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Information About New Jersey Colleges and Universities

August 26, 2016 comments

NJ University: The Definitive Guide to New Jersey College Towns

During the college search, parents and students probably have different criteria on what makes for a worthwhile college experience. Mom and Dad might be focused on how many classes you can squeeze into your eight semesters, while incoming freshman are

NJ History

Romantic Valentines Day Inns in New Jersey

January 12, 2016 comments

Valentine’s Day Vacations: The History of NJ’s Romantic Inns

Historic New Jersey In terms of our state’s history, there’s nothing “new” about New Jersey. During the pre-colonial era, New Jersey was populated by the Delaware Native Americans, who settled the land over 10,000 years ago. Once Henry Hudson sailed

Jersey Shore History

Convention Hall Asbury Park Boardwalk Definitive History of Asbury Park New Jersey

November 13, 2015 comments

Ocean Oasis, Waterfront War Zone and Hipster Haven: A Definitive History of Asbury Park, NJ

New Jersey residents who grew up in the Garden State during the 1970s might initially recoil at the prospect of a night out in Asbury Park. Why would anyone voluntarily hang out in a seedy area like Asbury Park? If

NJ Culture

November 5, 2015 comments

NJ Famous Foods and Manufacturers

The most famous foods of NJ and their manufacturers Taylor Ham/Pork Roll When people think of famous New Jersey foods, they immediately think of one thing: pork roll. Not only is pork roll a New Jersey breakfast staple, it is

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Hazelwood School District v Kulmeier Court Cases of Interest to NJ

October 27, 2015 comments

Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier: How National Court Cases Influence NJ

Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier When people think of landmark court cases that created social change or influenced society in a way that affected the nation as a whole, the first case that comes to mind is typically Brown v.

Day Trips

October 22, 2015 comments

Well-known, Yet Not Known: The History of Princeton, NJ

The History of Princeton, NJ Princeton, NJ is renowned for being home to the iconic Ivy League university. However, very few people actually know the history of how Princeton came to be the town it is today. How Princeton gained

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October 22, 2015 comments

Made and Manufactured: NJ’s Coolest Products

Coolest products made in NJ People use a variety of products every day, by rarely questions who invented them or where they come from. There are a number of fascinating products that are manufactured and produced within New Jersey. These

Jersey Shore History

October 8, 2015 comments

The History of the NJ Shore

The History of the NJ Shore The New Jersey Shore truly is the beating heart of New Jersey tourism. The shore is unique in that it has something for everyone; from miles of wooden boardwalks filled with fun games, pizzerias

Historic Sites

Old Ardena Schoolhouse Central NJ Historical Landmarks,

October 7, 2015 comments

Old Ardena Schoolhouse: A Little Piece of History in Howell, NJ

Old Ardena Schoolhouse Howell, NJ Sitting on Old Tavern Road on the border of Farmingdale and Howell, NJ is the Old Ardena Schoolhouse. This historic site, which was once a one room schoolhouse where boys and girls in the 1800s

Historic Sites

September 11, 2015 comments

The War Of The Worlds Hits New Jersey

It’s a day unlike any other on October 30th. You and your family are getting prepped for the next night’s bunch of trick or treaters. You and your kids have just gotten out of the grocery store, bags filled with