New Jersey Newspapers

Browse 66 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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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.

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.