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How an annual Staten Island pasta dinner brings people together to benefit others
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The South Shore Kiwanis Club on Staten Island recently organized its 15th annual pasta dinner, Mangia Madness, with the help of local restaurants and student volunteers in Key Club to raise money for Kids Against Cancer and the Alex Inserra Scholarship Fund. Many people gathered...
How About Some Peace and Quiet This Weekend? Here's a Hiking Guide to 19 Trails in the Princeton Area
Princeton, NJ – If you have a little extra time this Memorial Day weekend and would like to enjoy a nice long walk, without accompanying marching bands, bagpipers, noisy kids, and raucous revelers, then you will find a recent release from our friends at Sustainable Princeton most welcome. The nonprofit climate action group offered some tips for a sustainable Memorial Day weekend, with a link to a website – alltrails.com -- that offers guides to 19 trails in the Princeton region, including 15 in Princeton. The listings include length of the walk, degree of difficulty (almost all...
6 ethnic restaurant gems in NJ you need to check out
Last week, my friend Peter who owns the Ewing Diner in Mercer County (and yes, delivers a consistently delicious breakfast daily to the morning crew) invited me to speak at the opening of the annual Greek Festival at St. George's Church. The kitchen team was nice enough to send me...
When Does Westfield Memorial Pool Open for the 2024 Season?
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield Memorial Pool will open for the season on Saturday, June 1. Hours are from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on weekends and 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. week days through June 20.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER From June 21 through Sept. 1, hours are from noon to 8 p.m. week days (with the kiddie pool opening at 10 a.m.), and 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. weekends. Holiday hours are 10 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. The Westfield Memorial Pool Complex is a public swimming facility open to both Westfield and non-Westfield residents. “We’re...
Warren Memorial Day Parade Set for Monday
WARREN, NJ -- Monday is Warren's Memorial Day Parade! Monday, May 27, starting at 11:00 AM sharp the parade will begin. The parade will start on Mt Bethel Road and continue on Mountain Blvd. After the parade a ceremony will be taking place at the Municipal Complex. A picnic will follow the parade at the Warren American Legion Post 293 located at 12 Community Place, Warren.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The American Legion Parade Committee looks forward to hearing from you and making this Memorial Day a success! Further questions please contact the American Legion at 908-668-9375 or by email to warrenparade@gmail.com Check back for weather updates. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
NJ’s favorite retro arcade has a new location you will love
My kids are all 90s kids and so they all grew up playing video games and going to arcades. That’s why a trip to an old-time nostalgia arcade is always filled with great memories for me. So if you are a 90s kid or your kids are, you’ve gotta...
We’re a changing borough – and these 5 new food spots along Hylan Boulevard prove it
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — On a recent live video down Hylan Boulevard from Sand Lane through Guyon Avenue, viewers can see the rapidly changing demographics of the borough through its newest food venues. The freshest ones are a source of great curiosity — especially those with no English translations...
Former Spotswood teacher pens memoir on 50-plus years in education
For more than half a century, Ellen Lewis has dedicated her professional life to education. Lewis recently took her lengthy experience and penned a book titled, "The Wednesday Lady." An honest mix of reminiscences and reporting, the book is culled from real-life letters and report card comments. While there is...
Experience the Buhler Difference: Car Shopping Made Easy at Buhler Auto in Hazlet.
Car Shopping is Made Easy at Buhler Auto, located at 3290 Highway 35 South in Hazlet New Jersey! Experience the Buhler Difference! Buhler's Hazlet Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram and FIAT® dealership caters to a community they have been doing business with for nearly a century! Buhler cares deeply about the Bayshore area and wants to help every customer find the best automobile! "Our huge car dealership location is filled with new and used automobiles you'll love, from classy Chrysler and FIAT sedans to rugged Jeep SUVs and brawny Ram trucks. And when you're in need of nearby auto service,...
Seven baby falcons hatch at Port Authority bridges, including 3 on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Port Authority announced the arrival of seven baby peregrine falcons Friday morning, now residents among the region’s notable crossings. According to a Port Authority release, at the end of April, two female and one male falcon hatched atop the 45-foot tower in the Kill Van Kull waterway, right under the Bayonne Bridge, a significant landmark for Staten Island connecting it to Bayonne, N.J.
This Veteran Run Smoke House Makes New Jersey’s Best Ribs
There's nothing better than ribs, fresh off the smoker with a side of corn on the cob and baked beans. It's the perfect meal for the summer. A while ago, I took a Smoke Course in Georgia and learned how the 'pros' smoke their ribs and it involves Parkay Butter, Brown Sugar, Honey, and a whole lot of patience.
Yankee Doodle Tap Room Is One Of New Jersey’s Oldest Bars To Date
Looking for a spot with some amazing food and drinks that also happens to be packed with a ton of history? This Princeton, NJ landmark is not only an amazing spot to grab food and drinks for a night out, but it's actually one of the oldest bars in the entire state of New Jersey!
This Veteran Run Smoke House Makes New Jersey’s Best Ribs
There's nothing better than ribs, fresh off the smoker with a side of corn on the cob and baked beans. It's the perfect meal for the summer. A while ago, I took a Smoke Course in Georgia and learned how the 'pros' smoke their ribs and it involves Parkay Butter, Brown Sugar, Honey, and a whole lot of patience.
The Best “Under-The-Radar” Steakhouse In New Jersey
It's probably one of the most popular dishes in restaurants around New Jersey and the nation, the iconic "steak". Whether you like it rare, medium-rare, medium, or well-done, it is a truly iconic American dish. Many places have a great reputation for having delicious classic "steak" entrees, but what about finding a restaurant that's "under the radar"? A new place to visit and to enjoy a fantastic steak dinner. This would be a list we would love to see and Cheapism has put together a list of the best "under-the-radar" steakhouses in America. "These are generally not the steak world's usual suspects — but instead, chef- or family-owned steak joints to seek out based on their overall customer ratings, awards, local word of mouth, and expert recommendations. Take a tasty road trip with us to a carnivore's idea of heaven in each American state."
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