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Big Joe’s favorite Italian restaurants in Monmouth and Ocean counties
In the ever-changing restaurant world here in New Jersey there are a few of my favorite Italian restaurants that have remained stable and continue to thrive. They are my go-to when I not only want a great Italian meal but the experience too. I have said it many times, we...
55 Years Ago, Atlantic City, NJ Had 3 Days of Music For The Ages
For three (3) days in 1969, Atlantic City, New Jersey staged a “Who’s Who” showcase of incredible musical talent. The Atlantic City area still regularly attracts a significant caliber of talent, but, not in this volume. An iconic, once in a lifetime event brought them by the...
Iconic Moorlyn Square Theatre Reopened in Ocean City, NJ
An iconic Jersey Shore movie theatre has reopened, according to Shore Local. The Moorlyn Square Theatre on the Ocean City Boardwalk is back!. The Ocean City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday (July 25) to celebrate the long-awaited reopening of the movie theatre. The first movies will...
Tips for Lowering Your Home Energy Bill in NJ
These days, we're all looking to save a buck or two. If you're like many people in New Jersey, you dread the day when your electric bill is delivered in your mailbox. I've seen people post copies of their bills on social, and I'm shocked to see bills that are 700 or 800 dollars a month for modest homes in our area.
Fast-moving fire rips through NJ strip mall and popular bakery
FAIR LAWN — An early morning fire at a borough strip mall has left multiple businesses with significant damages, including a popular bakery. Zadies Kosher Bake Shop was forced to stay closed on Friday, after 50 firefighters responded to battle the blaze around 2:30 a.m. Crews responded to a...
Yet another massive warehouse planned in Central Jersey
The jobs are wanted. The traffic is not. The tax ratable is wanted. The carbon footprint is not. Plenty of people are complaining about the proliferation of warehouses in New Jersey. It’s not your imagination. The number of warehouses in the Garden State has grown by 35% in the last twenty years. Some call them eyesores and say it should be called the Not-So-Garden State.
WATCH: Kourtney Kardashian, Travis Barker Spotted Strolling Philly, PA
Celebrity couple Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker were spotted having a day date strolling the City of Brotherly Love...Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Not long after Kardashian gave birth to their first child together, Rocky, Kourtney met Travis on the road in Australia as he tours the world with Blink-182. That tour brings...
Flash Flooding in Margate, NJ, Turns Roads into Rivers (Photos)
Whenever it rains hard for even a moderate timeframe, you know that certain streets in Margate, New Jersey flood very quickly. We saw Carol Boutcher-Speirs‘a post on the Margate, NJ Community Group Elite Facebook Page, whereby she candidly voiced her displeasure. The flooding on certain Margate roads occurs so...
Another Tornado Touched Down In New York State
The month of July has been a record month for tornados in New York State and another one was confirmed to have touched down earlier this week. The National Weather Service in Buffalo confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down near Orwell, New York. This was the 20th tornado to be confirmed in New York State this month.
Williamstown, NJ, man charged with attempted murder
A 20-year-old man from Williamstown has been arrested in connection to a shooting in Camden County earlier this month. The Clementon Police Department says on Friday, July 19th, their officers were called to the area of Princeton Road and Elm Avenue for a report of shots fired. At the scene,...
One dish recipes are going to the nether world
As I am fighting my insomnia, which I do every night, I am scrolling through my phone and Facebook and see a frighteningly large amount of home cooks using their crockpots or their large Dutch ovens to make one pot dishes for the family. Let me preface, I am all...
Deli meats added to recall after outbreak kills 1 in NJ
⭕ 34 people have been sickened during the outbreak and a NJ resident killed. ⭕ The outbreak has been connected to sliced deli meats. A specific deli product is being recalled in connection with a listeria breakout that has claimed a life in New Jersey and seriously sickened three dozen in the state.
Newest rooftop eatery is taking the Jersey Shore by storm
It’s not like Asbury Park doesn’t already have the best vibes in the world regarding nightlife and food. But is there anything as great as rooftop vibes?. Rooftops are all over New Jersey and you no longer have to drive to New York or Jersey City to get one of the coolest rooftops with some of the best food. This place is the brainchild of genius restaurateur and all-around good guy Tom McLoone,
NJ resident’s dog finds a rabid animal, the 3rd in the county this year
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — One Middlesex County township has its first rabid animal of the year, according to the County Office of Health Services. However, it is the third rabid animal reported within the county for 2024. Health officials said that on Saturday, July 20, a South Brunswick resident’s dog...
Kourtney Kardashian Barker and Travis Barker Spotted in Philadelphia, PA
Heads up Kardashian and Blink-182 fans! Kourtney and Travis Barker have been spotted hanging out together in Philadelphia recently. The couple has been head over heels for each other since they started dating back in February of 2021 and now the happily married couple has been glued to the hip ever since.
You will love this sweet and sour Big Joe’s summer dish
I made a sweet and sour dish the other night that was enjoyable. Fresh, vibrant with a great taste made this sweet and sour chicken a fan favorite and an excellent choice for the summer months. As with other dishes, prep is a major part of making this an effortless...
NJ school will change its name after Menendez conviction
WEST NEW YORK — A public school in New Jersey is responding to the criminal conviction of U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez. After Menendez was found guilty in his federal corruption trial of 16 crimes, officials decided to rebrand the school, which had been renamed in honor of the Hudson County political figure, according to the New Jersey Globe.
Beware NJ & PA Shoppers! Bath & Body Works Making Major Coupon Change
Mega-popular Bath & Body Works (one of my favorite places in the world) is making a big change to its coupon policy starting this fall. Although some shoppers are saying the change has already taken place. Oh no. You're not going to like this one bit, especially on Candle Day.
In a perfect world, NJ seagull killer would get a medal
Look, this isn’t going to make me any friends, OK? I get that. But in a perfect world there would be some unalienable rights. Like the right to set foot on sand without being charged a beach fee. The right to not have someone set up five feet from you when the beach is wide open.
NJ candidate for governor wants prof fired over Trump comment
☑️ A Rutgers faculty member Tracy Budd commented on the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. ☑️ Former state Sen. Ed Durr called for her to be fired. ☑️ The school said it is aware of the social media post. Republican gubernatorial candidate Ed Durr is calling for...
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