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‘America’s Best Watering Hole’ is a New Jersey Hidden Gem
New Jersey has been receiving a lot of "bests" lately, but are we surprised?. This place, in particular, has a remarkable story that goes back a while. The bar itself is a relic of Prohibition. Real rum runners would throw back a cocktail when they weren't smuggling booze. Even to...
Stores and Restaurants We Demand Come to Ocean County, NJ Mall
The Ocean County Mall has undergone quite a transformation lately with the addition of LA Fitness, Home Sense, Honeyglow, Turning Point, Five Below, ULTA, and others. I wasn't a mall rat when I went to Toms River High School East, but I spent a fair amount of time at the Ocean County Mall.
Here’s Where To Get The Best Cheesesteaks In New Jersey
There's nothing better than a cheesesteak cooked fresh with melted cheese, pepper, onion and thrown on a roll that's crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. By the Jersey Shore, you can't talk about cheesesteaks without talking about Cheese Steak Louie's in Seaside Heights. They're known for having...
Vendors Wanted For Yard Sale Fundraiser
BERKELEY – The Central Regional Foundation Yard Sale will be an opportunity for you to sell unwanted items while supporting youth in your area. The sale will be at the front field of Central Regional High School from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6. Vendors can set up at 8:30 a.m.
NJ beach bans swimming for the rest of summer
BEACHWOOD — A beach that has prohibited swimming several times this summer because of high levels of fecal bacteria will remain off-limits for the rest of the season. The DEP coordinates daily tests of 217 ocean, river and bay beaches along the Jersey Shore. In Ocean County the health department conducts the tests and reports them to the DEP.
4 New Restaurants Proposed For The Walmart Center In Freehold, NJ
The Jersey retail scene is kind of a wild one; things are constantly opening and closing without warning. For example, Big Dogs Cafe out of nowhere closed up shop, leaving thousands of us asking what happened. More on that here. Or there's the Chubby Unicorn Donut Shop, at one time...
Lucky Again: $4M Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Hazlet Market's Second Massive Winner Of 2024
A Mega Millions ticket worth $4 million was purchased at Laurel Market on Laurel Avenue in Hazlet, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release on Wednesday, July 24. The ticket matched five numbers and had the Megaplier of four in the drawing on Tuesday, July 23. The winning...
Chuck-E-Cheese’s to Reopen in Brick This Week With Free Food, Games
Chuck-E-Cheese, a children’s-themed pizza restaurant, will reopen its location in Brick Township this week. The chain originally opened in the Brick Plaza shopping center in the 1990s and is now operating at 28 Brick Plaza, a statement from the company said. The restaurant will celebrate a grand reopening ceremony Thursday, July 25.
Wawa fan in NJ goes viral collecting every possible receipt number
There’s this old cliche of an answer for mountain climbers asked why they climbed a dangerous, treacherous mountain. Sometimes it’s just as simple as a challenge. Even if the challenge is one only you yourself understand. Maybe for a certain New Jersey guy collecting every Wawa order receipt number 0 through 999 was his mountain.
Asbury Park Recreation Hosts 2024 Community Karma Backpack Drive
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Recreation Committee is thrilled to announce the 2024 Asbury Park Backpack Drive. In collaboration with Community Karma, Asbury Park Little League, and St. Stephen AME Zion Church, this initiative aims to ensure that at least 1,000 students are equipped with backpacks filled with necessary school supplies as they prepare for the new school year. Community members are encouraged to donate by July 31st to help meet this goal. There are several ways to contribute:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER - Shop Online: Purchase school supplies at YouGiveGoods. -...
Letter: Making a Simcha – Where Does the Buck Stop?
I’m at a new milestone in life B”H. We are making our first Bar Mitzvah and as a newbie to the simcha making process, I have to admit that it’s slightly overwhelming. Would love to see a step by step guide booklet for making simchas. But that’s...
These Shore seafood boils are packed with flavor, but don't forget the bib
Since the pandemic, Mike Braun has made eating at home and spending time with loved ones a priority at Boiling Point, his Point Pleasant Beach restaurant. The family-owned restaurant, which has been open for three summers, aims to provide a low-stress way to offer prepared seafood boils to customers, Braun said. ...
New kosher eatery is literally on a New Jersey beach
I’ve written here before about a very talented pastry chef whose creations I’ve had the good fortune to enjoy. Her name is Claudia Bildirici and because I follow her on Instagram like an obsessed stalker fan, I’ve been able to keep up with what she’s been doing.
Home Of The Week- Sleek New Construction In Manasquan
SLEEK SOPHISTICATED STYLE like no other. This NEW CONSTRUCTION home offers the ultimate quality construction with a coastal contemporary design. featuring high end finishes, sun filled living spaces and brilliant light wood floors throughout. Positioned between 2 of the most desirable towns at the Jersey Shore, Manasquan and Sea Girt.
Meet Artist Cathleen Engelsen at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch
(SURF CITY, NJ) -- Take your imagination on a trip along the coast of the Garden State. The Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch invites you to visit "The Iconic Jersey Shore with Cathleen Engelsen" on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Cathleen will entertain and inspire you with stories of her favorite spots and with her original paintings, commissions, and photographs of the Shore in bygone eras. After the presentation, join Cathleen for her Art Reception in the Branch's meeting room. The event begins at 6:30pm.
The Evolution of Natalie Farrell’s Sound
Recording this episode of “Greetings with Garden State” was an absolute delight. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Natalie Farrell and Lou Panico, two incredibly talented musicians who brought a lot of energy and fun to the conversation. From the moment we kicked off the episode, it was clear that this was going to be a lively and engaging discussion.
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