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Plainfield Celebrates the 4th of July with 100th Parade; See Over 60 of Our Favorite Photos
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Thursday, the city of Plainfield held its 100th 4th of July parade. As usual, the parade started at East Front Street and Johnston Avenue and concluded at West Front Street and Madison Avenue. The parade boasted high participation this year, as it lasted nearly three hours from start to finish as observed from any one spot. "The 100th parade was a wonderful event for all," said Grand Marshall James Plummer, who compared the environment to that of a football game. "Besides being a celebration of the country’s birthday I feel honored to be...
NJ101.5 listeners have voted for the best ‘dive’ bar in NJ
Thousands of votes came pouring in on Friday and through the weekend after we announced the finalists in the four-region contest to find the best Jersey dive bar. We ended up with five finalists because of a rare tie in Central Jersey between Ellery's in Middlesex Boro. and Lagoda's Saloon...
You Have to Try Out New Jersey’s Best Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant
In a recent article, I read from lovefood.com, they did the number one "hole in the wall" restaurant in each state in the US. It's crazy to see so many "hole-in-the-wall" restaurants that are truly delicious. I remember growing up in Pennsylvania and there were so many of these little...
The Famous Jersey Shore Shark Attacks Of 1916
It was 108 years ago in July that the borough of Matawan made front-page news across the country. Reported shark attacks along the oceanfront further south than Monmouth County earlier in the month closed ocean beaches, created havoc with hotel and restaurant owners whose tourism business was dropping sharply and set scholars to ponder the personalities and types of Selachimorpha, the scientific name for sharks.
2024 Montclair Fourth of July Parade (PHOTOS)
The Montclair Celebrates July 4th Committee promised this year’s Montclair Fourth of July Parade would be fantastic, and they didn’t disappoint!. The community gathered along the parade route to celebrate Independence Day and cheer on the community groups marching. The annual event, full of local pride, featured fun...
As you wish, NJ! Go behind-the-scenes of The Princess Bride with one of its stars
For my money, there’s no better comfort movie than The Princess Bride. Pretty much every scene has a classic line:. Good night, Wesley. Good work. Sleep well. I’ll most likely kill you in the morning. One of my favorites.... Inconceivable!. You keep using that word… I do not...
Somerset County lottery player wins $50K playing Powerball
A lottery player in Somerset County won $50,000 in the Saturday, June 29, Powerball drawing. The winning ticket was sold at Shop Rite in the Somerset section of Franklin Township, 435 Elizabeth Ave. The winning numbers were: 26, 52, 54, 61 and 69. The Red Powerball number was 25. Players...
17-year-old chef stuns at NJ ramen spot
Ramen is one of those foods that please practically everyone. You can tell how popular it is from the way a new ramen spot pops up monthly all over New Jersey. All over the country. But this ramen place in Westfield and Millburn has something something special: The chef. So...
Great Photos! Bayonne's Fourth of July Celebration Draws Thousands
BAYONNE, NJ - Thousands of people poured into the 16th Street Park for an early Fourth of July celebration Tuesday. With plenty of attractions for adults and children, including inflatable rides, a variety of food tracks, and live music by The Suspects, a popular shore band whose founder is from Bayonne, the celebration was highlighted by a fireworks display that had the crowds cheering.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Council President Gary LaPelusa, dressed in an American Flag shirt, helped lead the festivities with Assemblyman William Sampon and Councilman Loyad Booker on hand to celebrate the nation’s birthday a few days early. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
St. Paul's Church's Annual Fourth of July Duck Race is Just Duckie
MILLTOWN, NJ - Soon after the 2024 Milltown Fourth of July Parade concluded, it was time for the annual Rubber Duck Race at the Main Street Bridge. Sponsored by St. Paul's Church, more than 900 rubber duckies were dropped into the water next to the Main Street Bridge. A large crowd gathered on both sides of the water and along the old railroad trestle to see if their duckies would be one of the first 10 to reach the finish line. The finish line is underneath the railroad trestle. Each winning duckie earns its sponsor a $100 gift card. The winning ducks for the 2024 Milltown Fourth of July Rubber Duck Race were:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER 990 196 299 905 231 576 78 693 832 795 Sponsors of the winning ducks will be contacted by email or telephone to learn how to collect their gift card. All the proceeds from St. Paul's annual Fourth of July Duck Race goes to support the church's Youth Group's mission trip. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Movies in Rahway Park in July!
RAHWAY, NJ — The City of Rahway will present Rahway Summer Nights 2024: Movies in the Park! this July in Rahway Park. On Thursday, July 11, the 2023 version of The Little Mermaid will screen at 8:30 p.m. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER On Thursday, July 25, Elemental will play, also at 8:30 p.m. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. To register for either of the events, or both, click here. [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
Chatham Borough Volunteer Fire Department Honors Grand Marshal Glogolich for his 42 Years of Service in Pre-Parade Ceremony
CHATHAM, NJ -- Normally, the person selected to be the Grand Marshal of the Chatham Borough Fire Department Association's annual Fourth of July Parade is someone who has retired after years of service to the department or town. It was finally Peter Glogolich's turn to be honored, but they couldn't wait any longer for him to retire. Now in his second run as the Chief of Chatham Borough Volunteer Fire Department, Glogolich is in his 46th year of volunteering in emergency services, the last 42 with the CBVFD.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Doug Allan pays tribute to Gloglich's remarkable run of community service in the videos below. Chatham Borough Mayor Carolyn Dempsey honors Chatham first responders during her 4th of July remarks (below). For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Wellness on the Waterfront at South Mountain Recreation Complex
Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs is celebrating National Parks and Recreation Month this July with “Wellness on the Waterfront.”. Enjoy free fitness and yoga classes and concerts outdoors at the Clipper Pavilion in front of the Orange Reservoir at the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex.
The Chairs are Coming Out for Chatham's Fourth of July Parade
CHATHAM, NJ -- The tradition of saving a spot along the parade route on Main Street continued on Tuesday with Chatham residents beginning to put out their chairs for Thursday's annual Fourth of July Parade. Chatham's 70th Fourth of July Parade is set to start at 10:30 a.m., starting at the intersection of Hillside Avenue and Main Street, and ending at the Chatham Middle School.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Chatham Borough Fire Chief Peter Glogolich, a 42-year member of Chatham Borough's Volunteer Fire Department, will be honored as the Grand Marshal for the 2024 Independence Day Parade. The Chatham Fire Department Association organizes the parade on Independence Day, as well as the fireworks at night, which is held at the middle school. DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Sunday Motor Co. Is More Than Just a Cafe, It’s a Brand
“We try to approach it as a more holistic brand, rather than just a restaurant” says Nick Vorderman, as he looks around the dining room of Sunday Motor Co., his auto-inspired cafe in Madison, NJ. One look at the place, and that statement rings true. Racks of thoughtfully designed merch line the walls, and a green-infused color palette works to define an unmistakable brand identity. Sunday Motor Co. is unlike any cafe I’ve been to in New Jersey—maybe anywhere.
Garage Sale and Barbecue Fund Raiser Benefits Somerville American Legion Junior Auxiliary
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Junior Auxiliary of American Legion Post #12 is hosting a Community Garage Sale and Barbecue Fund Raiser on Saturday, July 6. The garage sale opens at 8 a.m. and will end by 3 p.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The barbecue begins at noon and ends at 4 p.m. All proceeds from the garage sale and barbecue will benefit veterans and community service projects. American Legion Post #12 is located at 232 Union Ave. (Route 28). For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Millburn Town Hall Plaza Debuts As New Outdoor Food, Music & Game Space
MILLBURN, NJ – Town Hall Plaza opened on Tuesday, July 2, and residents experienced the township's new eating, drinking, music and entertainment summer destination. It’s located on a one-way street behind the town hall and will remain closed to motorists until September 2. On Wednesdays through Sundays between 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., patrons can enjoy dining in the space. Live music will be played on Friday and Saturday evenings.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The new area features games for adults and children, BYOB (Wednesday to Sunday evenings), a food court and shady gazebos to keep people cool until sundown. Patrons can also have their food delivered to their table. Click HERE for the live music and special events schedule. Main Street had been closed off to motorists for the last few years, but in 2023, an ambulance experienced difficulty transporting a heart attack patient to the hospital, necessitating a new location. Check for updates on Instagram. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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