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These 2 restaurant chains will soon open inside Walmart stores
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Walmart shoppers will soon be able to peruse store shelves and grab a bowl of poke or a slice of pizza -- all in the same shopping trip. The big box retailer has partnered with both Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar and Mr. Gatti’s Pizza – two leading regional restaurant chains – and will soon open a multitude of eateries inside more than 100 Walmart locations.
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, […]
Thursdays During the Summer Add Color to Mountainside Community Pool with Family Float Nights
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - Thursdays during the summer add a little more color to the Mountainside Community Pool as pineapples, doughnut holes, and palm trees float across the water. A summer tradition since the 80’s the local pool has kept the community involved hosting weekly family float nights every Thursday. Floats, typically not allowed in the pool, are welcome from 6-7:15 every Thursday during the summer season. Anywhere from 40-60 floats occupy the pool during float night and there is a constant rotation of lifeguards watching and monitoring the fun, according to Scott Laudati assistant pool manager. CLICK HERE TO...
A N.J. pizzeria was just named one of the 18 best in the country
New Jersey’s most acclaimed pizzeria has been included on yet another list of the best spots in the country. Food website The Infatuation recently released its list of the 18 best pizzerias in America. Razza Pizza Artigianale, Dan Richer’s Jersey City neapolitan pizza restaurant, was unsurprisingly featured. Here’s...
New Jersey Restaurant Set to Receive Guinness World Record for Largest Collection of Tequila and Mezcal
An hour's train ride south of New York City in the town of Metuchen, New Jersey, the recently opened Meximodo restaurant claims to offer customers the world's largest selection of tequila and mezcal. With over 1,000 bottles of agave spirits available on demand, the restaurant will be formally presented a Guinness World Record on July 24 — National Tequila Day — to commemorate its achievement. At first glance, Meximodo's geography may not seem like the perfect fit for an expansive agave library. As of 2022, New Jersey was the 15th-largest consumer of tequila in the U.S., sitting millions of cases behind...
Cranford Teacher Wins Dance Off on Live with Kelly and Mark
CRANFORD, NJ – Were you tuning in to Live with Kelly and Mark on ABC on Wednesday? If so, you may have seen Walnut Avenue School kindergarten teacher Samantha Longo! A friend of Longo’s told her that they recruited dancers before the show started, so she was ready when they asked for volunteers. The competition began with a dance off between her and four other people. The studio audience voted by clapping. They narrowed it down to Longo and another woman. And that’s when her competitive nature kicked in.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET...
Outdoor Concert in Downtown Madison To Take Place July 19
Madison, NJ – Summer concerts sponsored by the Madison Downtown Development Commission (DDC) return this summer for music and fun starting on June 21! Enjoy a FREE night of music this summer on Fridays from 6-8pm on the lawn of the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts (METC) and at the Rose Pavilion at the Madison Community Arts Center (MCAC). Bring your own chair or blanket to sit and listen to some great performances on METC’s lawn. Packing a picnic dinner or getting takeout from one of the many fabulous local restaurants is encouraged. METC will be...
Summit, NJ: Enjoy Live Music at Summit Street Sounds!
SUMMIT, NJ – The music never stops in Summit. As the thermometer drops a bit back down to the mid 80s, it’s a perfect time to join in on the community fun, listening to some great bands downtown. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) continues to host Summit Street Sounds for 2024 with a great line-up of new and past favorites! Downtown Summit will be alive with music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Thursday and Friday night in July. This week’s entertainment includes: July 18 Performers Promenade - The Baby Please Starbucks -...
New community refrigerator opens to fight food insecurity in Newark
NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) — A new community food pantry has opened in Newark, providing not only canned goods, but fresh items, including meat and dairy. “These community refrigerators are essentially accessible 24/7,” said Heather Thompson, Executive Director of Table to Table. “The beauty of the refrigerator is that it can stock those items that tend […]
Airline Catering Workers at Newark Airport Advocate for New Jersey Heat Standard Amid Challenging Conditions
ELIZABETH, NJ — Airline catering workers at Newark Liberty International Airport, employed by Gate Gourmet, are voicing their concerns over extreme heat conditions on the job, highlighting the lack of…
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