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This 279 Year Old NJ Home Has Secret Passageways, Hidden Doors, and George Washington Visited
This Morris County home has a deep history in New Jersey and overall American history as it played a part in the Revolutionary War. Cricket Hill, built in 1745, is located in the Morris County town of Boonton and it has some intriguing features. The first unique feature is the...
After iconic NJ hotel closure broke hearts, here’s the new plan
It was a story that hit people hard. A gleaming legendary hotel whose 22 stories reached for the sky almost in defiance of the expectations that came with the small town where it stood. People recognized it who had never been to it just from driving by it on a...
An exciting adventure for kids now open in NJ at American Dream
EAST RUTHERFORD — If you or someone you know has little kids who are fans of “PAW Patrol,” then you’ll love this announcement. The PAW Patrol Hero Academy has opened at American Dream in East Rutherford. What is PAW Patrol?. The show centers around six rescue...
Paterson's iconic Mr. G's diner closing amid legal dispute over restaurant's name
The kitchen is officially closing at a historic New Jersey diner that has called Paterson, New Jersey its home for close to a century.Mr. G's had been a community favorite, but recently became the center of a legal battle after new owners took over in August and reopened the diner. The dispute is over the eatery's iconic name."It's been here for years so, for it to close down over a name is just not good at all," said customer Gary Green.Russell Graddy operated the business until he died in 2021. It finally closed in 2022. The new owner made some...
Mahwah fire truck gets new duty as funeral escort vehicle
MAHWAH — Retired Engine 525, a 1959 Dodge Power Wagon brush fire truck, has found new life as a "caisson" vehicle to honor deceased firefighters by carrying their remains on their "last ride" to funerals and cemeteries. ...
Paterson Celebrates Salsa Icon Frankie Ruiz with Street Renaming Ceremony
PATERSON, NJ - The City of Paterson honored the legacy of salsa legend Frankie Ruiz by renaming a section of Summer Street “Frankie Ruiz Way” on Saturday. The ceremony took place between Essex Street and Park Avenue, where local officials, family members, and community leaders gathered to celebrate the life and contributions of the salsa star.“This is not just a proud moment for Puerto Rico but for the entire United States, because Frankie Ruiz, a Puerto Rican pioneer from Paterson, put our city on the map,” Mayor Andre Saygeh said. "You can't think of salsa without...
NJ church destroyed by arson reopens 5 years later
FRANKLIN LAKES — A Bergen County church destroyed by arson in 2019 is up and running for the local faithful once again. Sept. 17 was the relaunch date for the Most Blessed Sacrament. A special "Mass of Dedication," attended by hundreds of parishioners, was led by Cardinal Joseph Tobin,...
Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms Dazzles with Spooky Displays Through October 21
HILLSDALE, NJ – Demarest Farms is lighting up the season with New Jersey’s largest Halloween Light Show, running on select dates through October 21. Visitors can enjoy a guided drive-through…
This Month in Wayne History - Four Things You May Not Know About Wayne Township's Past
WAYNE, NJ - While reviewing many aspects of Wayne’s history, the staff at the Wayne Museum often come across historical items which contribute to Wayne’s uniqueness. For this month’s article, we spotlight four pieces of Wayne’s life throughout the 20th Century. These items are the Township of Wayne Grange No. 145, a gunpowder industry, a radio station, and a full marathon. Wait…. Wayne once had a “Grange”? CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERWell, what exactly is a grange? A grange is a national fraternal association originally made up of farmers, somewhat like a “trade...
Bergen County attraction combines Halloween with dinosaurs this season
October is the month of ghosts, candy, and some good old scares. In Leonia, October is the month for one thing: a haunted dinosaur park! Brought to life by robotics, "Dinosaurs After Dark" by Field Station: Dinosaurs provides a thrilling experience of realistic dinos living in a spooky park. These life-like animatronic dinos...
Water Main Break Floods Portion Of Route 17 In Paramus
A water main break flooded a portion of Route 17 in Paramus on Friday, Sept. 27 around noon.Veolia Water responded to the scene to mitigate the leak, and the right lane of Route 17 South will be closed until further notice, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said.As a result, the Chipotle and the…
Bergen County Regional School District Appoints New Superintendent: Meet Dr. Patrick McQueeney
The Westwood Regional Public School District has appointed a new superintendent.Dr. Patrick McQueeney, who has been serving as the leader of Wanaque schools since 2021, will helm the Westwood Regional School District (WWRSD) come November.The move was approved at the Thursday, Sept. 26 WWRSD Board …
Dionne Warwick is getting her own street in N.J. Will you walk on by?
Dionne Warwick is just weeks away from being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. But before then, she’ll accept another honor. East Orange is renaming a street for her to celebrate her upbringing in the city. Warwick’s name is coming to North Arlington Avenue. “Can...
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