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Bear seen wandering N.J. town on Sunday
Maplewood police are urging residents to be wary of a black bear seen roaming the township Sunday. Multiple sightings of the bear were reported to Maplewood officials on Sunday, police said. It was unclear if police are planning invasive action to coax the bear away from homes. The township is...
Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $1.6M sold at convenience store
A Jersey Cash 5 lottery ticket worth $1,637,643 was sold for Friday’s drawing at a convenience store in Passaic County. The winner made the lucky purchase at ZT Convenience Store on Haledon Avenue in Prospect Park, state lottery officials said Monday. Friday’s winning numbers were: 1, 8, 23, 40...
New Jersey shelters offer $50 adoption fees for dogs
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – Three New Jersey animal shelters are hoping to find loving homes for dogs at their shelter by offering $50 adoption all weekend long, Associated Humane Societies announced on Friday. “Adopting an adult dog comes with numerous benefits,” read a statement provided by AHS. Adult dogs are typically past the puppy stage, […]
Arden Courts Hosted Pet Adoption Extravaganza
MORRIS COUNTY — On Saturday, July 20, Arden Courts Memory Care, located at 18 Eden Lane, Whippany, held an “Animal Adoption Day” at their location. Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter participated and provided many dogs for adoption. Arden Courts provides specialized memory care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and...
Bacteria Bloom: Historic Fountain in Roxbury Off Again, State Park Closed to Swimming
ROXBURY, NJ – Less than a week after it was reactivated, ending three decades of dormancy, the historic fountain at Hopatcong State Park is off again, thanks to a harmful algal bloom (HAB) in Lake Hopatcong. The restored fountain, activated during a ceremony on July 23, was deactivated two days later after state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) scientists found unhealthy levels of cyanobacteria in the lake near the state park, from which the fountain draws water.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The DEP feared that the mist from the fountain would contain the...
Visit This Moonshine Tasting Room In New Jersey
How about taking a road trip for some Moonshine? Shhh though because this is a very quiet place for us to enjoy. If you never had Moonshine, you will be in for a very special treat this summer. One thing you have to keep in mind this stuff can be very powerful, so make sure if you and your friends are going to have some drinks, make sure you have a sober driver.
This new bakery and bar in Bloomfield, NJ looks incredible
Bloomfield, New Jersey has gotten a little sweeter in the past few months since Ladyfingers Bakery and Bar opened up. Located on Broad Street, not only is it a full bakery, they also serve brunch foods, craft coffee, custom desserts, and cocktails. Here’s just a peak at some of what...
Doren, Manzo set to bring new Starbucks to shuttered Sonic on Route 46 in Totowa
A project by Manzo Doren Realty Partners will bring a new Starbucks to the site of a shuttered Sonic restaurant at 244 Route 46 East in Totowa. — Rendering courtesy: Manzo Doren. A new Starbucks is coming to Route 46 East in Totowa as part of a recently approved...
Nutley Verizon Store Host Annual Backpack Giveaway Sunday July 28
NUTLEY, NJ - Back for 2024: the Nutley Verizon Store is giving away backpacks as part of their 'School Rocks' event. It's happening on Sunday July 28 starting at 1 p.m. until all the backpacks are given away. In 2023, every backpack was given away so arrive early.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Wireless Zone, the local Verizon store, is located at 211 Franklin Ave. at the corner of Centre St. in Nutley. Due to the nature of the event, only one backpack can be given to each child, so be sure to bring every...
Peruvian Parade & Festival in West Hudson This Afternoon, Sunday, July 21
The Peruvian Civic Association will host the 2024 Peruvian Day Parade and Festival this afternoon in Harrison and Kearny. The parade kicks off at 12:30 pm in front of Harrison Town Hall at 318 Harrison Avenue. It will proceed north along Frank Rodgers Boulevard onto Kearny Avenue, and concludes at the reviewing stand in front of Kearny Town Hall at 402 Kearny Avenue.
Firefly Night in Parsippany on June 20th
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Firefly Night returns to Parsippany on Saturday, July 20th at 8pm. Wildlife Preserves is presenting the event at Cameron Hill, Troy Meadows.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Senior ecologist Blaine Rothauser will be there for an “enlightening” event that celebrates the lives of fireflies in all their luminescent diversity. Registration is required for ages 10 and up as availability is limited. To register, visit tinyurl.com/Firefly-Event. The cost is $3 per person to attend and the rain date is Friday, July 26th. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
One Franklin Stop & Shop Store Slated To Close
The Stop & Shop supermarket in the Market Place on Franklin is slated to close by November 2, according to a company spokesman. The store, located at 1221 Route 27, is one of 32 “underperforming” stores in five states slated to close. “The decision to close our Franklin...
Fishing for Fun at Annual Derby (Photos)
Over two hundred anglers dotted the walls of the pond at Edgemont Park for the town’s annual Fishing Derby sponsored by the Montclair’s Police Athletic League. Montclair police captain Tyrone Williams Jr., the event’s coordinator, said the fishing derby started about 15 years ago at Yantecaw Brook Park. “We outgrew that space and moved to Edgemont. And from the looks of things we are outgrowing Edgemont.”
Tony Bennett tribute tour will come to Englewood, Morristown and Red Bank
A 20-date tour endorsed by the Tony Bennett estate and titled “Tony Bennett — The Official Musical Celebration” will take place in October and include shows at BergenPAC in Englewood, Oct. 13; The Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, Oct. 23; The Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, Oct. 24; and The NYCB at Westbury Theatre in Westbury, New York, Oct. 27.
Keep Your Table Jersey Fresh at Farmer's Markets and Stands from the Morristown Area
MORRIS COUNTY - Looking for fresh produce and local products from farm stands. Four are happening in our area today with one tomorrow. Happening today, Saturday July 20 is the Morris Plains Farmers Market and the Urban Farm Stand.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Morris Plains Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 9am - 1pm through November 30. The farmers market is located at 771 Speedwell Avenue in Morris Plains. The Urban Farm Stand Urban Farm hosts a farm stand every Thursday from 3 - 6 p.m. and every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. -...
We tried two types of unique pancakes this week — and loved both
This past week brought me a hard-earned podium at a mountainous Poconos 10K, 100K followers on @northjerseyeats and my second most-read news article for The Record. AKA, it was a week of wins. I can't say, however, that I was surprised by the first two — I've been hitting the...
Sacred Heart and Holy Rosary Parishes to Host Tricky Tray Event
DOVER — Sacred Heart and Holy Rosary Parishes in Dover invite you to join their anticipated Tricky Tray event on October 5, 2024. This exciting event will feature over 250 prizes, including a 50/50 lottery and a lottery apron. Event Details:. Date: October 5, 2024. Location: Sacred Heart and...
Walter Parks concert will launch new Fletcher’s Listening Room series in Montclair
Fletcher’s Listening Room — a new music series with a coffeehouse vibe, launched by ministers and congregants of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair — will open on Aug. 10 with the intriguing Walter Parks. The 8 p.m. concert takes place at Fletcher Hall at the UUCM on Church Street.
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