A few towns ended up at the top of the heap for the Garden State, but one stood tall above the rest. What would you guess?

In a state often defined by its proximity to New York City or its famous shoreline, Hackettstown stands proudly as its own entity – neither trying too hard nor apologizing for its small-town character ...

Rep. Mikie Sherrill enters the Democratic contest for governor with several key advantages, but uncertainty looms.