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The Sussex County Slave Graveyard Is A Chilling Reminder of New Jersey’s History

In the middle of the woods of the “ghost town” of Walpack, New Jersey, a little over an hour northwest of Montclair State University, sit some 50 gravestones of formerly enslaved African American residents. For centuries, the graves have remained unmarked and go mostly unnoticed. Their lack of recognition from government officials reminds us that, in 2026, racism is still very real, entrenched into the political institutions of our country.

Sussex County, NJ · 1d

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Michael Arnone’s 34th annual Crawfish Fest returns to Sussex County in June 2027

AUGUSTA, N.J. (Sussex County) — Michael Arnone’s 34th annual Crawfish Fest will return to the Sussex County Fairgrounds, located at 37 Plains Road in Augusta, June 4-6, 2027, bringing a weekend of live music, Louisiana cuisine, dancing and camping to northwestern New Jersey. The three-day festival, presented by...

Frankford, NJ · 1d

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‘I Need Answers’: NJ Shopper Finds Walmart’s Clothing Aisles Blocked Off, Then Learns It’s Illegal to Sell Clothes Because of a Countywide Rule

A New Jersey shopper was left confused after discovering that Walmart had blocked off its clothing section. Jose Rivera, who recently moved to the state, shared a video showing the restricted aisles at a Walmart in Bergen County and explained what he learned about the unusual rule. In the clip, Rivera (@joselwees) showed retractable barriers...

Bergen County, NJ · 2d

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Looking back: West Milford 40 years ago

Plans to demolish an existing A & P supermarket building in the Union Valley Road, Hewitt eight-acre “West Milford Shopping Center” with a new company store replacement were announced in 1996. The new building was completed and approved for occupancy by Township of West Milford officials, many of whom attended the Grand Opening in 1999. This was the third time an A&P supermarket was located in the township. In the late 1920s, the store was in a small building on Greenwood Lake Turnpike overlooking the south shore of Greenwood Lake. The second market location was in a new A&P building on Union Valley Road across from Our Lady Queen of Peace Church. That building was demolished and replaced by the existing building. The business finally closed when the A&P Company liquidated all locations in 2015. Cosmos, the latest of a couple of other unsuccessful supermarket chains in the existing building failed to attract enough customers for profit.

West Milford, NJ · 2d

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Book Lovers Drive From All Over New Jersey To Get Lost In This 3-Story Bookstore

If you’ve ever driven past a bookstore and thought, I’ll stop there next time, this is your next time. The Montclair Book Center in Montclair, New Jersey, is the largest used bookstore in the entire state, and it’s the kind of place that book lovers talk about with the same reverence usually reserved for really exceptional meals or life-changing vacations.

Montclair, NJ · 7d

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Fans Camp Out In River Edge Overnight For 'Outlander' Star Sam Heughan

Fans have been camping outside a Bergen County liquor store since Wednesday evening, Nov. 11, hoping to meet "Outlander" heartthrob Sam Heughan. The line outside Total Wine & More in River Edge was wrapped around the block ahead of the Scottish actor's scheduled 1 p.m. appearance Thursday, Nov. …

Bergen County, NJ · 11h

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“Explore Warren History Trail” Highlights County’s Stories in Its Sixth Year

The sixth year of the Explore Warren History Trail began with a chilly, cloudy morning and gave way to brilliant sunshine—fitting weather for this year’s trail visitors. This year’s trail dotted Warren County with 18 sites: 10 open on Saturday, eight on Sunday. That’s seven more than the original 11 sites in 2021, the history trail’s first year.

Warren County, NJ · 1d

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New owners mark opening of Cadillac of Englewood Cliffs with charity golf, ribbon cutting

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Cadillac of Englewood Cliffs has marked its opening under new ownership with a charity golf sponsorship and a showroom ribbon cutting attended by local officials, the dealership said. The dealership at 374 Sylvan Ave. (Route 9W) is now led by Dealer Principal Andy Guelcher and...

Englewood Cliffs, NJ · 2d

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CCM Brings the Arts to Life With Free Music, Dance and Song Performances This Fall

MORRIS COUNTY — The Marielaine Mammon School of Music, Performing Arts and Music Technologies at County College of Morris (CCM) presents a dynamic range of music, dance and song performances this fall for the entire community to enjoy. All events are free and tickets are not required. The series...

Morris County, NJ · 1d

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Friends of the Pike County Public Library hosts Bag Book Sale

The Friends of the Pike County Public Library will host a Bag Book Sale at the library on Nov. 13 and Nov. 14 at the library’s main branch in Milford and on Nov. 13 only at the Dingman Township branch. Shoppers can fill a bag with books for one...

Pike County, PA · 1d

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Why Is Albany the Capital of New York State Instead of New York City?

With New York City being the largest city in the United States, it might seem a little surprising that the capital of New York State is Albany. After all, New York City was once the capital of the entire country. Why, then, did the state government settle in a city roughly 150 miles to the north?

Albany, NY · 14h

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Amtrak's Penn Station plan could funnel taxpayer money to new venue for James Dolan

The Trump administration is moving ahead with a new design for Penn Station. The federal government's plan to rebuild Penn Station would require the purchase of a theater attached to the west side of Madison Square Garden. [ more › ]

New York, NY · 6d

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Billy Joel at Home: 10 Photos of the Piano Man Through the Decades

For Billy Joel, New York is more than just a place. It’s an inextricable part of what makes the singer who he is. “My speech patterns are New York. The music that I like, it was all New York–based. That’s what I think of when I think of home,” he said in his 2025 HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes. “It’s my roots.”

New York, NY · 8d

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Hip-hop feud heats up New York governor's race

New York · 14d

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New York State Broadcasters Association Inducts Seven Into Hall of Fame

The New York State Broadcasters Association inducted seven radio and TV personalities into its Hall of Fame during a ceremony Thursday at the Rainbow Room in New York City. The Class of 2026 spans major-market news operations and regional community stations across the Empire State. “From the biggest stage in...

New York · 20d

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25 Famous Comedians You Didn’t Know Were From Upstate New York

New York City has long been one of America’s great comedy capitals, from earlier vaudeville theaters to Manhattan’s stand-up clubs and television studios. But some of the people who helped define American comedy came from places well beyond the five boroughs. Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, Jamestown, Saratoga Springs, and the smaller towns of Upstate New York have their own connections to late-night television, sketch comedy, sitcoms, stand-up, and comic writing.

New York · 29d

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25 Historic Hudson Valley Estates and Mansions With Remarkable Stories

The Hudson Valley has been home to some of New York’s most remarkable country houses for more than three centuries. Long before the Gilded Age brought railroad fortunes, elaborate gardens, and grand weekend retreats to the river, colonial landowning families were establishing farms, trading centers, and estates along its banks. The Hudson was both a transportation route and a source of wealth. Land, agriculture, river commerce, and the labor of enslaved people and tenant farmers helped sustain the households that later became known for their imposing mansions.

New York, NY · 29d

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45th Symposium on Industrial Archeology October 24th

The 45th Symposium on Industrial Archeology in New York and New Jersey will take place on October 24th in Hoboken, New Jersey. The day will feature talks from from varied professions on the archeology, history and heritage of industrial sites in the New York and New Jersey region. Deadline for registration is October 16, 2026.

Hoboken, NJ · 10-09