October 30th. You know it as mischief night, but did you know that’s really just a Jersey thing? A 93-year-old has put it all on the line for a boozy bakery, but you probably haven’t heard about anything sweeter than this kitten nursery... Today in N.J. is an audio briefing of the best stories from around New Jersey, presented weekdays by NJ.com's Bianca Velazquez. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube or add the Alexa skill. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New Jersey celebrated its own this weekend at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony… Laurie Hernandez talked about what it was like coming back to her home state of New Jersey as an Olympian, and Jason Alexander talked about what it’s like having his face plastered on a wall of Newark Airport, along with some of our other favorite stars! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A father-daughter duo have a unique tradition every Halloween, and it’s not trick-or-treating… Colorful pumpkins are sending a message to make trick-or-treating safe and fun for everyone, New Jersey is hitting the big screen yet again, and could New Jersey be the next state to allow college athletes to seek endorsements? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A smart watch help saved the lives of two hikers, a couple found a rare surprise in their meal, a few local police departments are making dreams come true, and we found a new place to let off some steam in New Jersey. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A house known for its massive christmas-light display for 15 years is now going to cost you, the fifth longest flight in the world will be flying nonstop out of Newark next year, and we find out what it’s like to terrify people as a zombie at Fright Fest. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You may have spotted some shark fins in a New Jersey field, a drink that’s illegal in 15 states is actually allowed here, we have some good news for commuters, and some high-schoolers are getting the first crack at American Dreams' roller coasters. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

American Dream mega-mall is finally opening, but you’ll be paying a decent amount before you even walk in, 12 malls in New Jersey now have new holiday-themed stores, some of your favorite stars are being inducted into the New Jersey Hall of fame this weekend, and Jimmy Fallon just made a deal with the devil, and we’re talking about the New Jersey Devil. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A New Jersey restaurant is dedicating a unique space to the autistic community, the man who’s been referred to as the ‘angriest man in food television’ actually gave the sweetest surprise to a young Jersey girl, and a historic boardwalk attraction on the Jersey shore could be saved See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A New Jersey man cashed out big on a game show, a Shop Rite in Jersey will now have someone to help you shop healthier, a couple sued a Taco Bell, and what it took to win the Six Flags’ 30-hour coffin challenge. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.