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🚂💫 Did you know one of New Jersey’s most legendary trains was connected to Elizabeth’s railroad story?

Launched in 1929, the Blue Comet became famous for combining speed, style, and comfort as it carried passengers between the New York area and the Jersey Shore, including Atlantic City.

Its striking blue design represented the sky and ocean, its passenger cars were named after comets, and its service offered travelers a taste of luxury without the luxury fare.

But Elizabeth has its own connection to this golden age of rail travel. Elizabethport was an important part of the Central Railroad of New Jersey network, with railroad facilities that helped support the movement of trains across the region.

Today, you can discover the Blue Comet and explore more of Elizabeth’s transportation history at the Elizabeth Welcome Station.

📍 14 Julian Place, Elizabeth, NJ

🕘 Hours:
Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Sunday: By Appointment Only

✨ Because in Elizabeth, history is closer than you think.



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🎒🛍️ Back-to-school shopping starts in Elizabeth!

Before the first bell rings, head to The Mills at Jersey Gardens and get ready for the new school year with hundreds of stores, outlet savings, and end-of-summer deals all under one roof.

From fresh outfits and new shoes to backpacks and school essentials, families can check off their back-to-school lists while taking advantage of one of New Jersey’s biggest shopping benefits: most clothing and footwear are sales-tax-free year-round. 👟✨

And when the shopping is done, make a day of it! Elizabeth offers international dining, convenient hotels, and plenty more to explore just minutes away.

📍 The Mills at Jersey Gardens | Elizabeth, NJ

👇 What’s the first thing you buy for back-to-school season?



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History didn’t stay behind glass—it came to life. ✨

Through powerful performances, storytelling and an immersive tour, visitors encountered the voices, struggles and achievements of figures who helped shape Black history and American history.

From stories of courage and identity to the fight for freedom, justice and equality, this unforgettable experience reminded us that history is not only something we learn—it is something we carry forward.

In Elizabeth, every generation has a story to discover, honor and share. ❤️💛💚



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🏀🎬 From a backyard in Elizabeth… to Nike, a Guinness World Record, and Hollywood.

Luis “Trikz” Da Silva Jr. grew up right here in Elizabeth, New Jersey, developing the basketball skills that would eventually take him around the world.

At just 18, an open audition helped launch him onto the global stage through Nike’s iconic Freestyle campaign. From there, his journey expanded far beyond the basketball court—from setting a Guinness World Record to appearing on the big screen in films including Fast Five, 21 Jump Street, and Fast X.

And in 2026, his story came home. ❤️

On August 13, Elizabeth honored one of its own with the dedication of Luis “Trikz” Da Silva Jr. Place—a lasting reminder of where an extraordinary journey began.

From practicing in an Elizabeth backyard to performing on some of the world’s biggest stages, his story proves something we already know:

✨ Big stories start right here in Elizabeth.



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☀️✨ Summer isn’t over yet… and there’s still time for one more unforgettable weekend.

Make Elizabeth your last summer escape and enjoy everything you need for the perfect getaway—all in one convenient destination.

🏨 Stay near Newark Liberty International Airport.
🛍️ Shop your favorite brands at The Mills at Jersey Gardens.
🍽️ Discover incredible flavors from around the world.
🌙 Enjoy local nightlife and summer evenings.
🗽 And stay just minutes from New York City.

Whether it’s a weekend with friends, a couples getaway, or one last family adventure before fall, there’s still time to make a few more summer memories.

✨ One last weekend. One more adventure. Make it Elizabeth.

Visit GoElizabethNJ.com and start planning your stay.



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🎒🛍️ Back-to-school shopping? Make your first stop Elizabeth!

August is the perfect time to visit The Mills at Jersey Gardens, where families can shop hundreds of stores for clothing, shoes, backpacks, accessories, and everything needed to start the new school year in style.

And here’s an Elizabeth shopping advantage worth knowing: New Jersey does not charge sales tax on most clothing and footwear. 👟✨ Combine that with outlet shopping and end-of-summer deals, and your back-to-school trip can mean even more savings.

📍 The Mills at Jersey Gardens
Elizabeth, New Jersey

Make a day of it—shop, dine, explore, and discover why Elizabeth is one of New Jersey’s favorite shopping destinations.

👇 What’s the first thing on your back-to-school shopping list?



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☎️✨ Did you know there was a time when making a phone call in Elizabeth required another person to connect you?

Long before smartphones, direct dialing, and even rotary phones, telephone operators connected calls by hand—helping businesses, factories, railroads, and families communicate across a rapidly growing Elizabeth.

As technology evolved, those early telephone systems helped transform how people lived and worked, connecting a city that was becoming one of New Jersey’s important industrial centers.

Today, the technology fits in our pockets. But its story can still be discovered right here in Elizabeth.

🏛️ See these pieces of communication history for yourself at the Elizabeth Welcome Station.

📍 14 Julian Place, Elizabeth, NJ
🕘 Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Sunday: By Appointment Only

✨ In Elizabeth, even everyday objects have a story to tell.



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🇺🇸📜 History returned to where it all began.

As part of Elizabeth Celebrates America 250, the New Jersey Senate returned to the historic First Presbyterian Church of Elizabethtown, now known as Siloam-Hope First Presbyterian Church—the site recognized as the birthplace of New Jersey’s legislative history.

Leaders, historians, and community members gathered to honor the place where the earliest decisions that helped shape our state were made, reflecting on Elizabeth’s lasting role in New Jersey’s story and America’s journey.

This remarkable event was more than a commemoration—it was a reminder that history is not only preserved here, but continues to inspire future generations.

✨ History happened here. History lives here. And the story is still being written.



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