bermuda, Bahamas and Caribbean trips, parking and tips.

View More Cruises From NJ: Cape Liberty Port Guide, Ships and Destinations
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Things To Do

Short Getaways From NJ: 10 Weekend Trips Within 3 Hours

NJ News Today Staff October 5, 2026

Short getaways from NJ within 3 hours: New Hope, the Poconos, Philadelphia, the Hudson Valley, Lancaster, Hershey, the Catskills, Mystic, Cape May and Rehoboth.

View More Short Getaways From NJ: 10 Weekend Trips Within 3 Hours
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Getting Around

NJ Car Inspection 2026: Who Needs It, What Is Checked and Costs

NJ News Today Staff October 4, 2026

NJ car inspection is a free emissions test every two years for most gas cars. See exemptions, what is checked, what to bring and fines for lapses.

View More NJ Car Inspection 2026: Who Needs It, What Is Checked and Costs
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Living in NJ

How to Become a Notary in NJ: Requirements, Steps and Costs

NJ News Today Staff October 4, 2026

How to become a notary in NJ: age and residency rules, the six-hour course and exam, DORES application, county clerk oath within 3 months and fees.

View More How to Become a Notary in NJ: Requirements, Steps and Costs
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Living in NJ

NJ Divorce Laws: Grounds, Residency, Alimony and Property

NJ News Today Staff October 3, 2026

NJ divorce laws explained: no-fault grounds, the 12-month residency rule, $300 filing fee, equitable distribution, alimony types and child support basics.

View More NJ Divorce Laws: Grounds, Residency, Alimony and Property
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Living in NJ

Capital of NJ: Trenton Facts, History and Things to See

NJ News Today Staff October 3, 2026

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.

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Food & Drink

Coffee Shops in Jersey City: Best Cafes by Neighborhood

NJ News Today Staff October 2, 2026

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.

View More Coffee Shops in Jersey City: Best Cafes by Neighborhood
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Getting Around

NJ Vehicle Registration Renewal: Online, Mail and In-Person Guide

NJ News Today Staff October 2, 2026

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.

View More NJ Vehicle Registration Renewal: Online, Mail and In-Person Guide
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Jersey Shore

Free Beaches in New Jersey: Where to Go Without a Beach Badge

NJ News Today Staff October 1, 2026

Free beaches in New Jersey include Atlantic City, the Wildwoods, Strathmere and bay beaches like Keansburg and Middletown, plus parking tips and badge rules.

View More Free Beaches in New Jersey: Where to Go Without a Beach Badge
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NJ News

Why Can’t You Pump Your Own Gas in NJ? The 1949 Law Explained

NJ News Today Staff October 1, 2026

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.

View More Why Can’t You Pump Your Own Gas in NJ? The 1949 Law Explained

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Things To Do

Christmas Lights in New Jersey: Best Light Shows and Drive-Throughs

NJ News Today Staff November 3, 2026

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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Things To Do

Ice Skating Rinks in NJ: Outdoor Winter Rinks and Year-Round Arenas

NJ News Today Staff November 1, 2026

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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Things To Do

Drive-In Theaters in NJ: The Delsea, History and Fall Season Tips

NJ News Today Staff October 22, 2026

Drive-in theaters in NJ are down to one: the Delsea in Vineland. See its season, ticket and food rules, the 1933 birthplace story and drive-ins nearby.

Getting Around

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Getting Around

NJ Road Test Guide: Scheduling, 50-Hour Rule and What Is Tested

NJ News Today Staff October 31, 2026

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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Getting Around

NJ Airports: Newark, Atlantic City, Trenton and Nearby Options

NJ News Today Staff October 26, 2026

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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Getting Around

How to Register a Car in NJ: Documents, Fees and Step-by-Step Guide

NJ News Today Staff October 15, 2026

How to register a car in NJ: documents, the 60-day rule for new residents, dealer vs private sale steps, title and registration fees and 6.625% sales tax.

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