Introduction to New Jersey News Media
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern United States bordered by New York, Delaware & Pennsylvania. It was one of the 13 original states and is known for its diverse history.
New Jersey is the fourth smallest state in terms of area and the 11th most populous state. As of 2019, the state is estimated to have a population of 8,882,190 and hence it is a significant market for newspapers & news websites.
History of Press in New Jersey
The history of newspapers & press in New Jersey can be traced back to a period before the state was officially annexed to the union on December 18th, 1787. Though James Parker set up the first press in New Jersey in the 1750s, printed materials were circulated in the colony as early as 1723.
During the colonial era, New Jersey was wedged between the colonial cities of New York and Philadelphia. Both these cities had established printers and presses, and there was little interest among people to set up a press in New Jersey.
First Press in New Jersey
The first press in New Jersey was set up in 1758 in the town of Burlington by James Parker. James Parker was born in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey, in 1714 and later relocated to Philadelphia and started working with Benjamin Franklin as a journeyman.
Benjamin Franklin was quick to understand James Parker’s talent, and he silently financed parker to set up his own printing business in New York City in 1741. Parker set up the newspapers New-York Gazette and Weekly Post-Boy, which quickly gained popularity, and he became the official printer for both the King of England and the government of New York province.
Following the success of his first venture, James Parker moved to his home town in New Jersey, in Burlington, and set up a press. It is from this press; parker published The New American Magazine.
First Newspaper in New Jersey – The Plain Dealer
Though James Parker set up the first press in New Jersey, it was Ebenezer Elmer, who established the first newspaper in New Jersey. It was titled The Plain Dealer, and it first hit the newsstands on December 25th, 1775.
It was a weekly newspaper that was published on Tuesdays with a focus on supporting the drive for American liberty. Like all early newspapers, The Plain Dealer was short-lived, and it was withdrawn from circulation in February 1776.
First successful newspaper in New Jersey – The New Jersey Gazette
While The Plain Dealer is credited as the first newspaper in New Jersey, it wasn’t successful like most early newspapers. The first successful newspaper in New Jersey was The New Jersey Gazette, published by Isaac Collins.
The New Jersey Gazette was initially published from Burlington, and it first hit the newsstands on December 5th, 1777. It later relocated to the capital city of Trenton in March 1778, where it remained in circulation until 1786.
By the time New Jersey was annexed to the union in 1787, there were around seven newspapers that were published in New Jersey. They were
- Agricultural and political intelligencer: April 13th, 1790 – December 13th, 1791
- Plain dealer: December 25th, 1775 – February 12th, 1776
- The New-Jersey Gazette: December 5th, 1777 – March 4th, 1778
- The New-Jersey Journal: February 16th, 1779 – November 12th 1783
- The New-Jersey Journal: June 13th, 1792 – December 30th, 1800
- Political intelligencer: October 14th, 1783 – May 3rd, 1786
- The New-Jersey gazette:March 4th,1778 – November 27th,1786
As of 2020, there are more than 200 newspapers and news websites in New Jersey. This article will take you through the list of top newspapers & news websites in New Jersey and discuss some interesting information about them.
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The Epoch Times
The Epoch Times is an international multi-language newspaper & media company in the United States. Though the paper is not explicitly focused on reporting news & updates from New Jersey, both the paper & its online news portal are famous in New Jersey.
History
The newspaper was established in 2000 by John Tang and other Chinese Americans affiliated with the Falun Gong religious movement. It was launched as a protest against media censorship & lack of freedom of the press in China. Since it was established in 2000, Epoch Times has been catering to the Chinese Americans in the country.
The paper is known among its readers for their anti-communist stance & their opposition to the Communist Party of China.
The paper quickly gained popularity within a few years after launch and currently publishes local editions with circulation in U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Indonesia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and major Western European countries.
What do they publish?
Apart from the printed edition of the newspaper, they also publish an online news portal. Readers can access the various editions of the paper from the website and access them for free.
There are dedicated sections on the website for politics, national & international news, business news, sports news, science & technology, arts & entertainment, and more.
The Epoch Times also has an active presence on Facebook & Twitter.
The Times of Trenton
The Times of Trenton is a daily newspaper in New Jersey, primarily serving Trenton and Mercer County. The paper is currently owned by Advance Publications and has an estimated circulation of 77,405 copies on weekdays and 88,336 copies on Sundays (As of 2016).
History
The Times of Trenton was first launched in 1882 and was owned by the Kerney family in New Jersey. The paper was initially launched as a weekly publication and was later converted to a daily newspaper.
Over the years, the paper has undergone a series of mergers and acquisitions until Advance Publications acquired the newspaper in 1986 for USD 50million.
What do they publish?
The paper publishes a daily printed edition (The Times of Trenton), an e-edition of the paper & an online news website.
Unlike the daily newspaper that is primarily focused on reporting news & updates from Trenton and Mercer County, the online news portal covers news & updates from the entire country. There are dedicated sections on the website for Top stories, latest news, news, sports, weather updates, and more.
While most contents on the online news portal are available to the users for free, access to e-edition is restricted to paid subscribers.
The Times of Trenton Android App
The Hunterdon County Democrat
The Hunterdon County Democrat is a weekly newspaper in New Jersey, catering to their readers in Hunterdon County.
The paper was first launched in 1867 and has over the years grown to become the largest weekly newspaper in New Jersey in terms of circulation. The paper was estimated to have a circulation of 21,000 copies as of 2008.
History
Though the newspaper was launched in 1867, its history can be traced back to the first newspaper in Hunterdon County, The Hunterdon Gazette. The Hunterdon Gazette was founded in 1825 by Charles George.
This newspaper underwent a series of mergers, acquisitions, and name changes before becoming The Hunterdon County Democrat in 1867.
What do they publish?
Apart from the weekly printed edition, The Hunterdon County Democrat also hosts an online news website. Unlike the weekly printed edition, the online news website is regularly updated with the latest news and updates from Hunterdon County.
There are dedicated sections on the website for national & international news, headlines, sports, politics, business, arts & entertainment, and more.
While most contents on the online news portal are available to the users for free, access to e-edition is restricted to paid subscribers.
The Hunterdon County Democrat Online
The Hunterdon County Democrat Android App
The Hunterdon County Democrat iOS App
Jersey Journal
Jersey Journal is a daily newspaper in New Jersey catering to the readers in Hudson County. The paper was founded in 1867 and is currently owned by Advance Publications. Jersey Journal is one of the four newspapers published by Advance Publications in New Jersey.
History
As said earlier, Jersey Journal was launched in 1867 by Civil War veterans William Dunning and Z. K. Pangborn. It was initially launched as the Evening Journal, and it first hit the newsstands the same year on May 2nd.
It was the editor of the newspaper, Joseph A. Dear, who renamed the newspaper to Jersey Journal in 1909. Advance publications bought the newspaper in 1945, and has since remained in their possession.
What do they publish?
Jersey Journal publishes a daily printed edition, an e-edition, and an online news website.
Unlike the printed edition that is focused on reporting news & updates from Hudson County, the online news portal covers news from all around the country. There are dedicated sections on the website for national & international news, headlines, sports, politics, business, arts & entertainment, and more.
Most contents on the website are available to the users for free, but access to e-edition is restricted to paid subscribers.
South Jersey Times
South Jersey Times is a daily newspaper in New Jersey owned by Advance publications. The paper was launched in 2012 following the merger of three erstwhile newspapers Gloucester County Times, The News of Cumberland County, and Today’s Sunbeam.
Since its inception in 2012, South Jersey Times has been catering to its readers in the South Jersey area.
History
As said earlier, the paper was found by the merger of three erstwhile newspapers Gloucester County Times, The News of Cumberland County, and Today’s Sunbeam, in 2012. The first edition of the newspaper hit the newsstands on November 4th, 2012.
Over the years, both the newspaper & its online news portal has gained popularity in New Jersey.
What do they publish?
South Jersey Times publishes a daily printed edition, an e-edition, and an online news website. The printed edition of the newspaper covers news & updates from Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem in New Jersey.
The online website is frequently updated with the latest news & updates from New Jersey. There are dedicated sections on the website for national & international news, headlines, sports, politics, business, arts & entertainment, and more.
Paid subscribers can access the e-edition of the newspaper from its official website.
South Jersey Times Android App
Star-Ledger
Star-Ledger is a daily newspaper in New Jersey owned by Advance Publications. Founded in the year 1832, the paper has grown over the years to become the largest daily newspaper in the state with a daily circulation of 114,000 copies (As of 2015) & 359,820 copies on Sundays (As of 2014).
History
As said earlier, the paper was first launched in 1832 as the Newark Daily Advertiser. It was the first newspaper in Newark, and it quickly gained popularity within a few years after launch. Over the years, the paper was renamed Newark Star-Eagle.
In 1939, Samuel Irving Newhouse Sr bought the Newark Star-Eagle and merged it with Newark Ledger to form the Newark Star-Ledger.
As of 2020, Star-Ledger is owned by Advance Publications and is an affiliate of nj.com.
What do they publish?
Star-Ledger publishes a daily printed edition, an online news portal, and an e-edition.
Both the printed edition & the online news portal of the paper covers news and updates from across the state. Apart from covering news & information, the website is frequently updated with the latest news and headlines.
There are dedicated sections on the website for national & international news, business, politics, sports, arts & entertainment, and more.
While readers can access the online website for free, access to the e-edition is restricted to paid subscribers.
Cumberland County News
Cumberland County News is an online news portal owned by Advance Publications. The website is frequently updated with the latest news and information from Cumberland County in New Jersey. The website is an affiliate of nj.com, owing to which there are many contributing authors to the page.
Basically, all the news in nj.com concerning Cumberland County is listed in Cumberland County News.
There are dedicated sections on the website for national & international news, business, politics, sports, arts & entertainment, and more. Readers can also choose to access the dedicated pages on the website for news & updates from the different counties in New Jersey.
The Glouchester County News
The Glouchester County News is an online news portal and an affiliate of nj.com. The website is regularly updated with the latest news & information from Glouchester County in New Jersey.
Apart from these, there are dedicated sections on the website for national & international news, business, politics, sports, arts & entertainment, and more. Readers can also choose to access the dedicated pages on the website for news & updates from the different counties in New Jersey.
The Glouchester County News Online
The Hudson County News
The Hudson County News is an online news portal run by Advance Publications. The online portal is an affiliate of nj.com and is regularly updated with news & information from Hudson County in New Jersey.
It is in fact a sister concern of the newspapers Star-Ledger, South Jersey Times, Jersey Journal & The Hunterdon County Democrat. Owing to which there are many contributing authors to The Hudson County News.
There are dedicated sections on the website for national & international news, business, politics, sports, arts & entertainment, and more. Readers can also choose to access the dedicated pages on the website for news & updates from the different counties in New Jersey.
The Record
The Record is a daily newspaper in New Jersey serving Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Passaic counties in northern New Jersey. The paper is known in New Jersey by three different names viz; The North Jersey Record, The Bergen Record, and The Bergen Evening Record.
History
The paper was first launched in 1895 as The Evening Record by Evan G Runner, Frank Cook, and George Alden. It was later renamed The Evening Record and Bergen County Herald in 1920 when a group of investors bought the newspaper.
Over the years, the paper underwent a series of mergers, acquisitions & name changes until it was renamed The Record in 1960. The paper is currently owned by Gannet company and is estimated to have a daily circulation of 144,897 copies and 167,969 copies on Sundays (As of 2013).
What do they publish?
The Record publishes a daily printed edition, an e-edition, and an online news portal.
Both the printed & online edition of the paper mainly focuses on reporting news & information from Bergen, Passaic, Morris, and Essex counties. There are dedicated sections on the website for News, local, sports, election, world news, obituaries, and more.
While the contents on the news portal are available to the users for free, access to the e-edition is restricted to paid subscribers.
Herald News
Herald News is a daily newspaper in New Jersey owned by Gannet. Founded in 1988, the paper primarily serves its readers in Passaic County, New Jersey area. Though the paper first hit the newsstands in 1988, its history can be traced back to 1872.
History
Herald News was launched in 1988 following the merger of the two erstwhile newspapers, Passaic City Herald & North Jersey Herald & News. Passaic City Herald, one of the papers that merged, was established in 1872 and is considered to be the predecessor of Herald News.
What do they publish?
Apart from the daily printed edition of the paper, Herald News also hosts an online news portal. There are dedicated sections on the website for news, local news, sports, opinion, national news, obituaries, headlines, and more.
Herald News also publishes an e-edition of the paper, which can be accessed by paid subscribers from the website.
Asbury Park Press
The Asbury Park Press is a daily newspaper in New Jersey serving the Monmouth and Ocean counties. The paper was first launched in 1879 and had, over the years, grown to be a prominent newspaper in the state.
History
As said earlier, the newspaper was launched in 1879 as the Shore Press by local pharmacist-turned-publisher Hugh S. Kinmouth. Initially, it was a weekly publication and continued to remain a weekly newspaper until the paper was sold to J. Lyle Kinmouth, who converted the newspaper to a daily publication.
Gannet purchased the newspaper from J. Lyle Kinmouth in 1997, and the paper has grown to become the third-largest daily and Sunday newspaper in New Jersey.
What do they publish?
Apart from the daily printed edition, The Asbury Park Press also hosts an online new website and publishes an e-edition.
While the website covers new & information from Monmouth County and Ocean County, the online news portal covers breaking and in-depth local news, sports, obituaries, databases, events, classifieds, and more.
Readers can access the contents on the online portal for free. But the access to e-edition is restricted to paid subscribers.
The Press of Atlantic City
The Press of Atlantic City is a daily newspaper in New Jersey, primarily catering to the regions in southeastern New Jersey and the Jersey Shore. The paper was first launched in 1895 and had, over the years, become the fourth largest newspaper in the state.
The paper was first launched in 1895 as the Atlantic City Daily Press byWalter Edge. It was later renamed the Atlantic City Press in 1930 and The Press in 1971.
What do they Publish?
Apart from the daily printed edition, the paper also publishes an e-edition and an online news portal. There are dedicated sections on the website for national, local & international news, sports, politics, business, and more.
While the contents on the news portal are available to the users for free, access to the e-edition is restricted to paid subscribers.
The Press of Atlantic City Online
The Press of Atlantic City ePaper
The Press of Atlantic City Android App
The Press of Atlantic City iOS App
Home News Tribune
Home News Tribune is a daily newspaper in New Jersey serving Middlesex County. Though the paper, as seen today, first hit the newsstands in 1995, its history dates back to the 1879 newspaper The Home News.
The paper was found by the merger of The Home News & The News Tribune in 1995. As of 2010, the paper was estimated to have a circulation of 49,000 copies.
What do they Publish?
Apart from the daily printed edition, the paper also hosts an online news website. There are dedicated sections on the website for news, sports, obituaries, classifieds, headlines, latest news, and more.
Every content on the website, including the access to e-edition, is available for free to readers.
Courier News
Courier News is a daily newspaper in New Jersey serving the Somerset County and other Central Jersey areas. The paper was first launched in 1884 as The Evening News and was later renamed Courier News.
Gannet acquired the newspaper in 1940 and has, over the years, grown to become a prominent newspaper in the region. As of 2007, the paper had a daily circulation of 32,480 copies and 32,163 copies on Sundays.
What do they Publish?
Apart from the daily printed edition, Courier News also hosts an online news website. The website is regularly updated with the latest news & updates from Somerville in New Jersey.
NJBIZ
NJBIZ is a prominent weekly business journal in New Jersey owned by BridgeTower Media. The journal was first launched in 1987 and had since been serving the business community in the state.
Apart from the weekly printed edition, NJBIZ also publishes an e-edition, e-newsletters, and an online news website. The online news portal is frequently updated with the latest news & updates from the business sector.
Cape May County Herald
Cape May County Herald is a weekly community newspaper in New Jersey owned by the Herald Publications. The paper was first launched in 1968 and had since been catering to the readers in f Cape May County.
Both the paper and its online news portal cover in-depth local news coverage and events from Cape May County.
While most online website contents are available to the users for free, access to e-edition is restricted to paid subscribers.
Nowy Dziennik
Nowy Dziennik is a daily newspaper catering to the readers in New York City and headquartered in New Jersey. The newspaper was first launched in 1971 by Boles?aw Wierzbia?ski to cater to the Polish Diaspora.
Nowy Dziennik first hit the newsstands on February 27th,1971, and has since been covering issues of interest to Polish emigration, including current events in Poland and abroad.
Apart from the daily printed edition, they also host an online news website. There are dedicated sections on the website for news, sports, world news, classifieds, updates on various events, and more.
Central Jersey
Central Jersey is an online community news portal in New Jersey. Though the website covers essential news & updates from the entire state, it focuses more on covering news & updates from central New Jersey.
Central Jersey also publishes 50 community newspapers across the state.
New Jersey Herald
New Jersey Herald is a daily newspaper in Sussex County, New Jersey. It is one of the oldest newspapers in the state and is widely circulated in Morris & Warren counties in New Jersey, Pike County in Pennsylvania, and orange county in New York.
The paper was established in 1829 and is currently owned by Gannet. Since its inception, the paper has been covering local, state & national news, sports, politics, and more from Sussex County.
Apart from the printed edition of the paper, they also publish an online news website and an e-edition.
Courier Post
Courier Post is a daily newspaper in New Jersey serving South Jersey in the Delaware Valley, most of Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties. The newspaper was first launched in 1875 as The Post and has grown to become the 5th largest newspaper in the state over the years.
Apart from the daily printed edition, they also publish an online news website and an e-edition. While most contents on the online website are available to the users for free, the e-edition can only be accessed by paid subscribers.
Bernardsville News
Bernardsville News is a weekly newspaper in New Jersey, serving the Bernards Township, Bernardsville, Far Hills, and Peapack-Gladstone communities. The paper is owned and operated by the Parker family known as Recorder Community Newspapers.
Apart from the weekly printed edition of the paper, Bernardsville News also publishes an online website and an e-edition. There are dedicated sections on the website for news, sports, obituaries, classifieds, and more.
While most contents on the online website are available to the users for free, access to e-edition is restricted to paid subscribers.
Chatham Courier
Chatham Courier is a weekly newspaper in Madison, New Jersey, owned by Recorder Community Newspapers. As the name suggests, Chatham Courier mainly covers news & updates from Chatham borough.
Both the paper and its online website is focussed on delivering the residents of Chatham Township, Chatham Borough local news, local sports, entertainment, and more.
Apart from the weekly printed edition, they also publish an e-edition. Paid subscribers can access the e-edition from the paper’s online website.
Madison Eagle
Madison Eagle is a local weekly newspaper in New Jersey serving the Madison county region. Since the paper’s launch in 1891, Madison Eagle has been covering local news & updates from Madison county.
As of 2020, the paper is owned by Recorder Community Newspapers.
Apart from the weekly printed edition, they also publish an e-edition. While most contents on the paper’s online website are available to the users for free, access to e-edition is restricted to paid subscribers.
The Citizen of Morris County
The Citizen is a daily weekly newspaper in New Jersey owned by Recorder Community Newspapers. Since its inception, the paper has been covering local news & updates from Morris County. As of 2020, the paper is circulated in Rockaway Township, Rockaway Borough, Boonton, Boonton Borough, Denton, Denville Township, and Mountain Lakes
Apart from the weekly printed edition, the paper publishes an e-edition and an online news website. Most content on the paper’s online website can be accessed for free, but access to e-edition is restricted to paid subscribers.
The Trentonian
The Trentonian is a daily newspaper in New Jersey serving Trenton & the surrounding Mercer County community. The paper was first launched in 1945 and is now a prominent newspaper in the state. As of 2018, the paper had a daily circulation of 11,000 copies and a Sunday circulation of around 10,000 copies.
Other than the daily printed edition, The Trentonian also publishes an e-edition. Paid subscribers can access the e-edition from the online website of the paper.
Daily Record
As the name suggests, Daily Record is a daily newspaper in New Jersey. The paper was founded in 1900 and is currently owned by Gannet. As of 2020, the paper serves the greater Morris County area of northern New Jersey and the south-western suburbs of New York City.
The paper hosts an online news website with dedicated sections for news, sports, entertainment, opinion, obituaries, and more. They also publish an e-edition that can only be accessed by paid subscribers.
Daily Princetonian
Daily Princetonian is an independent student newspaper in New Jersey published by students of Princeton University. It was first launched in 1876 and is one of the oldest student newspapers in the country.
The paper was initially published as a bi-weekly but became a daily publication in 1892. Being a student newspaper, Daily Princetonian mainly covers news & updates concerning the students.
They also host an online news website with dedicated sections for news, opinion, sports, projects, and more.
New Jersey Jewish News
New Jersey Jewish News is a weekly newspaper in New Jersey serving the Jewish community in the state. The paper was first launched in 1946 and had since been covering local, national, and world events, Jewish culture and arts, Jewish holidays, celebrations, and other topics of interest to the Jewish community.
Jewish Standard
Jewish Standard is a weekly newspaper in New Jersey serving the Jewish community in Bergen County and northeastern New Jersey. Founded in 1931, Jewish Standard is the oldest Jewish weekly in the state.
The paper primarily servers Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic counties in the state. As of 2016, the paper had a daily circulation of 24,000 copies.
New Jersey Law Journal
New Jersey Law Journal is a weekly journal in New Jersey owned by ALM Media. It was first launched in 1878 and had since been catering to the attorney population in New Jersey. The journal widely covers state and federal court notices, up-to-the-minute digests of all relevant court decisions, and more.
Newark New Jersey Law Journal Online
Daily Targum
Daily Targum is a newspaper published by the State University of New Jersey. The paper was first launched in 1869 and had since been covering news & updates from the university. As of 2017, the paper was estimated to have a circulation of 5,000 copies.
Apart from the daily printed edition, they also host an online news website.
Burlington County Times
Burlington County Times is a daily newspaper in New Jersey, primarily covering municipal and county issues in Burlington County. The paper was first launched in 1958 by S.W. Calkins and is currently owned by Gannet. As of 2016, the paper has a daily circulation of 17,364 copies and 23,614 copies on Sundays.
Burlington County Times Online
Burlington County Times ePaper
Burlington County Times Android App
Burlington County Times iOS App
Campus Press
Campus Press is a student newspaper published by the students at the Camden Community College. Being a student newspaper, the paper mainly covers news & updates about college announcements, Campus news, events, sports, and more.
Community News
Community News is a weekly newspaper in New Jersey, covering Elmwood Park, Saddle Brook, Fair Lawn, Garfield, Wallington, Lodi, Hasbrouck Heights, Wood-Ridge, Maywood, and Rochelle Park.
Apart from the weekly printed edition, they also host an online news website. There are dedicated sections on the website for news, business, sports, events, e-edition, and more. While most contents on the website are available for free, access to e-edition is restricted to paid subscribers.
Coast Star
Coast Star is a weekly newspaper in New Jersey that was first launched in 1877. The paper is owned by The Star News Group and is a popular weekly newspaper in Manasquan. Apart from the weekly printed edition of the newspaper, they also host an online news portal.
Both the newspaper and its online portal covers news and updates from in and around Manasquan.
The Aquarian Weekly
The Aquarian Weekly is an alternative weekly newspaper based in New Jersey. The newspaper was founded in 1969 and since ben covering news & updates related to rock music and related events in New Jersey, New York City, Eastern Pennsylvania.
Both the paper and its online news portal covers Interviews, reviews, and news coverage of national and local music acts in New York and New Jersey.
Atlantic City Weekly
Atlantic city weekly is a free weekly newspaper in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Founded in 1974, the paper is the source of news and updates from South Jersey.
Apart from the weekly printed edition, the paper also publishes an e-edition. Readers can access the e-edition of the paper from the paper’s website.
The Daily Journal
The Daily Journal is a daily newspaper in Vineland, New Jersey. The paper was first launched in 1875 and had since been catering to its readers in Southern New Jersey.
Apart from the daily printed edition, the paper also publishes an e-edition. Readers can access the e-edition of the paper from the online news portal hosted by The Daily Journal.
The Sandpaper
The Sandpaper is a local news magazine in Southern Ocean County, New Jersey. The magazine covers news, images, videos, community events, and happenings in and around Long Beach Island and Southern Ocean County.
Apart from the printed edition of the magazine, they also host an online news website. There are dedicates sections on the website for news, sports, opinion, calendar, classifieds, and more.
Town Topics
Town Topics is a free weekly newspaper in New Jersey owned by the Witherspoon Media Group. The paper was founded in 1946 and is currently circulated in Princeton and parts of Hopewell Borough, Hopewell Township, West Windsor Township, Lawrence Township, Pennington, Montgomery Township, and South Brunswick Township.
Jersey Shore Online
Jersey Shore online is an online news website owned by Micromedia Publications, Inc. The website was first launched in 2017 and has since been covering news & updates from various localities in ocean county.
There are dedicated sections on the website for news, opinion, classifieds, trending news, and more.
The Signal
The Signal is a student newspaper published by the students of the College of New Jersey. The paper was first launched in 1855 as a literary publication. Over the years, it evolved to a full news publication with different sections covering various campus events.
Apart from the printed edition of the paper, they also host an online news website.
Conclusion
Newspapers have always been a critical part of New Jersey’s news landscape. It being a state without an independent TV station, the newspapers have always played a commendable role in holding powerful institutions and people accountable.
Like the other countries around the globe and the other US states, the newspaper industry in New Jersey is struggling. It is estimated that there has been an 8% decline in daily circulation of newspapers from 2017 to 2018 and 12% from 2018 to 2019 in the state.
The already limping print media industry in New Jersey took another severe blow when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the state. Revenue from advertisements plunged almost to a null, which forced newsrooms in New Jersey to cut many jobs.
While some of the major newspapers in New Jersey resorted to reducing their publication schedule, some shifted to digital mediums in a desperate effort to keep their businesses afloat. The lesser fortunate local dailies and weeklies were either forced to shut down or merge with others.
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