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This Somerset County hunting preserve hidden gem traces its history back four generations
You’ve driven down Lamington Road in Bedminster countless times, passing Trump National Golf Club and Clarence Dillon Public Library. You've also passed a dirt road brimming with four-generation-old farming and hunting history, starting with Clarence Dillon, the father of former U.S. Treasury Secretary C. Douglas Dillon. Nearly 100 years...
Teen entrepreneur opening first New Jersey restaurant
EAST ORANGE, N.J. (PIX11) — Seventeen-year-old Ryan Kundan of East Orange is getting ready for the grand opening of his first restaurant, ‘Everything Nice with Spice’ on North Harrison Street in East Orange, NJ. Kundan, a junior at Newark School of Fashion and Design, is opening the Caribbean restaurant Saturday with his mother, Shavana Kundan, […]
Dance classes, spray parks, outdoor theater: Central Jersey's toddler-friendly activities
Looking for a few things to do with your toddler this summer?. Toddlers − children aged one to three − are often ready to go, go, go, but there aren't always activities created with their abilities and needs in mind. With many developmental milestones physically, intellectually and emotionally happening at this time, children in this age group are often like sponges, soaking up everything around them. But, they can't do everything as much as they would like to − and think they can.
Bear Sighting Reported in Roseland on Saturday
ROSELAND, NJ -- A black bear has been observed in backyards near Morgantine Road and Pitcairn Drive on Saturday morning, according to Roseland police. If you see the bear, head inside, do not approach it, and call the Roseland Police Department to provide the bear's whereabouts.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The state Division of Fish and Wildlife offers the following advice: Do not feed bears. Never feed or approach a bear. Remain calm if you encounter a bear. Do not run from it; running may trigger a chase response. If you encounter a bear that is feeding, do...
Which restaurant makes the best french fries in North Jersey? Cast your vote here
Attention North Jersey! Over the last week we have been asking you to submit your suggestions for the best french fries in Northern New Jersey. Now, after receiving a ton of responses, we have narrowed down the list to 21 restaurants — and we need your help to decide which one makes the region's number one fry.
Scenes from Union's 2024 Juneteenth Celebration
UNION, NJ - The weather could not have been more perfect for Union's annual Juneteenth celebration which took place Saturday afternoon at Rabkin Park. Entertainment included performances by DJ Carvell, The National Association for Double Dutch Orgs, DJ Taj, M.A.D.E. Stars, DJ Wallah, Step Show, Kia Bhn, and Groovy, and vendors were on hand selling handmade items, clothing, jewelry, and much more.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "Juneteenth is an important milestone in our nation's history," said Union Mayor Manuel Figueiredo. "It's a day of freedom of liberation for African Americans. By commemorating Juneteenth, we honor the indomitable spirit...
As Bleachers blazes, Shadow of the City stakes its claim as N.J.’s best music fest | Review
Ten years ago, Jack Antonoff brought his new band — an emphatic yet largely unknown electro-pop outfit called Bleachers — to Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, for a free concert. Only about 150 people showed up to the 2,500-capacity club, but Antonoff and company rocked the room like it was a sold-out arena. High energy, grand choruses — from Bleachers’ then-just-released debut album “Strange Desire” — and a palpable sense that Jersey guy Antonoff and his motley, vaguely nerdy troupe of bandmates were only just beginning.
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