IN JANUARY 1909 , New Jersey was gripped by a wave of fear. In the span of one week, hundreds of Garden State residents from Camden to Cape May claimed to have seen a winged, hoofed monster in the night skies. Newspapers dubbed it the return of the Jersey Devil, a legendary creature long feared in the Pine Barrens. More than a century later, it remains one of the most bizarre events in Garden State history. Even in 1909 the Jersey Devil was already considered an old folk stor

THE ASBURY PARK Zombie Walk has become something of a Jersey Shore institution. But the story begins about 17 years ago, when Asbury Park was still in the early days of its incredible economic rebirth. In the fall of 2008, Asbury Park resident Jason Meehan felt inspired to create something that would draw tourists to his town’s recovering boardwalk. Inspired by similar events that had been held in cities like Toronto and Pittsburgh, Meehan pitched the idea to some friends, a

CURIOUS ABOUT YOUR future? Hoping to reconnect with a lost loved one? If you’re looking for answers in daily horoscopes or online quizzes, you’re almost certainly not going to find the specificity you want.   For centuries, people have turned to psychic advisors for insight, clarity, and comfort. Through visions, tarot card readings, or messages from the other side, a gifted psychic can offer guidance that feels both personal and otherworldly.   Chris is a third-generation E

THERE’S SOMETHING SPECIAL  about the back-to-school season: The smell of freshly sharpened pencils, the excitement of a new backpack, and...