New Jersey
New Jersey, located in the northeastern United States, is known for its diverse culture, bustling cities, and scenic coastline.
With iconic places like the Jersey Shore, Princeton, and Hoboken, the state offers a mix of urban energy and natural beauty. It is also home to rich history and innovation.
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Philadelphia Region Sees Major Spike in Harmful Air Pollution, According to New Lung Health Report
The American Lung Association has released its newest annual State of the Air report, and ranked the Philadelphia region’s air among the most polluted in…
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America’s Oldest Ice Cream Company Has One Stand-Alone Shop, and It’s Located in Philadelphia
Philadelphia has a number of companies and institutions that originated in the city, and that includes the oldest ice cream company in America, writes Joe…
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How Philadelphia Got World Cup Right: Cheap Transit, Free Fan Fest, and Tailgating
Private money, as well as meticulous behind-the-scenes preparation have turned Philadelphia into a World Cup host that other cities now envy, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for…
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A Bench for the Ages: Celebrating Community, Conservation, and Shared Milestones
General Recreation Inc. has donated a memorial bench to Upper Merion Township in honor of two milestones: the 250th Anniversary of the United States and…
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PA Turnpike Rolling Out New Text Alert Pilot Program for Unpaid Tolls
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is preparing to roll out a new pilot program that will alert drivers to unpaid tolls through text messages, reports Bryanna Gallagher for 6abc. Through the new program, officials will be able…
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Better Giving Summit Returns May 20 — But Don’t Miss the Free Nonprofit EXPO
The 2026 Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit & EXPO is back on Wednesday, May 20, at the Chester County History Center. The Summit will…
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The Union League of Philadelphia to Acquire Popular Restaurant, Bar in Avalon
The Union League of Philadelphia is expanding its presence in the Jersey Shore by acquiring the Whitebrier, a popular bar and restaurant in Avalon, writes…
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Philadelphia Opens Norwegian Cruise Lines to Northeast Customers
Norwegian Cruise Line is betting that its new PhilaPort Cruise Terminal in Tinicum will bring customers from the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, writes Emma Dooling for…
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Mermaid Park Playground: A Destination for Nature-Inspired Play
It Started with an inspired idea Mermaid Park in Whitpain Township represents a landmark achievement in community-centered, nature-inspired play design, one that General Recreation is…
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State Conference at Rutgers Highlights Civic Participation Ahead of Nation’s 250th Anniversary
Just over the Delaware River, mere miles from the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, the location of this year’s CivicsNJ symposium at…
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Mobile Order Pickup Windows Replacing Wawa Drive-Thrus
Wawa is abandoning its drive-thru experiment, replacing it with mobile order pickup windows called Fly Thrus, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Delaware…
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The Founding City: Why Philadelphia Was the Heart of the American Revolution
Why Philadelphia? When most people picture the American Revolution, they see muskets flashing in Boston, redcoats marching through New York, or Washington’s army crossing the…
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Newly-Discovered Photos of Billy the Kid, One of Which Taken in Philadelphia, Going Up for Auction
Two newly-found photographs of Billy the Kid suggests that he may have lived in Philadelphia for a portion of his childhood, writes Marcela Camargo for…
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Holy Family University to Honor Theologian Ilia Delio and Health-Equity Leader Lorina Marshall-Blake
Holy Family University will grant two honorary Doctors of Humane Letters at its upcoming commencement ceremony on May 16. Sister Ilia Delio, a Franciscan Sister…
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Primanti Bros. Former CEO Acquires Langhorne Smoothie King in Recent Deal
The Markham Team, led by the former CEO of Primanti Bros., Adam Golomb, acquired eight Smoothie King locations in the Greater Philadelphia area, including one in Langhorne, writes Jake…
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Renowned Chef Opens New Restaurant at Newtown’s Former Sycamore Grill
Mélange on Sycamore, located at the site of the former Sycamore Grill in Newtown, has opened its doors with renowned Delaware Valley chef Joe Brown at the…
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Inside Lambertville’s Under the Moon Cafe, Where Argentine Flavor Meets a Lively Night Out
Just across the river from New Hope, a steady stream of Bucks County diners crosses into Lambertville each weekend. It is a short trip. But…


























