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Powerball winning numbers, live results for Monday’s $125M drawing
The Powerball jackpot for Monday’s lottery drawing has increased to an estimated $125 million with a cash option of $59.6 million. The winning numbers were: 5, 9, 32, 39 and 55. The Powerball was 9, with a Power Play of 2X. While no one across the country hit Saturday’s...
The Famous Jersey Shore Shark Attacks Of 1916
It was 108 years ago in July that the borough of Matawan made front-page news across the country. Reported shark attacks along the oceanfront further south than Monmouth County earlier in the month closed ocean beaches, created havoc with hotel and restaurant owners whose tourism business was dropping sharply and set scholars to ponder the personalities and types of Selachimorpha, the scientific name for sharks.
Discount clothing chain has going-out-of-business sale in NJ
FREEHOLD — If you like to shop for discount clothing and shoes, listen up. All Bob’s Stores, a subsidiary of GoDigital Media Group, are closing after the company filed Chapter 11 on June 18. The stores are now holding a liquidation sale, including their one New Jersey store...
NJ101.5 listeners have voted for the best ‘dive’ bar in NJ
Thousands of votes came pouring in on Friday and through the weekend after we announced the finalists in the four-region contest to find the best Jersey dive bar. We ended up with five finalists because of a rare tie in Central Jersey between Ellery's in Middlesex Boro. and Lagoda's Saloon...
One of NJ's first vegan bars and pizzerias is opening in New Brunswick on Friday
When Ron Biton, owner of Veganized restaurant in New Brunswick, went vegan 30 years ago, he didn’t mind tossing meat, dairy and seafood to the trash. But he had one condition: He wasn’t giving up pizza. So he spent countless hours developing a vegan pizza with the cheesy...
Groovy Playground Closed Amid Dispute
OCEAN GROVE - As of today, a sign hanging on the gate of the playground called Groovy Playground on the west side of Fletcher Lake states "CLOSED As per Neptune Township, they are no longer responsible for maintaining the Childrens Playground park. In the absence of an agreement with the Township, OCGMA (sic) has closed this area until further notice." According to Monmouth County tax data, this parcel of land, identified as Block 101/Lot 9, on which the playground is located, is property owned by Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association. This property is valued at $891,400 and last year, OGCMA paid $16,353.41 in taxes for this parcel. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to the Township, no agreement making the Township responsible for Groovy Park exists at this time, and they have been advised against maintaining any parts of privately owned property. The Township is responsible for the following parks in town: Founders, Firemans, Greenleaf, Amanda Berry Smith (formerly Boswell) and the property bordering Wesley Lake. TAPinto Neptune has reached out to OCGMA for comment and this article will be updated if a response is received. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
New Owners for Café Du Pain Bakery in Lawrence, NJ; Changing Name
I'm so disappointed to hear the news that Café Du Pain Bakery in Lawrence Township has been sold. The bakery in the Lawrence Shopping Center will be getting a new name, according to a new social media post on Tuesday (July 2). The post reads, "Important news. We are...
Dave Portnoy has visited these Shore pizzerias. Here's how he scored them
The One Bite Pizza Festival takes place Sept. 14, and eight New Jersey pizzerias are participating. All of the contestants — including Brooklyn Square Pizza in Jackson, Toms River and Manalapan, and Federici's Family Restaurant in Freehold Borough — were chosen by the festival's host, David Portnoy of YouTube's "One Bite Pizza...
As you wish, NJ! Go behind-the-scenes of The Princess Bride with one of its stars
For my money, there’s no better comfort movie than The Princess Bride. Pretty much every scene has a classic line:. Good night, Wesley. Good work. Sleep well. I’ll most likely kill you in the morning. One of my favorites.... Inconceivable!. You keep using that word… I do not...
Best Waterfront Dining Chosen by You in Ocean and Monmouth Counties
So this is a labor of love especially since we are in the midst of summer and true outdoor dining prime time. We are blessed here at the Jersey Shore with some of the best waterfront dining anywhere in America. There is nothing better than having a meal here on the Jersey Shore overlooking our beautiful waters and having a delicious meal. The view and the taste are incredible and we have some fantastic choices. I decided to find out the best waterfront options here at the Shore from the people who know best, you at home. I asked you to recommend the best waterfront dining restaurants and you came through big time with fantastic locations.
The Guild of Creative Art ‘Summer Show of Painters’ Main Gallery Exhibit
June 29 – July 31 2024, Opening Reception Sunday, July 14, 3 .00 – 5:00 pm. Ally Townsend will receive the Guild’s and James T. Gary Foundation’s High School Senior Scholarship Award!. Summery images delight the eye in the Guild of Creative Art’s cool Main Gallery...
You Have to Try Out New Jersey’s Best Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant
In a recent article, I read from lovefood.com, they did the number one "hole in the wall" restaurant in each state in the US. It's crazy to see so many "hole-in-the-wall" restaurants that are truly delicious. I remember growing up in Pennsylvania and there were so many of these little...
A New Italian Restaurant Is Opening Inside One Of NJ’s Oldest Historical Buildings
New Jersey is filled with really interesting and historic places to eat. For example, my mind always goes to the Cranbury Inn in Cranbury New Jersey. It's a colonial-era inn and restaurant and rumor has it that it's also super haunted. I actually got an email from a listener the...
Raritan Twp. gym owner to compete on American Ninja Warrior tonight
RARITAN TOWNSHIP – Abby Clark, co-owner of Nex Level Ninja in the township, will be featured in the newest episode of American Ninja Warrior (ANW) Monday at 8 p.m. on ABC. Clark will be taking on the season 16 qualifying course in Los Angeles as she hopes to hit a buzzer and qualify for the semi-finals, according to her Facebook page.
Trenton-Mercer Airport Opens New Taxiway
Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and elected officials from Mercer County held a ribbon cutting on June 25, to mark the opening of the recently completed Parallel Taxiway Delta at Trenton-Mercer Airport. The construction of the Parallel Taxiway Delta creates safer, more efficient, taxiway for aircraft to enter the runway....
Garage Sale and Barbecue Fund Raiser Benefits Somerville American Legion Junior Auxiliary
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Junior Auxiliary of American Legion Post #12 is hosting a Community Garage Sale and Barbecue Fund Raiser on Saturday, July 6. The garage sale opens at 8 a.m. and will end by 3 p.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The barbecue begins at noon and ends at 4 p.m. All proceeds from the garage sale and barbecue will benefit veterans and community service projects. American Legion Post #12 is located at 232 Union Ave. (Route 28). For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
City of Plainfield Announces Thursday Night Movies for July
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Continuing its tradition, the City of Plainfield announced its Thursday night movies for July, to be shown on the lawn at City Hall. While last year had four movies, this year will feature two. These showings typically start at dusk, which is around 8:30pm this time of year. On July 11, residents are invited to watch Kung Fu Panda 4, the latest in a series that came out in March of this year. The rain date is Friday, July 12.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER On July 25, the movie will be Elemental, a 2023 romantic comedy-drama film produced by Pixar. The rain date is Friday, July 26. Both movies are family-friendly and rated PG. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Menlo Park Mall: A Premier Shopping and Entertainment Destination in Edison, New Jersey
Menlo Park Mall, located in Edison, New Jersey, at the junction of U.S. Route 1 and Parsonage Road, has transformed significantly since its inception into a two-level super regional shopping destination. Managed by Simon Property Group, the mall boasts a substantial 1,332,132 square feet of leaseable space, catering to diverse consumer needs and preferences.
Weekend Two'fer on Somerville Summer Stage: Zaire on Friday, Rainbow Fresh Follows on Saturday
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Summer Stage Concert series features live music back-to-back on Friday and Saturday nights this weekend. Zaire takes the stage on Friday night, from 7-9 p.m., followed by Rainbow Fresh on Saturday playing from 6-9 p.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Zaire's play list features classic rock from the '60s to today. Zaire is known for their strong 3-part harmonies when covering such artists as the Eagles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Beatles, Tom Petty, Rolling Stones and more. Rainbow Fresh is a cover band that plays a wide variety of music from the 70s and...
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