NJMonthly has released their bi-annual list of Best Places to Live. Honestly, at first I wasn’t going to write about this. I figured NJMonthly was going to spread the word on their own. Plus, it was going to be re-posted on just about every NJ blog there is (and it has been), and I just wasn’t sure yet another town ranking was important to people. …
When it comes to finding a new home there is a lot more to consider than just the house itself. Finding the right town or community is just as important as square footage and number of bedrooms. The right house in the wrong town, will eventually end up becoming the wrong house if you aren’t comfortable with the neighborhood you’ve ended up in! …
When other people picture New Jersey they tend to think of congested high ways, the Sopranos, and of course the Jersey Shore. But, there is a reason NJ is called the Garden State. With over 9,000 farms and 720,000 acres of farm land, we have a bounty of great produce! To showcase some of this season’s goodies is Edible Jersey’s 2017 Eat Drink Local Restaurant Week.…
I hope you’re sitting down for this… After a summer of Penn Station repairs and train delays and cancelations, I actually have some good news about New Jersey Transit! Their 2018 budget was approved today and it includes the addition of 113 self-propelled, multi-level, electric rail cars that will finally replace the old single-level “Arrow” cars. You know the ones I mean.…
Well, this is pretty cool. Passaic County officials and the New York – New Jersey Trail Conference announced a partnership with Google maps to provide “street views” of approximately 2,000 miles of hiking trails throughout the Apshawa Preserve in West Milford. The 360 degree cameras, which Google provided, have recorded about 85 miles of trails so far and will give hikers a preview of their route before they venture out.…
When moving out of the city, something I was curious about was access to movies of the non-blockbuster variety. You can see the likes of Wonder Woman and Despicable Me just about every three miles around here, but trying to find a movies like The Beguiled or Beatriz at Dinner, for example, can be something of a challenge. Luckily, right here in downtown Cranford, we have the Digiplex.…
Sure, when you hear “Shakespeare in the Park” you might think of massive lines and Central Park, but The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s brings his plays to right here to the Garden State without having to brave all that bridge and tunnel traffic.
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s Next Stage Ensemble brings abridged performances of The Taming of the Shrew to three different Union County parks this summer.…
One of the things I loved about summer in the city were all the free movies in the park. Well, I am pleased to report that there are lots of movie nights in New Jersey too! Union County answers the call for summer night films with Family Fun & Flix. UC Fit Kids kicks off the evenings at 7:30pm with healthy activities for children and then once the sun goes down the movie begins!…
The commuter towns of NJ are always desirable in terms easy access to the city. But now more than ever residents are looking to these downtown communities to serve as more than just transportation hubs. They are looking for walkable downtowns that have restaurants, local boutiques, coffee shops, and yoga studios for convenience and cultural appeal.
This WNYC story explains how these neighborhoods are in high demand and that in order for small towns to survive should focus on developing walkable town centers.…
For the past 20 summers Westfield, NJ has hosted the Sweet Sounds Downtown Festival. On Tuesday nights, shoppers, diners, and residents are treated to free, outdoor music at five locations throughout town. The concerts take place weekly from 7pm to 9pm during July and August. (Raindates are Wednesday nights.) Performances range from traditional jazz to contemporary bands. Full line up and performance locations can be found here.…