New Jersey Digest

The United States just quietly had the worst honey bee die-off in our nation’s history, and multiple pesticides were present in almost every hive researchers tested. New Jersey’s unique variations of farmland, suburbs, and lawn chemicals make the state one of the most complicated places in the country to be a honey bee.

Going back to summer 2024 until abou...

Salt water taffy is one of the most popular boardwalk treats each summer. While you unwrap dozens of the colorful, chewy confection, do you ever stop to think about where it all started? Its origins can be traced back to the late 19th Century, right here in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

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It’s official. LeBron James will bring his talents to Philadelphia.

And though the Sixers might play in the city of brotherly love, they practice in nearby Camden—meaning James will spend extended time in New Jersey. Maybe he’ll even choose to live here as many Philadelphia athletes do.

So, as a LeBron fan first and a New Jersey food writer second, I conside...

There’s a reason people circle this one on the calendar every year. The Warren County Farmers’ Fair & Hot Air Balloon Festival is back for its 88th run, taking over Phillipsburg from Saturday, July 25 through Saturday, August 1 with the mix of rodeo, rides, and rising balloons that’s made it a summer staple across the state.

A Festival That Has It All

The fai...

I’ve been very into salads this summer. I’m talking multiple salads a week, which is unusual compared to my past eating habits. So you can imagine my pain when lettuce became the most-feared food in the U.S. a few weeks back following a cyclospora outbreak that spread across dozens of states.

The numbers alone do a good job explaining the panic. Federal health offi...