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New Jersey's Star-Ledger to Cease Print Edition, Embraces Digital Future

The Star-Ledger and other NJ newspapers will end print editions due to rising costs and declining readership, focusing on digital content.

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Updated: Oct 30th, 2024, 4:43 PM ET

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The Star-Ledger, New Jersey's largest newspaper, will stop its print edition amid rising costs and declining circulation, signaling a shift to digital journalism. The Montville printing facility will close, leading to the end of The Jersey Journal after 157 years. Other publications affected include The Times of Trenton and South Jersey Times, which will also transition to online-only formats. NJ Advance Media aims to reallocate resources to strengthen its newsroom, investing in local reporting and adapting to digital consumption trends. The final print editions will be published on February 2, 2025, while online access will continue for subscribers.

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