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Closter Tattoo Parlor Inks Food Drive To Calendar Closter Tattoo Parlor Inks Food Drive To Calendar Closter Tattoo Parlor Inks Food Drive To Calendar
Closter Tattoo Parlor Inks Food Drive To Calendar RIVER EDGE, N.J. — Scott Hill of River Edge never knew how hard his mom worked to keep food on the table until he became a parent himself. Now the Closter tattoo artist, a Cliffside Park native, wants to pay it forward. The Closter Dock Road parlor will be collecting canned food and nonperishable items for Center For Food Action in Englewood at its open house on Nov. 12. The drive started in October 2012 following Superstorm Sandy, when a Little Ferry client lost their home and all of their belongings. "We set up a drop off point for food and clothing in our gallery and within a week…
Cosmo: Bridgeport's Source Coffeehouse Is Best In CT, Feels Like Home Cosmo: Bridgeport's Source Coffeehouse Is Best In CT, Feels Like Home Cosmo: Bridgeport's Source Coffeehouse Is Best In CT, Feels Like Home
Cosmo: Bridgeport's Source Coffeehouse Is Best In CT, Feels Like Home BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — If you haven't had a cup of coffee from Source Coffeehouse in Bridgeport, then "Cosmopolitan" is suggesting that you do. With help from Yelpers, the magazine named the Source Coffeehouse — at 2889 Fairfield Ave. in Black Rock — as the best in Connecticut in a recent national ranking of the top coffee stops in every state across the country. "It doesn't get more local than Source Coffeehouse," the article says. "From its beans to its sense of community, and the fact that owners Matt and Courtney are mentioned in basically every Yelp review (hi, gu…
POLL: Tell Us How You Really Feel About New Jersey's Gas Tax Increase POLL: Tell Us How You Really Feel About New Jersey's Gas Tax Increase POLL: Tell Us How You Really Feel About New Jersey's Gas Tax Increase
Poll: Tell Us How You Really Feel About New Jersey's Gas Tax Increase The sun is setting on the days of cheap gas in New Jersey. Beginning Tuesday, taxes will go from 14.5 cents per gallon to 37.5 cents per gallon. Gov. Chris Christie and New Jersey's Democratic-led Legislature agreed to raise the gas tax by 23 cents.  This will be the first time taxes have been raised in New Jersey since 1988. The change was effected the day following the fatal Hoboken train crash, which shed light on the low balance in New Jersey's Transportation Trust Fund — used to fund railroad, street and bridge improvements.
Paramus Vet Cares For Emaciated Dog Tossed From Moving Vehicle Paramus Vet Cares For Emaciated Dog Tossed From Moving Vehicle Paramus Vet Cares For Emaciated Dog Tossed From Moving Vehicle
Paramus Vet Cares For Emaciated Dog Tossed From Moving Vehicle PARAMUS, N.J. — Almost $4,000 had been raised as of Monday afternoon on a GoFundMe for an emaciated and abused dog being treated at the Oradell Animal Hospital. All that could be seen under Grant's matted fur when he was tossed from a vehicle that then sped off was his nose, Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge said on the GoFundMe page. "It was hard to tell what was beneath the matts, urine soaked fur and filth," the page says. "Wrapped like a mummy in matts, this tiny creature struggled to get up, but was unable to walk." Weighing in at 6 pounds, the dog was barely able to wal…
Hackensack Actor Stars As 'Captain' In Beer Commercial Hackensack Actor Stars As 'Captain' In Beer Commercial Hackensack Actor Stars As 'Captain' In Beer Commercial
Hackensack Actor Stars As 'Captain' In Beer Commercial HACKENSACK, N.J. — It's pretty difficult to miss Hackensack's Thomas Pierce in Michelob ULTRA's latest commercial. The 26-year-old actor is featured front and center as the "captain" in the beer's soundless boomerang ad. "Every happy hour needs a captain to call the next play. Michelob ULTRA. Salud to us." Pierce recently appeared in an Audi commercial alongside FC Bayern Munich players. CLICK HERE to watch the ad.
Hey, Wise Guy! Mob Themed Burger Joint Opens In Wood-Ridge Hey, Wise Guy! Mob Themed Burger Joint Opens In Wood-Ridge Hey, Wise Guy! Mob Themed Burger Joint Opens In Wood-Ridge
Hey, Wise Guy! Mob Themed Burger Joint Opens In Wood-Ridge WOOD-RIDGE, N.J. — There's a new burger joint in Wood-Ridge, and all of the menu items sound too good to be true. Skim Mob Burger's menu and you'll see options like The Goodfella, Fat Tony, The Wise Guy and many more. The Moonachie Avenue restaurant has partnered with GrubHub, Eat24 and ChowNow. CLICK HERE for more.
Burn Off Thanksgiving Calories Before They Go Down With Glen Rock Run Burn Off Thanksgiving Calories Before They Go Down With Glen Rock Run Burn Off Thanksgiving Calories Before They Go Down With Glen Rock Run
Burn Off Thanksgiving Calories Before They Go Down With Glen Rock Run GLEN ROCK, N.J. — Registration is now open for the Glen Rock Thanksgiving Day 5K and Fun Run. The course will begin on Doremus Avenue just north of the municipal pool. The first mile-mark is on Hamilton Avenue South, and the second mile-mark is on Berkely Place. The run is sponsored by Ridgewood's RaceFaster. CLICK HERE for more.
Hackensack's Bradley Bake Shop Expanding To Bogota Hackensack's Bradley Bake Shop Expanding To Bogota Hackensack's Bradley Bake Shop Expanding To Bogota
Hackensack's Bradley Bake Shop Expanding To Bogota BOGOTA, N.J. — A gluten-free bake shop launched by a Hackensack couple will be expanding to Bogota in November. Bradley Bake Shop, run by Eleanor and Jackie Bradley, will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 55 River Road on Nov. 14. Eleanor has always loved to bake, but she only began dabbling in gluten-free treats five years ago when Jackie developed stomach problems. She perfected her gluten-free chocolate chip cookie last summer, and then took to local farmers markets and grocery stores for profit. Eleanor and Jackie, who have long been renting commercial space in the evenings, offer eve…
Leonia Native Runs London Marathon For Son, Autism Awareness Leonia Native Runs London Marathon For Son, Autism Awareness Leonia Native Runs London Marathon For Son, Autism Awareness
Leonia Native Runs London Marathon For Son, Autism Awareness LEONIA, N.J. — A Leonia native is pounding the pavement to raise Autism awareness. Adam Jaffe, a LHS graduate now living in San Diego, has launched a fundraiser with a goal of raising $6,000. He says he's doing it for his son, Lucien, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder. "This is obviously something that no parent wants to face," Jaffe said on the page. "With the support of my fantastic wife, therapists, teachers, family, friends and many others, Lucien is making great strides. But we can do more for Lucien and millions more." Together, Jaffe and his son have tackled a D…
Tenafly Dentist Fights Cavities For Sweet Reason Tenafly Dentist Fights Cavities For Sweet Reason Tenafly Dentist Fights Cavities For Sweet Reason
Tenafly Dentist Fights Cavities For Sweet Reason TENAFLY, N.J. — A Tenafly dentist is on a mission to fight cavities while helping troops fighting for our country. Piermont Road's East Madison Dental will be running a Halloween Candy Give Back. Families can drop off some or all Halloween candy to be donated to U.S. troops overseas.  Bring candy to the office between Oct. 31 and Nov. 5. The first 50 people to participate will win a spinbrush toothbrush. East Madison Dental is located at 101 Piermont Road in Tenafly.
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