Is it possible that they remains of former Teamster boss Jimmy Hoffa, missing since 1975, may lay beneath one of the most perilous and heavily traveled bridges in our state––the Pulaski Skyway? Continue reading
A-Bombs Away Off A.C.
On July 28, 1957 two atomic bombs were dropped from a foundering Air Force plane off the coast of New Jersey near Atlantic City. To this day the fate of the two lost nuclear bombs remains shrouded in mystery. Soon after the incident, efforts to recover the bombs were made. Published reports suggested that these efforts were unsuccessful. What was the ultimate fate of the two lost atomic bombs? Continue reading
Cat’s Eyes of St. Joseph’s Church, Jersey City
Something strange has been going on at St. Joseph’s Church on Pavonia Avenue in Jersey City for the past 100 years. Two mysterious “cat’s eyes,” (as neighborhood residents have called them), have been gleaming out onto the residents of Hill … Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE: Matawan Man-Eater Mural Artist Reveals Identity!
Now, for the first time anywhere, the artist responsible for the Matawan Man-Eater Mural tells his story in an exclusive interview with Weird NJ. Continue reading
Weird NJ Issue #56 (Spring/Summer 2021)
It’s here! The #56 issue of Weird NJ Magazine: Your Travel Guide to New Jersey’s Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets, is now available. Order yours today and we’ll have a copy mailed right to your door. Continue reading
The Real New Jersey “Jaws” of 1916
Nearly 60 years before Peter Benchley’s novel “Jaws,” a real man-eater lurked the waters of the New Jersey coast. A single shark was responsible attacks on five victims, killing four. One has to wonder–could it happen again? Continue reading
Asbury Park’s Tillie and Calico, the “Evil Clown” of Middletown
He’s been a familiar roadside fixture to motorist traveling along Route 35 in Middletown since 1956, but the brightly colored clown known as “Calico” has such a beguiling look about him that drivers still scratch their heads in wonderment at … Continue reading
BRAND NEW! Jersey Devil Diner T-shirt!
What says “Jersey” better than the classic Jersey diner? We’ll tell you what – the Jersey Devil sitting atop a classic Jersey diner sign while eating a Pork Roll/Taylor Ham, egg and cheese sandwich, that’s what! And that’s the image … Continue reading
2021 Subscriptions Available NOW!
Subscribe to your favorite magazine for 2021! That’s right, Weird NJ issues #56 and #57 can be delivered right to your door in May and October of 2021. (Current and recent issues can be purchased HERE.) Weird NJ Magazine: Your … Continue reading
NEW Weird Gear Galore!
Now you can have all of your favorite Weird NJ icons on all kinds of cool new Weird Wear, like Tee Shirts, Girls Tees, Sweatshirts, Long Sleeve Tees, Hoodies, Unisex Tanks, Kids Tees, Tie Dyes or Onesies! All are available in all sizes and … Continue reading