New Jersey Newspapers

Browse 78 newspapers from New Jersey, from major metropolitan dailies to community weeklies.

Operating within the shadow of two massive out-of-state media hubs, the local press ecosystem has undergone heavy chain consolidation while maintaining historically significant regional dailies. Circulation is dominated by the Advance Publications-owned Newark Star Ledger, the largest daily paper, followed closely by Gannett properties like the Asbury Park Press and the Bergen County-based Record, as well as Lee Enterprises' Press of Atlantic City. Alongside these consolidated legacy broadsheets, an active specialty press serves specific demographics, highlighted by Spanish-language weeklies such as Ahora and cultural publications like Biz India. Paperboy indexes 78 New Jersey newspapers — browse the full directory below.

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NJ Today

Elizabeth, New Jersey

NJ Today is a digital news publication based in Elizabeth, New Jersey, covering local and statewide news. It focuses on government affairs, community developments, and public interest stories. The platform provides editorial perspectives and reporting on social issues, politics, and civic matters affecting residents across the state.

Nowy Dziennik

Garfield, New Jersey

Nowy Dziennik is a prominent Polish-language newspaper based in Garfield, New Jersey. Founded in 1971, it serves the Polish-American community with news, cultural features, and opinion pieces. Although it transitioned from a daily to a weekly format, it remains a vital information source for the diaspora.

Observer Tribune

Chester, New Jersey

The Observer-Tribune is a weekly newspaper serving Chester, Mendham, and surrounding communities in Morris County, New Jersey. Founded in 1889, it provides local news, high school sports coverage, and community events. It is published by the New Jersey Hills Media Group and focuses on hyper-local reporting.

Ocean County Journal

Waretown, New Jersey

Serving as a long-standing source of local information for residents of Waretown and the surrounding New Jersey region, this publication focuses on community-centric news and regional happenings. It provides a dedicated platform for local issues and public notices, maintaining a consistent presence in the Ocean County media landscape.

Ocean Star

Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

Serving as the primary source of local news for Point Pleasant Beach and its surrounding communities, this long-standing publication provides dedicated coverage of regional government, coastal affairs, and community events. It is notable for its deep-rooted history in the Jersey Shore area and its role as a key journalistic touchstone for local residents and summer visitors alike.

Press of Atlantic City

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Serving South Jersey since 1872, this publication provides comprehensive regional coverage, including essential reporting on the Atlantic City casino industry and local government affairs. It stands as a primary source of news for residents of Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland counties, maintaining a long-standing reputation for its investigative focus on the unique economic and social dynamics of the Jersey Shore.

Princeton Town Topics

Princeton, New Jersey

Established in 1946, this weekly community newspaper serves the Princeton, New Jersey area with a focus on local news, sports, arts, and real estate. It remains a hallmark of regional journalism, widely recognized for its "Town Talk" column and its dedicated coverage of the events and people defining the local community.

Randolph Reporter

Randolph, New Jersey

The Randolph Reporter is a local weekly newspaper serving Randolph, New Jersey, and its surrounding communities. Part of the New Jersey Hills Media Group, it provides comprehensive coverage of municipal government, local education, high school sports, community events, and human interest stories across Morris County.

Record

Hackensack, New Jersey

Serving as the primary source of news for Northern New Jersey, this publication boasts a long-standing history of rigorous investigative journalism and in-depth local reporting. It maintains a significant regional reach by focusing on the specific political, social, and economic issues affecting the communities surrounding the New York City metropolitan area.

Reminder USA

Millville, New Jersey

Serving the Cumberland County region of New Jersey, this long-standing publication functions as a primary source for local news, community events, and regional advertising. It is notable for its role as a dedicated hyper-local news outlet that connects Millville residents through comprehensive coverage of municipal affairs and area commerce.

Retrospect

Collingswood, New Jersey

Serving as the oldest continuously published weekly newspaper in New Jersey, this publication has provided local news and community coverage to the Collingswood area since 1850. It remains a notable fixture of regional journalism by maintaining a deep focus on hyper-local government, school board proceedings, and civic events for its loyal South Jersey readership.

Rider News

Lawrenceville, New Jersey

Serving as the independent student-run newspaper of Rider University, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus life, athletics, and regional issues in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. It is notable for its long-standing commitment to journalistic integrity and its role as a vital primary source for news and discourse within the university community.

Roxbury Register

Roxbury, New Jersey

The Roxbury Register is a weekly newspaper serving Roxbury Township and its communities in Morris County, New Jersey. It focuses on local news, municipal government, school board activities, and community events, providing comprehensive coverage of regional developments as part of the New Jersey Hills Media Group.

Rutgers Observer

Newark, New Jersey

The Observer is the official student-run newspaper of Rutgers University–Newark. Serving the campus community since its founding, the publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus events, local news, sports, and arts. It offers a platform for student voices and serves as a primary news source for the Newark campus.

Sentinel

Edison, New Jersey

The Sentinel is a weekly community newspaper serving the residents of Edison, Metuchen, and Woodbridge in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It provides hyper-local coverage of municipal government, school board activities, high school sports, and neighborhood events, maintaining a long tradition of community journalism in the region.

Seton Hall Setonian

South Orange, New Jersey

Serving the Seton Hall University community since 1925, this student-run publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, athletics, and student life in South Orange. It is recognized for its longevity and commitment to independent journalism, acting as a vital platform for discourse and updates among the university’s diverse student body and faculty.

Shore News Today

Toms River, New Jersey

The Press of Atlantic City is a daily newspaper serving southeastern New Jersey, including Atlantic, Cape May, and Ocean counties. It provides local news coverage of politics, community events, and the regional economy. The publication was founded in 1895 and is currently the primary news source for the Jersey Shore.

The Citizen Of Morris County

Bernardsville, New Jersey

The Citizen of Morris County is a weekly newspaper providing local news coverage for Denville Township, Rockaway Borough, and Rockaway Township in New Jersey. Part of the New Jersey Hills Media Group, it focuses on municipal government, school board activities, community events, and local high school sports.

The Leader

East Rutherford, New Jersey

The Leader is a local newspaper serving the Wildwood area of New Jersey. It provides coverage of community news, local government, high school sports, and seasonal events across the Wildwoods. Now part of the Press of Atlantic City, it focuses on regional reporting and coastal issues.

The Progress

Caldwell, New Jersey

Serving the residents of Caldwell and West Caldwell, this community newspaper provides localized news, sports coverage, and information on civic affairs. With a history spanning over a century, it remains a primary source for regional updates and public notices within the West Essex area.

The Signal

Ewing, New Jersey

Serving as the independent student newspaper of The College of New Jersey, this publication has provided consistent campus news, arts coverage, and investigative reporting to the Ewing community since 1885. It remains a notable platform for student journalism, functioning as a primary source for discourse on local collegiate affairs and student life.

The Torch

Paramus, New Jersey

Serving as the official student-run newspaper of Bergen Community College in Paramus, this publication provides a platform for campus news, student perspectives, and local coverage. It is notable for its long-standing role in fostering student journalism and providing an essential voice for the diverse academic community at one of New Jersey's largest community colleges.

Times

Hamilton, New Jersey

Serving the Greater Trenton area and Mercer County, this publication provides comprehensive local news, community reporting, and sports coverage for residents of central New Jersey. It functions as a key regional affiliate of the Advance Local media group, maintaining a digital-first approach to reporting on the political and cultural developments of the state capital.

Times

Trenton, New Jersey

Serving the greater Trenton region and Mercer County, this publication provides comprehensive local coverage and investigative reporting on New Jersey state politics. It remains a primary source for regional news, community events, and sports, reflecting its long-standing role as the authoritative voice for the capital city's residents.

Trentonian

Trenton, New Jersey

Serving as a prominent source of local news for New Jersey’s capital city, this daily publication is widely recognized for its aggressive, crime-focused reporting and grassroots approach to community journalism. Established in 1946, it maintains a distinct tabloid-style voice that prioritizes investigative coverage of Trenton’s municipal government and public safety issues.

U.S. 1

Princeton, New Jersey

U.S. 1 is a regional news publication serving the Princeton, New Jersey, area. It focuses on business news, local community events, arts, and entertainment. Part of the Community News Service network, it provides in-depth reporting on the economic and cultural landscape of the Greater Mercer County region.

Westfield Leader

Westfield, New Jersey

Established in 1890, this weekly publication serves as the primary source of community news, government reporting, and local sports coverage for the residents of Westfield, New Jersey. It is widely recognized for its long-standing commitment to traditional community journalism and its role as the official newspaper of record for the town.

Windsor Hights Herald

Princeton, New Jersey

The Windsor-Hights Herald is a weekly community newspaper serving the residents of Hightstown and East Windsor, New Jersey. It provides dedicated coverage of local municipal government, school board developments, and neighborhood events. The publication is part of the Central Jersey news group, maintaining a strong hyper-local focus for Mercer County.