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The 11 best Camden restaurants, ranked, for 2024
Welcome to the NJ.com food and culture team’s local dining guide series! For the next several months, our writers will publish a weekly guide to eating in a different foodie hub, tapping North, Central and South Jersey and everything in between. These lists are curated to give diners a mix of cuisines and the best restaurant experiences to indulge this summer and beyond. Let’s dig in!
Legendary South Jersey restaurant with historic Jersey charm
The place is a fixture in the center of the historic rustic South Jersey town of Medford. Its downtown is charming, yet simple. What it may lack in the wealth of a Haddonfield, Medford makes up for in its friendly hometown feel. Downtown has seen a revival of late with...
Great new unique cheesesteak shop in South Jersey
My son moved to a new town in South Jersey, not far from where I used to live in Audubon. He asked me to pick up some cheesesteaks and salads at a place I had never heard of before. There's a reason for that. It's brand new and they're already...
2 $50,000 Winning Powerball Tickets Sold in Sicklerville, NJ and W. Berlin, NJ
South Jersey's got two new Powerball winners! Find out where in Camden County, NJ each of the winning tickets was sold. Both of these latest very profitable Powerball tickets reportedly matched four of the five white balls from the Saturday, August 24, 2024 drawing, according to NJ.com, to the tune of fifty thousand smackaroos!
New sushi spot opening first NJ location in popular shopping mall
It’s great to hear when there’s news of a new storefront or business opening up in the Garden State especially when it’s a restaurant with a bar, of course. And you can’t go wrong with any kind of Asian fusion food. Just add a martini bar and you’ve got a line out the door.
Lawsuit against TikTok in Pa. girl's "blackout challenge" revived
PHILADELPHIA (CBS/AP) — A lawsuit against TikTok filed by the mother of a 10-year-old Delaware County, Pennsylvania, girl who died attempting a viral "blackout challenge" she allegedly saw on the social media platform was revived by a U.S. appeals court in Philadelphia on Tuesday. The viral challenge dared people to choke themselves until they lost consciousness.While federal law generally protects online publishers from liability for content posted by others, the court said TikTok could potentially be found liable for promoting the content or using an algorithm to steer it to children."TikTok makes choices about the content recommended and promoted to...
Philadelphia Zoo welcomes baby orangutan Jambi
In June, the Philadelphia Zoo welcomed a new baby orangutan Jambi.It is the second child for parents Tua and Sugi.Orangutans are a critically endangered species meaning they are one step away from extinction.The baby is named in honor of a province in Sumatra where the species lives natively.There are only 14,000 left in the wild.Philadelphia Zoo is part of American Zoological Society's conservation plan to perpetuate the species through the species survival plan.Philadelphia Zoo | Facebook | Instagram3400 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
A legit gym for kids is opening in New Jersey
There’s Gymboree where your kid does the baby stuff. Then there’s KidStrong where your kid goes into beast mode. KidStrong is a serious gym for little kids. No, you’re not going to see them at a squat rack. They offer 45-minute development courses that help kids grow not only their physical strength but also develop their mind and character. As KidStrong says it’s “not just a free-play playdate.” They’re coaching your children, strengthening bodies, and keeping it positive.
American Airlines will begin daily nonstop flights from XNA to Philadelphia in December
HIGHFILL, Ark. — The Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) announced daily nonstop flights between Arkansas and Philadelphia will begin this year. American Airlines will begin the nonstop services between XNA and the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) starting Dec. 19, 2024. This will be the ninth nonstop American Airlines service...
Barbers Who Care give free haircuts for students ahead of first day of school
Ahead of the first day of school students have the opportunity to look and feel their best.On Sunday, families lined up outside the West Philadelphia YMCA for the Barbers Who Care event.Students had the opportunity to get their haircut before the first day of school Monday. They also got to pick out a backpack and sneakers."I just got these white Puma sneakers, just for like mostly because I'm going to paint over them," said Simone Mac, of West Philadelphia.The event is for students between the ages of 5-17. The goal is to boost their confidence ahead of the first day of school in the Philadelphia School District."We believe that when you look good, you feel good, and it affects how you show up," said Keturah Duncan, co-founder of Barbers Who Care.Family members say the event is great to help boost their little ones confidence."My grandson needs to get his hair done, and I brought the little ladies so they can get their back to school supplies," said Shamane Graves, of Springfield, Pennsylvania.
Skate Park construction to start soon in South Jersey
PENNSAUKEN — Skaters will soon have more options in Camden County. Come September, construction will begin on a new skate park amounting to over $900,000 at Cooper River Park. County officials say efforts should be completed by the end of the year. Described as a “6,000-square-foot, streetscape-style skatepark” by...
Anchor, the beloved great hammerhead shark at New Jersey's Adventure Aquarium, dies
A fan favorite at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, has died. In a social media post, the aquarium said Anchor, the great hammerhead shark, was a tremendous ambassador for his species for 20 years. They said he taught all who met him about shark conservation and the hammerhead’s vital...
Where is The Oldest House in Pennsylvania?
PENNSYLVANIA STATE – Pennsylvania, a state steeped in rich history, is home to numerous historical landmarks. Among them, the Lower Swedish Cabin is a testament to the state’s earliest European settlers and their pioneering spirit. Constructed around 1640, this unassuming log structure holds the distinction of being the oldest house in Pennsylvania.
Haddon Twp., NJ’s Bricco Coal Fired Pizza Ranked One of America’s Best
A popular Haddon Township, New Jersey pizzeria is holding on to its standing as one of the best in America, making a prestigious list yet again. Bricco Coal Fired Pizza's motto is 'You can't buy happiness, but you can buy pizza, and that's the same thing!'. Sound logic, wouldn't you...
A Relic of the Gilded Age, Historic Lynnewood Hall Will Soon be Open to the Public
Lynnewood Hall, Elkins Parks’ storied mansion, will finally be restored and opened to the public after the preservation foundation takes over. Lynnewood Hall, the mansion tucked away just off Rt. 611 in Elkins Park has sat vacant for decades, but that will soon change. Last year, the Lynnewood Hall...
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