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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 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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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.

Getting Around

Your guide to getting around New Jersey. Understand NJ Transit fares, passes and service changes, ride PATH into New York, budget for Turnpike and Parkway tolls and E-ZPass, and handle MVC appointments, licenses and airport trips.

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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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Getting Around

NJ Permit Test 2026: Questions, Passing Score and Study Tips

NJ News Today Staff October 13, 2026

Pass the NJ permit test: 50 questions, 40 correct to pass, topics from the NJ Driver Manual, fees, 6 points of ID and the new 50 supervised hours rule.

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Getting Around

REAL ID Appointment NJ: How to Book, Documents and Costs

NJ News Today Staff October 11, 2026

Book a REAL ID appointment NJ with the MVC: 2+1+6 documents, $35 upgrade cost, TSA $45 ConfirmID fee since 2026 and tips to avoid a second trip.

View More REAL ID Appointment NJ: How to Book, Documents and Costs
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Getting Around

NJ Turnpike Rest Stops: All 12 Service Areas and Parkway Stops

NJ News Today Staff October 9, 2026

All NJ Turnpike rest stops listed by direction, from Clara Barton to Vince Lombardi, plus renamed Garden State Parkway service areas, food and EV tips.

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Getting Around

Motorcycle License NJ: Permit, Road Test and Rider Course

NJ News Today Staff October 8, 2026

Motorcycle license NJ guide: age 17 minimum, Basic RiderCourse that waives the road test, MVC knowledge test and permit rules, road test skills and helmet laws.

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NJ to Boston: Train, Drive, Bus and Flight Options Compared

NJ News Today Staff October 7, 2026

NJ to Boston travel guide: Amtrak Acela in about 4 hours, Northeast Regional, driving 215 to 230 miles, cheaper buses and Newark to Logan flights compared.

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Getting Around

NJ 6 Points of ID: Documents, Point Values and REAL ID Rules

NJ News Today Staff October 6, 2026

NJ 6 points of ID explained: which MVC documents count as 4, 3, 2 or 1 point, sample combinations, proof of address rules and REAL ID 2+1+6 needs.

View More NJ 6 Points of ID: Documents, Point Values and REAL ID Rules
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Newark to Philadelphia: Train, Car and Bus Options Compared

NJ News Today Staff October 6, 2026

Newark to Philadelphia travel guide: Amtrak in about 1 hour, NJ Transit plus SEPTA via Trenton for less, driving 85 to 90 miles and bus options.

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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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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

Teen boy learning to drive a car with focus and determination
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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