Laurence Harbor
Lifestyle
The city closed a street in West Brighton, and a party broke out. It was like a Hallmark movie.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — When the Castleton Avenue Merchants Organization (CAMO) throws a party, the people party in the street — literally. At its Saturday afternoon soiree in West Brighton, over a thousand attendees reveled in food, music and family-friendly festivities, courtesy of a Department of Transportation (DOT) Trick or Streets permit.
Iconic Bagel Nook is opening another New Jersey store
We can’t get enough of our bagels in the Garden State. Sure, I’m biased, but I think New Jersey makes them better than anywhere else. One set of shops, in particular, makes bagels that should be considered art. Bagel Nook, known for their “Bagel Overloads,” just announced that...
Piscataway Wawa's Grand Opening To Feature Hoagie Competition, T-Shirt Giveaway
A Wawa is opening in Middlesex County and the convenience store chain will celebrate its 60th anniversary along with the new location, officials said.The new Wawa will be open at 451 Stelton Road in Piscataway on Thursday, Oct. 10, the company said in a news release.A countdown celebration wil…
After Being Dumped Outside Home When Family Moved, Sweet Cat Searches for a New Start
MONMOUTH COUNTY, N.J.— Tolkien, a 6-year-old cat, was heartbreakingly left behind by his former owner but remains hopeful for a second chance at love and companionship. After being found meowing…
Franklin Youth Center Halloween Party
SOMERSET, NJ—Franklin Youth Center in Somerset, NJ, is hosting a “Spooktacular Teen Halloween Party” on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The free event is open to Franklin students in grades six to twelve and will feature thrilling activities, music, food, and prizes. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSpace is limited, so parents are encouraged to register their teens in advance at FranklinTwp.RecDesk.com or by calling the Youth Center at (732)873-7292.The Franklin Township Youth Center offers various programs and services for middle and high school students. It aims to meet the needs of local youth through partnerships with community organizations. Membership is free and available to Franklin students in grades 6-12. To enroll, visit FranklinTwp.RecDesk.com for more information and to sign up. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
This TikTok-viral bagel shop is opening a 6th N.J. location, right next to a gym
Bagel Nook is bringing its zany bagel varieties to a second Monmouth County spot. The TikTok-viral bagel shop known for its “overloaded bagels” will open its sixth New Jersey location in Shrewsbury’s Staples Plaza at 1093 Broad St. on Nov. 4, directly next to a Rumble Boxing gym.
Best Jersey Shore Coffee Shops
So coffee may be one, if not the most, popular drink in America. According to Joe's Garage Coffee, "Coffee Is the Second Most Consumed Beverage in the U.S., Behind Water. Americans Drink 400 Million Coffee Cups a Day. Americans Drink 146 Billion Cups of Coffee Every Year. The U.S. Coffee Industry Is Worth $80 Billion".
Addams Family, born in NJ, embraced by Burger King for Halloween
Westfield, New Jersey, has Halloween written all over it. Real-life scares like the infamous John List case and The Watcher house, but also the creative fictional works of “The Addams Family” started here. Charles Addams lived in Westfield and was a cartoonist who contributed to The New Yorker...
Trapped, terrified kitten rescued by Staten Island firefighters
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A frightened kitten who had gotten itself lodged above the rear axle of Katelynd Siegel’s car was rescued last week by compassionate firefighters from Engine166/Ladder 86 in Graniteville. And, after the patient firefighters spent about 45 minutes removing the car’s wheel, reaching up into...
Union Woman Takes Home First Place in NJ Senior Citizens Art Show
UNION COUNTY, NJ – A Union woman is among the thirteen Union County artists who have been selected as award winners in the 58th annual New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Show. The exhibit includes original artworks created by both professional and non-professional artists, ages 60 and up, from all 21 counties across the state.Luciano Felicio of Union took home first place in the Sculpture by a Non-Professional Artist category for her sculpture “Edgar, the Recycled Metal Raven”.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“We are proud to share that Union County is home to some amazing award-winning senior artists!” said Union...
Love all things Italian? Especially food? Fall Festival & Italian Exotic Car Show this weekend at Casa Belvedere.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A weekend of excitement and entertainment awaits Staten Island at Casa Belvedere’s 13th Annual Fall Festival and Italian Exotic Car Show on the grounds of the Italian cultural center on Grymes Hill Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13. It’s geared for the entire...
NJ favorites collaborate to create perfect drinks for fall
I’m a sucker for fall-flavored beers. Even more so, a sucker for any time Source Brewing collaborates with fellow New Jersey businesses. Source announced on their Instagram this week that they have two new beer flavors out with help from Jersey Freeze and Battleview Orchards. The Apple Cider Donut...
Open Space to be Earmarked for Recreation on Terrill Road in Scotch Plains
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Township officials visited Orchid Park – a state-mandated residential community on Terrill Road – this week to tour open space that will be used for recreational purposes for the community.In attendance were both Mayor Josh Losardo and former Mayor Al Smith, who led negotiations for the redevelopment plan at the former Parker Gardens site during his term as mayor. The Orchid Park housing development was required to be built under the state’s affordable housing mandate.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“While the preference would certainly have been to keep...
Fanwood Environmental Commission Marks 50th Anniversary of Nature Center
FANWOOD, NJ – The Fanwood Nature Center celebrated its 50th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting on Monday, Oct. 7, attended by Environmental Commission members, Nature Center volunteers and borough officials. The Fanwood Nature Center is an eight-acre gem tucked away on Terrill Road between Cray Terrace and La Grande Ave.Environmental Commission Chair Sandy Redder said the borough purchased the land in 1966 for $66,000. Residents started discussions in 1972 to preserve the parcel, which was a dumping ground at the time.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTEROver the years, volunteers from the Environmental Commission,...
Nuggets of New Brunswick Ready to Rock Oktoberfest on Sunday
NEW BRUNSWICK – Tony Shanahan was just wrapping up a sound check for a private gig in Montecito, an idyllic town nestled between California’s Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean where the wealthy like to frolic.A week or so earlier, he played St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, made famous as the cavernous setting for the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana in 1981. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERA few days later, he played the gardens in Alhambra in Granada in the south of Spain.Music has taken Shanahan around the world,...
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