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People are finding families of their own, particularly, but not exclusively, in the LGBTQ+ community.

From Montclair to Asbury Park to Atlantic City and beyond, here are rooftop spots offering elevated drinking experiences this summer.

More than 25 years ago, Jill Sobule helped boost the visibility of LGBTQ stories in mainstream pop music with her playful and endearing 1995 folk-rock single "I Kissed a Girl." This weekend, the singer/songwriter will be in New Jersey to lend her voice in support of an organization that works to serve members of the state's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community and their allies, the Princeton-based Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice. “I consider myself an activist, and part of what I do, I believe, is these sorts of things," Sobule said. "I always say I’ve become ...

View Comments The folks behind the Atlantic City Vegan Food Festival aren't simply easing back into public life — they're ready to feed thousands over the course of two days. After taking 2020 off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival returns to the city's oceanfront on Saturday, July 17 and Sunday, July 18. “I think people are dying to get out," said co-founder Marisa Sweeney. "It’s the height of the summer, I’m sure people really didn’t plan any big international trips this summer for their vacation so people are staying local. So I think the stars have aligned for us in ...

There's a lot going on this summer at the Jersey Shore and we've got you covered with concerts, nightlife and more.