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This NJ winery just might be the best in the entire state
I’m no wine aficionado. I’m just a person who knows what he likes. Both types will feel equally at home at a terrific winery I visited over the weekend. Laurita Winery in New Egypt is more than an hour’s drive from where I live in Hunterdon County, and I can tell you it is so worth the trip.
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
5 Central Jersey restaurants to see fall leaf colors and eat good food
Autumn has arrived, and diners are ready for hearty fall dishes like stuffed acorn squash, pumpkin soup and butternut squash ravioli. But what if you could pair those classic autumn eats with red, orange and yellow foliage views? At these Central Jersey restaurants, those leaf-peeping views are on the menu, from a restaurant...
Morris Plains neighbors protest proposed fast-food drive-thru
MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. (PIX11) — Neighbors in Morris Plains are trying to stop the town from turning an old Friendly’s restaurant into a McDonald’s drive-thru location. The proposed site, on Speedwell Avenue at the corner of Hillview Avenue, is already cause for concern among residents, many of whom say the intersection is dangerous. Each side […]
Famous hot chicken restaurant to open 3 New Jersey locations
I’m a sucker for delicious spicy fried chicken, so I was thrilled to read this news. The Red Chickz is opening three New Jersey locations. The chain started on the West Coast but now has intentions of moving eastward. The Red Chickz offers some of the best Nashville Hot...
New 1950 Originals in Westfield Offers Creatively Topped Hot Dogs, Burgers
WESTFIELD, NJ — 1950 Originals, offering a combination of innovative hot dogs, hamburgers and French fries and new variations of those culinary favorites — is celebrating its grand opening in Westfield on Sunday, Oct. 6, less than a year after opening its first location in Westwood. To celebrate the occasion, free hot dogs will be given out to the first 150 customers visiting the location at 13 Elm St., open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“We started in Bergen County, and now we’re in Union County, where people are embracing...
Nearly 1200 People Attend Oktoberfest Celebration with Cranford Jaycees
CRANFORD, NJ – The sun shone brightly at the start of the 10th annual Cranford Jaycees Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 5. Nearly 1,200 celebrants filled the tents at Union College to raise a glass and funds to support the Cranford First Aid Squad, high school scholarships, and local needs throughout the year.Street Beat Brass band set the tone with polka-inspired tunes, as Jaycees and volunteers filled steins with more than a dozen different varieties of beer. People played corn hole and noshed on food piled high on tables and bought from the food trucks. The First Aid Squad sold 50/50...
Father Ron Presides at Annual Animal Blessing in Somerville Church
SOMERVILLE-NJ - St. Johns Episcopal Church hosted its annual Blessing of the Animals Sunday led by Father Ron Pollock, who has presided over the tradition for 26 years.The event is held on St. Francis Day weekend. The day honors the saint by the same name, known for his love of animals, and is the patron saint of animals and nature.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe blessing began with Father Pollock leading the church in prayer. After the prayer, he went around to every animal in the church and asked the owners for their pet's name...
Michigan Deli Lunch Specials October 7
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out.BBQ Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese on Texas Toast, served w/Tots $14.95CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAsiago Bacon Cheeseburger topped w/Lettuce, Tomatoes, Frizzled Onions and Garlic Aioli, served w/FF $14.95Grilled Chicken & Cheddar, BLT w/Chipotle Aioli Mayo on a Ciabatta Roll, served w/Tots $14.95Homemade Soups of the Day: Chicken Pasta or Rice or Yankee Bean $5.00 DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE.Michigan Deli is located at 219 Market Street....
October is Monarch Butterflies Month in NJ thanks to local teen's efforts
Over the last few years, a North Jersey Girl Scout has turned a pandemic project into a statewide effort to promote awareness for monarch butterflies as well as protect and improve wildlife habitats in her town and around the state. The monarch butterfly, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, is...
Bliss Comes to East Brunswick as New Spa/Salon Opens on Cranbury Road
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick, are you ready to bliss out?Well, now's your chance. Bliss Salon and Spa has opened at the Chateau Grande Hotel on Cranbury Road in East Brunswick and their skilled, experienced staff is ready to curl up and dye for you. Nestled inside The Chateau Grande Hotel, is The Bliss Salon & Spa welcoming locals to all to the delights of relaxation and wellness. With its contemporary design and classic charm, The Bliss Salon & Spa provides an array of on-premise services tailored to clients' desires, ranging from exceptional hairstyling, exquisite...
Rahway Arts Fundraiser Seeks to Put Desserts on Your Thanksgiving Table
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Arts students of Rahway High School (RHS) are selling desserts for Thanksgiving! Support them today.The ever wonderful and talented students of RHS are working hard to fund their trip to see Hamilton this winter. Help yourself by helping them. They're selling delicious desserts that will be the perfect coda to everyone's Thanksgiving dinner this year.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAll deliveries will be made to the high school the week before Thanksgiving. Click here to place your order or make a donation today.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Comedy ‘You Can’t Take It With You’ Opens at Westfield Community Players Saturday
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Community Players will kick off their 2024-25 season on Oct. 12 with the first of six performances of “You Can’t Take It With You.”Taking place in the large house of a slightly odd New York City family, the madcap, idealistic comedy reinforces the notion that you can only live life to the fullest by doing whatever makes you happy. Written in three acts by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, the play won the 1937 Pulitzer Prize for drama, and was adapted for the screen in 1938; the film earned Academy Awards for Best Picture and...
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