FOOD & DRINK
Owner of Garfield bat cave says town 'turned their backs on us' as redevelopment planned
The Wildlife Conservation and Education Center in Garfield known as the New Jersey "bat cave" is at risk of permanently shutting down as property owners Snowball Developments want to create an industrial-commercial complex. A zoning board meeting will be held on April 29 that will determine the fate of the...
Westfield Resident Scott Menke Wins Big on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
WESTFIELD, NJ — A lifelong love of games and a rare experience of having appeared on multiple game shows paid off recently when Westfield resident Scott Menke reached the final round of “Wheel of Fortune,” and had to solve the final phrase. Hostess Vanna White lit up the board with a few letters, but Menke, 36, still had several letters to identify to solve the puzzle in the April 19 episode. He picked a few consonants, spurring show host Pat Sajak to remark, “Sounds like you made up your mind.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER With seconds to...
'Something positive': Passaic gets funds to create fourth splash park
PASSAIC — The city's Colonel Johnson Park made the state Department of Environmental Protection's list for Green Acres funds. The DEP approved the city's $2.15 million grant request to convert the existing park into a splash park. The funds are part of this year's $117 million Green Acres funds allotment.
Freddy Awards 2024: Hackettstown rehearses ‘Amélie: Teen Edition’ (PHOTOS)
Hackettstown High School is one of the final Freddy Awards-eligible schools to put on its spring musical this year. The students will perform “Amélie: Teen Edition.”. Freelance photographer Max Blease was there to capture a few moments from Wednesday night’s dress rehearsal in preparation for their opening night on April 25.
This is what school lunch looks like in 2024
I haven't been out of high school that long. I mean, I'm done with college, but — compared to people with kids, grandkids and, you know, houses? It was pretty recently that I was collecting varsity letters and taking SATs. I was shocked, then, when I returned to my alma mater (Mountain Lakes) today...
Art Contest Announcement: Morris Plains Launches Bike Rack Design Contest
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - The Borough of Morris Plains has launched an art design contest in honor of Earth Day, which was April 22. The Bike Rack Design Contest, according to organizers, is an "initiative that will fuse art and accessibility through the design, fabrication, and installation of unique and functional bike racks in Morris Plains". Deadline to submit your design is June 30, 2024.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Design Worksheet: Following the specifications below, use the enclosed worksheet for your design. The finished worksheet can be delivered by email or postal mail. Draw...
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