New Jersey has a rich history of boom towns that thrived during periods of industrial growth, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries, only to decline and

While aspiring entertainers often head to New York to follow their dreams, some of the who’s who in entertainment have tapped their feet across state lines to live in New Jersey. New Yorkers Eddie Murphy,

New Jersey became the 29th state to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment, giving women the right to vote The New Jersey Senate passed a resolution to ratify

For a city that’s often maligned in the public imagination, there’s a lot to love about Newark, New Jersey. The city was recently named the No. 8 most arts-vibrant community in the country by the National Center for Arts Research,

Histories, Communities, and Cultures," explores topics from migration to the suburbs to the role of undocumented groups.

Students came together at Rutgers University in New Brunswick on Tuesday, March 7, 2000 to protest the Amadou Diallo verdict, in which four white officers were acquitted of the killing of Diallo, an African immigrant living in the Bronx, N.Y., who was shot at 41 times.

For Rancocas Valley Regional High School students in Burlington County, New Jersey, their AP African American Studies class teaches more than the typical history lesson. More than a handful of students raised their hands proudly after learning their familiar neighborhoods played a critical part in shaping local Black history.

Long-time St. Joseph (Hamm.) football coach Paul Sacco, the winningest coach in South Jersey history, will be inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame in June.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is gearing up for what could be a sweeping crackdown on criminal illegal