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Plainfield Celebrates the 4th of July with 100th Parade; See Over 60 of Our Favorite Photos
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Thursday, the city of Plainfield held its 100th 4th of July parade. As usual, the parade started at East Front Street and Johnston Avenue and concluded at West Front Street and Madison Avenue. The parade boasted high participation this year, as it lasted nearly three hours from start to finish as observed from any one spot. "The 100th parade was a wonderful event for all," said Grand Marshall James Plummer, who compared the environment to that of a football game. "Besides being a celebration of the country’s birthday I feel honored to be...
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...
Enjoy summer salads and crispy chicken at North Jersey's 12 new restaurants
Happy summer, North Jersey! The bees are buzzing, the birds are singing and the dads are in the backyard grilling everything from pork ribs to beef patties. Sigh a deep breath of relief — we've reached the best time of the year. ...
3 hot dog joints voted among NYC’s best are actually in NJ
As Bruce Springsteen sang in “Jack Of All Trades,” it’s all happened before and it’ll happen again. It isn’t the first time the most amazing New York City food establishments of a certain category wound up being named as a place across the river in New Jersey.
N.J.’s Renauld White, barrier-breaking model and ‘Guiding Light’ actor, dead at 80
Renauld White, a model and actor from New Jersey and trailblazer in the world of fashion, has died. White, 80, was the first African American male model to cover GQ magazine in 1979. The Newark native worked with designers including Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Jeffrey Banks, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna...
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
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...
5 Best All-You-Can-Eat: Buffets in New Jersey
- For those who enjoy a lavish buffet meal, there are many places to choose from in New Jersey. Some top choices are the Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet in Jersey City, the Flaming Grill and Buffet in Linden, the Fortune Buffet in Toms River, and the Harvest Buffet in Waretown. However, there are several other options worth exploring.
Great Photos! Bayonne's Fourth of July Celebration Draws Thousands
BAYONNE, NJ - Thousands of people poured into the 16th Street Park for an early Fourth of July celebration Tuesday. With plenty of attractions for adults and children, including inflatable rides, a variety of food tracks, and live music by The Suspects, a popular shore band whose founder is from Bayonne, the celebration was highlighted by a fireworks display that had the crowds cheering.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Council President Gary LaPelusa, dressed in an American Flag shirt, helped lead the festivities with Assemblyman William Sampon and Councilman Loyad Booker on hand to celebrate the nation’s birthday a few days early. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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...
Movies in Rahway Park in July!
RAHWAY, NJ — The City of Rahway will present Rahway Summer Nights 2024: Movies in the Park! this July in Rahway Park. On Thursday, July 11, the 2023 version of The Little Mermaid will screen at 8:30 p.m. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER On Thursday, July 25, Elemental will play, also at 8:30 p.m. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. To register for either of the events, or both, click here. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
2 NJ pizza joints named among best 50 in U.S.
Two New Jersey pizza shops just received some major love about their quality. One won’t surprise you, but the other one might. There’s an Italian website called 50 Top Pizza which honors the worthiest pizzas all over the planet. They’ve done write-ups on the best pizzas in Latin America, the best pizzas in Europe, the best pizzas in Asia-Pacific, etc.
114th annual Travis Fourth of July Parade welcomes hundreds: ‘Staten Island at its best’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Hundreds of Staten Islanders lined the streets of Travis on Thursday to celebrate the 114th annual Fourth of July Parade. The parade, believed to be one of the oldest continuous Independence Day celebrations in the nation, started with a ceremony at Independence Park in Travis.
St. Paul's Church's Annual Fourth of July Duck Race is Just Duckie
MILLTOWN, NJ - Soon after the 2024 Milltown Fourth of July Parade concluded, it was time for the annual Rubber Duck Race at the Main Street Bridge. Sponsored by St. Paul's Church, more than 900 rubber duckies were dropped into the water next to the Main Street Bridge. A large crowd gathered on both sides of the water and along the old railroad trestle to see if their duckies would be one of the first 10 to reach the finish line. The finish line is underneath the railroad trestle. Each winning duckie earns its sponsor a $100 gift card. The winning ducks for the 2024 Milltown Fourth of July Rubber Duck Race were:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER 990 196 299 905 231 576 78 693 832 795 Sponsors of the winning ducks will be contacted by email or telephone to learn how to collect their gift card. All the proceeds from St. Paul's annual Fourth of July Duck Race goes to support the church's Youth Group's mission trip. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
‘Broken hearted’ owner announces closure of Tottenville restaurant after 14 years
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After serving the Tottenville community for 14 years, Reggiano’s is no more. According to an Instagram post on the official Reggiano’s account, the Amboy Road pizzeria and restaurant shuttered its doors on July 1 “due to some unfortunate events.”. “I would like...
The Chairs are Coming Out for Chatham's Fourth of July Parade
CHATHAM, NJ -- The tradition of saving a spot along the parade route on Main Street continued on Tuesday with Chatham residents beginning to put out their chairs for Thursday's annual Fourth of July Parade. Chatham's 70th Fourth of July Parade is set to start at 10:30 a.m., starting at the intersection of Hillside Avenue and Main Street, and ending at the Chatham Middle School.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Chatham Borough Fire Chief Peter Glogolich, a 42-year member of Chatham Borough's Volunteer Fire Department, will be honored as the Grand Marshal for the 2024 Independence Day Parade. The Chatham Fire Department Association organizes the parade on Independence Day, as well as the fireworks at night, which is held at the middle school. 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
17-year-old chef stuns at NJ ramen spot
Ramen is one of those foods that please practically everyone. You can tell how popular it is from the way a new ramen spot pops up monthly all over New Jersey. All over the country. But this ramen place in Westfield and Millburn has something something special: The chef. So...
Owners of new Staten Island veterinarian practice focus on preventive care for pets
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- In her Kindergarten yearbook, it says Dr. Courtney Massa, 31, wanted to be a veterinarian. Similarly, Dr. James Di Giuseppi, 30, can’t remember a time when he wanted to do anything other than dedicate his life to caring for pets. “Ever since I was little,...
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