This page covers culture, family dynamics, home trends, relationships and the daily habits of people. It focuses on the societal shifts and evolving choices that define everyday life throughout New Jersey.
H W Mountz Elementary and Forrestdale School earned top-15 placements among New Jersey elementary schools in the 2027 Best K-8 Schools rankings.
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The Democrat, a former Army physician, takes the 12th Congressional District seat being vacated by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman.
Twenty-four New Jersey Lottery players won prizes of $10,000 or more in the week ending November 1, 2026.
Final track transfer from the 116-year-old original bridge over the Hackensack River began October 9, with cutover work expected to finish November 14.
New Jersey's 2024-25 average SAT score of 1,052 exceeded the national average of 1,029 out of 1,600.
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Do you prioritize retail club memberships to save money on daily costs like gasoline?
A new survey reveals which fuel retailers offer the most savings for drivers across the Garden State.
Coverage takes in generational trends in family life, changes in how people manage their homes and time, shifts in cultural habits, and the impacts of broad economic patterns on daily routines. It reaches across the state, from the suburbs of the capital to the rural counties in the north and south. Regional distinctions in how people balance work, leisure and family are central to understanding these lifestyle changes. Economic pressures consistently act as the primary driver behind shifts in how households spend their time and resources.
