Bar Stool City Owner Greg Ferrari explains what makes a quality bar stool and why people today have the urge to “sit higher.” Bar stool patrons have even ventured more than 10 hours across the Turnpike to get their swivel on at Bar Stool City.

Reporting and Editing by Laura Fredrick and Matt Perez

Historian and Reverend Anne McRae Wrede tells the story of Swedesboro’s Trinity Church, a national historic landmark built in the 1700′s. Located right off the New Jersey Turnpike, the Trinity “Old Swedes” Episcopal Church continues to maintain its past while living for the future.

Reporting and Editing by Allison Mechanic and Ricardo Cordero

Robin Tama of Flying Fish Brewery in Cherry Hill pays homage to the state by customizing a brew for each Turnpike exit. Beginning with the brewery’s home off Exit 4, Flying Fish’s Turnpike series shows the diversity of the region in each new flavor.

Reporting and Editing by Caitlin Panepinto and Kristen Stenerson

Seventy-three-year-old “Slim” Melosky is an experienced racer at Atco Raceway. His car may not go very fast, but that doesn’t slow him down.

Interviewed, photographed and produced by Kristen Stenerson and Erica Zolinas

Evelyn Clara, the co-owner of Las Tres Hermanas (The Three Sisters) Grocery in Belmawr, has worked in Mexican grocery stores since she was seven years old. Clara’s family owns establishements in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, serving a clientele of immigrants from Central and South America.

Interviewed, photographed, and produced by Stephanie Rockliss

Haine’s Pork Shop, which opened on King’s Highway in 1865, continues the tradition of old fashioned smoking techniques.

Interviewed, photographed, narrated, and produced by Allison Mechanic

Aaron Sheldon is a cab driver for A-1 Taxi. He likes the job because of all of all of the people and places he sees while working, but for safety, he only works in the suburbs and only works in the daytime.

Interview and photographs by Samantha Costa

The tomato pie has a special taste that makes it different from other kinds of New Jersey pizza. Vince Padalino, the owner of Palermos III in Ewing, explains what makes a tomato pie unique and what it means to run a restaurant that makes everyone feel comfortable.

Photos and audio by Michael Anello

The River Line runs from Camden to Trenton and is the main public transportation alternative to the southern end of the New Jersey Turnpike.

Audio and photographs by Michelle Jaworski

Turnpike Maintenance Supervisor Freddy Arse says it takes long hours and dedication to keep the traffic moving.

Interviewed, photographed, and produced by Cori Egan