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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…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Marijuana Dispensary Backed By Former 'RHONJ' Star's Ex-Husband Opens In Somerset Marijuana Dispensary Backed By Former 'RHONJ' Star's Ex-Husband Opens In Somerset
Marijuana Dispensary Backed By Former 'Rhonj' Star's Ex-Husband Opens In Somerset A brand-new marijuana dispensary backed by the husband of a "Real Housewives of New Jersey" husband is now open in two locations. "The Dispensary" has opened its doors in both Somerset and is set to open in Union on Saturday, April 20. The company was founded in 2022 with a mission of providing "a space where people can experience the healing properties of cannabis while receiving exceptional service and support," its website says. It's backed by Frank Catania, the ex-husband of "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Dolores Catania. Click here for The Dispensary website for locations.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Forbes Names NJ Billionaires To List Of Richest People In The World — AGAIN Forbes Names NJ Billionaires To List Of Richest People In The World — AGAIN
Forbes Names NJ Billionaires To List Of Richest People In The World — Again Some Garden Staters are raking in the dough. New Jersey residents once again made Forbes' annual list of the world's billionaires, with three ranking in the top 800, based on net worth. The Garden Staters you most want to hit up for cash are: No. 322: Rocco Commisso, 73, is the founder and CEO of cable company Mediacom based in Chester, New York and the richest man in New Jersey with a net worth of $8.8 billon. The Saddle River resident immigrated to the United States from Italy when he was 12 years old. His first job was playing the accordion during movie theater intermissions. No. 364.…

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by Sam Barron
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Declining Departures Cause Spirit To Close Atlantic City Airport's Crew Hub Declining Departures Cause Spirit To Close Atlantic City Airport's Crew Hub
Declining Departures Cause Spirit To Close Atlantic City Airport's Crew Hub Spirit Airlines will close its crew base at Atlantic City International Airport, the company said. In a statement, a Spirit spokesperson said the airline will shut down its ACY crew base on Sunday, Sept. 1. The closing will affect 157 pilots and flight attendants. The move will not impact Spirit's flight schedule at ACY. "Over the past several years, our flight schedule from Atlantic City has gradually decreased to an average of 8-10 daily departures, depending on the season," the spokesperson said. "Moreover, half of this flying is to our largest crew bases in Florida. Given the grou…

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by Chris Spiker
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$70.4M Sale Of NJ Mall Means $155.7M Loss For Investors, Report Says $70.4M Sale Of NJ Mall Means $155.7M Loss For Investors, Report Says
$70.4M Sale Of NJ Mall Means $155.7M Loss For Investors, Report Says Seventy million may seem like a lot. But context is everything. New Jersey's troubled Woodbridge Center sold to an unnamed buyer for $70.4 million in February, according to credit-rating firm Kroll. While the sale resolved a loan issue, investors suffered a $155.7 million loss, Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) said. In 2015, the 1.7 million-square-foot mall was acquired by Brookfield when it was appraised at $366 million, according to CoStar, a DC-based commercial real estate firm that analyzes market trends. The February 2024 sale was even lower than its most recent appraisal last Oct…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Millburn Deli Being Sold To Jersey Mike's? Check The Date Millburn Deli Being Sold To Jersey Mike's? Check The Date
Millburn Deli Being Sold To Jersey Mike's? Check The Date The Millburn Deli gave its customers quite a scare with an announcement that ended up being an April Fool's Day joke. On Sunday, March 31, the iconic deli, which has locations in Millburn, Morristown, Montclair and Westfield, told customers on Facebook it was being sold to Jersey Mike's.  Customers freaked out until the deli, a Millburn institution since 1946, revealed the ruse. "We apologize for the scare and thank you for all the love," the deli wrote. "Millburn Deli has and always will be the Millburn Deli. Don't take your hanger out on our employees this week." And yes, the deli …

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by Sam Barron
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Ocean State Job Lot Will Bring Bargains To Eighth New Jersey Location Ocean State Job Lot Will Bring Bargains To Eighth New Jersey Location
Ocean State Job Lot Will Bring Bargains To Eighth New Jersey Location A Rhode Island-based chain of discount stores is expanding in the Garden State. Ocean State Job Lot will open a new location in the Kohl's Plaza on Route 35 in Holmdel. The company announced the newest store in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 28. The store will be in the former Stein Mart location and offer more than 37,000 square feet of shopping space. It was expected to open in the late summer or early fall of 2024, and online job applications will begin in late spring. The location is about 15 minutes from the former Ocean State Job Lot store in Shrewsbury that closed in 2019. "We ar…

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by Chris Spiker
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New Italian Restaurant Opens In Bridgewater New Italian Restaurant Opens In Bridgewater
New Italian Restaurant Opens In Bridgewater The dining scene in Bridgewater is getting a big boost. Mia Sorella 202 recently opened in the township at 793 US-202.  Posted by Mia Sorella 202 on Friday, March 8, 2024 The restaurant offers standard Italian dishes like masala, piccata and chicken francese. It also offers chicken or veal sam topped with eggplant, fresh tomatoes and fresh mozzarella in a brandy demi glaze sauce, chicken or veal mona lisa, a ​chicken breast or veal sauteed by scallops, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes a spinach in a pink sauce, and so much more. Other dishes include spaghetti and meatballs a…

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by Sam Barron
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McDonald's, Krispy Kreme Announce Nationwide Partnership: Here's How, When It Will Work McDonald's, Krispy Kreme Announce Nationwide Partnership: Here's How, When It Will Work
McDonald's, Krispy Kreme Announce Nationwide Partnership: Here's How, When It Will Work It could be the sweetest of partnerships. McDonald's and Krispy Kreme are teaming up for a national expansion. Customers will begin spotting Krispy Kreme doughnuts in their local McDonald's restaurants later this year as part of a phased market rollout across the US.  Nationwide availability at participating restaurants is expected by the end of 2026, McDonald's announced on Tuesday, March 26. Three of Krispy Kreme’s most popular doughnuts will be delivered fresh to McDonald’s restaurants daily. They’ll be available individually, or in boxes of six, starting at breakfast and las…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Acclaimed French Restaurant Opening Second Location In Hudson County Acclaimed French Restaurant Opening Second Location In Hudson County
Acclaimed French Restaurant Opening Second Location In Hudson County Diners in Hudson County are going to be saying "ooh la la" to its newest addition to the restaurant scene. Faubourg, a French restaurant that opened to acclaim in Montclair in 2019, is opening a second location in Weehawken this summer at 1100 Avenue at Port Imperial, a block from the Hudson River waterfront.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Faubourg Montclair (@faubourgmontclair) Dominique Paulin and Chef Oliver Muller said every detail in the new restaurant is "meticulously planned" to enhance the guest experience, with Fa…

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by Sam Barron
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Buffalo Wild Wings Opens In North Jersey, Offering Free Wings For A Year Buffalo Wild Wings Opens In North Jersey, Offering Free Wings For A Year
Buffalo Wild Wings Opens In North Jersey, Offering Free Wings For A Year Want to eat 312 chicken wings over the course of a year for free? Head to Bergen County and get in line. The first Buffalo Wild Wings in Bergen County is opening in Fair Lawn on Wednesday, March 27 at 2108 Maple Ave. in the ShopRite Shopping Plaza at 10:30 a.m.  The first 50 guests in line will get a voucher for six free wings every week for 52 weeks at the Fair Lawn location. The 1,300 square-foot restaurant will offer traditional and boneless wings, chicken tenders, chicken sandwiches, burgers, sides and 26 Buffalo Wild Wings signature sauces and dry rubs. The restaurant is open Su…

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by Sam Barron
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Goodbye Starbucks, Hello Slammin' Brew, Newest Coffee Shop In Trenton Goodbye Starbucks, Hello Slammin' Brew, Newest Coffee Shop In Trenton
Goodbye Starbucks, Hello Slammin' Brew, Newest Coffee Shop In Trenton Starbucks may be leaving Trenton. But no worries because there's a new coffee shop in the city at 24 South Warren St. Slammin' Brew is set to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, April 3 at 11:30 a.m. It officially opened on Monday, March 18. In addition to coffee and specialty drinks and pastries, Slammin' Brew serves sandwiches and salads. Its new manager, Megan Morelli, had managed a Starbucks at Target in South Brunswick. "That's where my coffee journey started," Morelli said.  Slammin' Brew employs about nine people. "We're definitely here for the community," Morelli …

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by Jon Craig