r/newjersey

So I grew up in southeast PA in the 1990s and for as long as I can remember it was “hur hur NJ, armpit of America,” and this continued as I went to college in Philly in the 2000s and NJ was just the place we went to get booze we couldn’t get in PA (Everclear, etc) - our own little Tijuana.

Fast forward 2 decades I spent living either in California or abroad, and now I’m living in the Montclair Cinematic Universe and it’s…just amazing? The people are great, the food is great, it’s one of the best states for education and diversity, Netflix is opening up a megastudio…it’s like everything good and civilized about a blue state but with less pretension. It’s the best state.

How did I get it so wrong? Was it just a Pennsylvania thing (neighborly love and all that) and NJ was always great? Did it become amazing sometime in the last 2 decades? Is NJ just actively trying to conceal its greatness like Wakanda so housing prices don’t get even worse?

Will NJ actually vote to legalize casinos? Why is this coming so randomly?

Good morning everyone. I'm giving it one more attempt before I officially give up on humanity. My wife and I moved to Jersey city about 3 years ago, its been brutal making friends here. If there are any guys 30 - 40 that would want to grab dinner/drinks, play sports, or actually hang out in north jersey let me know. if youre one of the 90% of men that pretend to want friends but dont want to put in any effort please dont respond.

From the article…

“NJ Transit is leasing an additional 85 buses that will be staged near Secaucus Junction at New Jersey Turnpike Exit 15X to provide added capacity.

The 85 buses are contingency buses and will be used if (and) when needed,” said Jim Smith, an NJ Transit spokesperson. “We are not running bus service from the Port Authority Bus Terminal to the stadium - that’s Host Committee.

Those buses are in addition to the 125 buses NJ Transit contracted in September 2025 as a backup fleet to move thousands of fans, if needed, officials said

The mobility plan includes accessible transportation options for fans with disabilities that will be available across the system, including rail, bus, and shuttle services, as well as at the stadium itself, Hamilton said. “.

Kearny council bans ICE from town property, calls for Gateway funding restoration.

Like many towns in New Jersey, manifesting the spirit of New Jersey's F😜CK ICE law, ICE is no longer able to operate here in Kearny.

I’ve been noticing something that doesn’t make sense to me.

People will:

•	check reviews before buying a $10 product

•	research restaurants before eating there

…but when it comes to renting (which is thousands of dollars and where you live), there’s basically no reliable way to see what a landlord or property is actually like.

I’ve talked to people dealing with things like:

•	mold issues

•	radon problems

•	unresponsive landlords

•	security deposit issues

…and most of the time they only find out after signing the lease.

I feel like there should be a way for:

•	tenants to review landlords

•	landlords to review tenants

•	properties to have real histories

I actually started building something around this idea just to test it.

Would you use something like that, or is there a reason this doesn’t exist already?

For those whose parents or grandparents grew up in these areas when they were very different from how they are today—what do they say caused the decline?

Good morning!

Does anyone have a recommendation for a dog groomer in the Morris County area? I have a small Shih Tzu puppy. My current groomer is very nice but the pricing has been inconsistent and his hair cuts have been very choppy and uneven looking. Thank you in advice for your help!

Hey NJ folks

I’ve been job hunting for a while now and could really use some help — either direct leads, referrals, or just honest advice from people who know the local market.

A bit about me:

∙ Based in New Jersey (open to Fort Lee, Jersey City, Hoboken area and surrounding towns)

∙ Bilingual — fluent English and Spanish (native level)

∙ Background in hospitality and customer service: bartending, cashiering, food service — all high-volume, fast-paced environments

∙ Also have call center experience (handled inbound/outbound customer support professionally)

∙ Currently pursuing Google IT Support Certificate and CompTIA A+

∙ Comfortable with POS systems, cash handling, de-escalation, and working with diverse customers

What I’m looking for:

∙ Remote or hybrid customer service / bilingual support roles

∙ Entry-level IT / help desk positions

∙ Local food service or hospitality roles while I build my tech path (bartending, front-of-house, anything)

I’m hardworking, adaptable, and take pride in the kind of work that actually shows up in how customers feel at the end of an interaction. I’ve survived plenty of chaotic Friday nights — I can definitely handle your ticket queue 😄

If you work at a company hiring, know someone in HR, or just want to point me toward a job board or community I might be missing — I’d genuinely appreciate it. Happy to DM my resume

I know this is probably a pretty one of a kind post but I am taking a day trip to Trenton on Monday with my partner ( yes there’s a specific reason), but while we’re there, does anyone have any suggestions? I know all the jokes and hate, truly seeking serious suggestions here. Thank you!

Hey guys,

I want to visit the Amish market because I heard their cookies, cakes, ice creams, donuts, cakes are delicious. They have pretty good reviews too. What do you guys recommend me buying from there ?