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NJ News

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 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 News

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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Living in NJ

Towns in Bergen County NJ: Full List of All 70 Municipalities

NJ News Today Staff September 30, 2026

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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Money & Taxes

NJ Unemployment 2026: How to File, Benefit Amounts and Rules

NJ News Today Staff September 30, 2026

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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Living in NJ

Area Code 908: NJ Location, Counties, Towns and History

NJ News Today Staff September 29, 2026

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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Living in NJ

NJ Towns by County: What County Is Your Town In?

NJ News Today Staff September 29, 2026

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.

View More NJ Towns by County: What County Is Your Town In?
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NJ News

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.

View More NJ Electric Rates 2026: Why Bills Rose and What Relief Exists
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Things To Do

NJ Fall Foliage 2026: Peak Dates, Best Drives and Parks

NJ News Today Staff September 27, 2026

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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Food & Drink

Pumpkin Patches in NJ 2026: 18 Farms for Picking and Hayrides

NJ News Today Staff September 26, 2026

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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Things To Do

Haunted Places in NJ: Legends, Tours and Halloween Scares

NJ News Today Staff September 25, 2026

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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Money & Taxes

Average Salary in NJ: What New Jersey Workers Earn in 2026

NJ News Today Staff September 25, 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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Jersey Shore

Things to Do in Cape May NJ: Lighthouse, Beaches and More

NJ News Today Staff September 24, 2026

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.

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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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