New Jersey Digest

The Federal Government Just Declared a Power Grid Emergency for New Jersey. Here Is What That Actually Means.

The federal government declared a power grid emergency for New Jersey and 12 other Mid-Atlantic states. Here’s what the order ...
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Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Turned Up in 91% of New Jersey Waterways. South of Trenton It Was 98%.

A new study found PFAS chemicals in 91% of tested New Jersey waterways and 98% south of Trenton. Here’s what it means for ...
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Skylands Stadium Is Glowing With More Than 6,000 Jack-O’-Lanterns Through Nov. 1

If you’re looking for something a little different to do this weekend, how about spending an evening surrounded by more than 6,000 glowing jack-o’-lanterns? The annual Jack-O’-Lantern Experience at ...
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Your NJ Transit Commute Just Got Harder. Here’s What Riders Need to Know Until Nov. 15.

NJ Transit and Amtrak service is changing until Nov. 15 as crews finish the Portal Bridge cutover. See how your commute looks.
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Prost! Red Bank Oktoberfest Returns This Weekend for an Afternoon of Local Brews, Food & Fall Fun

Fall in New Jersey means cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and, of course, Oktoberfest celebrations! And if you’re looking for a way to spend a Saturday afternoon enjoying great food, local craft ...
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Oysters, Gin & Bubbles, Hold the ICE: Perla Hosts Maplewood Fundraiser for Families Impacted by ICE

Back in August, I published an op-ed after a Maplewood chef named Omar was detained by ICE, despite following the legal pathway to citizenship. I made bold claims in that piece. I stand by them now ...
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Cruising China’s Historic Waterway: How Century Cruises Redefined the River Voyage

There is a version of China that most American travelers never see. The country’s interior, the part that moves at river speed, where limestone cliffs drop straight to the water and the scale of ...
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Residents Fight a South Brunswick Data Center’s Diesel Generator Plan, Arguing Pollution Estimates Don’t Add Up

Residents and Princeton officials oppose a draft air permit for diesel generators at a South Brunswick data center. Here's ...
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Forget MetLife’s Copycat, the Real Rutt’s Hut Is Coming to Prudential Center This Season

A legendary New Jersey hot dog joint will open a stand at Prudential Center for the 2026-2027 Devils season. The Devils announced via Instagram on Sunday that Rutt’s Hut will officially join the food ...
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A Powerful Nor’easter Is Already Flooding NJ Streets This Weekend. Here’s What We Know.

A powerful nor’easter is bearing down on New Jersey this weekend, with flooding already reported in parts of the state and a voluntary evacuation issued for certain areas. Landfall is expected by ...
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A 1970s Hoboken Fair Is Making a Comeback. The Whole Family Is Invited.

Looking for something to do this weekend that combines live music, local food, shopping and one of the best waterfront views in New Jersey? Hoboken is bringing back a piece of its history with the ...