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ShopRite announces opening date for new South Plainfield store
ShopRite is opening its newest store at 6781 Hadley Road in South Plainfield on Wednesday. ShopRite of Hadley Commons will replace the existing ShopRite at 1306 Centennial Ave. in Piscataway which will close at 6 p.m. Tuesday. To mark the opening of the new 93,000-square-foot supermarket, festivities are planned throughout...
These chain restaurants are closing locations in 2024
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — From TGI Fridays to Boston Market, several chain restaurants have closed their doors on Staten Island in recent years. But this year, a number of chains have announced the closure of select locations across the country, according to Eat This, Not That!, which compiled a list of the 10 chain restaurants which have closed or are in the process of closing locations in 2024.
Scotch Plains Farmers Market Returns
SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD, NJ -- "You gotta try the vegan cheese," Scotch Plains Farmers Market co-organizer Lisa Mohn told visitors in a voice loud enough to be heard across the entire market. "They're stuff is incredible. You would never know that it's non-dairy. Earths Garden Vegan is a great addition to the Farmers Market this year," Mohn told TAPintoSPF.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Now in its 32nd year, the market offers the "Best of the Best" Jersey Fresh Farmers. Several other first-time vendors are at the market this year, including Kariba Farms (fresh organic, dried fruits and nuts), Florasylva Cut Flower Farm, and The B's Cheese. They join popular returning vendors such as Ort Farms, Pickle Licious, The Lithuanian Bakery, Black Drop Coffee, and Stella's Empanadas. The Scotch Plains Farmers Market runs from May 4 until November in the parking lot of the Scotch Plains Municipal Building (430 Park Ave.) on Saturdays between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Netflix’s ‘Homicide: New York’ series puts spotlight on murder with Staten Island ties
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A murder with Staten Island ties was featured on a Netflix documentary mini-series created by Dick Wolf, the man behind “Law & Order.”. “Homicide: New York,” which premiered on March 20, 2024, according to IMDB, told the horrific story of the murder of 46-year-old Eridania Rodriguez in its third episode.
Nature Calls: The Advance/SILive.com is looking for the best wildlife on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island is known for a lot of things but one aspect that could easily be neglected is its thriving and often unusual growing wild animal population. From the much-maligned turkeys, to the pint-sized screech owl of Clove Lakes, to the nearly invisible yet uber-important...
Faherty Clothing Store Opens in Downtown Westfield
WESTFIELD, NJ — Faherty opened its fifth New Jersey store Friday, in the space downtown formerly occupied by Williams-Sonoma. The shop offers clothing for men and women, and will soon have clothing for children. There are also a few accessories and home goods, such as blankets.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER A family-owned business with 68 shops nationwide, Faherty Brand’s goods are “inspired by life’s greatest moments,” said Westfield Store Manager and Multi-store Leader Kathleen Koontz. Think surfing, camping, bonfires, travel, said East Coast Regional Manager Jeffrey Cabrera. The clothes are made from sustainable materials and...
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