In the town of Lakewood, Ocean County, stands a tree which is famous in local lore known as the “JL Tree.” Its tragic tale tells of the violent death of a young local lad and the tree that has immortalized … Continue reading
Spring Comes Early in Weird NJ!
We don’t know about no stinking rodent groundhog, but the Jersey Devil has officially prognosticated that spring will be coming a little bit earlier this year in Weird NJ! Due to unprecedented demand, we no longer have enough stock of the current issue … Continue reading
Old School Ghouls of Georgian Court University
The campus of Georgian Court University in Lakewood is the former estate of George Jay Gould, son of railroad baron Jay Gould. There are not the only unusual historical stories told of the grand old estate turned college, but also a number of unexplainable, otherworldly phenomena that have been witnessed on the grounds of the campus. Continue reading
Light Dispelling Darkness
One of the most unique, and downright bizarre roadside attractions to be found in New Jersey is surprisingly not the work of some eccentric with too much spare time on his hands. It’s actually a federally funded work of public … Continue reading
NEW! The Weird NJ Gift Card!
Shopping for that weird someone but not sure what to give them? Give ‘em the Weird that THEY want! Give them the gift of choice with a Weird NJ Gift Card. Prepaid gift cards are available in a variety of dollar … Continue reading
Final Days to Get Weird For Christmas!
There are just a couple of days left to get that special weirdo on your holiday shopping list something in time for Christmas delivery. Find just what you’re looking for in the Weird NJ store: 2015 gift subscriptions, knit caps, T-shirts, … Continue reading
A Merry Weird NJ Christmas!
(Please note: The last day to place an order for Christmas delivery is Friday December 19th. To place your Weird NJ order please go to our shopping cart or visit our Amazon Store. Thanks for another wonderfully weird year!) Holiday … Continue reading
2015 Subscriptions Available NOW!
That right folks, Weird NJ issues # 44 and 45 will be arriving at your door in May and in October. You can SUBSCRIBE NOW! We collect stories about New Jersey. That’s what we’ve been doing for the last 21 … Continue reading
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
Is the Spy House “The Most Haunted House in America”?
It’s a lone white wooden building that stands with its back to the windswept shore of the Sandy Hook Bay in the Port Monmouth section of Middletown. Its official name is the Seabrook-Wilson Homestead, but most people know it much … Continue reading