Hobby Lobby Replacing Bed Bath & Beyond In Morris County Hobby Lobby Replacing Bed Bath & Beyond In Morris County
Hobby Lobby Replacing Bed Bath & Beyond In Morris County Hobby Lobby, the arts and crafts store, is opening another location in New Jersey. The retailer, which is headquartered in Oklahoma, is set to open a location in Morris County at 180 NJ-10 in East Hanover, the site of a since shuttered Bed Bath & Beyond.  Hobby Lobby recently shared a job opening for retail co-manager at the 50,250 square foot store. According to the job description, the co-manager is asked to lead and guide the team with passion, execute the seasonal department's merchandising plans and be actively engaged in the store's processes and procedures to meet financial …
Newly Constructed ShopRite Hiring For Opening Next Month In South Plainfield Newly Constructed ShopRite Hiring For Opening Next Month In South Plainfield
Newly Constructed ShopRite Hiring For Opening Next Month In South Plainfield A new ShopRite of Hadley Commons is hiring up to 200 workers at a store under construction in South Plainfield, officials said. The new store at 6781 Hadley Road is expected to open next month. It's the second new ShopRite in Central Jersey this spring. A 24-hour store opened last month in Old Bridge in the Glenwood Green Shopping Plaza at the intersection of Route 9 and Schulmeister Road The South Plainfield store's hiring center, located at 6303 Hadley Road in the same shopping plaza, is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and accepting applications for jobs including book…
Recall Issued For Prosciutto Made In Germany, Distributed In US Recall Issued For Prosciutto Made In Germany, Distributed In US
Recall Issued For Prosciutto Made In Germany, Distributed In US A recall has been issued for a brand of deli meat that authorities say was uninspected. The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that ConSup North America Inc., based in Lincoln Park, New Park, is recalling approximately 85,984 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) sliced prosciutto ham produced in Germany without the benefit of equivalent inspection. The RTE sliced prosciutto ham item was produced on various dates from Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, through Wednesday, March 6, 2024.  FSIS said it is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ or re…
Last Joe's Crab Shack In NJ Closing Next Month In Deptford Last Joe's Crab Shack In NJ Closing Next Month In Deptford
Last Joe's Crab Shack In NJ Closing Next Month In Deptford New Jersey's last Joe's Crab Shack is set to close next month at Deptford Landing Shopping Center in Gloucester County. “Due to a natural lease expiration, Joe’s Crab Shack located at 2000 Clements Bridge Road in Deptford, NJ will close its doors on May 26, 2024,” Chief Operating Officer Terry Turney said in a statement to Daily Voice. “We thank the community for the many years of support. We value our employees, their dedication to our company, and are working to relocate them to our sister locations nearby.” Joe’s Crab Shack is owned by Landry’s, a large dining, entertainment, hospitality…
Egg Harbor Township Thrift Store Reopening 3 Months After Arson Fire Destroyed All Merchandise Egg Harbor Township Thrift Store Reopening 3 Months After Arson Fire Destroyed All Merchandise
Egg Harbor Township Thrift Store Reopening 3 Months After Arson Fire Destroyed All Merchandise A nonprofit thrift store in Atlantic County is about to reopen more than three months after it was significantly damaged in an arson fire. The Goodwill store on Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township will hold a grand reopening on Thursday, May 2. The shop in the Cardiff Plaza Shopping Center lost all of its merchandise in a fire on Monday, Jan. 15. Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia announced the celebration in a Facebook post on Thursday, Apr. 25. "Thanks to the generosity of the local community, we are back and better than ever," the post said. "Come shop for a…
New Restaurant Holds Grand Opening In Scarsdale New Restaurant Holds Grand Opening In Scarsdale
New Restaurant Holds Grand Opening In Scarsdale A franchise that serves up sushi on a revolving conveyor belt is set to celebrate the grand opening of a new location in Westchester.  A new Kura Revolving Sushi Bar location at the Midway Shopping Center in Scarsdale at 913A Central Park Ave. held a grand opening celebration on Wednesday, April 24.  The eatery, which held a soft opening on Sunday, April 21, serves sushi, soup, noodles, dumplings, fries, desserts, and more on a conveyor belt that extends throughout the business next to each booth.  To order, customers can either select what they would like to eat on a touchp…
Auto Parts Facility Burned Down By Two-Alarm Fire In St. Mary's County Auto Parts Facility Burned Down By Two-Alarm Fire In St. Mary's County
Auto Parts Facility Burned Down By Two-Alarm Fire In St. Mary's County One person was burned and an auto parts facility was destroyed during an afternoon two-alarm fire in St. Mary's County on Tuesday afternoon, according to officials. The Maryland Fire Marshal says that an employee was working on a vehicle inside Champion Used Auto Parts in the 45000 block of Usher Lane in Drayden when a fire ignited, leaving him with burns to his upper body.  He was airlifted by a State Police helicopter to Washington Hospital Center for treatment and evaluation of non-life-threatening burns. The incident was reported shortly after 2:45 p.m. on April 23.  **P…
Jersey Shore Stir-Fry: Philly-Based Wokworks Opening First NJ Location In Margate Jersey Shore Stir-Fry: Philly-Based Wokworks Opening First NJ Location In Margate
Jersey Shore Stir-Fry: Philly-Based Wokworks Opening First NJ Location In Margate A Philadelphia-based restaurant specializing in southeast Asian street food will open its first New Jersey location just two blocks away from the beach. Wokworks is expanding with a new restaurant on the Jersey Shore in Margate, the company said in a news release. The 2,000-square-foot location is expected to open in early June at 7801 Ventnor Avenue, the former home of Greens and Grains. Owners Brennan and Samantha Foxman said they grew up in Linwood and have spent plenty of time in Margate. "After years of searching, we've finally found the perfect spot for Wokworks in Margate,…
New Wawa Opens For Business In Bethlehem New Wawa Opens For Business In Bethlehem
New Wawa Opens For Business In Bethlehem A new Wawa location will open its doors at 3608 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem on Thursday, April 25.  The first customers can enjoy free coffee all day to celebrate the grand opening, a spokesperson said. The shop opens at 8 a.m. with a countdown beginning at 7:45 a.m. Free T-shirts are available for the first 100 customers.  As well, police officers and firefighters will face off in Wawa's signature "Hoagies for Heroes" competition, where first responders compete to build the most hoagies in a three-minute lightning round.  A ribbon cutting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. 
Foxtrot Unexpectedly Closing All DC-Area Markets Foxtrot Unexpectedly Closing All DC-Area Markets
Foxtrot Unexpectedly Closing All Dc-area Markets A beloved Washington DC staple is closing its doors for good. The owners of Foxtrot Market announced that it is ceasing its retail operations in DC, as well as its locations across the country, "after much consideration and evaluation," effective as of Tuesday, April 23.  An announcement came months after Dom's Kitchen & Market and Foxtrot Market merged. Not much notice was given, as the message was posted to the company's social media sites shortly after 12:30 p.m. on the day they shuttered the doors. The company's website is also now down. The closure will impact all 33 Fo…
Underground Pizza Maker 'Squares & Fare' Preparing To Open Its First Restaurant In Somers Point Underground Pizza Maker 'Squares & Fare' Preparing To Open Its First Restaurant In Somers Point
Underground Pizza Maker 'Squares & Fare' Preparing To Open Its First Restaurant In Somers Point After spending years as a secret seller of square slices, an underground pizza maker is opening a restaurant along the Jersey Shore. Squares & Fare said construction is underway for its first permanent location in the summer of 2024, the pizza place posted on social media. An Instagram post on Friday, Feb. 9 said the goal is to open the shop by the Fourth of July. The restaurant will be at 7 East New Jersey Avenue on Somers Point, according to the Squares & Fare website. Squares & Fare is renovating a building that was once a laundromat in the city's historic district …
Eli's Orange Restaurant To Close After 10 Years Due To Financial Issues Eli's Orange Restaurant To Close After 10 Years Due To Financial Issues
Eli's Orange Restaurant To Close After 10 Years Due To Financial Issues A Connecticut restaurant that has been a fave of many has announced it plans to close this week due to financial issues. New Haven County's Eli's Orange, located on Boston Post Road, has served American-style pub food and drinks for the past 10 years. The restaurant says it is "sad to announce we will be leaving this wonderful community." The restaurant, known for its wings, quesadillas, and craft cocktails, will celebrate its last day on Sunday, April 28, with customers from 3 to 6 p.m. with a special "thank you celebration." The restaurant said owners, managers, and employees will be pre…
Trader Joe's Sets Opening Date For New Store In Middletown Trader Joe's Sets Opening Date For New Store In Middletown
Trader Joe's Sets Opening Date For New Store In Middletown Popular food items like "Everything but the Bagel" seasoning, "Unexpected Cheddar Cheese", and "Hold the Cone!" ice cream are about to be sold at a new Central Jersey spot. Trader Joe's will open its location in Middletown on Thursday, Apr. 25, the company said on its website on Friday, Apr. 19. The grocery store will hold a grand opening celebration at 8 a.m. The new Trader Joe's will be in the Middletown Plaza shopping center off Route 35. "We've consulted our maps and compass and have found a terrific location for a store in Middletown, NJ," Trade Joe's said in its opening announce…
Dave Portnoy Makes Surprise Stop At Coniglio's In Morristown For 'One Bite' Review Dave Portnoy Makes Surprise Stop At Coniglio's In Morristown For 'One Bite' Review
Dave Portnoy Makes Surprise Stop At Coniglio's In Morristown For 'One Bite' Review It's about time! That's what Nino Coniglio is saying to Barstool CEO Dave Portnoy, who finally stopped by his Morristown pizzeria for a One Bite review. Without warning. "It means a lot," said Nino, a 9-time world champion pizza maker who owns six other restaurants in New York City, most of which have been reviewed by Portnoy. Six years ago, Portnoy reviewed two different pizzas from 310 Bowery, and gave them both an 8.1. Nino says the highest score he's ever gotten from Portnoy is an 8.7. Coniglio's made headlines for canceling a meet-and-greet with Tommy DeVito after his agent doubled …
New Indoor Golf Simulator Coming To Westchester: Here's When New Indoor Golf Simulator Coming To Westchester: Here's When
New Indoor Golf Simulator Coming To Westchester: Here's When An indoor golf entertainment center franchise has announced an upcoming location in Westchester.  Five Iron Golf, a popular indoor golf franchise, announced this week the signing of a lease for a new location in Port Chester at 179 North Main St. The upcoming location, slated to open in late 2024 or early 2025, will include state-of-the-art golf simulators, golf instruction, and an "engaging social atmosphere" complete with a sports bar and events venue, according to the franchise. The 7,655-square-foot business will open within the Tarry Lighthouse development and will have free on-s…
Nationwide Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Contamination Nationwide Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Contamination
Nationwide Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Contamination Ground beef products distributed nationwide may be contaminated with E. coli and should not be consumed, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. FSIS has issued a Public Health Alert on Saturday afternoon, April 20.warning consumers about the issue. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. FSIS said it is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ and food service institutions’ freezers.  The raw ground beef products were produced on Thursday, March 28 and have a “Use/Freeze By” date o…
New L.L. Bean Store Set To Open In Ulster New L.L. Bean Store Set To Open In Ulster
New L.L. Bean Store Set To Open In Ulster Popular outdoor gear and flannel shirt retailer L.L. Bean will open its newest store in the region next month. Based in Freeport, Maine, L.L. Bean will open its newest retail store in Ulster County on Friday, May 10, at Ulster Crossing in Ulster. Store officials said the Ulster store is the first of four projected openings in 2024 and the eighth L.L.Bean store to open in New York. It will take the space of the old Bed Bath & Beyond store.  The new store, which is more than 18,000 square feet of retail space, will hire more than 50 people who will help customers gear up for th…
Vaccaro's Bakery In Clark Closing After 50 Years Vaccaro's Bakery In Clark Closing After 50 Years
Vaccaro's Bakery In Clark Closing After 50 Years A 50-year-old New Jersey bakery is days away from closing. Vaccaro's Bakery in Clark's last day in business will be Sunday, April 21, the owners announced on Facebook. "It has been an incredible journey, filled with sweet memories and cherished moments shared with each and every one of you," owners Vinny and Eileen Vaccaro said. "The decision to close comes with mixed emotions, but it is time for us, the owners, to embark on a new chapter in our lives. As we retire, we reflect on the joy and satisfaction this bakery has brought us over the years." The Clarkton Drive bakery dates back to t…
'Chopped' Champion Expands Restaurant Into Morristown 'Chopped' Champion Expands Restaurant Into Morristown
'Chopped' Champion Expands Restaurant Into Morristown Morristown is about to get a taste of Hawaii. Shaka Kitchen, which has two locations in Hoboken, opened their third location in Morristown at 62 South St. this month. The restaurant is run by sisters Kiersten and Krista Gormeley, who spent a year in the Aloha State a decade ago that changed their lives. Enjoying the local cuisine, Kiersten, who won an episode of Food Network's "Chopped" in 2021  started formulating recipes in her head. Kiersten realized there were no poke and acai bowl restaurants in the United States so she decided to start one, opening the original Shaka Kitchen in 2…
'Rage Bait'? Boston Influencer's Rant Over Whole Foods Apple Prices Leaves Sour Taste Online 'Rage Bait'? Boston Influencer's Rant Over Whole Foods Apple Prices Leaves Sour Taste Online
'Rage Bait'? Boston Influencer's Rant Over Whole Foods Apple Prices Leaves Sour Taste Online Her attempt at garnering online sympathy by and large turned up fruitless. A Massachusetts social media influencer was outraged after claiming she spent an eye-popping amount of money on a single apple during a recent trip to Whole Foods Market. In a now-deleted, expletive-filled rant on TikTok, Boston-based Via Li claimed the grocery giant charged her $7 for one organic Sugarbee apple. “Guess how much this is. This is an apple, it's called a Sugarbee (expletive) apple apparently and look at it,” she says in the clip. “The size of my palm. I thought it was like probably two to three dolla…
Trader Joe's Recalling Basil Sold In Virginia, DC Due To Salmonella Outbreak Trader Joe's Recalling Basil Sold In Virginia, DC Due To Salmonella Outbreak
Trader Joe's Recalling Basil Sold In Virginia, DC Due To Salmonella Outbreak Trader Joe's is recalling Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil that was sold across the country in 2.5-ounce clamshell packaging due to concerns of Salmonella contamination. This week, the supermarket giant issued an alert cautioning shoppers in 29 states, as well as Washington, DC, not to consume the product as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigates a reported outbreak of Salmonella. Trader Joes is recalling Infinite Herbs Organic Basil FDA According to the FDA, "Trader Joe’s has already voluntarily removed all Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil packed in 2.5-oz clamshell pa…
Suds In The 'Shark Tank:' Brick Twp Soap Company Sees $100K Investment From Mark Cuban Suds In The 'Shark Tank:' Brick Twp Soap Company Sees $100K Investment From Mark Cuban
Suds In The 'Shark Tank:' Brick Twp Soap Company Sees $100K Investment From Mark Cuban An Ocean County company that makes a therapeutic type of muscle-massaging soap is now swimming with a Shark. The Brick Township-based company called Sorsoap was featured on an episode of ABC's 'Shark Tank' that premiered on Friday, Apr. 12. The company was founded by David Restiano and Dr. David Staats. Dr. Staats owns a physical therapy clinic on Brick Boulevard. Restiano was one of his patients before the two became business partners. The two men enjoy playing sports and were looking for a way to relieve muscle pain while cleaning off sweat and dirt. In their seven-minute sales pitch and…
Paramus Chick-fil-A Weeks Away From Opening, Mayor Says Paramus Chick-fil-A Weeks Away From Opening, Mayor Says
Paramus Chick-fil-A Weeks Away From Opening, Mayor Says The opening of the brand-new Paramus Chick-fil-A is imminent. According to Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza, the Chick-fil-A being built alongside the northbound side of Route 17 will open in the first week of May. The fast-casual chicken joint replaces The Fireplace, which closed in July 2021 after 65 years in business. "We’re excited to welcome Chick-fil-A to Route 17," DiPiazza said. "Our residents and visitors will now have the easy opportunity to enjoy the nationwide brand. Their presence continues to keep our commercial corridors vibrant and help our residential tax base." Complete…
Did Hackensack Hot Dog Shop Close Less Than Year After Opening? Did Hackensack Hot Dog Shop Close Less Than Year After Opening?
Did Hackensack Hot Dog Shop Close Less Than Year After Opening? Maybe their wieners weren't up to snuff? Hackensack Hot Dogs, which billed itself as having the "best wieners in town" appears to have closed after less than 10 months in business, according to a Google listing.  The restaurant's phones have been disconnected and the restaurant stopped posting on social media in February. However, city online ordering appears to still be operational. The hot dog shop at 7 State St. was the brainchild of three friends with deep roots in the city, serving up deep fried dogs with a variety of different flavors. On Facebook, commentators blamed…
New Hudson & Packard Pizzeria Opening In Kingston New Hudson & Packard Pizzeria Opening In Kingston
New Hudson & Packard Pizzeria Opening In Kingston An uber-popular eatery known for being named the "best Detroit-style pizza in the world" during an international competition is opening a second location in the region.  Hudson & Packard, a mainstay in Dutchess County in Poughkeepsie, announced they will open in Ulster County in Kingston in the old Corner Bar and Grill on Delaware Avenue. The new site.  Hudson & Packard One of the owners, Charlie Webb, said the new restaurant would be called "Sorry Charlie" and feature New York-round-style pizzas instead of its traditional Detroit-square, excellent craft cock…
Look Who's Back: Popular Restaurant In Region Reopens Look Who's Back: Popular Restaurant In Region Reopens
Look Who's Back: Popular Restaurant In Region Reopens Big food news in the region with the reopening of a favorite restaurant that closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lorenzo's Bistro, located in Sullivan County in Jeffersonville, reopened its doors on Monday, April 1, at 5002 Route 52 in the old Sal's Pizzeria building. Fans of the former Lorenzo's are already packing the restaurant.  Many of the "old favorites," such as the Cubano sandwich and Philly cheese steak, are back on the menu, as well as a lineup of everything from bagels and breakfast sandwiches to lunch and dinner entrees, including new Tex-Mex dishes. Resident Jason Dole …
Hey, Flip Phone Lovers, New Consumer Cellular Store Opens in Shelton Hey, Flip Phone Lovers, New Consumer Cellular Store Opens in Shelton
Hey, Flip Phone Lovers, New Consumer Cellular Store Opens in Shelton Hey, flip phone lovers, a new Consumer Cellular, known for its old-style phones, has opened a new store in Fairfield County. Located in Shelton, store officials say they bring "award-winning" customer service, especially for the 50-plus community. In addition to getting a phone and service, customers can also get help troubleshooting their devices, ask questions about their accounts, or sign up for a new plan.  The store also sells a full lineup of new smartphones. The Shelton location is one of 25 opened this year across the country. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday…
Photographer Forcibly Touches 18-Year-Old During Photo Shoot At Lindenhurst Business: Police Photographer Forcibly Touches 18-Year-Old During Photo Shoot At Lindenhurst Business: Police
Photographer Forcibly Touches 18-Year-Old During Photo Shoot At Lindenhurst Business: Police The owner of a Long Island photo studio is accused of molesting a teenage client. William Keegan, age 49, of Freeport, was arrested Friday, April 12, following an investigation by Suffolk County Police. Investigators said an 18-year-old woman contacted the agency on Monday, April 8, to report that Keegan had forcibly touched her during a photo shoot at his Lindenhurst studio, Flawless Digital Photos, in January 2023. Keegan is charged with forcible touching and endangering the welfare of a child.  He was issued an appearance ticket and will be arraigned at First District Court in Ce…
'Excitement, Sadness': Pizzeria In Rensselaer County Closing After 12 'Amazing' Years 'Excitement, Sadness': Pizzeria In Rensselaer County Closing After 12 'Amazing' Years
'Excitement, Sadness': Pizzeria In Rensselaer County Closing After 12 'Amazing' Years After more than a decade of slingin’ pies, a well-reviewed pizzeria in the region is calling it quits. Rensselaer County eatery Village Pizza & Deli – located in the Village of Nassau at 2 Melden Street – will permanently close on Friday, May 10. “After 12 amazing years, the time has come for our family to take on a new adventure,” owners Jim and Marsha Winters said on Facebook. “It is with both excitement and sadness that we share the news that we have sold Village Pizza.” The couple told longtime followers that between now and closing day they intend to use up what they have in stock…
Shenanigans, Indeed: Manager At Schenectady Gentleman's Club Busted Selling Meth, Feds Say Shenanigans, Indeed: Manager At Schenectady Gentleman's Club Busted Selling Meth, Feds Say
Shenanigans, Indeed: Manager At Schenectady Gentleman's Club Busted Selling Meth, Feds Say The general manager of a gentleman’s club in the region is facing federal charges after he was allegedly busted in an undercover sting selling drugs. Luiggi Canessa, who manages Shenanigans gentlemen's club in Schenectady, is named in a complaint filed in US District Court in the Northern District on Tuesday, April 9. FBI agents began investigating a “wide array of crime” occurring at the club, as well as an adjoining business, Sheer Pleasure Lingerie, in late 2023, according to the complaint. That conduct allegedly included drug and sex trafficking, and wire fraud. Canessa, who manages…
Cannabis Dispensary OK'd In Collingswood: Are You For It? (POLL) Cannabis Dispensary OK'd In Collingswood: Are You For It? (POLL)
Cannabis Dispensary OK'd In Collingswood: Are You For It? (Poll) A borough in Camden County is the latest municipality to approve cannabis sales at a state-approved dispensary. Collingswood Planning Board ok'd plans for the dispensary on Monday, April 8. It's expected to open by the fall. Acreage Holdings would open a retail outlet called "The Botanist" at 35 E. Crescent Boulevard (Route 130), in the former Egbert Express courier service property, according to Collingswood Administrator Cassandra Duffey. "It's exciting," Duffey said. Acreage operates The Botanist locations in Atlantic City, Egg Harbor Township, and Williamstown. "They're established i…