3 NJ Residents Named To 'Forbes' List Of Richest In America 3 NJ Residents Named To 'Forbes' List Of Richest In America
3 NJ Residents Named To 'Forbes' List Of Richest In America Three New Jersey residents were named to the "Forbes" list of the 400 richest people in America. The nation's wealthiest citizens saw their collective fortune rise 40 percent over the last year to $4.5 trillion, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Forbes said. Former President Donald Trump was dropped from the list for the first time in 25 years, with Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and Larry Page taking the top five spots. To make the list, you must have a net worth of at least $2.9 billion, and an increase of $800 million from the previous year. Net worths were ca…
'America's Hottest Start-Ups': Magazine Says These NJ Eateries Are The Next Big Thing 'America's Hottest Start-Ups': Magazine Says These NJ Eateries Are The Next Big Thing
'America's Hottest Start-Ups': Magazine Says These NJ Eateries Are The Next Big Thing Some of the best up-and-coming eateries are right here in North Jersey, according to a list compiled by one website. "QSR Magazine" named several local joints among the 40 best startups in America. The restaurants on the list have less than 40 locations and survived the COVID-19 pandemic.  All are "primed for success," the magazine says. The Salad House: Sandwiches, soups, toasts, small plates and more are on the menu at the Salad House -- which, of course, has big customizable salads. Locations in Millburn, Morristown, Westfield, Livingston, Montclair and soon Englewood. Wings Over…
Feds: Multi-County Burglary Crew Broke Into 40 North Jersey Pharmacies Seeking Codeine Feds: Multi-County Burglary Crew Broke Into 40 North Jersey Pharmacies Seeking Codeine
Feds: Multi-County Burglary Crew Broke Into 40 North Jersey Pharmacies Seeking Codeine A gang of burglars used bricks and rocks to break into at least 40 pharmacies in Hudson, Bergen and several other counties, targeting specific prescription drugs that they could sell, federal authorities said. Ten men, all from Jersey City, were charged in the three-month spree following an investigation led by Secaucus police, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig said Tuesday. Surveillance video captured images of the burglars breaking into some of the victimized pharmacies in North Bergen, Jersey City, Guttenberg, West New York, Secaucus, Lyndhurst, North Arlington, Linden, Iselin, Madis…
Bergen County Restaurant Openings Bergen County Restaurant Openings
Bergen County Restaurant Openings Pizza. Salad. Fish and chips. If you've got a hankering for any of those, how about a taste of the new restaurants open in Bergen County? Scroll down to see the restaurants that opened this week in Bergen County. Stand Up Pies, Lodi: Rooted in homemade recipes and traditional values, this pizzeria and Italian restaurant is run by two brothers. The menu boasts pizza pies and dessert pies, along with pasta dishes, shakes, burgers and more. 26 Borig Pl., Lodi Posted by STAND UP PIES on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 The Real Meat, Palisades Park: This Korean BBQ restaurant has replaced Soosa…
GOOD GRIEF: Only One Charlie Brown Steakhouse Remains In NJ GOOD GRIEF: Only One Charlie Brown Steakhouse Remains In NJ
Good Grief: Only One Charlie Brown Steakhouse Remains In NJ 2020 has been a miserable year for Charlie Brown restaurants in New Jersey. Spurred by the coronavirus pandemic, 13 Charlie Brown Fresh Grills have closed statewide this year. Only one restaurant remains, in Union County. Charlie Brown’s, a casual steakhouse chain that at one time enjoyed dozens of eateries across New Jersey and the East Coast, is now down to just one spot in Scotch Plains. At the start of 2020, there were 14 Charlie Brown’s restaurants in the Garden State. After Charlie Brown closed its Lakewood spot, the last one left is at 2376 North Ave. in Scotch Plains.  A company…
Rutgers Grads Bring Popular Mexican Eatery 'Tacoria' To Bergen County Rutgers Grads Bring Popular Mexican Eatery 'Tacoria' To Bergen County
Rutgers Grads Bring Popular Mexican Eatery 'Tacoria' To Bergen County A popular New Jersey Mexican eatery run by a pair of Rutgers University graduates is coming to Paramus. Tacoria will be located inside of the Paramus Crossroads shopping center on the southbound side of Route 17. The eatery is expected to open this month or next. Other restaurants in the plaza include Jersey Mike's, Mamoun's Falafel and Urban Bricks. Tacoria is a build-your-own concept. Customers choose a base (salad, taco, burrito, nachos), a protein and side such, as Mexican street corn, chips and guac or avocado. View this post on Instagram …
North Jersey Pho Restaurant Crowned Among Best In U.S. North Jersey Pho Restaurant Crowned Among Best In U.S.
North Jersey Pho Restaurant Crowned Among Best In U.S. Yelp is promising a PHO-nomenal experience at one North Jersey restaurant. Saigon Cafe in Millburn was crowned the best place for pho on Yelp's list titled "Top Pho in Every State." Saigon Cafe also has a Jersey City location. "From spicy beef broths to delicious vegan bowls, there’s a pho out there for just about anyone, the article reads. "Snuggle up, grab your big spoon, and scroll down to find the top pho spot near you." The Essex Street restaurant incorporates family recipes, its website says, and has a wide variety of pho including chicken, veggie, beef, tofu, seafood and even make-…
Feds: Essex County Dad Directed Livestreamed Child Rape Feds: Essex County Dad Directed Livestreamed Child Rape
Feds: Essex County Dad Directed Livestreamed Child Rape Federal agents on Tuesday raided the home of a Millburn father who they said directed a live stream of a child being sexually assaulted. A federal judge in Newark ordered Antonio Del Prado, 59, detained without bail following his arrest by Homeland Security Investigations agents, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito said. Authorities initially discovered 56 images and 18 videos of child sexual abuse that Del Prado is accused of uploading to a cloud, Carpenito said. They then learned that he’d “actively participated in the production of child sexual abuse by giving instructions to another individu…
Feds: NJ Postal Carrier, Cronies Conspire To Convert Stolen Credit And Economic Stimulus Cards Feds: NJ Postal Carrier, Cronies Conspire To Convert Stolen Credit And Economic Stimulus Cards
Feds: NJ Postal Carrier, Cronies Conspire To Convert Stolen Credit And Economic Stimulus Cards A Union County postal carrier stole credit and economic stimulus cards from the mail that he and three accomplices converted into cash and purchases, said federal authorities who arrested them Tuesday. Kyle Williams, 35, was working for the U.S. Postal Service when he swiped the cards from July 2019 to August 2020 and shared them with his fellow Vauxhall defendants, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito said. Jarid Brooks, 27, Justin Brooks, 21, Kyjuan Hutchins, 21, and Williams activated the stolen credit cards and then used them to buy gift cards and electronics, among other items, Carpenito said…
Website Ranks 'Fittest Towns' In New Jersey Website Ranks 'Fittest Towns' In New Jersey
Website Ranks 'Fittest Towns' In New Jersey Drive down Route 9W in Bergen County and you'll see more bicyclists than cars. Spend some time on any Jersey Shore beach and you'll see surfers and muscles galore. As for healthy food? There seems to be a Whole Foods, Kings and boutique health food stores on any main road. It should come as no surprise, then, that New Jerseyans like to stay fit. BarBend.com is running down the towns with the fittest lifestyles by considering obesity rates, smoking, physical inactivity, exercise opportunities, access to healthy food and more. Packed with plenty of exercise opportunities, few smok…
21 NJ Schools Named Among Best In America 21 NJ Schools Named Among Best In America
21 NJ Schools Named Among Best In America A study released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report names 21 New Jersey high schools among the nation’s best. 
Nearly 18,000 schools around the country were ranked based on measurements in categories including college readiness (30 percent), math and reading proficiency (20 percent), math and reading performance (20 percent), underserved student performance (10 percent), college curriculum breadth (10 percent) and graduation rate (10 percent). New Jersey’s top school for 2020 is the Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics and Engineering Technologies, which ranked No. 33 nati…
These NJ ShopRite Stores Imposing Customer Limit Amid Coronavirus Spread These NJ ShopRite Stores Imposing Customer Limit Amid Coronavirus Spread
These NJ ShopRite Stores Imposing Customer Limit Amid Coronavirus Spread More than two dozen New Jersey ShopRite stores have implemented customer limits in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus. The maximum number of customers will be roughly 30 percent of the store’s regular maximum occupancy, ShopRite said in a statement. A security guard will be stationed at entrances and exits to track the number of customers coming in and out. Only one entrance per store will remain open. The guard will allow customers into the building, counting them along the way. Once the store is at capacity, ShopRite will ask customers to form a line outside. The following…