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NJ home to two of America’s best golf courses, according to Golfweek

Ready to tee off? Golfweek's Best, the popular golf magazine, released its annual list of the top par-3, short and non-traditional private golf courses for 2026. The rankings are determined by a panel of hundreds of course raters who evaluate layouts on a 10-point scale based on how much they enjoyed the design and the environment. Out of the top 25 classic golf courses on the list, the wining location sits in the Garden State. Pine Valley in New Jersey has reclaimed the No. 1 spot and Hamilton Farms claimed the No. 5 spot. Below are results from Golfweek. Pine Valley (Short Course) 2025 ranking: 1 Average rating: 8.79 Location: Pine Valley, NJ Designer(s): Tom Fazio Year opened: 1992 Details: 10 holes, 2,006 yards, par 31 Hamilton Farms (Hickory) 2025 ranking: 5 Average rating: 7.70 Location: Far Hills, NJ Designer(s): Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry Year opened: 1998 Details: 18 holes, 3080 yards, par 54 Golfweek's top 10 private par-3 and short golf courses in US Classic courses are distinguished from modern ones by their natural designs, minimal earth scraping and contoured greens. Pine Valley (Short Course); Pine Valley, NJ Philadelphia Cricket Club (St. Martins); Philadelphia, PA Augusta National Golf Club

New Jersey · 12h

Only In Your State

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The Pennsylvania Mystery That Still Has No Clear Answer

Next time you go hiking in Bucks County, be sure to pack a hammer and don’t be alarmed if you hear eerie sounds coming from deep inside the woods. No, these noises are not made by humans, animals, or even the movement of trees, but rather by a group of stationary boulders that emit a […]

Bucks County, PA · 4d

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Trenton's 260-year-old Eagle Tavern to be restored after decades of vacancy

Long before hockey games, concerts and arena crowds filled South Broad Street in Trenton, travelers gathered at the Old Eagle Tavern. Now, more than 250 years after it first opened its doors, the historic landmark is set for a major restoration. The City of Trenton and Mercer County are moving...

Trenton, NJ · 3d
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We Are New Jersey

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Freehold Raceway Mall adds two stores and another reopens after renovations

The exterior of the mall is also getting its first facelift in almost 20 years

Freehold Township, NJ · 3d

107.5 The Fan

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LIV Golf Shutting Down After Five Years

NEWARK — LIV Golf is shutting down operations after five years. League attorney Matthew Williams confirmed Thursday during a New Jersey bankruptcy hearing that the liquidation process will begin Monday. The announcement follows reports that BC Partners withdrew a $300 million investment offer after LIV failed to secure enough player commitments for 2027. The Saudi-backed […]

Newark, NJ · 2d

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You Could Get Lost For Hours In These 9 Dreamy New Jersey Secondhand Bookstores

Ready to explore dreamy secondhand bookstores in New Jersey that feel like pure magic?. These 9 bookstores offer incredible used book finds and a one-of-a-kind browsing experience!. 1. Montclair Book Center (Montclair) The green-striped awning at Montclair Book Center is the kind of thing that makes you slow down your...

New Jersey · 3d

94.3 The Point

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From 'The Nutcracker' to Motown, NJ theaters have Christmas covered

Holiday entertainment arrives at NJ venues. State Theatre in New Brunswick and Count Basie Center in Red Bank have reimagined classics like Hip Hop Nutcracker, productions with live orchestras, and unique takes on holiday favorite.

New Brunswick, NJ · 3d

105.7 The Hawk

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Derek Hough Dance For The Holidays Comes To Cure Insurance Arena In Trenton

Jingle bells, sleigh bells and holiday carols fill the Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton when Derek Hough Dance For The Holidays arrives Tuesday December 15th at 8:00 PM.

Trenton, NJ · 2d

CBS New York

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CBS drama "Cupertino" part of N.J.'s booming show business industry

The new CBS legal drama "Cupertino" may be set in California, but it's all filmed on stages and locations in New Jersey, where show business is booming.

New Jersey · 1d

BUCKSCO.Today

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Carversville Inn Restoration Wins Preservation Alliance Award

The Carversville Inn, a Bucks County tavern that served ice cream during Prohibition, reopened last May as a boutique hotel after a restoration that tackled structural decay and a floodplain location, writes Hidden City Philadelphia. A Village Tavern Takes Shape. Isaac Pickering built the tavern in 1813 as the first...

Bucks County, PA · 1d

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Netflix’s $1B Fort Monmouth Studio Expected to Boost Jersey Shore Housing Market

Netflix is building a $1 billion production campus on the old Fort Monmouth military base in Eatontown and Oceanport, New Jersey. Real estate experts say the project could lift demand in the Monmouth County housing market. The Netflix campus will occupy more than 292 acres. The first phase should wrap...

Monmouth County, NJ · 1d

allaboutjazz.com

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Introducing the New Jersey All-State Jazz Ensemble and Choir

"Ordinary People," a ballad about an up-and-down romance, was released as the second single on John Legend's 2004 inaugural album, Get Lifted (Columbia). It became his signature song. On Friday evening, November 13, the New Jersey High School All-State Jazz Ensemble and Choir will perform Michael Philip Mossman's arrangement of it at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center as part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.

New Jersey · 15h

centraljersey.media

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Covered Bridge Artisans Celebrate 32 Years of Art, Craft and Creativity

A beloved Thanksgiving weekend tradition returns November 27, 28 and 29, 2026, as Covered Bridge Artisans presents its 32nd Annual Fall Studio Tour. Visitors are invited to explore the studios and creative spaces of 22 artists throughout the Delaware River Valley, discovering original artwork, fine crafts and the people behind them.

Stockton, NJ · 2d

wrnjradio.com

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Explore Warren History Trail returns Nov. 7-8 with 18 historic sites and museums

WARREN COUNTY, N.J. — Eighteen historic sites and museums across Warren County will open their doors Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7-8, for the sixth annual Explore Warren History Trail, offering visitors a free opportunity to discover the county’s history as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary. The two-day...

Warren County, NJ · 1d

Gothamist

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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 · 1d

architecturaldigest.com

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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 · 3d

CBS News

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

New York · 9d

radioworld.com

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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 · 14d

classicnewyorkhistory.com

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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 · 24d

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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 · 24d