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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...
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,...
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, […]
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.
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...
3 hot dog joints voted among NYC’s best are actually in NJ
As Bruce Springsteen sang in “Jack Of All Trades,” it’s all happened before and it’ll happen again. It isn’t the first time the most amazing New York City food establishments of a certain category wound up being named as a place across the river in New Jersey.
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...
Peruvian Parade & Festival in West Hudson This Afternoon, Sunday, July 21
The Peruvian Civic Association will host the 2024 Peruvian Day Parade and Festival this afternoon in Harrison and Kearny. The parade kicks off at 12:30 pm in front of Harrison Town Hall at 318 Harrison Avenue. It will proceed north along Frank Rodgers Boulevard onto Kearny Avenue, and concludes at the reviewing stand in front of Kearny Town Hall at 402 Kearny Avenue.
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...
Fishing for Fun at Annual Derby (Photos)
Over two hundred anglers dotted the walls of the pond at Edgemont Park for the town’s annual Fishing Derby sponsored by the Montclair’s Police Athletic League. Montclair police captain Tyrone Williams Jr., the event’s coordinator, said the fishing derby started about 15 years ago at Yantecaw Brook Park. “We outgrew that space and moved to Edgemont. And from the looks of things we are outgrowing Edgemont.”
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...
Eyes of the Wild brings exotic animals to the library
KENILWORTH, NJ — Eyes of the Wild, an exotic animal rescue, recently had a presentation at Kenilworth Public Library. The program offered the opportunity to learn about and view up close exotic animals. More than 40 children — and their parents — were in attendance. Presenter Samantha...
Longtime Union Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday with Family and Friends
UNION, NJ - Family and friends gathered together on Saturday to celebrate the 100th birthday of longtime Union resident Mary Izzo. Izzo was born on July 17, 1924. She moved from Newark to Union in 1965. She raised five children and became a consummate volunteer, including as the town's Girl Scout troop organizer, as the leader of Troop 588 for twenty years, and as a Washington Rock Girl Scout delegate. She also provided invaluable input as a member of the executive board for a local PTA.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Izzo held the...
There’s Still Time to Join the Library Summer Reading Challenge!
MILLBURN, NJ -- The Millburn Free Public Library began its annual Summer Reading Contest on June 17, but there’s still time to join because it runs until August 9. Mary Moore, Marketing Outreach & Communications Librarian shared, “There's still plenty of time to join the ‘Adventure Begins at Your Library’ Summer Reading Challenge for all ages.” She stressed that summer reading is not just for kids.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Moore explained that adults and teens can earn raffle tickets for logging the books they read until August 9. The raffle tickets go into weekly drawings for a chance at winning their amazing prizes. Visit millburnlibrary.beanstack.org to get started. “Thank you to the Friends of the Millburn Library for the wonderful prizes,” she added. Last year, 1,341 readers read 41,675 books, and the librarians want residents to beat that record. The Challenge is run via the Beanstack app. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Michigan Deli Lunch Specials July 22
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out! Shrimp Stir Fry served over Rice $14.95CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Homemade Meatball Parm Panini, served w/FF $14.50 Southwestern BBQ Salad” BBQ Grilled Chicken over Mixed Greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, shredded cheddar, served with Ranch Dressing $14.95 Homemade Soups of the Day: Italian Wedding or Chicken Pasta or Rice $5.00 DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Michigan Deli is located at 219 Market Street. Nestled between the industrial borders...
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...
Kapadokya Offers Baklava, Borek, Other Authentic Turkish Treats on Albany Street
NEW BRUNSWICK – The baklava at New Brunswick’s new Turkish bakery is sweet, but it’s nuanced and somewhat understated. Each bite starts with a slight crunch of the baked phyllo dough and ends with this gooey treat latching itself to the roof of your mouth. This may be the signature dish at this Turkish bakery at 120 Albany St., but it has a lot of competition.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The case at Kapadokya at 120 Albany Street is a colorful feast for the eyes, filled with cookies, cakes, pastries and other sweet,...
Walter Parks concert will launch new Fletcher’s Listening Room series in Montclair
Fletcher’s Listening Room — a new music series with a coffeehouse vibe, launched by ministers and congregants of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair — will open on Aug. 10 with the intriguing Walter Parks. The 8 p.m. concert takes place at Fletcher Hall at the UUCM on Church Street.
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