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60-year-old diner in New Jersey being reduced to rubble
A generations-old diner in the Garden State is fading into the history books today. The Penn Queen Diner on Route 130 in Pennsauken, just a few minutes from the Betsy Ross Bridge, is being demolished. A short video published to the Pennsauken Talks Facebook group Tuesday showed construction equipment chipping...
DEMOLISHED: The Penn Queen Diner in Pennsauken, NJ is No More – What’s Next?
It really is the end of an era now in South Jersey. The Penn Queen Diner, which up until recently was located at 7349 N Crescent Blvd in Pennsauken, New Jersey, is being demolished, according to locals' pictures posted to Facebook groups. Demolition crews were spotted tearing down the decades-old...
Chain Mexican Restaurant to Take Over Former Bertucci's on Route 73
EVESHAM, NJ – The Mexican restaurant chain Plaza Azteca will apparently take over the site most recently occupied by Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant along Route 73 South in Evesham. When a TAPinto Mount Laurel reporter drove by the site on the morning of July 23, a banner with Plaza Azteca’s name and logo indicating the company was hiring was visible. The reporter also noticed several work trucks parked at the site and a ladder leaning against the building.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Representatives from Plaza Azteca did not immediately respond to the reporter’s request...
Edgy Pizza Chain Abruptly Closes 2 Locations in Cherry Hill and Mt. Laurel, New Jersey
Sad news if you were a fan of these relatively new pizza spots in South Jersey. &pizza, an edgy pizza chain with locations in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, New York City, Philadelphia and New Jersey, has abruptly closed in Cherry Hill and Mount Laurel. They were located at 801 Haddonfield...
Would You Try South Jersey’s 1 LB Cheesesteak?
It's arguably one of the best meals you'll ever have in state of New Jersey. To be honest, I'm not sure I know of anybody who dislikes them. I'm talking about one of the most delicious sandwiches in all of the Garden State. No, I'm not referring to a hoagie...
Journey and Def Leppard 3 concerts in Pa. this week: Where to buy tickets
Journey and Def Leppard will perform three concerts in Pa. this week including Thursday in Hershey. The bands will perform along with the Steve Miller Band, tonight in Philadelphia; Thursday in Hershey; and Saturday in Pittsburgh. Here are the details and where to buy tickets:. 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 23,...
Animal Shelter In South Jersey DESPERATE For Food Donations
I know most fur moms and dads can relate to this feeling. My pets are basically my kids. I rescued two dogs and it's one of the best things I could've ever done in my life. They've been there for me through so many rough patches over the past few years, including the passing of my dad. I'm so blessed to have my two doggos in my life.
'Our worst nightmare': Fearing euthanasia, Homeward Bound begs community to step up
GLOUCESTER TWP. — An adoption center here is begging community members to consider fostering or adopting, fearing its overcrowded conditions could lead to euthanasia. Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center is an open-admission shelter, meaning they must take in homeless animals within Camden County municipalities. ...
You voted for the top brewery in South Jersey. Here's your winner
More than 4,500 votes were cast for South Jersey's favorite brewery, and final results show the top two choices separated by only 59 votes. Breweries from Gloucester and Burlington counties battled for the one-two finish. They overcame an early lead for a Camden County brewer. ...
Philadelphia is Home to 2 of the Best Bakeries in Pennsylvania
Stock's Bakery has been a staple in Philadelphia since 1924, and, according to The Keystone, is one of the best bakeries in Pennsylvania. Whether you are looking for somewhere to buy delicious cookies or cupcakes, Pennsylvania isn’t short on great bakeries. The Keystone has compiled a list of the...
Great NJ wing joint just opened a second location in South Jersey
This one’s not for me. My odd take on wings has been well-documented. My palette has a blind spot when it comes to buffalo wings. (Notice no one calls them that anymore? It’s definitely just wings.) To me a wing is a wing no matter where you get...
"Christmas in July" Farmers Market, Craft & Antique Show Combo Event Set for Sunday
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The weekly Rancocas Woods Famers Market is back this Sunday, but with a twist, as the event will also feature the monthly Craft and Antique Show, which has a Christmas in July theme. The rain-or-shine Farmers Market/Craft and Antique Show combo event is taking place on Sunday, July 28 from 10AM to 3PM at 118 Creek Road.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The event will feature a mix of the weekly Farmers Market vendors as well as the monthly Craft and Antique Show vendors. The second annual Christmas in July Holiday Decor Swap and Free Shop will also be featured, in which attendees can bring Christmas decor in good, working condition and swap them out for decor from another community member, allowing for a "green" refreshed look for the winter season. Christmas in July will also have live music from DJ Black from 10AM to 11:30AM and Kenya Diggit from 12PM to 3PM, a poo-up beer garden and food trucks from Red's Rolling Restaurant and Divine Catering. For the latest information about the event, follow Rancocas Woods Events and Shops on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rancocaswoodseventsandshops. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Mural emerges at site of recent bike crash
A recent mural was recently spotted at the site of a fatal bike crash. The photo emerged on social media outside of the Starbucks where the incident happened. Here, it depicted a mourning angel which sums up the mood of area due to the aftermath of the tragedy. Although only days old, it is not known whether the artwork will remain as a permanent fixture.
Checking out Swedesboro Brewing’s new Raccoon Taproom in Collingswood
Swedesboro Brewing company is no stranger to Weekend Philler, we me them in Season 6 and have been followers of their great success ever since. Owner Marvin Bowe and his team of craft professionals quickly established themselves as one of the best brewers for both distribution and their taproom experience. In June 2024, they decided to take that Swedesboro success north and open the “RACCOON TAPROOM” in Collingswood NJ.
The Lord of the Pies Returns to Defend His Tomato Pie Crown
The Philadelphia Phoenix invited me out to defend my tomato pie title at halftime of their game on Saturday. The Lord of the Pies doesn’t ever back down from a tomato pie competition even if he was hated by everyone in that stadium. The hostility was merciless. The vitriol was hateful. But they don’t boo nobodies. Here’s how it went:
Wawa planned for Route 73 in Voorhees clears legal hurdle
TRENTON - The state Supreme Court won't consider a legal challenge to a planned Wawa store in Voorhees. The Wawa’s opponents sued in February 2022 after Voorhees’ zoning board approved the proposed 5,500-square-foot store and fueling station at Route 73 and Kresson Road. ...
Future Of Geets Diner Looks Bright In Williamstown, NJ
Talk as much trash about New Jersey as you want. The one thing you'll never be able to say about the Garden State is that our food sucks. If you ever dared to utter those words, well, it'd be a straight up lie. We may have crowded highways, traffic circles,...
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