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'Jeopardy!' contestants stumped by clue about Bergen County borough
North Jersey residents can proudly say they were smarter than three "Jeopardy!" contestants for at least one clue this week — that is, as long as they know where Fort Lee is located. The Bergen County borough was the main hint in the question — technically, the answer —...
Goffle Creamery Wins Best Ice Cream Shop In North Jersey: Meet HS Sweethearts Behind It
Some of Vinnie and Alyssa Penna's best childhood memories were getting ice cream at the Old Bar Milk Barn. If you grew up in Wayne, you know it: The brown barn with red and white signage. You could grab a cone at the walk-up window or sit in a booth or at a bar.
This model railroad museum in rural N.J. is closing, and its trains and exhibits are for sale
Friar Mountain Model Railroad Museum in Sparta is closing at the end of July and its contents will be sold to the public, its co-owner, Wendy Molinari, recently told NJ Advance Media. The museum was opened by Molinari and her husband, Louis, fulfilling his dream to have a model train...
Get free food for National Hot Dog Day with these deals
Grab your ketchup, mustard, relish and any other condiments of choice: National Hot Dog Day is here! The pseudo-holiday is traditionally celebrated on the third Wednesday in July, a fitting time for a food that has become synonymous with summer. To many Americans, nothing is better than enjoying the warm weather with a...
Verona Concert Rescheduled Due To Inclement Weather
VERONA, NJ - The Township of Verona announced that due to predicted weather conditions, the Neil Diamond and Friends concert at the Verona Civic Center will be rescheduled to August 28. Originally scheduled for Wednesday night, the concert is one of five in Verona’s 20th annual Summer Concert Series. Besides the Neil Diamond and Friends concert, two more upcoming concerts will be held at the Verona Civic Center and one at the Verona Pool including: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER July 24: The Infernos July 31: Parrot Beach at Verona Pool August 7: The John McDermott Band Each concert will run from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Residents are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Sparta Food Truck & Music Fest is Saturday
The Sparta Food Truck & Music Fest will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at White Lake Park, 226 White Lake Road. Admission is $5. Children younger than 5 are admitted free. No pets allowed. The event benefits the Sparta Benevolent Society. There will be 18...
Surprises Inside – Take a Tour of New Jersey’s Strangest House
At first glance, this home looks straight out of a sci-fi movie, but it's not. If the outside is this intriguing, imagine what the inside looks like. This unusual house is in Harding Township (Morristown) in Morris County. 75 Sand Spring Rd. is the location of this 14,000-square-foot home sitting...
The Show Must Go On: Back in the Day to Take Stage for Resheduled Concert Tonight
TOTOWA, NJ - With last night's concert canceled due to weather, it's a Rock & Roll Thursday in Totowa tonight. Back in the Day is set to take the stage at the Municipal Front Lawn, 537 Totowa Road, for their rescheduled show.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Starting at 7:00 p.m., lead singer Brian Glesias, along with Bill Henderson and Gene Boucher on lead and bass guitars, and Greg Hedgepeth keeping the beat behind the drums, will play a variety of classic rock hits from the 70s, 89s, 90s, and early 2000s. All four musicians are graduates of Passaic Valley High School, lining tonight's show to be one of the loudest reunions around. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Surprise! Popular Pitmaster Secretly Opens New Bergen County Location
He's back.Popular area pitmaster Robert Austin Cho, that is.Nearly a year after closing his Westwood eatery, Cho has secretly opened his new venture: Austin Cho Kitchen.It's a takeout only spot that he likened to a "fully equipped stationary food truck" in Downtown Hackensack.Cho, known for his&nbs…
Rapper Lil Uzi Vert visits NJ Exotic Pets in Lodi, goes home with a new pet pig
Grammy nominated rapper Lil Uzi Vert recently visited a North Jersey exotic pet store and, after meeting and interacting with a few fun animals, he went home with a new pet. The 28-year-old rapper visited NJ Exotic Pets in Lodi on Monday in search of a pet pig, according to Christian Rivera, a spokesperson for the store. He looked around and interacted with some animals such as snakes, coatimundis and ferrets. However, they did not have pet pigs available at the time as adoptable pigs did not arrive at the store until Wednesday.
BJ’s launching stores in NJ, NC come 2025
BJ's Wholesale Club is opening locations in New Jersey and North Carolina in early 2025. The stores will be located in Hanover Township, in New Jersey, and Southern Pines in North Carolina, according to a press release. In April the retailer announced it is planning to open a location in...
Inside N.J.’s 1st farm-to-table diner, where classics never tasted so fresh | Review
Everyone loves diner classics and there’s no better place to find them than New Jersey – the diner capital of the world, with 500 diners and counting. Yet for most of the staple dishes fueling our greasy spoons — pancakes, omelets, disco fries and the like — words like “fresh” or “locally sourced” are rarely associated.
Kinnelon Library: 2024 Book & Media Sale
KINNELON, NJ - Kinnelon Library will be selling books on specific days in August. Books can be generously donated from July 12th until August 5th.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER All donated books can be left in the Book Bin at Kiel Avenue Firehouse. Books will be sold on the following days: Thursday, August 15th 1-7 pm Friday, August 16th 9am-6pmDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Saturday, August 17th: 9am-6pm Sunday, August 18th: 12-6pm Monday, August 19th: 9am-6pm For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Bands playing at benefits Saturday
There’s something for every type of music lover this week, from tunes at the farmers market to evening rock and blues performances. Jeiris Cook will bring his soulful selections to the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, at 6 p.m. Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub, 23 White Deer Plaza, Sparta,...
Destination Nutley: Stuffed Pickle Sandwich Now at Violante's in Nutley
NUTLEY, NJ - Stuffed pickle sandwiches have been popping up sporadically for the past several years. They show up, gather a few fans, then quietly exit stage left. That may change. In January of this year, Seven Brothers in Oceanside, NY, reintroduced the stuffed pickle sandwich. The small family deli's taste sensation has gone viral on social media, resulting in long lines for this lunchtime favorite. The stuffed pickle sandwich is still a hit.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The concept is simple, ditch the long roll, slice, and sometimes partially scoop out a large pickle, and build a sandwich from there. Violante's Meat Market on Franklin Ave. recently introduced the Pickle Sandwich to their menu. Early indications are that it is garnering a great deal of attention. Violante's is located at 105 Franklin Ave. at the corner of Harrison St. (former location of Vitiello's Bakery). It is open six days a week , closed Mondays. DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Two Montclair Businesses to Close
Montclair is losing two food favorites as Guerriero Gelato and Brick Lane Curry both announced plans to close in the last week. After providing the community with sweet treats for the last nine years, family owned, Guerriero Gelato, (571 Bloomfield Avenue) announced plans to close the Montclair location in October. This is their second location to close; last month, the Guerrieros announced the closing of their Morristown location.
Walk + Read in Three Montclair Parks This August
This August, families can enjoy Walk + Read Montclair. This literacy-boosting initiative features storybook pages lining walking paths in three local parks. Families will encounter an unfolding children’s story, page by page as lawn signage, until they reach the end of the path. This initiative is free to enjoy any time of day. It is a partnership of the Judy Weston Garden, Montclair Public Library, and Montclair Public Library Foundation.
First Look: Trendy eyewear brand opens American Dream flagship
An inventive new flagship store has arrived at New Jersey’s largest mall. Eyewear brand Gentle Monster has opened a 4,200-sq.-ft. location at American Dream, making for its first and only store in the Garden State. The location features Gentle Monster’s full range of eyewear and an interior showcasing surreal design elements.
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