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4 New Restaurants Proposed For The Walmart Center In Freehold, NJ
The Jersey retail scene is kind of a wild one; things are constantly opening and closing without warning. For example, Big Dogs Cafe out of nowhere closed up shop, leaving thousands of us asking what happened. More on that here. Or there's the Chubby Unicorn Donut Shop, at one time...
Bear Sighting Caught On Video In Robbinsville Township, NJ
Summer is officially in full swing and we have seen quite a few bear sightings in Mercer County, New Jersey this year so far! We got word that there has been yet another black bear sighting in Robbinsville Township within the last few days. During this time of year, we...
New Jersey’s Etsch Farms Donut Lady Is Back
When I moved to Monroe Township, I took a weekend to ride around and get to know the area. I noticed there were a lot of farms, farmers markets, parks and a couple of lakes. Much prettier and peaceful than the area of North Jersey I grew up in. Right...
‘Profit-driven, exploitive hellhole’: Records show 100 animals dead at SeaQuest Woodbridge
The New Jersey Department of Environment Protection has handed SeaQuest, the aquarium in the Woodbridge Center mall, a 32-page notice of violation, detailing SeaQuest’s failure to take proper care of its animals which has resulted in almost 100 deaths since it opened in 2019. The notice, which lists 12 violations of state law...
Feature Film Needs Actors From NJ For Paid Roles Up To $4.5K
Lucky Elephant Films, an independent company, is casting specifically out of Somerville for "The Family Recipe." According ot the casting call, the film is "a grounded, fun, funny, little bit edgy, coming-of-age family comedy" that's based on the award-winning screenplay of the same name. Some of the roles include Alison,...
Join Kenny K & the Way Tonight for a Free Concert
SAYREVILLE - Join fellow borough residents as Kenny K & The Way will be performing at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23. at Kennedy Park, 807 Washington Road, for a two-hour show. The event is part of the borough's "Tuesday Tunes in the Park" series.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Kenny K originates from Asbury Park, where he learned the craft from other musicians and other music industry professionals. He taught himself how to strum the guitar. Although Kenny never saw himself as a musician, that all changed one night upon performing at an open-mic night. It was there, through the encouragement from the crowd, when “Kenny K & The Way” was born. Kenny’s style includes welcoming other performers and singers from other groups, enabling him to be inclusive and experimental with new music. Learn more about the band here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
N.J. Mexican restaurant to be awarded world record for largest tequila collection
With over 1,000 bottles of tequila, Meximodo in Metuchen will soon officially be recognized as the eatery with the world’s largest agave spirits collection. The Mexican cruise restaurant and bar is set to claim its title Wednesday — on National Tequila Day — as a Guinness World Record holder, officials said.
Registration Open for Piscataway's 1st Townwide Yard Sale
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Get ready to clean out the garage and attic and make some cash. Piscataway’s first Townwide Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th, rain or shine. The free event is presented by Councilmember Michele Lombardi and open to participants living in single-family residential homes. Residents may sign up to participate on Saturday only, Sunday only, or both days.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Participants will receive one additional mini-dump scan on their service card to discard any unsold and unwanted items. Sellers may also pick up one lawn sign from the Piscataway Mayor's Office in Town Hall to display on their front lawn approximately one week prior to the yard sale. The deadline to sign up is Friday, September 27th. For more information and to register, click HERE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
British Invasion: Carnaby Street Arrives in Piscataway to Rock the Summer Concert Stage
PISCATAWAY, NJ - Step back in time to the British Invasion era with Carnaby Street’s energetic performance of the top hits from that iconic musical era on Thursday, July 25th at 7 p.m. at Piscataway's Summer Concert in The Park Series. Held at the Columbus Park Extension Gazebo in Piscataway, the popular outdoor concert series is presented by the Piscataway Cultural Arts Commission and sponsored by Optimum.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Last Thursday's concert by Valarie Adams & The Dimension Band had the crowd up and out of their chairs grooving to Motown, soul,...
How New Jersey is this? There’s now a pork roll vodka
We’ve all heard of the “hair of the dog,” right?. After a night of drinking, to ease your hangover you have a drink after you wake up to help ease the pain. Well what if that drink actually matched the taste of your breakfast?. 3BR Distillery in...
Enter to Win a Summer Slay Day with 94.5 PST!
Summer is flying by, but 94.5 PST wants you to have some summer fun... before it's too late!. You can enter to win a Summer Slay Day below, sponsored by Ciocca Chevrolet of Princeton on Route 1... Experience the Difference. Start your day with family fun when you win a...
Santana and Counting Crows Bring Their Oneness Tour 2024 to New Jersey
Santana and Counting Crows brought their Oneness Tour 2024 to PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ on July 19th. It was an exceptionally beautiful summer night at the open-air venue. The venue was filled with excited fans knowing that they’d be treated to a fun night filled with outstanding music from these two iconic bands. Before the show started, fans quickly filled up both the seats and the lawn. They were all ready to party and sing along with their favorite artists.
What's a Didgeridoo? Find out on Thursday at Clark Public LIbrary
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Public Library will hold a special show, Didgeridoo Down Under, this Thursday, July 25, for children four-years-old and up. The library invites guests to participate in an "epic adventure to the Land Down Under, where we'll hear otherworldly sounds from the didgeridoo, we'll explore the Great Barrier Reef and the Outback, we'll learn about amazing creatures like kangaroo and koalas," and much more.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "[M]usic, culture, comedy, character building, storytelling and audience participation" will all come together for an unforgettable experience! For more information and to register, click here. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark 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
New Managing Director Joins Crossroads Theatre Company at a Crossroads
NEW BRUNSWICK – Crossroads is at a crossroads. The Crossroads Theatre Company, which has been the pinnacle of Black theater for nearly half a century, has cast its eyes toward raising its profile, honoring its storied past and telling new stories in a world still reverberating in the wake of racial reckoning following the murder of George Floyd.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER It’s an ambitious agenda, especially considering many arts organizations – and even Broadway Theaters - continue to recover from the damage wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Enter Ezra Ezzard, stage left. The new...
Halal restaurant takes 1,800 sq. ft. at Route 206 retail center in Hillsborough, BRC says
Hillsborough Centre at 649 Route 206 in Hillsborough — Courtesy: Bussel Realty Corp. A restaurant has leased nearly 1,800 square feet at a grocery-anchored shopping center in Hillsborough, brokers with Bussel Realty Corp. announced Monday. According to a news release, Halal Meat Market is slated to open in January...
Local Rahway Filmmakers Speak to Students at City's TeenWorks Program
RAHWAY, NJ — The brotherly duo of Isaiah and Joshua Moorehead, two-thirds of the filmmaking team Local Losers (the third member is their childhood friend and fellow Rahway High School alumna Lauren Elise), spoke to 18 RHS students on Monday, July 22, at the Rahway Recreation Center. The students were there as part of TeenWorks, the city's six-week summer youth employment program. The brothers stopped by to share a bit about their journey from RHS graduates to burgeoning (and already award-winning!) filmmakers. Steve Lewis, the assistant director of Rahway Recreation and the director of TeenWorks, told TAPinto Rahway...
Master Gardeners Guide Tours at Mercer Educational Gardens
Join the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County for an Evening in the Garden at Mercer Educational Gardens on Wednesday July 24 from 6 to 7:30pm. Visit the various gardens and meet the master gardeners who maintain them. The curated gardens on-site include annual, butterfly (featuring a new swallowtail host...
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