Dr. Leitman’s Waiting Room of Weirdness
When the Weird NJ office phone rang and the Greek was on the other end of the line, I knew...
Roadside Oddities
The War to End All Wars Ends at Somerville Circle
Today we celebrate Veterans Day, a Federal Holiday in the U.S. observed annually on November 11, honoring military veterans of...
Martians Attack NJ on Halloween Eve!
'Twas the night before Halloween, mischief night, in 1938 that a young Orson Welles’ now infamous radio broadcast of War...
Dinosaurs Down in Allaire
If you've read Weird NJ issue #57 (Fall 2021) then you are familiar with the story of the dinosaurs hidden...
The Painted Rock of Route 539
New Jersey's Most Painted Rock I can't remember exactly when I first saw the Painted Rock on Route 539. It...
T.R.O.G. – The Race Of Gentlemen
Get Your Motors Running for... T.R.O.G. – The Race Of Gentlemen Imagine you're standing on a beach. The summer has...
NEW Weird NJ State Map Poster!
New Jersey has a rich history of weirdness; it’s a rite of passage to go out with friends and test...
Meat the Beatles’ Submarine in Atlantic City
On August 30th 1964, the Beatles performed before 18,000 fans at the Convention Hall in Atlantic City. They had stayed at...
Hamilton’s Duel to the Death in Weehawken
Perched high atop the Weehawken Palisades, before the panoramic backdrop of the Manhattan skyline, is a grim reminder of the...
Mighty Joe’s Journey from the Shore to Shamong
It certainly is a weird and puzzling sight to see in the rural Burlington County town of Shamong; a giant...
