A Chester, New Jersey institution that has hosted tens of thousands of Thanksgiving dinners for 60 years may be renovated. After several name changes, Larison’s Turkey Farm Inn closed permanently in 2009, leaving the structure empty for nearly a decade. In the 19th-century building, Alstede Farms will run a rural farm market with a deli…
Turtle Back Zoo in Essex County, New Jersey, delivered its first lion babies on Monday. Zoo births are important since they’ve been keeping animals for years. Zookeepers are monitoring the cubs and Makena because these first days are “extra critical and uncertain” for their wellbeing. As first-time parents, Makena and Demarcus matter genetically. Young cubs…
New Jerseyans know Thanksgiving is different here, even though most people are thinking about turkey, pies, and travel. Jersey flavor permeates everything we do—bold, quirky, yet unforgettable. Many around the state are celebrating “Jerseygiving,” a humorous acknowledgment to the weird, hilarious, and simply unusual things that make living here worth it. The latest episode of…
For almost a century, one New Jersey Thanksgiving custom linked communities. The Roselle Park football game against its Christmas opponent was a family institution, a source of pride, and a development event for generations of young players. After 110 years, that tradition is changing, leaving many inhabitants fearing their town’s identity is vanishing. It moved…
Chef Tim Witcher, a teacher and Chopped winner, helped Camden County residents arrange a spectacular Thanksgiving dinner. It emphasized kindness, society, and second chances. Witcher’s story of being impoverished and needing aid made the night even more special. He gives back to his community that helped him succeed. Loving Our Cities and The Perfecting Church…
Although a Jersey Shore local pub is changing, longtime customers can expect the same intimate atmosphere. Point Pleasant Beach’s Ark has a new owner who promises to protect its heritage and uniqueness. Point Pleasant Beach residents have visited the Ark for comfort food, courteous service, and a “old English pub” atmosphere since 1976. Award-winning burgers…
Delaware River bridge users between New Jersey and Pennsylvania may pay extra in 2026. The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission raised eight toll bridges’ fees on January 1. To be determined in December. The idea hikes passenger automobile tolls to $2 with E-ZPass and $5 without. 87% of passenger car drivers utilize E-ZPass, which…
For almost 20 years, a Camden woman has celebrated Thanksgiving with her neighborhood and colleagues. This Thanksgiving season, Dianne S. Jones, 81, fed first responders, sanitation workers, and locals like she has for 26 years. Jones, who is visually impaired and walks with assistance, has never allowed her impairment stop her. An annual Thanksgiving meal…
The “Parental Bill of Rights” in Monmouth County, New Jersey, has split parents, educators, and advocates. The Colts Neck school boardoverwhelmingly adopted the policy, which tells parents when kids change pronouns or gender identities. The new policy reinforces state and federal rules allowing parents to opt out of health, family, and sex education. The 1,000-student…
Falls among elderly people are a public health hazard, especially in New Jersey. Over 25% of US seniors will fall this year. Falling more than other Americans puts New Jersey’s elderly at risk. Seniors can fall and die. Falling can cause hip fractures, severe brain injuries, and mobility loss, reducing quality of life. Falling can…
