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Two NJ Cities Among Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: Here's Why Two NJ Cities Among Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: Here's Why
Two NJ Cities Among Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: Here's Why Northeast cities have widely different Fourth of July celebrations, with the region having some of the nation's best and worst, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 25. The study scored 100 cities on everything from food and hotel prices to fireworks shows, walkability, and weather. Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 28. "The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebr…

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by Chris Spiker
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Darlington County Park Returns With Swimming, Splash Zone, Entry Fees Starting At $3 Darlington County Park Returns With Swimming, Splash Zone, Entry Fees Starting At $3
Darlington County Park Returns With Swimming, Splash Zone, Entry Fees Starting At $3 Darlington County Park’s swimming lakes are opening up for the summer on Memorial Day weekend. And yes, the Wibit Splash Zone is returning, too. Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announced that swimming at Darlington Lake will officially reopen on Saturday, May 24 at 10 a.m. The upper lake, home to the park’s popular Wibit Splash Zone obstacle course, will also reopen for all visitors over 39 inches tall, for an extra fee. The lakes will be open weekends only from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Sunday, June 22, and will operate daily starting Monday, June 23 through Labor Day, officials said. …

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by Cecilia Levine
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These North Jersey Pools Offer Day Passes To Non-Residents These North Jersey Pools Offer Day Passes To Non-Residents
These North Jersey Pools Offer Day Passes To Non-Residents Summer weather has arrived and will be sticking around for the foreseeable future. Cool off at North Jersey pools, many of which are now open for the season. Here's which ones offer day-passes to non-residents: Bogota: Day passes offered to Bergen County residents only at $15 per person. Check the website for hours. Darlington State Park, Mahwah: Bergen County adults can enter for $10 on weekends and $8 on weekdays, children are $6. Highlands Natural Pool, Ringwood: Day passes are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $10 for children. Check the website for hours. Palisades Park: Open we…

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by Cecilia Levine
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2 NJ Parks Closing 'Until Further Notice' 2 NJ Parks Closing 'Until Further Notice'
2 NJ Parks Closing 'Until Further Notice' Two New Jersey State Parks will be closing indefinitely come Monday, officials said. Voorhees State Park in Hunterdon County and Fort Mott State Park in Salem County will close on Monday so park staff can be used at other nearby parks that are seeing an uptick in visitors, the New Jersey State Park Service said. State Park officials said only that the two would be closed "until further notice." Visitors of Mott State Park were urged to visit Parvin State Park in Pittsgrove Township for swimming and camping, along with Tall Pines State Preserve in Gloucester County. Spruce Run Re…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Brand New Rankings: Best Places To Live In All Of NJ Brand New Rankings: Best Places To Live In All Of NJ
Brand New Rankings: Best Places To Live In All Of NJ Niche.com has released its latest rankings of best places to live in New Jersey. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings.  Princeton came in at No. 1, with Princeton Junction following at No. 2. Upper Montclair was listed as the third best place to live in New Jersey, and is described as a family-friendly area with plenty of parks and great schools. Here are other top places to live in New Jersey. 4: Ridgewood 5: Mountain Lakes 6: Princeton Meadows 7. Springdale 8. Monmouth Junction 9.Westfield 10. New Prov…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
TOO HOT? These Bergen County Pools Offer Non-Resident Memberships TOO HOT? These Bergen County Pools Offer Non-Resident Memberships
TOO HOT? These Bergen County Pools Offer Non-Resident Memberships With temperatures expected to creep up to 92 degrees by Monday, a trip to the pool is feeling more and more like a necessity. Here is a list of Bergen County pools that offer non-resident memberships. Most rates vary, click hyperlinks for details. BOGOTA Swim Club: Child $10, adult $15. Summer memberships are available to Bergen County residents. Family of four is $650. DEMAREST Swim Club: Family membership is $794 for non-resident family memberships. FAIR LAWN Memorial Pool: Family membership is $325 for non-resident family memberships. GLEN ROCK Pool: Lap-swimming membe…

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by Cecilia Levine
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LOOK INSIDE: $4.6M Franklin Lakes Home Has Indoor Pool, Courtyards LOOK INSIDE: $4.6M Franklin Lakes Home Has Indoor Pool, Courtyards
Look Inside: $4.6M Franklin Lakes Home Has Indoor Pool, Courtyards A Franklin Lakes home with luxuries like an indoor swimming pool and private courtyards is on the market for $4.599 million. The Shinnecock Trail home sits on more than 3.5 acres and features custom-designed furniture, a library with more than 8,000 books, a billiards table, wet bar, a private guest wing and more. See photos above.

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by Cecilia Levine