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Darlington County Park – Mahwah, NJ
Darlington County Park is home to The Lakes at Darlington. It is located at 600 Darlington Ave in Mahwah which is in northern New Jersey. This park is a total of 127 acres and features swimming lakes in the summer. There’s also a Wibit obstacle course on one of the lakes, called the Splash Zone.
Enjoy summer salads and crispy chicken at North Jersey's 12 new restaurants
The bees are buzzing, the birds are singing and the dads are in the backyard grilling everything from pork ribs to beef patties. Sigh a deep breath of relief — we've reached the best time of the year. We've also arrived, it seems, at a period of exponential restaurant...
Storms postpone Paramus fireworks, food truck fest. Here's the new schedule
The Paramus food truck and fireworks event was postponed due to Sunday night's stormy weather, but dates for the borough’s other Fourth of July activities remain unchanged. The free food truck festival, hosted by the Paramus Volunteer Fire Department, will now be held on Sunday, July 7 at the west lot of Garden State Plaza and the Cliff Gennarelli Sports Complex, starting at 3 p.m. Admission is $5 per person or $10 for a family of two or more, with all proceeds benefiting the fire department.
ARTS PAVILION AT GREAT OAK PARK - FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT
Kick off your summer with a free concert at Oakland's newest gem, Great Oak Park!. Enjoy an evening of Bossa, Blues, and Beyond with international fingerstyle champion Mark Sganga and Candyce Giaquinto on flute, percussion, and vocals. Saturday, July 6, 2024, 6-8:30 PM. Great Oak Park, Oakland, NJ 07436. Bring...
How To Update Your Deck For The Perfect Summer Outside
(BPT) - Summer is here, and that means it’s time for a home maintenance refresh. With record-high temperatures hitting across the country, it’s important to pay attention to your deck. Contractor and TV Host Chip Wade recommends a new product from Cabot® to extend the life of surfaces....
Movie theater with 270-degree panoramic screen coming to American Dream megamall
An eight-screen movie theater is slated to open at the American Dream mall in East Rutherford with a date yet to be determined, company executives announced Tuesday morning. The theater will be operated by Missouri-based B&B, the nation’s fifth largest movie theater chain. It will feature ScreenX technology, which...
A Farm to Table Experience: D’Boathaus
On the shores of beautiful Greenwood Lake in Hewitt sits D’Boathaus, a dining spot quickly becoming known for its modern American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, craft beers and spacious outdoor patio where patrons can enjoy lake views as they dine. The “farm to table” establishment opened in July 2023, bringing excitement to greater West Milford and helping to make it a destination for boaters and food enthusiasts throughout the region.
NJ sushi restaurant named one of the top 100 in the country
New Jersey’s culinary expertise continues on, this time in the form of sushi. You can always get any kind of cuisine in our state. You name it and we have got it. Not only that, but we’ll also do it better than anyone else. Which is why it’s...
Star Spangled South Orange had something for everyone!
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ –The largest number of people to attend the Third Annual Star-Spangled event at Floods Hill, Meadowlands Park Saturday June 29, 2024, was the place to be. The third annual Star-Spangled South Orange event had everyone enjoying themselves as the various activities went on.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The event started at 4:00 in the afternoon, and was scheduled to continue well into the evening. At 7:00 pm, Town Hall Delicatessen, held its annual Sloppy Eating Contest. The contest has a simple format. This year there were 13 vying for the Title...
Paterson Proud Week Kicks Off with Food Truck Festival and Fireworks at Great Falls National Historical Park
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson Proud Week began with a spectacular Food Truck Festival and Fireworks event at the Great Falls National Historical Park, drawing in crowds to celebrate the founding of Paterson in 1792. The event, held in honor of the city's rich history and vibrant community, featured 12 food trucks that showcased Paterson's culinary diversity. Attendees enjoyed a wide selection of delicious dishes, including offerings from Mi Sabor Boricua, the Mac and Cheese Truck, Chicken and Waffles, Tumi Trucks, and Speedy Tacos.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "The food trucks are here, and you...
Unique NJ restaurant makes pizza like you’ve never seen
Just when you thought New Jersey pizza couldn’t get any better, Hold My Knots in Hillsdale, New Jersey entered the chat. They already had started upping the Italian food game by giving us garlic knot sliders, but now they’re adding personal flair to pizza by using topping to create pictures of various characters.
Fireworks Can Be Ruff for Pets, How to Keep Them Safe
NEW JERSEY -- While July 4th fireworks lighting up the sky is fun for many families, they can be particularly scary for the furry family members. In fact, the upcoming holiday is the one on which animals are most likely to go missing, according to lost pet finder PetAmberAlert, there is a 30 to 60 percent increase in lost pets at animal shelters each year between July 4 and 6. To help pet owners through these days Paterson's longtime animal control officer John DeCando offered some tips to keep your pets safe during the upcoming holiday weekend, particularly if your pet is easily scared...
Groovy! Relive the ‘70s at this retro New Jersey FroYo restaurant
Looking to cool down this summer while also experiencing the nostalgia of the ‘70s? Then you should find your old tie-dye shirt and check out this funky place in Bloomingdale that opened in March: Retro Froyo. A comforting combination of modern desserts and classic decor, you’ll relive your childhood...
How Historical is Hackensack? This Book Will Show How "The Past is Still Present"
HACKENSACK, NJ - There's nothing quite like a little history in your own backyard, especially on Independence Day. Historian Al Frazza has recently published a coffee table book of NJ Revolutionary War historical site photos titled, The Past Still Present: Revolutionary War New Jersey in Photos.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "Hackensack is heavily featured in the book, which is fitting because of the role it played during the Revolutionary War," Frazza said. "The book has images of the Enoch Poor statue, the burned courthouse site in the Green, the First Reformed Church Cemetery, and the 'Soldiers of the Revolution' gravestone in the Reformed Dutch Cemetery." The book also contains images from many other towns throughout Bergen County, such as Alpine, Dumont, Englewood, Fort Lee, Garfield, Hillsdale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Leonia, Mahwah, River Edge, River Vale, Tenafly, and Wallington. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
It's A Holiday Week - Let Violante's Serve Your Nutley Family Lunch and Dinner This Week
NUTLEY, NJ - It's a holiday week and no one wants to cook. Don't worry, Violante's has you covered with Lunch and Dinner specials all week, plus, they're open on Independence Day for your last-minute celebration needs. Lunch specials include Veal and Peppers, Meat Lasagna, and Fish and Chips. Dinners this week include Drunken Meatballs and Chicken Scallopini. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For the 4th, Violante's is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bacon Cheddar and Mediterranean burgers made by hand in store, sausage, steaks, chicken, hot dogs, and kabobos! Oh, my! Don't forget side salads and desserts. This week's lunch and dinner menus are in the photo carousel. Violante's is located at 105 Franklin Ave. Nutley NJ 07110 at the corner of Harrison St. (973) 944-2254 DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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