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Game over for N.J. gym owners who resisted COVID lockdown rules
The civil rights of two gym owners who defied COVID-19 lockdown orders were not violated when a New Jersey borough pulled their business license and refused to give it back, a state appeals court ruled Wednesday. Ian Smith and Frank Trumbetti, co-owners of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, filed an appeal...
60-year-old diner in New Jersey being reduced to rubble
A generations-old diner in the Garden State is fading into the history books today. The Penn Queen Diner on Route 130 in Pennsauken, just a few minutes from the Betsy Ross Bridge, is being demolished. A short video published to the Pennsauken Talks Facebook group Tuesday showed construction equipment chipping...
DEMOLISHED: The Penn Queen Diner in Pennsauken, NJ is No More – What’s Next?
It really is the end of an era now in South Jersey. The Penn Queen Diner, which up until recently was located at 7349 N Crescent Blvd in Pennsauken, New Jersey, is being demolished, according to locals' pictures posted to Facebook groups. Demolition crews were spotted tearing down the decades-old...
Chain Mexican Restaurant to Take Over Former Bertucci's on Route 73
EVESHAM, NJ – The Mexican restaurant chain Plaza Azteca will apparently take over the site most recently occupied by Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant along Route 73 South in Evesham. When a TAPinto Mount Laurel reporter drove by the site on the morning of July 23, a banner with Plaza Azteca’s name and logo indicating the company was hiring was visible. The reporter also noticed several work trucks parked at the site and a ladder leaning against the building.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Representatives from Plaza Azteca did not immediately respond to the reporter’s request...
Would You Try South Jersey’s 1 LB Cheesesteak?
It's arguably one of the best meals you'll ever have in state of New Jersey. To be honest, I'm not sure I know of anybody who dislikes them. I'm talking about one of the most delicious sandwiches in all of the Garden State. No, I'm not referring to a hoagie...
Great NJ wing joint just opened a second location in South Jersey
This one’s not for me. My odd take on wings has been well-documented. My palette has a blind spot when it comes to buffalo wings. (Notice no one calls them that anymore? It’s definitely just wings.) To me a wing is a wing no matter where you get...
Walmart building massive new warehouse of the future in NJ
PILESGROVE — Walmart giveth and taketh away in Salem County with the closing of one facility and the announcement of a new one. A Walmart distribution center under construction in Pilesgrove is one of five being built around the country as part of a plan to make its online grocery business more efficient.
FINALLY! Insomnia Cookies is Now Open in Cherry Hill, New Jersey!
Fresh cookie lovers of South Jersey, rejoice! We've been waiting quite a while for this one. The new Insomnia Cookies, located at 1006 Haddonfield Rd in Cherry Hill (where the Fast Signs used to be, next to First Watch) is now open!. What is Insomnia Cookies?. If you're not familiar...
A giant ginger jar rises in Kensington proclaiming, ‘We Here’
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Two months after homeless encampments along Kensington Avenue were swept by police as part of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s plan to clean up the drug market in Kensington, a large sculpture has been erected in a vacant lot on Kensington Avenue near Allegheny, the epicenter of the crackdown.
Edgy Pizza Chain Abruptly Closes 2 Locations in Cherry Hill and Mt. Laurel, New Jersey
Sad news if you were a fan of these relatively new pizza spots in South Jersey. &pizza, an edgy pizza chain with locations in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, New York City, Philadelphia and New Jersey, has abruptly closed in Cherry Hill and Mount Laurel. They were located at 801 Haddonfield...
Mural emerges at site of recent bike crash
A recent mural was recently spotted at the site of a fatal bike crash. The photo emerged on social media outside of the Starbucks where the incident happened. Here, it depicted a mourning angel which sums up the mood of area due to the aftermath of the tragedy. Although only days old, it is not known whether the artwork will remain as a permanent fixture.
Journey and Def Leppard 3 concerts in Pa. this week: Where to buy tickets
Journey and Def Leppard will perform three concerts in Pa. this week including Thursday in Hershey. The bands will perform along with the Steve Miller Band, tonight in Philadelphia; Thursday in Hershey; and Saturday in Pittsburgh. Here are the details and where to buy tickets:. 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 23,...
Celebrate the Summer Season With Concert at Laurel Acres Park on Thursday Night
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Celebrate the summer season with a concert in the park this week in Mount Laurel. The Sara James Foundation will be performing at Laurel Acres Park on Thursday, July 25 from 6:30PM to 8PM.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Sara James is a 24-year-old singer, songwriter and cover artist who founded the Sara James Music Foundation to give music scholarships to those who cannot afford music lessons. Bring a chair, blanket, snacks and enjoy Sara's music with fellow residents on Thursday night. Laurel Acres Park is located at 1045 South Church Street. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
SPOILERS: A Sneak Peak at Zach Bryan’s Philadelphia Setlist for Lincoln Financial Field
After months of waiting, the big event is finally approaching. And its sure to be two of the biggest nights of the summer in Philadelphia. Zach Bryan’s and The Quittin Time Tour will be in Philly at Lincoln Financial Field for TWO nights on Tuesday, August 6 and Wednesday, August 7.
The Lord of the Pies Returns to Defend His Tomato Pie Crown
The Philadelphia Phoenix invited me out to defend my tomato pie title at halftime of their game on Saturday. The Lord of the Pies doesn’t ever back down from a tomato pie competition even if he was hated by everyone in that stadium. The hostility was merciless. The vitriol was hateful. But they don’t boo nobodies. Here’s how it went:
Philadelphia is Home to 2 of the Best Bakeries in Pennsylvania
Stock's Bakery has been a staple in Philadelphia since 1924, and, according to The Keystone, is one of the best bakeries in Pennsylvania. Whether you are looking for somewhere to buy delicious cookies or cupcakes, Pennsylvania isn’t short on great bakeries. The Keystone has compiled a list of the...
Anna C. Verna Playground and Trolley Trail are Officially “Best of Philly”
Last week Philadelphia Magazine released its annual “Best of Philly” issue, and listed Anna C. Verna Playground as the Best Playground and the Trolley Trail as Best New Trail!. About the Anna C. Verna Playground. Fairmount Conservancy and partners celebrated the playground’s official opening nine months ago. Since...
‘Shift the paradigm’: An exhibition at Philly’s Imperfect Gallery celebrates immigrant and international voices
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Sculptor Jose Lemus was 11 years old when his mother got deported, and his family was left fractured. He transferred that pain and trauma into a sculpture depicting...
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