Weird NJ - Weird New Jersey

06/16/2025

One of the great pleasures we have when we attend live events around the state has always been meeting the wonderfully weird family of friends we have out there. One of the folks we are almost certain to see is Bee Leonard, known better to us as Brittney, who has such a passion for Weird New Jersey that she was even interviewed about her obsession on New Jersey 101.5 radio. Thanks for representing, Brittney, hope to see you again soon!

Learn about Brittney Leonard, who turned her fascination with the eerie into a passion for ghost hunting and exploring abandoned places in South Jersey.

06/13/2025

In the current issue of Weird NJ ( #63) we featured the mysterious artist who folks have dubbed "Stillwater Banksy,” who has been displaying enigmatic works of art along random roadways around Sussex County. Tomorrow, Sat. June 14, The Stillwater Collective will be presenting an exhibition of the anonymous artist’s work at the former First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater from 2 to 6pm. Go experience it for yourself and see if you can guess which of the guests in attendance is really the man (or woman) behind the mask.

06/12/2025

From eerie tunnels to forgotten banks, Wheeler Antabanez captures the side of North Jersey most never see.

06/10/2025

Thanks to Salma Harfouche, who we met recently at a presentation we did, for this wonderful and unexpected blog post.

"Never Meet Your Heroes…Unless They’re Mark and Mark

People always say never meet your heroes, but those people are fu***ng wrong, okay!?

The whole reason I got into journalism - like literally the reason - was because of Mark and Mark from Weird NJ. Their magazine raised me. Haunted me. Lit the fuse in my brain that said, “Tell the story, even if it’s weird. Especially if it’s weird.”

So when I got to attend a live talk with them at a local library - and not only meet them but interview them? Yeah, it was the best day of my life..." Read the full article at this link:

Discover the real story behind Weird NJ - New Jersey’s iconic magazine of urban legends, ghost stories, and folklore. Meet the creators, explore the myths, and learn why Weird NJ is still haunting readers 30+ years later.

06/03/2025

This Saturday, June 7 – Weird NJ will be taking part in the 3rd Annual Cryptids and Paranormal Conference! Join us for a day filled with thrilling discussions, spooky stories, and mysterious encounters. This event will be held at the Our House Restaurant and Banquet Facility, the perfect setting for exploring the unknown. Get ready to dive into the world of cryptids, UFOs, ghosts, and more with fellow enthusiasts and experts in the field.

We’ll be bringing issues of the magazine plus all kinds of other Weird NJ stuff like; books, T-shirts, stickers, patches and posters. Come share your own strange story with the Marks, have your photo taken, and get some of your Weird swag signed.