From live music and festivals to major real estate moves and political updates, today’s lineup of stories covers every corner of the Garden State. Here’s your daily guide to what’s happening now in New Jersey.
🎶 Music & Entertainment
- This Week in New Jersey: End-of-August Festivals, Concerts & Events (August 28 – September 1, 2025)
Summer ends with a bang across the Garden State—Oasis at MetLife, Asbury Park’s 50th Clearwater Festival, and so much more.
👉 Read the full guide - Christian McBride: A New Jersey Jazz Icon Shaping the Next Generation
The Grammy-winning bassist, bandleader, and educator is cementing his legacy both on stage and in classrooms.
👉 Read more - Raise a Glass at the First Annual Van Riper House Beer Festival in Nutley
History meets hops at this brand-new craft beer festival happening September 6.
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🖼️ Arts & Culture
- Nye & Company Auctioneers to Host Two-Day Historical Auction in Bloomfield, NJ
A major fine art and Americana auction is set to take place this September.
👉 See details - Discover Nature and Conservation at the Ecosystems at Risk Open House — New Jersey State Museum, Sept. 20
A special event bringing science, conservation, and community together.
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🏒 Sports
- Why New Jersey Devils Fans Should Be Optimistic Heading Into the 2025-26 Season
Despite last year’s disappointment, there’s plenty of reason to believe the Devils are on the rise.
👉 Read the full article - Baseball Spotlight: Jersey Shore BlueClaws, Somerset Patriots, Sussex County Miners, Trenton Thunder & More
Catch up on the latest from New Jersey’s minor league diamonds.
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🏢 Business & Real Estate
- The Real Estate Summit 2025: A Vital Gathering for New Jersey’s Real Estate Professionals
The state’s most influential real estate minds are set to connect this fall.
👉 Read more - Somerset Office Building Sells for $4.5M and Moves Into Growth Mode
A major transaction signals growth in Somerset’s commercial real estate market.
👉 See story - NJ Transit Plans to Transform Parking Lots into Thriving Live-Work Communities
A bold vision for mixed-use redevelopment across the state.
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🏥 Health & Wellness
- Alliance Orthopedics Expands Team with Dr. Ferdinand Iannaccone, D.O.: A New Era in Pain Management
Personalized care and advanced treatment options are coming to more New Jerseyans.
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🍻 Bars, Food & Lifestyle
- A New Jersey City Hotspot in the Making: JJ Sports Bar Set to Open at Journal Square
The newest go-to destination for sports, food, and nightlife is coming soon to Jersey City.
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🗳️ Politics & News
- Explore New Jersey Politics: August 2025 – The Road to the Governor’s Office Heats Up
The race for the governor’s seat is gaining steam as election season approaches.
👉 Read article - Explore New Jersey: August 27, 2025 – What’s Making Headlines Across the Garden State
A quick roundup of the biggest news stories impacting New Jersey.
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✅ That’s your Explore New Jersey daily roundup for August 28, 2025. Whether you’re planning your weekend, following the Devils, or keeping up with local politics, we’ve got you covered.
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