NewJersey

I posted yesterday about adding more Amtrak stops at Newark Airport, and it got me thinking about Princeton Junction too. NJ has seen big growth in Amtrak ridership lately, and Princeton Junction and New Brunswick both seem busier than they used to be. I know Princeton Junction...

The “Dinky” is the tiny train that runs the 2.7 miles between Princeton and Princeton Junction — just a 5-minute ride. It’s the shortest regularly scheduled commuter rail line in the U.S., and has been shuttling students, commuters, and visitors since the 1860s.  Locals have...

I’m in New Jersey this week, and Wednesday has been a scorcher mid-80s to low 90s, but with humidity so thick it feels like the upper 90s. I was exploring a small downtown when the sky suddenly shifted from bright blue to that ominous gray-green. Within minutes, the first rumble...

Hey fellow Jersey Shore lovers! With summer in full swing, I’ve been on a mission to find the perfect spot to eat outside and I’ve hit some gems. Polly’s Dock in Beach Haven? Great vibes right on the water with killer calamari and cheesesteaks. And if you're up in Long Branch,...

If you're traveling through Monmouth or Ocean counties in NJ, heads up, it’s storm chaos out here. Parts of Long Beach Island are flooded, especially near Spray Beach, and major roads like Long Beach Boulevard were closed. Flash flood warnings are extended till late tonight, and...

Stopped by the Falcon Diner this week around 2 a.m. after a concert, and I still can't believe I finally found a true 24-hour diner in Camden County. Feels like they’ve all been disappearing lately, but this place is bringing that classic Jersey vibe back. The coffee was fresh,...