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$50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Bergen County $50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Bergen County $50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Bergen County
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Bergen County A $1 million scratch-off ticket sold in Ocean County topped a string of major New Jersey Lottery wins across the state last week. The winning tickets included: Bergen County A $50,000 Powerball ticket sold at C & R Beverage Company, 91 W. Palisade Ave. in Englewood, on Wednesday, Sept. 23. A $10,000 Win For Life! ticket sold at Wawa #8338, 505 S. River St. in Hackensack, on Thursday, Sept. 24. Camden County A $30,000 Mega Millions ticket sold at Acme #2931, 100 Black Horse Pike in Audubon, on Tuesday, Sept. 22. A $20,000 Mega Millions ticket sold at Modern Liquors, 3937-3949 Federal…
Time's Running Out To Visit This Route 23 Restaurant Before It Closes Time's Running Out To Visit This Route 23 Restaurant Before It Closes Time's Running Out To Visit This Route 23 Restaurant Before It Closes
Time's Running Out To Visit This Route 23 Restaurant Before It Closes A longtime Route 23 Asian restaurant is closing its doors after nearly 14 years — but its owners are already hinting at what's next. Blossom Asian Bistro announced that Saturday, Sept. 26 will be its final day of business after the restaurant was unable to reach an agreement with its landlord. "We are truly grateful for your support and friendship over the years. It has been our pleasure to serve you, and we sincerely thank you for being part of our journey," the restaurant said. Blossom Asian Bistro has been serving customers since 2012, according to its website. The restaurant specialize…
Inside Vermella Paramus: New Luxury Apartments Feature Pool, Speakeasy, Private Theater Inside Vermella Paramus: New Luxury Apartments Feature Pool, Speakeasy, Private Theater Inside Vermella Paramus: New Luxury Apartments Feature Pool, Speakeasy, Private Theater
Inside Vermella Paramus: New Luxury Apartments Feature Pool, Speakeasy, Private Theater A new luxury apartment community promising resort-style living has opened in Paramus, with amenities ranging from a speakeasy-inspired lounge to poolside food delivery. Vermella Paramus, Russo Development's newest residential community, began welcoming residents in May and was leasing at what the developer described as an "exceptional pace" as of September. The complex features a resort-style pool where residents can have lunch from neighboring Stew Leonard's delivered to their lounge chairs. Free grocery delivery to apartments is also available, according to Russo Development. Other a…
Hilary Duff Expands Comeback Concert Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Expands Comeback Concert Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff Expands Comeback Concert Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of'
Hilary Duff Expands Comeback Concert Tour: This Is 'What Dreams Are Made Of' Hilary Duff is giving fans another reason to ask Why Not? — the pop star has dramatically expanded her comeback concert tour with 32 new dates around the world. Duff announced the new dates for "the lucky me tour" on Wednesday, Sept. 23, extending her first full-scale global headlining tour in nearly two decades into late 2027. And for fans who grew up with "Lizzie McGuire," Come Clean, So Yesterday, and Fly, the expansion may be exactly What Dreams Are Made Of. The new dates span Europe, Latin America, and the United States, with the new US leg kicking off in Sunrise, Florida, on Friday, …
Bergen County Building Sells For $1.7M, Bringing New Business From Nearby Town Bergen County Building Sells For $1.7M, Bringing New Business From Nearby Town Bergen County Building Sells For $1.7M, Bringing New Business From Nearby Town
Bergen County Building Sells For $1.7M, Bringing New Business From Nearby Town A mixed-use building in Bergen County has sold for $1.7 million to a fire protection company relocating from a nearby town, a commercial real estate firm announced. DMJ Fire Protection Plus, which is relocating from Little Ferry, purchased the 12,000-square-foot building at 210 South Washington Ave., in Bergenfield, from Millan Properties, LLC, NAI James E. Hanson announced Wednesday, Sept. 23. NAI Hanson Vice President Anthony Cassano represented the seller in the transaction. DMJ Fire Protection Plus provides installation, maintenance, inspection, testing, repair and emergency s…
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Introducing Daily Voice Events! There’s always something happening in your community. Now, Daily Voice makes it easier to find it. With Daily Voice Events, you can discover hundreds of events happening near you, from festivals and family activities to live music, fundraisers, community gatherings and more. Hosting an event of your own? Post it for free and get it in front of thousands of local readers looking for things to do in their area. Whether you’re looking for something to do or want to spread the word about an event, Daily Voice Events helps you connect with your community. Click here to explore local events or …
2-Bedroom Bergen County Home Sells Over Asking For $910K, Sets Boro Record 2-Bedroom Bergen County Home Sells Over Asking For $910K, Sets Boro Record 2-Bedroom Bergen County Home Sells Over Asking For $910K, Sets Boro Record
2-Bedroom Bergen County Home Sells Over Asking For $910K, Sets Boro Record A two-bedroom Bergen County home sold for $111,000 over asking after just nine days on the market, setting a new record for the borough, according to the listing agent. The renovated ranch at 14 Morrow Rd., in Midland Park, was listed for $799,000 on July 8 by listing agents Max Stokes, Luxury Real Estate Advisor with Keller Williams, and Jason Pierce of NJ Proper, Sotheby’s International Realty, Stokes said. Nine days later, the home was under contract. It ultimately closed for $910,000, nearly 14% above asking, Stokes said. At $910,000, it was the highest recorded sale price for…
Popular Bergen County Cafe Closing After 7 Years: 'Difficult Decision' Popular Bergen County Cafe Closing After 7 Years: 'Difficult Decision' Popular Bergen County Cafe Closing After 7 Years: 'Difficult Decision'
Popular Bergen County Cafe Closing After 7 Years: 'Difficult Decision' A Bergen County family-run café known for cold-pressed juices, smoothies and healthy eats is closing after seven years in business. Rockin Roots on Hillsdale Avenue in Hillsdale will serve customers for the final time on Saturday, Sept. 26, owners Michael and Diana Merida announced. “After 7 beautiful years in Hillsdale, we have made the difficult decision to close our doors at Rockin Roots,” reads a statement shared to Facebook. The couple opened Rockin Roots with a goal of serving healthy, chef-created food at a fair price in the community where they live. Over the years, the café becam…
New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 6 NJ Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 6 NJ Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 6 NJ Schools Make Top 100
New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 6 NJ Schools Make Top 100 Nearly 50 colleges across the Northeast have been recognized as some of the best in the nation. U.S. News released its 2027 Best Colleges rankings on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Massachusetts Institute of Technology took the No. 1 position on the national list, followed by Princeton University and Harvard University. MIT replaced Princeton at the top after the New Jersey university held the No. 1 spot for 15 straight editions beginning in 2012. The 42nd edition of the rankings evaluates nearly 1,700 colleges using up to 17 measures of academic quality and success. Student outcomes make up more…
Red Carpet Rollout For Husky Going Home After 524 Days At Bergen County Shelter (VIDEO) Red Carpet Rollout For Husky Going Home After 524 Days At Bergen County Shelter (VIDEO) Red Carpet Rollout For Husky Going Home After 524 Days At Bergen County Shelter (VIDEO)
Red Carpet Rollout For Husky Going Home After 524 Days At Bergen County Shelter (Video) After 524 days at the Bergen County Animal Shelter, Appa finally got to walk the red carpet — straight into her new life. Shelter staff rolled out a red carpet for the Husky over the weekend as she left with her new family, Deb Yankow, who heads the shelter's adoption center, announced. Appa had spent 524 days at the shelter before finding her new home.  The nearly 2-year-old Husky had been adopted on May 31, 2025, but was returned on June 7 after the adopter's son could not handle her, shelter manager Meg Tedeschi previously told Daily Voice. Appa needed an experienced dog o…
Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How Newark Fared Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How Newark Fared Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How Newark Fared
Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How Newark Fared The nation's best airports for traveler satisfaction have been revealed in a new ranking. JD Power released its 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The study was based on 24,710 surveys from US and Canadian residents who traveled through at least one airport in either country. The consumer intelligence company ranked airports based on seven factors, including ease of travel, trust, terminal facilities, staff, departure and travel-to-airport experience, food, beverage and retail, and arrival and travel-from-airport experience. "For the better part of t…
Bartender Loses Leg In Route 80 Crash After Work, Source Says Bartender Loses Leg In Route 80 Crash After Work, Source Says Bartender Loses Leg In Route 80 Crash After Work, Source Says
Bartender Loses Leg In Route 80 Crash After Work, Source Says A 27-year-old bartender lost his leg in a serious Route 80 crash on the way home from work, according to those who knew him. Jonathan Vinanzaca-Quizhpi, of Kearny, was driving a Lexus west on Route 80 in Montville Township when he ran off the left side of the highway and struck the end of a guardrail near milepost 47.8, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said. Troopers responded to the crash at 2:30 a.m., Marchan said. Vinanzaca-Quizhpi suffered serious injuries and was taken to an area hospital, according to Marchan. Those who knew Vinanzaca-Quizhpi say that he lost his…