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Arcade forced to vacate Palmer Park Mall, owners say (UPDATE)
An arcade known for its retro and modern selections is sending gamers elsewhere after its owners claim they were forced by management to vacate Palmer Park Mall. The Arcade Era in December 2023 opened at the shopping destination at Route 248 and Park Avenue in Palmer Township. The move followed the same owners’ spring 2023 opening of another location at the Stroud Mall in Stroud Township, Monroe County.
These are the hottest wings in New Jersey
Found 'em. And they are HOT. A few weeks ago, we were talking wings on the morning show and the owner of Marleys Gotham Grill in Hackettstown called the show. He challenged us to visit and try the hot wings. It was great meeting Bruno who opened the restaurant in...
A first in the Lehigh Valley: New outdoor fitness court is free to use
Fitness enthusiasts or those just starting out exercising, have a new spot in the Lehigh Valley to pursue the healthy endeavor, and its free. In Upper Nazareth Township, people gathered Saturday for the formal dedication of a new fitness court at Leibert Park, which is the first of its kind locally, according to a national organization that helped install hundreds of similar courts elsewhere in Pennsylvania and nationwide. The outdoor gym can provide a full-body workout in as little as seven minutes. The features of the court focus on seven zones: core, squat, push, lunge, pull, agility and bend. The court has various step blocks, and objects to push or pull. It is also geared for people of all fitness levels and those wanting to spend more time. About one-half of the gym has an open space on which group exercise classes will be held. In between is a wall with artwork of the Nazareth region depicting several landmarks, including the Martin Guitar factory in the township. C.F. Martin & Co. is one of the donors of the approximately $300,000 facility.
Sick, hairless cats left at NJ business, animal shelters
Police are looking for whoever has been abandoning hairless cats in the past week outside animal shelters and a business. Hopatcong police posted images of two individuals they say left four cats in need of medical attention inside a cardboard carrier at Lakeside Construction on Sparta Road before dawn on Aug. 15. Hopatcong Animal Control Officer Gianna DiMatteo told the New Jersey Herald that some of the cats, which she described as being Peterbald felines, were missing eyes.
Action Park survivor stories shared live at upcoming NJ event
If you grew up in the '80’s you either visited Action Park or you certainly knew of its dark reputation for reckless abandon. It was an amusement park in Vernon where you were in charge of the rides and no one was in charge of the safety. It launched...
Patrons rush to get their fix as Northampton Co. ice cream shop announces closure
A Northampton County ice cream shop known just as much for its homemade pierogies as its scoops is readying to shutter permanently. Blue Moo Ice Cream Shop & More, 2693 Community Drive in Moore Township, on Aug. 31 plans to close for good. Married co-owners Brian and Michelle Crocefoglia, of the Nazareth area, as well as staff known as the “Moo Crew” on Wednesday made the announcement to loyal patrons on the business’ Facebook page.
Myths aside, these members of the sunflower family do herald change | Lehigh Valley Nature Watch
Now that it’s almost the end of August, fields and roadsides are turning yellow with goldenrod flowers. There are around 75 native North American goldenrod species, with 60 of them primarily found in the eastern part of the country. Like other well-known flowers that get noticed by most people,...
Burger Dreams & Rock N’ Roll Themes Can Be Found In Asbury Park
Last weekend I made my way to Asbury Park to see my friend Kimmee Masi, the owner of Confections Of A Rockstar on Cookman Avenue. Kimmee and her talented crew have been baking sweet treats and custom cakes in Asbury Park for the last 12 years. You may have seen...
Gallery 23 to Celebrate September Featured Artists
BLAIRSTOWN, N.J. – During the month of September, Gallery 23 will showcase the following artists, each with their own specialization from diorama clay work to fiber arts and photography. Customers will receive a 10% discount on any one item over $25 from Sept. 1 through Sept. 30. Please visit Gallery 23 for a reception on Saturday, Sept. 14, from noon to 4 p.m.
‘It’s Supposed to Be Funny’ Opens the Romano Gallery Season with a Laugh
BLAIRSTOWN, N.J. – “It’s Supposed to Be Funny” is a group of predominantly digital works encompassing a wide scope of artist Ali R. Thome’s portfolio from her years as a freelance illustrator. Many pieces were created for her own personal enjoyment, inspired by thoughts, stories, obsessions with a celebrity or movie, or simply because she needed to draw an idea to get it out into the world. In this exhibit, open Aug. 29 to Sept. 27 at the Romano Gallery at Blair Academy, Thorne will also share some of her work as an illustrator and animator on the YouTube channel Extra History.
Centenary Stage Company Accepting Applicants for 2024 Session of Young Performer’s Workshop
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. – Centenary Stage Company’s (CSC) Young Performer’s Workshop returns this fall from September 14 through December 22, and the deadline to apply is September 13. The Young Performer’s Workshop is a 15-week theatre training program for performers ages 8 to 18. Each session culminates with...
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