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SOLD: New Jersey Diner Under New Ownership – Mexican Restaurant Coming Soon
Out with the pancakes & coffee, in with the tacos & nachos. It's time to say goodbye to another New Jersey diner and say hello to a new Mexican restaurant coming to South Jersey. The Winslow Family Diner, located at 491 Williamstown Rd in Sicklerville, has been sold and will...
Deal reached for sale of iconic Geets Diner in Gloucester County
MONROE – A deal has been reached for the sale of the iconic Geets Diner & Bar, the prospective buyers say. The new owners, with strong ties to the local restaurant scene, plan to continue the Geets Diner legacy, according to Efthimios “Paul” Tsiknakis. "It’s a landmark...
Raising Cane's starting construction in July
GLASSBORO — Construction is scheduled to start July 29 on a Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers outlet here. Demolition started July 1 on the former Rite Aid pharmacy that will become the restaurant's site, said spokeswoman Hannah Henderson. “We plan to open doors early next year,” she said.
Tattered Piece of Cloth Found at Goodwill That Turned Out to Be Historic Now Displayed at Philly Museum
A piece of old cloth bought at Goodwill turned out to be part of George Washington’s war tent. It is now on display at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. Richard “Dana” Moore, a digger and amateur collector, first ran into a listing for a scrap of fabric claiming to be a piece of George Washington’s Revolutionary War tent while going through Goodwill’s listing of historic documents two years ago, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY.
Shara in the City: Exploring the Cave of Kelpius and America's first doomsday cult
This week on “Shara in the City,” we’re visiting the Hermit’s Cave in the Wissahickon Valley — which has a long and mysterious history connected with the occult, paranormal activity and biblical doomsday prophesy, going all the way back to the 1600s.
Insomnia Cookies Coming to Cherry Hill, NJ with Irresistible Cookie Flavors
If you're prone to craving late-night sweets, you'll be excited to hear about a new Insomnia Cookies opening soon in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Where Are the Best Homemade Cookies in the South Jersey Area?. The brainchild of a group of University of Pennsylvania college buds, Insomnia Cookies has grown...
Coyote Snatches Dog Belonging to Delaware County Woman’s Daughter
Coyote sightings are becoming more common in Delaware County. A coyote grabbed a tiny terrier in its jaws and ran away with it Thursday afternoon in a Marple backyard, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. A Marple woman witnessed the coyote snatch her daughter’s dog, according to a police...
A once-worrisome stray dog captures the hearts of the Temple cops who rescued it
Police regularly get calls to pick up stray animals. According to ACCT Philly, police have brought in almost 400 from the streets since January. But for a few Temple University police officers, they turned a worrisome dog’s attitude upside down.
Another Wawa in Philadelphia, PA is closing — this one after 45 years
Yet another old-school Wawa in our area is closing. By "old school," we mean how they were before "super" Wawa stores popped up all over the place. You know, those original, smaller grey-painted stores that had a peaked roof, stonework by the front doors, big block letters on the front of the building, and a truly awful parking lot — otherwise known as what Wawa was like when you and I were growing up.
This Upper Darby Record Collector Has a Store, But You Shouldn’t Stay Too Long
The owner of R&B Records in Upper Darby has an interesting customer approach: if you must come to his store, don’t stay long and know what you want, writes Beccah Hendrickson at 6abc. Val Shively prefers doing business by mail. “This is a landfill, not a record shop,” he...
Artists in South Jersey get creative during 30th annual Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Art Festival
Decades of creativity cultivated in the 30th annual Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Art Festival this weekend."This is incredible for the local economy. It's also something special for residents. You're exposing people who may not normally be experiencing the arts," said mayor of Haddonfield, Colleen Bianco Bezich.The original creator of the festival joined them to celebrate the artistic expression."It's been a joy in my life and I'm very proud of it. I'm proud of the people that are involved with it at every level and the community that supports it," said Barbara Boroff.For more information, check out the video above.Also, check out their website.
Who Has The Best Burger in Philadelphia?
Stepping into Lucky's, one is instantly greeted by a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The interior is adorned with rustic touches and vintage signage, creating a nostalgic ambiance that refers to when good food and warm hospitality were paramount. Furthermore, the dedicated staff takes immense pride in providing excellent customer service, going above and beyond to make every visit a memorable one.
Adventure Aquarium’s ‘Shark Summer’ officially started!
The video above is from July 11, 2024 Camden, NJ – It’s Shark Summer in Adventure Aquarium and it starts July 15 through August 18. The shark event will include many things for guests to do like walking their Shark Bridge, going through the Shark Tunnel, and touching exotic sharks from around the world. Adventure […]
Singing its praises: Pine Barons Chorus celebrates 75th year
Every Monday night, 30 to 40 men from Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties get together to sing – a capella – as they practice for local holiday shows, barbershop quartet tournaments and other annual events. They are members of the Pine Barons Chorus, which celebrates it 75th diamond...
Willow Turn Park Playground Receiving $144,000 Facelift This Year
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – A Mount Laurel playground will be getting a makeover this summer. “The Township is always looking at possible ways to upgrade or enhance our current recreational areas,” Jerry Mascia, the Township’s Superintendent of Public Works and Deputy Township Manager, told TAPinto Mount Laurel.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER At the Mount Laurel Council meeting on June 11, members awarded Southampton-based Coastline Excavating a bid worth $144,834 to perform multiple tasks at Willow Turn Park Playground, including: Removing sidewalks, pavement and fencing; Installing surface materials, sidewalks, a driveway and a parking space, as well...
Main Street in this Burlington County town is getting a European bakery
MOORESTOWN – Cheesecake anyone? The township will soon have a bakery on Main Street. By Zena, a European specialty bakery, plans to open at 41 Main Street, a location that once occupied a Starbucks. It will have café offerings for breakfast and lunch, with indoor and outdoor seating, said...
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