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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...
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.
Linden Public Library Held Inspiring Discussion with Local Author Shelia D. Hairston
Linden, NJ - The Linden Public Library hosted new author, Shelia Hairston for a Book Signing and Discussion on July 16, 2024, from 7:00pm-8:30pm. She introduced her debut novel, 'E'kalb Hollow". It is fiction but based on the true life of her own family living in the 1930s during the Jim Crow era. The book E’kalb Hollow is inspirational and mostly about her family. Shelia stated that,"There are stories that my mother and aunt talked about from the mid 1930s. I feel that these stories should be shared with the younger generations." E’kalb Hollow showcases the hardships...
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.” 2 dead, 1 critical in pair of shootings near NYC migrant shelter; cops...
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.
Good Samaritan Replaces Missing Sundial at Clark's Historic Plantation Museum
CLARK, NJ — TAPinto Clark reported a few weeks back on the missing historic sundial over at the township's 17th century Dr. William Robinson Plantation Museum. Representatives of the museum have just announced that, while the sundial has not turned up, a new one was donated by an anonymous Good Samaritan, left on the very spot of the original. Back around mid-June, museum workers noticed that their cherished sundial had been stolen.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Despite an announcement to the community, a plea for the sundial's return on the museum's message board, and...
Kenilworth's Bubbles and Baskets Laundromat to Host Laundry and Ice Cream Event
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Saturday, August 3, Kenilworth's new and improved laundromat, Bubbles & Baskets, located at 630 Boulevard is collaborating with Park Ice Cream! Please see the following announcement that was recently posted to the establishment's social media page.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER How likely is a collaboration between a laundromat and an ice cream parlor? Very likely at Bubbles and Baskets Laundromat! On August 3 from 1pm to 3pm come by for @parkicecreamco ice cream cart! One cup for free, if you come in to do laundry. Otherwise it’s only $5.00 for a...
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...
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