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Bear spotted wandering near Route 1 businesses in N.J. town
A bear was seen near businesses on Route 1 in North Brunswick on Friday morning, township police said. A witness called police at about 9:30 a.m. to report the bear was behind Malouf Chevrolet in the area of Route 1 and Adams Lane, Capt. Brian Hoiberg said. An officer responded...
Middlesex County lottery player wins $10K playing Mega Millions
A lottery player in Middlesex County won $10,000 in the Friday, May 24, Mega Millions drawing. The winning ticket was sold at Abreu Enterprises #1 in Perth Amboy, 144 Lewis St. The winning numbers were: 46, 54, 56, 67, 70, with 16 as the Gold Megaball. Players can pick six...
Sweet Treats, Music and More: Hungarian Festival Returning to New Brunswick
NEW BRUNSWICK – The Chimney Cake Factory does a brisk business each year at the Hungarian Festival, where customers line up for some delicious, ring-like delights known as kürtőskalács that are made right before their eyes. The only problem for owners Denes and Angella Feher is that they work almost nonstop on their food truck during the festival.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Our daughter, Anna Sophia, she’ll be dancing on the main stage during the festival six times,” Angella said. “We won’t be able to stop to watch her dance. We feel bad...
Sprouts replacing former A&P supermarket reveals the official opening date for 3rd N.J. location
Sprouts Farmers Market is gearing up to open its third New Jersey supermarket. The grocer will unveil its store in Aberdeen on Friday, June 7 at 327 Highway 35 in Cliffwood. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Former ‘Sopranos’ actor, Lillo Brancato working to redeem past mistakes
METUCHEN, N.J. (PIX11) — Lillo Brancato was a rising film and television star who became addicted to drugs in the 1990s and was accused of murdering an off-duty NYPD officer in 2005. Brancato, who played Matthew Bevilaqua on “The Sopranos” and ‘C’ in “A Bronx Tale,” was found not guilty of murder but served time for attempted burglary. He […]
The only prix fixe Chinese restaurant in NJ is opening in Metuchen
That Chinese takeout you love so much — like General Tso’s chicken and beef and broccoli — has no resemblance to what’s eaten on Chinese tables. But what will be served at Ram & Rooster will once it opens at 83 Central Ave. in Metuchen at the end of June.
Beloved Westfield Café Closed for Repairs After Roof Leak During Storm
WESTFIELD, NJ — “It was basically raining inside my restaurant last night,” said Eman Mobarak, who owns Westfield Station Café with her husband, Ashraf Zaher. The family-run restaurant on South Avenue is known for its American diner and Mediterranean fare, as well as gracious service.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Mobarak said she got a call Wednesday, at about 8:46 p.m., from a neighbor alerting her to the massive leak that began during a thunderstorm. The café is typically buzzing on a weekday at lunch time, with tables filled and wait staff pouring coffee, but...
M&M’s introduces an unusual new flavor
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Halloween is still five months away, but Mars Wrigley is already gearing up: The candymaker – which produces brands like Twix, Snickers, 3 Musketeers and more – recently unveiled some of its brand new seasonal innovations. Brace yourself for Pumpkin Pie M&M’s. “At...
Winner! Quick Draw Ticket Sold In Somerset County Wins Big $$
A Quick Draw Progressive ticket won $70,977, 30% of the progressive jackpot. The ticket was sold at Krauszer's in Hillsborough. In Quick Draw, a set of nine “Your Jackpot Numbers” (01-80) are randomly selected and printed at the bottom of every Quick Draw ticket. If all nine of...
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