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Millions Of Plastic Furniture Anchor Kits Recalled Due To Entrapment Hazard For Children
A massive recall of furniture tip kits and tip restraints sold across the country since 2019 are being recalled due to possible entrapment hazards to children, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. New Age Industries is recalling millions of products that feature plastic zip ties that can become brittle or break, potentially allowing a clothing storage unit believed to be anchored to the wall to detach, creating the potential for serious injuries or death to children. There have been two reports of New Age tip kits breaking, though no injuries have been reported as of …
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Amy's Omelette House Replacing 25-Year-Old StarView Diner
A third Amy's Omelette House is coming to South Jersey. The new diner is replacing the 25-year-old StarView Diner which closed on Wednesday, Jan. 3 along White Horse Pike in Somerdale, Camden County. StarView owner Stefanos Kitrinos is retiring, he said in a handwritten note announcing the closing date to would-be customers on the restaurant's front door. A copy of the note was provided by 42Freeway.com. Handwritten note posted at StarView Diner by owner Stefanos Kitrinos announcing its Jan. 3 closing date. (Photo courtesy of Mark Matthews 42Freeway.com) Provided by StarView Diner cour…
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'Difficult Decision:' NJ Tex-Mex Restaurant Shutters After Year In Business
Jose Tejas abruptly closed one of its three New Jersey locations on Tuesday, Jan. 2 after a year in business. The Tex-Mex restaurant was at 1310 Route 73 in Mount Laurel. The company did not say why the restaurant was closed. “After great consideration, we have made the difficult decision to close our Mt. Laurel, NJ location effective January 2, 2024. We want to thank all of our wonderful guests and team members for supporting us over this past year. We have enjoyed the opportunity to serve the community and hope to see you again in our Woodbridge, NJ or Christiana, DE locations.” the compa…
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Revamped Jersey Shore Restaurant Will Open Just In Time For Summer
A restaurant is re-opening along the Jersey Shore just in time for summer, and an expansion project will give customers many more options. Jersey Shore Restaurant Group (JSRG) purchased Breakers Kitchen & Tap on Route 9 in Waretown last year. In a news release, JSRG said it will re-launch the restaurant as Three Story Grill, along with a banquet hall called The Hall at Three Story. Three Story Grill will live up to its name by offering three levels of indoor and outdoor dining. The renovation will expand the existing one-story layout of Breakers Kitchen & Tap. JSRG says the new res…
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New Jersey's Last-Standing Sears Store Says It's Closing
And then there were none. New Jersey's last-standing Sears store, located in Jersey City, appears to be closing. The store at Newport Centre announced a store closing sale on Friday evening, Jan. 5 on Facebook. A voice answering service said the store was closed when Daily Voice called Friday at 7 p.m. Daily Voice has reached out to the Simon Property Group, who owns Newport Centre, and Sears corporate for comment. Sears Holdings filed for bankruptcy in 2018. The Jersey City store became the final Sears in New Jersey in 2020 after the store in Hackensack — a local landmark — shutter…
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Nearly 50K Massage Guns Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Fire, Burn Hazards
Nearly 50,000 massage guns sold at major retailers across the country are being recalled due to more than a dozen reports of overheating and a burn injury. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced this week that Homedics is recalling tens of thousands of personal massagers that ca overheat while charging, leading to a report of fire or burn risk. In total, approximately 46,000 are being recalled in the US, and another 41,000 in Canada, according to federal officials. The recall includes "HoMedics Therapist Select Massagers" with model number HHP-715 and a 120 VAC, 6…
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TGI Fridays Closing Princeton Restaurant, 30 Total Locations Across Northeast
TGI Fridays is closing nearly 30 "underperforming" locations across the northeast and will sell eight restaurants to the chain's former CEO, the chain said in a news release. The 27 closures include restaurants in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. In total, 36 TGI Fridays locations are shutting down nationwide. The company says about 1,000 employees, which represent more than 80% of those impacted, will be offered transfer opportunities. "As we continue along our path of transformation to revitalize the Fridays brand and …
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NJ Mall Is Getting Major Overhaul Complete With Luxury Apartments, Outdoor Entertainment Space
A major redevelopment of Monmouth Mall is about to begin, transforming the shopping center into luxury apartments, new retail options, and a town center. The developer, Kushner — with headquarters in Florham Park and New York City — is planning to convert the 64-year-old mall on Route 35 in Eatontown into a large attraction called Monmouth Square. Kushner's chief development officer Michael Sommer said the redevelopment will turn the mall inside out by tearing down indoor halls to create an open-air concept, with demolition set to begin in March. The intent is to …
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Popular Pizzeria Shutters In South Jersey
A popular pizzeria is closing in South Jersey. Pizza Crime, a restaurant in Haddonfield, Camden County, is closing at the end of January, the eatery said on Instagram. Pizza Crime opened in August 2020 and became well-known for its unique toppings on Neapolitan pies. “It’s with mixed emotions that we announce the closing of Pizza Crime Haddonfield,” a post on Pizza Crime’s Instagram account read on Monday, Jan. 1. “Thank you to our local patrons and the Haddonfield community for all your support these last few years!” View this post on Instagram …
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BlandJet Recalling 4.8M Portable Blenders Nationwide For Fire, Laceration Hazards
Nearly five million portable blenders sold nationwide are being recalled due to fire and laceration risks. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that a total of around 4.8 million BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders that can overheat or catch fire. If the blender were to get too hot, the blender blades can break off, creating the hazard. The recall includes blenders sold in a variety of colors and designs, federal authorities noted Recalled items have the serial numbers printed on the bottom of the base along with “blendjet2” and “The Original Portable Blender.” The…
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Toms River Family Brings Popular Burger Chain To Brick
A Toms River family's popular burger joint is getting a third location. The Vetter family announced on Christmas that Burger 25 will be coming to Route 88 in Brick Township in Spring 2024. Santa worked his magic again! 🎅 This year, he brought Denise a third location, and you know what they say – third time’s... Posted by Burger 25 on Monday, December 25, 2023 Burger 25 first opened in 2013 along Route 37 in Toms River, and relocated to its current, larger location at 199 Rt. 37 in 2020. It became a family operation with Denise and Steve Vetter's son, Aidan, co-managing the Ship Bo…
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Honda, Acura Recalling 2.5M Vehicles For Defective Fuel Pumps That Can Cause Stalling
More than two million Honda and Acura vehicles are being subject to a national recall due to fuel pumps that could be defective and cause engines to stall while driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that upwards of 2.5 million vehicles are subject to the recall, which covers a host of different makes and models. Vehicles included in the recall: 2018-2020 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX; 2019-2020 Honda Insight, Passport; …
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