Princeton Packet

1 month ago | centraljersey.com | Alison Mitchell

by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation The second largest New Jersey wildfire in 20 years broke out in Lacey Township, Ocean County on April 22, 2025. Started by an illegal bonfire west of the Garden State Parkway, the Jones Road Fire burned over 15,000 acres of the Pine Barrens, including much of the Forked River Mountains.

1 month ago | centraljersey.com | Anthony Battalio

Join me as I explore the best California online casinos and try brick-and-mortar gambling destinations in the Golden State.

1 month ago | centraljersey.com | Alison Mitchell

by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation For a brief but magical window in late April and early May, New Jersey becomes a crucial stopover for one of nature's tiniest travelers: the ruby-throated hummingbird. As the only species of hummingbird that breeds in eastern North America, these dazzling little birds make an incredible journey north each spring from southern Florida, southern Mexico, and mostly Central America.

1 month ago | centraljersey.com | Jessica Pilla

Find out how Hillsborough ranked 20th among the safest cities in NJ for 2025, based on the SafeWise report, updated crime stats, and safety survey results.

2 months ago | centraljersey.com | Anthony Battalio

Perth beaches really hit like nowhere else: the water is ridiculously blue, the sand is soft enough to nap on, and there’s a beach for every mood.