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ShopRite Expands Caper Cart Rollout
Wakefern Food Corp. and Instacart are adding Caper Carts at four ShopRite stores in the Philadelphia area, expanding on the grocer’s rollout of the smart carts since May. To date, 11 ShopRite stores have added the AI-powered smart shopping carts as another option for customers to checkout. Stores installing the carts in June 2024 include locations in Philadelphia and surrounding areas such as the ShopRites of Morrell Plaza, Bridge & Harbison, Brookhaven, and the ShopRite of Drexeline. The carts are also planned for a new ShopRite store expected to open in Mount Kisco, NY, later this year.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "Shoppers...
Naugatuck State Forest under temporary alcohol ban imposed by DEEP for state recreation areas
NAUGATUCK, Conn — The Naugatuck State Forest has been added to a list of state recreation areas under a temporary alcohol ban imposed by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, according to a release Tuesday. The ban on the Naugatuck State Forest, located in the towns of Naugatuck,...
5 Questions with Ashley Paltauf
AP In my 11 years at the Playhouse, I’ve managed the bar program, concierge and membership services, front-of-house operations, and the development department. While working under Allison Stockel (prior Executive Director), I also supported marketing and production, gaining extensive experience in these departments. I’ve also been involved in overall decision making and strategic oversight.
Birds found an improbable home next to a Market Basket parking lot. Now they’re gone.
Caelin Graber is now banned from entering the Market Basket grocery store in Milford, so she has to conduct an interview from across the street. “This was my Market Basket that I shopped at regularly,” she says, ducking into some shade on a recent sunny afternoon. Nearby, cars and...
Pay for play: Group planning new Compo playground seeks support
WESTPORT — Having secured zoning approval to rebuild the Compo Beach playground, the grassroots initiative promoting the project has shifted its game plan to fundraising. The latest proposal to renovate the playground — built in 1988 and refurbished in 2006, largely the result of community volunteers — will focus on modernizing equipment, improving sight lines for parents and caregivers monitoring their children, enhancing accessibility for all children and underpinning the facilities’ long-term maintenance.
Monkey found in Old Saybrook backyard finds temporary home at Beardsley Zoo
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — The marmoset monkey that was found in a shed in Old Saybrook on Monday has a new temporary home. The primate, which is illegal to own in the state of Connecticut, is under the care of professionals at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport. The monkey is currently in a quarantined environment […]
Coop Connection Rent the Chicken
In the heart of modern homesteading and community camaraderie lies a unique venture hatched from the age-old desire for simplicity and a closer bond with nature – Rent The Chicken (rentthechicken.com). With Jenn Tompkins and her husband Phil at the helm, this quirky endeavor sprang to life during their migration from city living to Pennsylvania countryside bliss – igniting a passion for renting feathered friends that would soon have communities clucking with excitement.
It's a Dog's (and a Cat's) Life
When Kay Gately of Wilton Gayterry Kennels showed a stately Afghan hound and her husband Tom trotted out a sporty Airedale terrier at the 1943 Westminster Dog Show, neither they nor their audience ever considered that the particular breed or even species of their four-legged friends said anything about their own identity or social status. Unlike the Gatelys, who were professional handlers, regular Wiltonians have often judged one another on their pet-keeping practices.
Darien swimmer who lost part of her leg in shark attack clinches Paralympic Games spot
Ali Truwit, a Darien swimmer, used her skills to survive a shark attack in Turks and Caicos, and has now qualified for the Paralympics in Paris after undergoing two life-saving surgeries and having her leg amputated.
Special July 4th CHIRP Concert at 4pm: The Fairfield Counts
There are no reservations or tickets required for CHIRP concerts. Simply bring your blankets, chairs, and picnics to enjoy the music. CHIRP’s mission is to present music and professional musicians who would not normally have a venue in the Ridgefield/Danbury area. Its main goals are to build community through shared experiences and to enhance Ridgefield’s reputation as a “destination.”
Fourth of July reservations full at Squantz Pond State Park
NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Squantz Pond State Park in New Fairfield will be closed to those without a reservation on July 4, according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The holiday is the first time that park visitors have filled reservations in advance, using the new online...
Soulber Kitchen & Market Expands from Bowl Delivery Business to Full Service Café in Bethel
Sara Oberhammer recalls the day she got her driver’s license at 16. The first thing she did was cruise around her hometown of Bethel to apply to jobs in the hospitality industry. She even quit high school softball so she could waitress. In February of 2024, just a mere...
Quack! Quack! Quack! Duck Race Greater Than Ever!
The Sunrise Rotary held one of Westport’s favorite events, The Great Duck Race and family festival at Jesup Green, and the crowd was one of the biggest ever. “Sales” of the ducks continued well past the 1:00 PM planned start time for the race making the event a tremendous fund raiser for the sunrise Rotary. The crowd filled the hill behind the race course all the way up to the entrance of the library, clearly showing the excellent turnout.
Who Knew: You Guys, There’s a Secret Ice Cream Club
‘Who Knew?’ is sponsored by Walter Stewart’s Market. You don’t need to watch The Bear (although if you haven’t, let’s remedy that immediately–I’ll wait) to know that the heart of every culinary business is community, not commodity. We eat to stay alive, of...
Shout Out – Poetry Reading, and Retiring Cantor in Ridgefield
Cantor Katchko Gray, heir to a three-generation dynasty of celebrated cantors, is retiring after 25 years at Congregation Shir Shalom in Ridgefield. In addition to co-leading worship services with Rabbi David Reiner and Rabbi Jon Haddon before him. Cantor Debbie leaves a legacy of innovation and activism in the congregation, the community, and nationally.
The Always Cute Push-n-Pull Parade Coming Thursday Morning, July 4, Preceded by a Ceremony
Darien’s annual Push-n-Pull Parade will celebrate Independence Day rolling down Noroton Avenue starting at 10 a.m. with kids on decorated bikes, scooters, wagons, and non-motorized vehicles bedecked in red, white and blue. Just before the parade, a 25-minute ceremony with patriotic music will include selected readings from the Declaration...
Grilled Blue Oyster Mushrooms, by Emily Mingrone of Tavern on State, Provisions on State, and Fair Haven Oyster Company
Add salt and olive oil to coat mushrooms, grill until the petals are. crispy and bast with herb butter throughout. Plate mushrooms when done. Add all ingredients into a bowl and mix.
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