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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...
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.
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...
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, […]
Dave Portnoy’s pizza festival is coming and 8 joints are from NJ
If pizza were a nation, Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy would be its president. When it comes to pizza Portnoy might arguably be the most important man on the planet. His reviews can make or break a pizza shop. I had some hometown pride myself when he went to Nancy’s Town House in Rahway (I was born and raised there) and gave it an 8.8. He also loved the atmosphere inside but as almost always did his review standing just outside.
NJ lottery player wins $1.6 million Jersey Cash 5 jackpot. Here's where ticket was sold
A trip to the convenience store turned into a big payday for one lucky Passaic County lottery player on Friday. A $1,637,643 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot winning ticket was sold at at ZT Convenience Store on Haledon Avenue in Prospect Park, the New Jersey Lottery announced Thursday. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
Adorable baby joey finally comes out of its mom’s pouch at the Bronx Zoo
A rare tree kangaroo born in The Bronx at the end of December has finally come out of the marsupial pouch. The tiny Matschie’s tree kangaroo, considered endangered by International Union for Conservation of Nature since 1996, can be seen poking its head out of its mother’s pouch in a post by the Bronx Zoo on X. At birth, the tree kangaroo joey is the size of a jellybean, and the majority of its physical development occurs in the mother’s pouch. Joeys don’t emerge fully from the pouch for about seven months, the zoo said, and returns to it frequently to nurse....
NYC mom beats heat by giving neighborhood kids sidewalk pools: ‘Inner city creativity’
One Brooklyn mom is making sure summer goes swimmingly for her son and other neighborhood kids. In what’s become a summer tradition that started during the pandemic, Jasmina “Jazz” Jeter has set up a small swimming pool on the sidewalk across from her apartment in Bed-Stuy. This year, she added a second, shallower one for the littlest kids. “All the parents on the block are appreciative, because now their kids have something to do,” Jeter told The Post. “Some of the kids have never even been to the beach.” Masked gunmen on scooter behind fatal shooting outside NYC migrant shelter that may...
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...
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