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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...
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...
Princeton’s Scenic Lake Carnegie Faces an Unwelcome Summer Visitor
Princeton, NJ -- Steve Tuorto clicked on the attachment and enlarged the photo. After studying the telltale blobs and streaks, he zoomed in on a dark green patch at the edge of the image. A new type of plankton on Lake Carnegie? No, just the shadow from a nearby tree. Tuorto closed the image and delivered his verdict. “I can see definite signs of a potential harmful algal bloom,” he said, “But it’s hard to say without testing.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As the lead scientist for the water protection organization, the Watershed...
‘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...
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...
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...
Bebe's All Natural Spices Up Sayreville Farmers Market with Authentic Indian Sauces
SAYREVILLE, NJ -- The Sayreville Farmers Market will return to War Memorial Park near St. Stan's on Thursday, July 25, from noon until 6:00 p.m. The borough hosts this weekly market every Thursday, so residents can meet local farmers and other food vendors. One of those vendors is Bebe's All Natural, located at 236 N Stevens Ave, South Amboy, NJ. Owner Davinder Sawhney spoke about how they make all of their authentic Indian Sauces out of a community kitchen in South Amboy, where the majority of the vendors who attend the Sayreville Farmers Market also make their food.CLICK HERE TO...
Downtown Somerville Alliance Features "Barbie" at July 25 Starlit Cinema on Division Street
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Downtown Somerville Alliance will feature "Barbie" during the family-friendly Starlit Cinema Thursday night July 25. Free Thursday night movies will continue in July and August, through Aug. 15. The free movies are shown on a large screen erected on Division Street, beginning around 7 p.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Bring your own chairs, blankets and refreshments, or satisfy your cravings for food, beverages and ice cream from nearby downtown merchants. Here's the schedule: July 25, Barbie; Aug. 1, Trolls Band Together; Aug, 8, Mama Mia; Aug.15, Clueless. The Downtown Somerville Alliance is a TAPinto marketing partner For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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
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...
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...
ICYMI: To Be or Not to Be -- An Annual Shakepeare Reading at the Princeton Public Library?
Princeton, NJ – Inspired perhaps by New York City's acclaimed and long-running annual summer Shakespeare in the Park Festival, the first Shakespeare in the Princeton Public Library took place in the Community Room on July 20. A diverse audience -- a full house -- gathered to hear actors stage an unabridged reading of William Shakespeare’s memorable tragedy -- Hamlet. "Hamlet, Prince of Denmark" tells the story of the murder of Hamlet's father, King Hamlet, and the "over-hasty" marriage between the prince's mother and uncle. Prince Hamlet is then determined to seek justice for the murder and the...
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...
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