🗓️ Today at Explore New Jersey — May 24, 2025
Catch up on the latest stories, key events, and restaurant openings happening right now around New Jersey.
🗳️ Politics
Upcoming Political Events and Community Engagement Opportunities – Meet, Engage, and Shape the Future
Whether you’re canvassing in South Jersey or planning to attend the next county commissioners meeting, today’s political rundown has all the details you need to stay informed and get involved.
🌆 South Jersey
Collingswood Teen to Stand Trial as Adult in Mount Ephraim Homicide Case
A serious development in South Jersey as a teenager faces adult charges in a Mount Ephraim homicide. Follow the latest on this evolving case.
⚡ Lifestyle
Tesla Supercharges Route 17 as Hackensack Becomes a Hub for EV Innovation
Tesla’s charging up Bergen County. A brand-new Supercharger site is helping Hackensack lead the charge into a more electric future.
💼 Explore New Jersey
New Jersey’s Next Big Pivot: Gottheimer’s Tech-Forward Vision and the Push for a Smarter Economy
Rep. Josh Gottheimer lays out a vision to transform New Jersey into a hub of innovation and AI-powered growth. Here’s what that means for the state’s future.
🍣 Food & Beverage
Flavor Meets Fresh: The Salmon Rice Bowl That’s Taking Over New Jersey Kitchens
Healthy, satisfying, and totally crave-worthy—this salmon rice bowl trend is exploding across NJ homes and restaurants. Here’s why it’s catching fire.
🌊 Jersey Shore
State of the Shore Address: New Jersey’s Beaches Are Cleaner—But Eyes Are on the Tropics
Beach days ahead—but storm season looms. Today’s address from NJDEP highlights the state of our beaches and what to watch for this summer.
🌤️ Weather Report
Explore New Jersey Memorial Day Weekend Weather and What It Means for You
Planning a beach trip or BBQ? Here’s your full weather outlook for the long weekend—plus what to know if you’re traveling.
🎭 Entertainment
Explore New Jersey Memorial Day Weekend Events Across the Garden State
Concerts, comedy, parades, and more—your long weekend entertainment guide is here. Find out what’s happening near you and across NJ.
🍽️ New to the Food & Beverage Directory
- Eddie V’s Prime Seafood Makes Its Grand Entrance in Princeton
A luxurious new seafood and steakhouse lands in Mercer County on June 6—featuring live music, fine wines, and a show-stopping dining experience. - Ping Yang Thai Brings Bold Thai Flavors to Downtown Hackensack
From Belleville to Bergen, this family-run Thai restaurant is now calling State Street home. Get ready for vibrant dishes full of heart and heat.
