Skip the Parkway: These roads are a real Jersey experienceSkip the Parkway: These roads are a real Jersey experienceThere's something special about winding through New Jersey's backroads. Those serene landscapes offer a refreshing break from the usual traffic chaos.Eric "EJ" JohnsonEric "EJ" Johnson
The wooden spoon: The most New Jersey form of discipline ever inventedThe wooden spoon: The most New Jersey form of discipline ever inventedFrom the warm aroma of simmering sauces to the sound of impending discipline, that wooden spoon was a family fixture with tales to tell.Eric "EJ" JohnsonEric "EJ" Johnson
Feds just sued a NJ town over your stove — here’s why it mattersFeds just sued a NJ town over your stove — here’s why it mattersIn Morris Township, a recent legal twist has sparked a debate over how we cook and heat our homes. Buckle up for some local energy news.Eric "EJ" JohnsonEric "EJ" Johnson
The New Jersey amusement parks we lost and the ones still making memoriesThe New Jersey amusement parks we lost and the ones still making memoriesWhile some parks have faded into history, the spirit of adventure remains alive in the ones that are still bringing smiles today.Eric "EJ" JohnsonEric "EJ" Johnson
The unwritten rules of the Jersey Shore every shoobie and benny needs to readThe unwritten rules of the Jersey Shore every shoobie and benny needs to readFrom childhood beach escapades to today’s bustling boardwalks, the Jersey Shore holds special memories — but some unwritten rules could make it even better for all.Eric "EJ" JohnsonEric "EJ" Johnson
New Jersey’s beloved hardware stores are closing — and we feel itNew Jersey’s beloved hardware stores are closing — and we feel itRemember the days of walking into a local hardware store and being greeted by name? Times are changing, and it’s a loss felt by many.Eric "EJ" JohnsonEric "EJ" Johnson
St. Patrick’s Day is coming — and every Jersey party needs an exit strategySt. Patrick’s Day is coming — and every Jersey party needs an exit strategyYou know, there's a real art to how we say goodbye at gatherings. Some folks linger, while others slip away like a whisper in the night.Eric "EJ" JohnsonEric "EJ" Johnson
He found a ghost city in the Jersey woods — decades later, I found the answerHe found a ghost city in the Jersey woods — decades later, I found the answerPicture a sprawling city that never quite made it off the drawing board, hidden among the pines. There’s a story lurking there.Eric "EJ" JohnsonEric "EJ" Johnson
Beloved South Jersey Italian restaurant with 80-year roots to closeBeloved South Jersey Italian restaurant with 80-year roots to closeImagine the aroma of homemade marinara wafting through the air—Joe Italiano's Maplewood has been serving up more than just meals since 1945.Eric "EJ" JohnsonEric "EJ" Johnson
The 1880 Mays Landing train wreck: NJ’s forgotten rail disasterThe 1880 Mays Landing train wreck: NJ’s forgotten rail disasterPicture a childhood playground with a dark secret lurking beneath the wooden beams of the old trestle. There's more to that bridge than meets the eye.Eric "EJ" JohnsonEric "EJ" Johnson