The Best of SJ issue is here! There’s just something about South Jersey – and we’re celebrating the restaurants, shops, experiences and local legends that make life here feel a little fuller, a little sweeter and a lot more fun. We also take a visit to the new Fossil Park and Museum (yes, YOU can dig for real fossils - and maybe find one). We discover what’s hot at the Shore and peek inside Kaleidoscope Cove at Adventure Aquarium. So much fun in South Jersey!

There’s just something about South Jersey – maybe it’s the pizza, maybe it’s the people – but every year, we fall in love with it all over again. And that’s what the Best of SJ is all about: celebrating the restaurants, shops, experiences and local legends that make life here feel a little fuller, a little sweeter and a lot more fun. Get ready to discover your next favorite. Here’s a few of ours.

What happens during a divorce will have a significant impact on families for many, many years to come. But the process of laying the groundwork for the future isn’t always easy, mainly because emotions are usually in play. We spoke with some South Jersey legal and mediation experts to discover how couples can find common ground, even when it seems impossible.

There is a place in South Jersey where you can dig for dinosaur fossils – and actually find them. The recently opened Edelman Fossil Park & Museum holds exhibits that showcase dinosaurs that lived on the East Coast, including South Jersey. But the biggest feature is the quarry, where guests can dig for fossils.And yes, possibly find them.

Win a family 4-pack of tickets to one of SJ’s most exciting new attractions — the Edelman Fossil Park and Museum! Dig into prehistoric fun as you explore hands-on exhibits, ancient fossils, life-sized dinosaurs, and interactive STEM stations the whole family will love.

Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 9, as we honor SJ Mag's Women of Excellence. Tickets on sale now! These seven South Jersey women will receive recognition for their remarkable achievements in our community.  The honorees were nominated by SJ Magazine readers and selected by a selection committee of prestigious South Jersey leaders.