05/31/24 - New Jersey Historical Commission
HISTORY PINNED REVOLUTIONNJ’S NEW, INTERACTIVE HISTORY HERO CHALLENGE
The New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) has selected 32 sites to receive markers for the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail.
05/30/24 - NJ Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission
New Jersey Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission Announces 2024 Scholarship Contest Winners
After reviewing submissions from almost 200 New Jersey high school seniors, the New Jersey Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission announces the 10 winners of ‘Looking Back at Dr. King’s 1964 Nobel Peace Prize speech’ 2024 Scholarship Essay Contest
05/24/24 - New Jersey Business Action Center
NEW JERSEY BUSINESS ACTION CENTER TO HOST STATE PAVILION AT THE 68TH Summer Fancy Food Show
The New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC) is proud to announce its participation as a State Pavilion for the second year in a row at the 68th Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City, which will be held June 23-25, 2024 at the Jacob Javits Center.
05/23/24 - Division of Elections
DISABLED NEW JERSEY VOTERS ENCOURAGED TO UTILIZE ACCESSIBLE VOTING OPTIONS
New Jersey’s Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, who oversees the Division of Elections in her capacity as Secretary of State, is letting disabled New Jersey voters know they have multiple options to cast their ballot for the 2024 Primary Election.
05/17/24 - NJ State Museum
Science and space talks for curious minds at the New Jersey State Museum
The New Jersey State Museum presents “Science Under the Stars,” a free monthly lecture series held on Saturdays in the Planetarium.
05/15/24 - New Jersey State Council on the Arts
New Jersey State Council on the Arts to Receive Nearly $1.2 Million from the National Endowment for the Arts
The New Jersey State Council on the Arts has been approved for a grant of $1,195,200 from the National Endowment for the Arts.
05/10/24 - New Jersey Cultural Trust
Guidelines Released for New Jersey Cultural Trust’s FY25 Institutional and Financial Stabilization Grants for Arts Organizations
The New Jersey Cultural Trust, in partnership with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts (Arts Council), has released the guidelines for its Fiscal Year 2025 grant program, Institutional and Financial Stabilization Grants for Arts Organizations (IFS Arts).
04/26/24 - New Jersey Historical Commission
First Sites Selected for the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail
The New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) has selected 32 sites to receive markers for the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail.
04/24/24 - Division of Elections
LT. GOVERNOR TAHESHA WAY REMINDS ELIGIBLE VOTERS OF THREE WAYS TO VOTE IN UPCOMING JUNE 4 PRIMARY ELECTION
New Jersey is once again making it safe, simple, and secure for eligible voters to participate in the upcoming Primary Election on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, according to Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, who oversees the New Jersey Division of Elections in her capacity as Secretary of State.
04/18/24 - New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission
New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission to Host Health Education and Resources Event
The New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission, housed within the New Jersey Department of State, is proud to announce its upcoming Health Education and Resources event on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
04/18/24 - New Jersey-India Commission
Governor Murphy, Lieutenant Governor Way Announce Rajpal Bath as Inaugural Executive Director of the New Jersey-India Commission
Governor Phil Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way today announced Rajpal (Raj) Bath as the inaugural Executive Director of the New Jersey-India Commission.
04/17/24 - New Jersey-Israel Commission
New Jersey-Israel Commission Hires Josh Berliner as Executive Director
Governor Phil Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way today announced the hiring of Josh Berliner to serve as Executive Director of the New Jersey-Israel Commission.
04/16/24 - NJ State Museum
New Exhibition Explores Importance and Uses of Tree Bark
The New Jersey State Museum presents “Bark! Indigenous Cultural Expressions,” on view May 4, 2024 through January 5, 2025 in the Museum’s Riverside Gallery on the second floor.
04/16/24 - New Jersey Historical Commission
THE REVOLUTION IS GROWING! 100 ORGANIZATIONS HAVE JOINED REVOLUTIONNJ’S PROUD PARTNERS PROGRAM
One hundred New Jersey businesses and organizations are officially preparing for America’s Semiquincentennial anniversary through RevolutionNJ’s Proud Partner program.
04/10/24 - NJ Business Action Center
New Jersey Small Business Manual Now Available
The New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC) today announced the availability of the New Jersey Small Business Manual, a publication that provides information and guidance on establishing, maintaining, and expanding a small business.
04/10/24 - New Jersey Historical Commission
NJHC Webinar Shines Light on New Jersey’s Hidden Histories
On Thursday, April 18th starting at 6:30pm the African American History Program at the New Jersey Historical Commission will host Justice for the Dead: Reconstructing the Hidden Histories.
03/05/24 - Division of Elections
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF ELECTIONS AND COUNTY ELECTION OFFICES SEEK POLL WORKERS FOR 2024 PRIMARY ELECTION
New Jersey residents who’d like to earn extra money while serving their community can now apply to be a poll worker for the upcoming Tuesday, June 4, 2024 Primary Election and early voting period.
02/20/24 - New Jersey State Council on the Arts
STATE ARTS COUNCIL GRANTS NEARLY $2 MILLION TO NEW JERSEY ARTISTS
The New Jersey State Council on the Arts held its first public meeting of 2024 today, where just over $1.7 million was awarded to 161 New Jersey artists through the Council’s Individual Artist Fellowship program.
02/16/24 - New Jersey State Council on the Arts
Unlock the Potential: Faith in Action in Sustainable Development Symposium
The New Jersey Office of Faith-Based Initiatives, in collaboration with the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority and Kean University, is pleased to announce the "Unlock the Potential: Faith in Action in Sustainable Development Symposium."
02/15/24 - New Jersey State Council on the Arts
Artists and Community Organizations Work Together to Communicate Climate Risks in New Jersey
Four New Jersey community-based organizations (CBOs) recently received funding to work with regional artists to develop community-engaged art projects that communicate climate risks to the public.
02/06/24 - Travel & Tourism
New Jersey Celebrates Black History Month with Special Events, Tours and Exhibitions
The New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism (NJTT) today announced a variety of special sites, tours and more taking place around the state for Black History Month, where residents and visitors can discover the invaluable contributions of African Americans to the arts.
01/30/24 - New Jersey Historical Commission
New Jersey Black Heritage Trail Now Accepting Site Nominations!
As the next step in its development of a state-wide Black Heritage Trail, the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) is now accepting site nominations that promote awareness and appreciation of Black history, heritage, and culture in New Jersey.
01/17/24 - NJ Business Action Center
NJBAC Welcomes First Group of Instructors for the Cannabis Training Academy
The NJ Business Action Center (NJBAC), which operates within the Department of State, has selected its first group of Cannabis Training Academy (CTA) instructors to assist in building out New Jersey’s cannabis technical assistance program.
01/08/24 - New Jersey Cultural Trust
New Jersey Cultural Trust Approves over $790,000 in FY 2024 Capital Historic Preservation Grants
Advancing its ongoing commitment to ensuring a stable and healthy cultural industry, the New Jersey Cultural Trust Board approved a total of $798,395 in grants supporting capital projects at 21 nonprofit cultural organizations during an open public meeting held virtually on December 15, 2023.
12/19/23 - New Jersey State Council on the Arts
New Jersey State Council on the Arts Approves Creative Aging Grants, Announces Update to Longstanding Arts Education Program
The New Jersey State Council on the Arts held a public meeting today, during which 30 New Jersey organizations received grants through the Council’s Creative Aging Initiative grant program.
12/18/23 - Division of Elections
Division of Elections Proposes Adoption of Election Rules
The Division of Elections is proposing to readopt without changes the expired rules at N.J.A.C. 15:10. These rules have and will continue to have an advantageous impact on election administration in New Jersey.
12/07/23 - Cultural Trust Commission
New Jersey Cultural Trust Celebrates Historic Appropriation, Interest Income at Annual Meeting
The financial outlook for the New Jersey Cultural Trust is the strongest it has been in over a decade, Board members and staff said November 15, 2023, at the Cultural Trust’s Annual Meeting in Trenton.
12/05/23 - NJ State Museum
Experience New Jersey at the Turn of the 20th Century via Photographic Archive
The State Museum invites you to experience New Jersey history through a recently discovered archive of photographic negatives once belonging to a prolific but long-forgotten local photographer.
11/06/23 - New Jersey Historical Commission
NJHC Annual Conference Helps Prepare Public for the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the U.S.
The New Jersey Historical Commission will help scholars, public historians, educators, and members of the public prepare for the upcoming Semiquincentennial during its annual conference, Unfinished Revolution: New Perspectives on the American Revolution in New Jersey, on November 17, 2023 at the War Memorial in Trenton, New Jersey.
11/3/23 - New Jersey Secretary of State
New Jersey Department of State Publishes 2023 Fiscal Year Annual Report
The New Jersey Department of State (DOS) announces the release of its 2023 Fiscal Year Annual Report.
10/31/23 - New Jersey Division of Elections
New Jersey Election Security Coordination Task Force Protects the 2023 General Election
The New Jersey Division of Elections and the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) remind New Jersey voters that the State’s Election Security Coordination Task Force is on guard to ensure the security and integrity of the State’s elections infrastructure.
10/25/23 - New Jersey Division of Elections
IN-PERSON EARLY VOTING BEGINS OCT. 28 FOR NJ GENERAL ELECTIONEligible Registered Voters Can Cast Ballots Early from Oct. 28 – Nov. 5
All eligible registered New Jersey voters can participate in the 2023 General Election using the state’s in-person early voting option from October 28 through November 5.
10/12/23 - The Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development
New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development (CHPRD) Announces Open Applications for the 2024 Governor's Hispanic Fellows Program
The New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development (CHPRD) is thrilled to announce the commencement of applications for the esteemed 2024 Governor's Hispanic Fellows Program.
10/05/23 - New Jersey Division of Elections
DISABLED NEW JERSEY VOTERS ENCOURAGED TO UTILIZE ACCESSIBLE VOTING OPTIONS
Disabled New Jersey voters have multiple options to cast their ballot for the 2023 General Election.
10/05/23 - New Jersey State Council on the Arts
New Jersey State Council on the Arts Opens Funding Applications for Its Largest Grant Programs
The New Jersey State Council on the Arts has released the guidelines for its biggest grant program, opening the application process to arts organizations across the state for the first time in five years.
10/04/23 - Cultural Trust Commission
New Jersey Cultural Trust to Adopt Expired Rules as New Rules; Public Comment Period Open
The public comment period is now open for the New Jersey Cultural Trust’s proposed adoption of rules.
10/03/23 - NJ Business Action Center
New Jersey Awarded $850K in Funding to Expand Small Business Exporting
The New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC) announced today that it was awarded $850,000 in federal funds for the New Jersey State Trade Expansion Program (NJSTEP) to support businesses in underserved communities throughout the state.
09/26/23 - New Jersey Division of Elections
LA DIVISIÓN DE ELECCIONES DE NUEVA JERSEY Y LAS OFICINAS ELECTORALES DE LOS CONDADOS BUSCAN TRABAJADORES ELECTORALES PARA LAS ELECCIONES GENERALES DE 2023
Los residentes de Nueva Jersey que deseen ganar un dinero extra mientras sirven a su comunidad ya pueden solicitar ser trabajadores electorales para las próximas Elecciones Generales del 7 de noviembre de 2023 y el período de votación anticipada.
09/26/23 - New Jersey Division of Elections
LT. GOVERNOR TAHESHA WAY REMINDS ELIGIBLE VOTERS OF THREE WAYS TO VOTE IN UPCOMING NOV. 7 GENERAL ELECTION
New Jersey is once again making it safe, simple, and secure for eligible voters to participate in the upcoming November 7, 2023, General Election, according to Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, who oversees the New Jersey Division of Elections in her capacity as Secretary of State.
09/21/23 - New Jersey Secretary of State
Lt. Governor Way Kicks Off 6th Annual Ballot Bowl
Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way joined students, faculty, and staff at Rutgers University-Camden to kick off the 6th Annual New Jersey Ballot Bowl.
09/19/23 - The Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development
Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating "Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America"
As we enter Hispanic Heritage Month, Assistant Secretary of State Dr. Lauren Zyriek Enriquez, Acting Director of the Division of Elections, stands proud to celebrate the rich contributions of the Hispanic community to our great state.
09/19/23 - The Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development
The New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development (CHPRD) Announces Fiscal Year 2024 Grants to Hispanic Community-Based Organizations Totaling $3 Million
As we begin to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development (CHPRD) is thrilled to announce the awarding of $3 million in grants as part of its ongoing commitment to fostering growth, empowerment, and advancement within the Hispanic communities in New Jersey.
09/18/23 - NJ Business Action Center
Free ‘Resources for Growth’ Event to Help Small Businesses Navigate Government Services
The New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC) will host its “Resources for Growth” information-sharing and networking event for small businesses on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Stockton University in Galloway, NJ.
09/14/23 - New Jersey Division of Elections
Lt. Governor Way and the Division of Elections Provide Key Dates and Timeline for 2023 General Election
Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, who serves as New Jersey’s chief election official, and the New Jersey Division of Elections are reminding candidates and voters of key dates and the upcoming timeline for the November 7, 2023 General Election.
09/12/23 - NJ State Museum
New Jersey Artists Series at the State Museum Returns With “Way Finding”
The New Jersey State Museum is pleased to present a new exhibition in the New Jersey Artists Series, “Caroline Burton: Way Finding.” The exhibition opens September 23 in the Riverside Gallery on the Museum’s second floor and will be on view through March 31, 2024.
09/06/23 - New Jersey Division of Elections
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF ELECTIONS AND COUNTY ELECTION OFFICES SEEK POLL WORKERS FOR 2023 GENERAL
New Jersey residents who’d like to earn extra money while serving their community can now apply to be a poll worker for the upcoming November 7, 2023 General Election and early voting period.
08/17/23 - New Jersey State Museum
New Shows Debut at State Planetarium in September
The New Jersey State Museum is pleased to announce the addition of two new shows to the Planetarium schedule: The Moon, for children through age 8, and Áróra, an award-winning film about the science and beauty of auroras for general audiences.
08/15/23 - New Jersey-Israel Commission
The New Jersey-Israel Commission Publishes its Annual Report for 2022-2023 Detailing Significant Achievements and Future Goals
The report details the Commission’s latest programs, economic growth, special partnerships, and more over the last year and sets the agenda for what comes next in New Jersey’s partnership with the State of Israel
08/07/23 - NJ Business Action Center
Secretary Way Celebrates National Black Business Month
August is Black Business Month, a time dedicated to celebrating and supporting Black-owned businesses and Black entrepreneurs.
08/01/23 - New Jersey Secretary of State
Statement from Secretary Tahesha Way on the Passing of Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver
I’m deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver. She was more than a trusted colleague to me.
07/26/23 - New Jersey Historical Commission
New Jersey Historical Commission Board Approves $5.2 million in Statewide Fiscal Year 2024 General Operating Support, Project, Co-Sponsored Project, and County History Partnership Program Grant Support
Advancing the unique and diverse history within New Jersey and addressing essential institutional needs across the field, the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) has approved $5.2 million in Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 24) grant funding to nearly 100 historical organizations, museums, historic sites, archives, individuals, and county re-grant agencies across the state.
07/25/23 - New Jersey State Council on the Arts
New Jersey State Council on the Arts Approves Over $30 Million in Grants, Announces Recipients of Inaugural New Jersey Heritage Fellowships
The New Jersey State Council on the Arts awarded more than $30 million in grants to support approximately 900 arts organizations, projects, and artists throughout the state.
07/14/23 - NJ Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission
New Jersey Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission Announces 2023 I Have A Dream grantees
After review by an independent panel, the New Jersey Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission has announced the twenty-two recipients of the I have a Dream mini-grant from approximately 70 applicants.
06/30/23 - NJ Business Action Center
New Jersey Business Action Center Hosts State Pavilion at Fancy Food Show, Showcases 12 Garden State Businesses
The New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC) recently hosted the State Pavilion at the annual Summer Fancy Food Show on June 25, 26, and 27 at the Javits Center in New York City
06/20/23 - NJ Business Action Center
NJBAC welcomes first Executive Director of the Cannabis Training Academy
The NJ Business Action Center (NJBAC) has named Tauhid Chappell as the first Executive Director of its Cannabis Training Academy (CTA).
06/14/23 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission
NJ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission Announces 2023 Essay Contest Winners
After reviewing submissions for almost 200 New Jersey high school seniors, the New Jersey Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission announced the 10 winners of ‘Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere’ 2023 Scholarship Essay Contest on May 31, 2023:
06/12/23 - New Jersey-Israel Commission
The New Jersey-Israel Commission Celebrates Israel’s 75th Anniversary in Historic State House Ceremony
The event welcomed the Acting Consul General of Israel to Trenton alongside remarks by the Governor and Secretary of State
06/06/23 - New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission
AMC’s ‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ Premieres June 18
AMC’s The Walking Dead franchise has expanded its universe to New Jersey for its upcoming series, The Walking Dead: Dead City.
06/06/23 - NJ Business Action Center
New Jersey Business Action Center to host State Pavilion at Fancy Food show in NYC
The New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC) is proud to announce its participation as a State Pavilion at the annual Summer Fancy Food Show on June 25, 26, and 27 at the Javits Center in New York City.
06/05/23 - New Jersey State Museum
Planetarium to Offer Spanish Language Shows Monthly
The New Jersey State Museum is pleased to announce the start of new Spanish-language programming in the Planetarium.
06/01/23 - New Jersey Division of Elections
DISABLED NEW JERSEY VOTERS ENCOURAGED TO UTILIZE ACCESSIBLE VOTING OPTIONS
Disabled New Jersey voters have multiple options to cast their ballot for the 2023 Primary Election.
05/31/23 - New Jersey Historical Commission
New Jersey Launches its Statewide Black Heritage Trail and Wants Your Input!
In an ongoing effort to incorporate public input into its most important public history initiatives, the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) will conduct community meetings on the launch of its statewide Black Heritage Trail.
05/31/23 - The New Jersey State Council on the Arts
STATE ARTS COUNCIL TO RECEIVE NEARLY $1.2 MILLION FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
The New Jersey State Council on the Arts has been approved for a grant of $1,190,200 from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
05/24/23 - New Jersey Division of Elections
Secretary Way and Division of Elections Recognized for Excellence in Election Administration with National Clearinghouse Award
One of 24 Programs Honored by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission for Innovation, Sustainability, and Replicability
05/15/23 - New Jersey Division of Elections
New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way Releases Educational Election Video Series
Video Series Helps Voters Better Understand Election Process
05/09/23 - New Jersey Division of Elections
New Jersey Division of Elections And County Election Offices Seek Poll Workers For 2023 Primary Election
The New Jersey Division of Elections is partnering with New Jersey counties to seek residents to serve as poll workers for the upcoming June 6, 2023 Primary Election.
05/04/23 - New Jersey-Israel Commission
The New Jersey-Israel Commission Welcomes New Appointments by Governor Murphy
10 new Commission Members have been appointed reflecting the importance of the New Jersey-Israel relationship
05/03/23 - New Jersey State Museum
New Archaeology Exhibition Highlights the Long History of New Jersey’s Capital City
The New Jersey State Museum presents “History Beneath Our Feet: Archaeology of a Capital City,” a new exhibition focusing on the long history of human activity in Trenton, New Jersey as told through the lens of archaeology. The exhibition opens June 3 in the Museum’s main floor gallery and will remain on view through December 31, 2023.
05/02/23 - The New Jersey-Israel Commission
Business Action Center Celebrates National Small Business Week
The New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC), an agency of the Department of State, joins the nation in celebrating National Small Business Week, which runs from April 30 - May 6, 2023.
05/01/23 - New Jersey Division of Elections
New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way Reminding Registered Voters Of Three Ways To Vote In Upcoming June 6 Primary Election
As County Clerks have sent mail-in ballots to New Jersey Primary Voters this week, New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way and the New Jersey Division of Elections reminds eligible voters that they have three convenient ways to vote in the upcoming June 6, 2023 Primary Election, with information on each available at VOTE.NJ.GOV.
04/24/23 - The New Jersey-Israel Commission
Governor Murphy and the New Jersey-Israel Commission Announce another Year of Increased Economic Relations with Israel from 2021 to 2022
New Data Shows Annual New Jersey-Israel Trade Valued at $1.72 Billion with Continued Strong Growth in Job Creation and Foreign Direct Investment Ahead of Israel’s 75th Anniversary
04/17/23 - New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission
NJ Motion Picture and Television Commission Launches Film Ready New Jersey
On Friday, New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy and Secretary of State Tahesha Way joined the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC) as it launched Film Ready New Jersey at Kean University.
04/06/23 - New Jersey Division of Elections
Unaffiliated NJ Voters Must Declare Party By April 12 To Vote By Mail In June 6 Primary
New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way is reminding unaffiliated voters, those who have not registered as a voter of a specific political party, that if they want to vote by mail in the upcoming June 6, 2023 Primary Election, they must declare a party affiliation by April 12, 2023. This deadline ONLY applies to those unaffiliated voters who want to vote using a mail-in ballot in the upcoming Primary Election.
04/04/23 - New Jersey Division of Elections
NJ Division of Elections Provides Key Dates, Timeline For June Primary Election
The New Jersey Division of Elections is reminding candidates and voters of key dates and the upcoming timeline for the June 6, 2023 Primary Election. This information can also be found by visiting Vote.NJ.Gov or calling 1-877-NJ-Voter (1-877-658-6837).
03/30/23 - New Jersey State Museum
Artworks inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on display for 60th Anniversary of Letter from Birmingham Jail
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Letter from Birmingham Jail, the New Jersey State Museum will exhibit four prints by artist Ben Shahn that reflect ideas King put forth in his letter.
03/20/23 - New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission
MGM’s ‘A Good Person’ Premieres in Theaters on March 24
Drama filmed entirely in Essex, Morris, Passaic, and Union counties in 26 days
03/06/23 - The New Jersey-Israel Commission
New Jersey-Israel Commission Members Donate Over Three Tons of Humanitarian Food Aid to Turkish Earthquake Victims
Following the devastating earthquake in Türkiye and Syria, the New Jersey-Israel Commission applauds its members for donating emergency food relief to support Turkish victims in their time of need.
03/03/23 - The New Jersey-Israel Commission
New Jersey-Israel Commission Celebrates Black History Month with Historic “Symphony of Brotherhood” Concert
Led by Grammy Winner and Commission Member Miri Ben-Ari, alongside gospel performer Derrick Starks, the concert united religious, government, and community leaders for a special night celebrating the shared fellowship of Black, Jewish, Israeli and Christian communities.
02/28/23 - The New Jersey State Council on the Arts
The New Jersey State Council on the Arts held its first public meeting of 2023 today, where nearly $2 million was awarded to 140 New Jersey artists through the Council’s Individual Artist Fellowship program.
02/21/23 - The New Jersey-Israel Commission
The New Jersey-Israel Commission Launches First-Ever State Promotional Video with EL AL Airlines
The video, which highlights New Jersey-Israel relations and state tourism, is narrated by Secretary of State Tahesha Way and available on the Boeing 787 “Dreamliner” fleet of Israel’s national airline, EL AL
02/16/23 - The Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development
CHPRD Accepting Grant Applications for FY2024
The Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development (CHPRD) is accepting applications for its FY2024 grant program.
02/10/23 - New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission
New Jersey: Certified Film Ready
Somerset County towns make up the inaugural class of New Jersey’s Film Ready Communities
02/08/23 - The New Jersey-Israel Commission
Israeli and Gospel Musicians to Celebrate Fellowship in Groundbreaking “Symphony of Brotherhood”
In honor of Black History Month, the New Jersey-Israel Commission brings a special production by Grammy Award Winner Miri Ben-Ari in collaboration with Derrick Starks
02/07/23 - New Jersey Cultural Trust
New Jersey Cultural Trust Approves Over $500,000 in FY 2023 Institutional and Financial Stabilization Grants
Funding to Strengthen Organizational Capacity of 16 Diverse Arts Organizations Statewide
01/31/23 - New Jersey State Museum
New Exhibition Focuses on Non-objective Abstract Art
The New Jersey State Museum presents “Beyond the Tangible,” a new exhibition of 26 non-objective abstract works by 22 artists from the Fine Art collection. The exhibition opens February 11 in the Museum’s 2nd floor gallery and features works created by American artists since the late 1930s. “Beyond the Tangible” is on view through August 27, 2023.
01/31/23 - New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission
‘Knock at the Cabin’ and ‘Daughter of the Bride’ Premiere February 3
Movies filmed in Burlington, Essex, Morris and Union counties
01/25/23 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
‘Maybe I Do’ Premieres in Theaters on January 27
Romantic comedy filmed entirely in New Jersey
12/22/22 - New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission
‘The Best Man: The Final Chapters’ Premiered on Peaco*ck on December 22
Limited series filmed in New Jersey
12/22/22 - The New Jersey-Israel Commission
The New Jersey-Israel Commission Joins the Township of East Brunswick in Celebrating a New Sister City Agreement with Yavne, Israel
During a visit to Israel, East Brunswick Mayor Brad Cohen signed a new sister city agreement with Yavne around economic development, education and cultural partnerships following ongoing engagement from the New Jersey-Israel Commission
12/20/22 - NJ Business Action Center
New Jersey Cannabis Advocate Named as Consultant to Build No-Cost Cannabis Technical Assistance Program
The New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC) has selected Jersey City attorney Jessica Gonzalez and her firm, Veridis Quo LLC, as its consultant to develop and launch the NJBAC Cannabis Technical Assistance Program and Training Academy.
12/19/22 - NJ Historical Commission
New Jersey Historical Commission Announces Inaugural Inclusive History Grant Program Recipients
Grants will fund projects exploring under-represented narratives in New Jersey history
12/13/22 - NJ State Council on the Arts
State Arts Council Announces Grants To New Jersey Organizations Through New Creative Aging Grant Program And Welcomes New Council Member
The New Jersey State Council on the Arts held a public meeting today, during which 22 New Jersey organizations received grants through the Council’s new Creative Aging Initiative grant program. Senior centers, libraries, and arts organizations will provide customized arts experiences for people aged 55 and older, helping to enhance overall wellness, build community, and diminish issues of isolation.
11/07/22 - NJ Division of Elections
New Jersey Secretary Of State Shares Important Election 2022 Information
Tomorrow, millions of New Jersey voters will participate in the 2022 General Election. 28,000 poll workers will show up for our democracy and staff approximately 3,200 polling locations across New Jersey. Polls will be open from 6 am until 8 pm.
10/31/22 - NJ Division of Elections
DISABLED NEW JERSEY VOTERS ENCOURAGED TO UTILIZE ACCESSIBLE VOTING OPTIONS
Disabled New Jersey voters have multiple options to cast their ballot for the 2022 General Election.
10/31/22 - NJ Division of Elections
Secretary Way Warns NJ Voters About Misinformation
Secretary of State Tahesha Way, New Jersey’s chief election official, is warning the public about text messages containing election misinformation being sent to some New Jersey voters. The messages, which appear to have been sent by an organization called Voting Futures, provide inaccurate voter registration information and direct the recipients to incorrect polling locations.
10/31/22 - NJ Historical Commission
New Jersey Historical Commission Announces its 2022 Annual Conference: Freedom Seeker, Colonizer, and Enslaved: Immigration and Migration in New Jersey
The one-day, virtual event will explore the history, cultural heritage, and contemporary issues facing immigrant communities through the lens of New Jersey studies
10/31/22 - Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development
CHPRD Awards More than $ 3 Million in Grant Funding
The Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development (CHPRD) announces that it has awarded more than $3 million in grant funding to 34 Hispanic-based community organizations. Across these organizations, 60 programs that directly impact and help communities throughout New Jersey are receiving grant awards totaling $3,175,000.
10/21/22 - New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission
Phiphen Studios Launches in Englewood Cliffs
Phiphen Studios, a boutique state-of-the art post-production house, is now open for business. The facility will be serving New Jersey's growing film community as studio, network, and independent productions continue flocking to the Garden State.
10/11/22 - Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development
Governor’s Hispanic Fellows Program Accepting 2023 Applications
As New Jersey celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), the Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development invites Hispanic New Jersey residents who are enrolled in college to apply for the 2023 class of the Governor’s Hispanic Fellows program. Applications are open through December 1, 2022.
10/07/22 - NJ Hellenic Heritage Commission, New Jersey-Israel Commission
New Jersey Department of State Convenes Regional Business Forum with Key Officials from Greece, Cyprus and Israel
The first in-person gathering of the New Jersey Eastern Mediterranean Forum was led by New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way and organized by the New Jersey-Israel Commission and the New Jersey Hellenic Heritage Commission
10/04/22 - NJ Division of Elections
New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way Reminding Registered Voters of three Ways to Vote in the Upcoming Nov. 8 General Election
New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way and the New Jersey Division of Elections are reminding voters of three convenient ways to vote in the upcoming November 8 General Election, with information on each available at VOTE.NJ.GOV
09/28/22 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
‘Bros,’ ‘Greatest Beer Run Ever,’ and ‘Smile,’ Premiere September 30th
Hollywood comes to North Jersey, over 1,728 workers hired
09/27/22 - New Jersey Business Action Center
New Jersey Announces $500K to Expand Small Business Exporting
The New Jersey Department of State’s Business Action Center has announced today that it has been awarded $500,000 in federal funds for the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) to support new-to-exporting food and beverage manufacturers in underserved business communities.
09/23/22 - New Jersey Secretary of State
Secretary Way Presents Youth Leadership Award
New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way presented Sonia Leo with the 2022 National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) John Lewis Youth Leadership Award.
09/21/22 - New Jersey Secretary of State
Secretary Way Kicks Off 5th Annual Ballot Bowl on National Voter Registration Day
Yesterday, Secretary of State Tahesha Way celebrated National Voter Registration Day at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), where she helped students kick off the 5th Annual New Jersey Ballot Bowl.
09/15/22 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
‘Goodnight Mommy’ Premieres September 16
The upcoming thriller Goodnight Mommy with Naomi Watts was filmed entirely at a house in Bedminster.
09/07/22 - Office of Planning Advocacy
NJ State Planning Commission Adopts Warehouse Siting Guidance
Developed by the Office of Planning Advocacy in the Department of State, the document is the result of several months of research, input gathering, and listening sessions conducted by the Office and the Commission to create comprehensive guidance that local governments can utilize when updating their master plans, zoning and development standards, and when reviewing development applications.
09/06/22 - NJ State Museum
Lunchtime Gallery Talks to Feature New Jersey Arts Annual Artists
The New Jersey State Museum will present a series of seven in-gallery talks with artists featured in the 2022 New Jersey Arts Annual: Reemergence exhibition on select Wednesdays through the run of the show.
08/18/22 - NJ State Museum
Longtime State Museum Volunteer Among Honorees at Governor’s 2022 Jefferson Awards
The New Jersey State Museum is pleased to announce that longtime volunteer Wayne Callahan was among the honorees at the 2022 Governor’s Jefferson Awards. Mr. Callahan was honored in the “Service Through STEM” category for his volunteer work with the New Jersey State Museum Natural History Bureau.
08/09/22 - NJ Division of Elections
New Jersey Joins Electronic Registration Information Center
Membership in ERIC will strengthen NJ voter file accuracy.
08/04/22 - NJ State Museum
Council for the Humanities Grant Will Support Upcoming State Museum Project
The New Jersey State Museum (NJSM) is pleased to announce that the New Jersey State Museum Foundation is the recipient of grant funding from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities (NJCH) to support the a component of the exhibition "History Beneath Your Feet: Archaeology in the Capital City,” which will explore the social, cultural and environmental evolution of Trenton through archaeological artifacts.
07/28/22 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
What’s Filming In New Jersey: AMC’s The Walking Dead Spin-Off Starring Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan
AMC’s The Walking Dead franchise expands its universe to the Meadowlands Arena and North Jersey locations for its upcoming spin-off series starring Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.
07/26/22 - NJ State Council on the Arts
New Jersey State Council on the Arts Approves Over $28 Million in Grants, Announces New Grant Programs and Services
Investment Supports Jobs, Arts Nonprofits, and Services in Every County
07/18/22 - New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy Research and Development
Governor Murphy and Secretary Way Announce Marelyn Rivera as CHPRD Executive Director
Governor Phil Murphy and Secretary of State Tahesha Way today announced the hiring of Marelyn Rivera serving as Executive Director of the New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy Research and Development (CHPRD).
07/10/22 - New Jersey Secretary of State
NASS Names New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way as President and Inducts New Executive Board
The members of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) have selected Tahesha Way, New Jersey’s 34th Secretary of State, as President of the associ¬ation. In NASS’s 118-year history, Way is the first African American person to hold this prestig¬ious national post
06/30/22 - The New Jersey-Israel Commission
The New Jersey-Israel Commission commends Unilever, with its United States headquarters in New Jersey, for reaching an agreement to allow Ben & Jerry’s products to be sold again in Israel and the West Bank.
06/20/22 - The New Jersey-Israel Commission
Acting Secretary of State Way and Israeli Minister of Tourism Yoel Razvozov Held a Bilateral Meeting with the Goal of Enhancing New Jersey-Israel Travel
The meeting was held during Minister Razvozov’s first official visit to the United States and paves the way for more tourism opportunities to grow the already strong New Jersey-Israel tourism market.
06/16/22 - The New Jersey-Israel Commission
Israel’s Maccabi Haifa Football Club Under-19 Team Completed a Historic Visit to New Jersey Co-Hosted by the New Jersey-Israel Commission
The highly celebrated Israeli soccer team played competitive games, including with Major League Soccer, in a visit co-hosted with St. Benedict’s Preparatory School to promote diversity and inclusion
06/15/22 - NJ Historical Commission
New Jersey Historical Commission Commemorates Juneteenth 2022
Events throughout New Jersey Reveal Hidden Stories of Slavery in New Jersey and the North
06/14/22 - The Office of Planning Advocacy
Warehouse Siting Guidance Plan Issued to Assist Municipalities
The Office of Planning Advocacy in the Department of State’s Business Action Center, on behalf of the NJ State Planning Commission, has issued guidance on warehouse siting to help municipalities address increasingly high demand for warehouse space.
06/13/22 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
What’s Filming In New Jersey: ‘Knock at the Cabin’
M. Night Shyamalan returned to South Jersey to film his upcoming apocalyptic horror film Knock at the Cabin, which just wrapped.
06/08/22 - The New Jersey-Israel Commission
The New Jersey-Israel Commission Launches First Ever Business Outreach Page
The new webpage and contact form will allow Israel-related businesses to better engage with New Jersey and connect our innovation ecosystems.
06/02/22 - The New Jersey-Israel Commission
The New Jersey-Israel Commission Cosponsors the First Ever Climate Summit Connecting Local and Israeli Leadership
In Partnership with MILE Ventures, the Climate180 Turning Point Summit Brought Together Top Israeli Innovators and New Jersey Leaders to Address the Urgent Climate Crisis
05/31/22 - NJ State Museum
Artists’ interpretation of “Reemergence” at this year’s New Jersey Arts Annual Exhibition
The New Jersey State Museum (NJSM) is pleased to present 2022 New Jersey Arts Annual: Reemergence. New Jersey is home to a diverse and robust artistic community; the New Jersey Arts Annual exhibition highlights the work of visual artists and craftspeople from around the state.
05/25/22 - NJ Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission
MLK Commission Announces 2022 Essay Contest Winners
After reviewing submissions for 267 New Jersey high school seniors, the New Jersey Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission announces the 10 winners of ‘The Fierce Urgency of Now’ 2022 Scholarship Essay Contest.
05/17/22 - NJ State Council on the Arts
New Jersey State Council on the Arts Approves Over $3.6 Million in Grants for New Capital Arts Program
The New Jersey State Council on the Arts held a public meeting today, where over $3.6 million was awarded to 38 organizations through the new Capital Arts grant program.
04/28/22 - The New Jersey-Israel Commission
The New Jersey-Israel Commission Welcomes New Legislative Appointments by Governor Murphy
The New Jersey-Israel Commission proudly welcomes the latest round of legislative appointments by Governor Murphy including five new and three reappointed Members.
04/27/22 - The New Jersey-Israel Commission
Statement on Recent Incidents at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
The New Jersey-Israel Commission is deeply troubled by reported incidents at Rutgers University-New Brunswick that demonstrate harassment towards Jewish students based on perceived support for Israel.
04/21/22 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
‘As They Made Us’ Debuts
Movie hit theatres and VOD on April 8th
North Jersey locations set the scene for the just released comedy-drama As They Made Us, the story of a divorced mom trying to make peace with her dysfunctional family while getting a second chance at love.
04/14/22 - Secretary of State
Secretary Way Honors NJAEO with NASS Medallion Award
Acting New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way, as a member of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), is honoring the New Jersey Association of Election Officials (NJAEO) with a NASS Medallion Award. The award allows individual Secretaries of State to recognize outstanding service and dedication to furthering the mission of NASS within the states.
04/14/22 - New Jersey Cultural Trust
Isabel (Izzy) Kasdin Appointed Executive Director of the New Jersey Cultural Trust
The Board of the New Jersey Cultural Trust (NJCT), a division of the New Jersey Department of State, selected Isabel (Izzy) Kasdin as the NJCT’s next executive director at its March 7, 2022 meeting.
04/12/22 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
NJ Motion Picture and Television Commission and NBC Universal Announce Production Assistant Bootcamp in West Windsor
Free Diverse Production Assistant Training Program Open To New Jersey Residents
The NJ Motion Picture and Television Commission invites New Jersey residents interested in pursuing a career in film and television production to apply for the upcoming Production Assistant Bootcamp scheduled for April 23 and 24.
04/04/22 - NJ Historical Commission
REVOLUTION NJ INVITES NEW JERSEYANS TO SUBMIT BEST IDEAS FOR MARKING THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE U.S.
The 250th anniversary of the United States is just four years away, and New Jerseyans are invited to offer their ideas for how the state should commemorate it.
04/04/22 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
What’s Filming In New Jersey: ‘The Home’
Principal photography in Denville, Elizabeth and Nutley
The shuttered Saint Francis Residential Community in Denville will have a starring role, along with Saturday Night Live’s Pete Davidson, in the Miramax horror thriller The Home, just wrapping in New Jersey.
03/18/22 - NJ State Museum
Dive In and Discover the World of Sharks
Sharks are one of the most feared animals throughout the world, even though the odds of ever encountering one are highly unlikely. “Jaw Dropping World of Sharks,” a new exhibition from the New Jersey State Museum, aims to dispel some of the myths and misunderstandings about sharks and their relatives.
02/22/22 - NJ State Council on the Arts
The New Jersey State Council on the Arts held its first public meeting of 2022 today, where nearly $1 million was awarded to 85 New Jersey artists through the Council’s Individual Artist Fellowship program.
02/17/22 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
NEW FILM STUDIO IN KEARNY
Kearny is fast becoming a studio hub. 10 Basin Studios, the second soundstage to open at the popular Kearny Point Business Center in the past year, is now available to serve the production needs of New Jersey’s rapidly growing film and television industry.
01/21/22 - NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission
NJ Motion Picture and Television Commission Announces the Production Assistant Bootcamp at Rutgers University
The Free Diverse Production Assistant Training Program, Open to New Jersey Residents, is Sponsored by Sony Pictures Entertainment
01/10/22 - NJ State Museum
New exhibition at NJ State Museum explores beauty, complexity of Black culture
The New Jersey State Museum is pleased to present “Posing Beauty in African American Culture,” a touring exhibition opening January 29, 2022. The exhibition explores the contested ways in which African and African American beauty have been represented in historical and contemporary contexts.
