On the eve of what pundits and politicians alike are calling one of the most important elections of our time, candidates are feverishly making their last minute pitch to entice any remaining undecided voters. Of the many issues being discussed…
Category: Newspaper History
A Brief History of the Jersey City News
The Jersey City News debuted on February 25, 1889 in Jersey City, New Jersey. Billed as “The only Democratic daily published in Jersey City,” the News was presented as an alternative to the Republican-leaning Evening Journal. Republicans dominated this period…
Directory of Digitized Historic New Jersey Newspapers Guide Available
Local, older newspapers are often one of the most heavily used resources in libraries and historical societies, and librarians receive many requests from genealogists and researchers looking for help finding information on family and friends. In an effort to meet…