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Would You Try These Barbie Bagels From NJ Bagel Shop? Would You Try These Barbie Bagels From NJ Bagel Shop?
Would You Try These Barbie Bagels From NJ Bagel Shop? Come on Barbie, let's get bagels. The Bagel Nook, with locations in Freehold and Princeton, has adopted Barbie's "You Can Be Anything" motto and applied it to its brand-new breakfast sandwiches, in celebration of the blockbuster hit. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Bagel Nook (@the_bagel_nook) Barbie Bagels from The Bagel Nook.the_bagel_nook Instagram So, what goes into the Barbie bagel? The bagel itself is pink with stripes and stuffed with pink cream cheese — although, it could be frosting.  Sprinkle cookies are smush…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Video Shows Cops Pursuing Teens In Stolen Car On Parkway Before Crash (WATCH) Video Shows Cops Pursuing Teens In Stolen Car On Parkway Before Crash (WATCH)
Video Shows Cops Pursuing Teens In Stolen Car On Parkway Before Crash (Watch) A viral Instagram video captured teens leading a police pursuit on the Garden State Parkway before they crashed in Newark. Kenilworth officers responded to Boulevard and Michigan Avenues on a report of a stolen white Ford Explorer traveling eastbound Friday, July 21, police said. Officers spotted the vehicle at 1700 Galloping Hill Road and a pursuit ensued, Detective Sgt. Michael Scanielo said. The pursuit traveled through Union Township and the Garden State Parkway before the vehicle crashed in Newark and the occupants fled on foot, police said. Union police assisted with apprehending the …

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Cardi B Throws Daughter Birthday Bash For The Ages At American Dream Mall Cardi B Throws Daughter Birthday Bash For The Ages At American Dream Mall
Cardi B Throws Daughter Birthday Bash For The Ages At American Dream Mall Cardi B gave her daughter, Kulture, a birthday party to remember. According to her Instagram feed, the rapper and her husband, Offset, celebrated Kulture's fifth birthday at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford.  Kulture had her run of the Nickelodeon Universe Indoor Amusement Park, including hugging Blue from "Blue's Clues" and getting to play at Dora's Sky Railway. And of course there was plenty of cake and candy to go around. "My baby is five🥹," wrote Cardi B on Instagram. "Happy birthday to my pretty princess. It’s beautiful seeing my girl grow yet makes me a lil sad that my…

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by Sam Barron
Sports
Livvy Dunne Visits Paramus Gymnastics School Livvy Dunne Visits Paramus Gymnastics School
Livvy Dunne Visits Paramus Gymnastics School It was a homecoming for Livvy Dunne. The champion college gymnast and Hillsdale native recently visited ENA Gymnastics in Paramus, the gymnastics school that she attended growing up. Craig Zappa, the coach at Ena Gymnastics, said Dunne always stops by when she's in town. Dunne now attends Louisiana State University and was recently featured in Sports Illustrated's annual swimsuit issue.  She has made millions off her TikTok videos and has four million followers on her Instagram account.

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by Sam Barron
Business
Couple's Jersey City Coffeeshop Feels Like Being In A Treehouse Couple's Jersey City Coffeeshop Feels Like Being In A Treehouse
Couple's Jersey City Coffeeshop Feels Like Being In A Treehouse Treehouse Coffee Shop is continuing to branch out across Jersey City. Frank and Diana Young, who run Treehouse, have opened a second location in downtown Jersey City at 205 Brunswick St., joining its sister location on the West Side of Jersey City at 434A West Side Ave, which opened in 2019. "We've always wanted to expand our business, but we wanted to find the right home," Frank Young said. "We found it in that space." View this post on Instagram A post shared by TREEHOUSE (@treehousejc) Young, a longtime skateboarder, was attracted to the…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
JWoww, Pro Westler Beau Vacationing In Rome JWoww, Pro Westler Beau Vacationing In Rome
JWoww, Pro Westler Beau Vacationing In Rome JWoww is having the best summer ever. The "Jersey Shore" cast member — whose real name is Jenni Farley — is apparently traveling to Rome with her fiancée, Ring of Honor's Zack Clayton. The pair visited the Colosseum and Farley posted a photo of a cappuccino to Instagram. Farley and Clayton have had a whirlwind relationship. They began dating in 2019 after Farley split from her husband, Roger Matthews. They split up but quickly reunited, eventually getting engaged in Feb. 2021 on top of the Empire State Building. A wedding date has not been set.  

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by Sam Barron
Business
Bergen Mom Who Sold 80 Dozen Cookies In First Day Of Biz Goes Brick-And-Mortar Bergen Mom Who Sold 80 Dozen Cookies In First Day Of Biz Goes Brick-And-Mortar
Bergen Mom Who Sold 80 Dozen Cookies In First Day Of Biz Goes Brick-And-Mortar Alyson Levine hasn't ever gotten to watch her customers enjoy the ooey gooey deliciousness she makes for them. At best, the Wyckoff mom will get a text saying the chocolate chip cookies were amazing. But it's not the same as watching the joy firsthand. Later this summer, Levine will get to do just that when she brings Hands Down Cookies — the cookie business she launched remotely during the pandemic — to a storefront in Hawthorne. "I'm really excited to be around people and see people smile when they eat my cookies," the mom of two said in a call with Daily Voice. Alyson Levine, of Ha…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
'Sopranos' Actors Create Their Own Menu Items At This Jersey Shore Restaurant 'Sopranos' Actors Create Their Own Menu Items At This Jersey Shore Restaurant
'Sopranos' Actors Create Their Own Menu Items At This Jersey Shore Restaurant Their motto isn't "Where 'The Sopranos' Eat At The Shore" for nothing. Yet another actor from the hit HBO show stopped by Chico & Sons in Northfield this week. This time, it was Dan Grimaldi — aka, Patsy Parisi. Karl Kulakowski purchased the Tilton Road restaurant in 2020, and invites actors from "The Sopranos" to stop by and make their own sandwiches or entrees. Their creations get a spot on the menu. Karl Kulakowski, left, and "The Sopranos" actors.Chico & Sons So far, the menu at Chico & Sons boasts The Sister Janice, The Big P, The Eugene, The Johnny Sack, The Vito, To…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
North Jersey Chef Stars On New Cooking Competition Show North Jersey Chef Stars On New Cooking Competition Show
North Jersey Chef Stars On New Cooking Competition Show Poonam Ribadia, a Bergen County native, has been wowing foodies on Instagram. Now everyone will soon get to see what she brings to the kitchen. Ribadia is one of the contestants on the new Hulu cooking competition show "Secret Chef" which premieres on Thursday, June 29. On "Secret Chef," 10 contestants are isolated in a secret kitchen. Guided by a mischievous talking hat, the chefs are tasked to perform a series of cooking challenges. The contestants also serve as judges, rating each other's dishes in blind taste tests. The winner receives $100,000. The Northvale chef said she was discovere…

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by Sam Barron
Business
'Sol Crushing': Mexican-Latin Restaurant Closes After 3 Years In Bergen County 'Sol Crushing': Mexican-Latin Restaurant Closes After 3 Years In Bergen County
'Sol Crushing': Mexican-Latin Restaurant Closes After 3 Years In Bergen County After three years in Bergen County, Mexican-Latin restaurant "Sol" has shut its doors. The restaurant was opened by husband and wife duo Eric and Jacquelyn Canto in early 2020. On May 23, the Cantos posted their final goodbyes to Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sol Restaurant | Mexican & Latin Cuisine | New Jersey (@solrestaurantnj) Longtime customers lamented the news in the comment section. "This is sol crushing!" one person wrote. "Just drove over the other night and saw the closed sign. Where am I gonna get …

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Ed Sheeran Surprises Philadelphia Fans In Kitchen Of Popular Cheesesteak Spot Ed Sheeran Surprises Philadelphia Fans In Kitchen Of Popular Cheesesteak Spot
Ed Sheeran Surprises Philadelphia Fans In Kitchen Of Popular Cheesesteak Spot Crowds gathered in South Philly this weekend as Ed Sheeran surprised fans at a popular cheesesteak spot. The "Bad Habits" singer handed helped out in the kitchen of Philip's Steaks on Passyunk Ave., handing out cheesesteaks to fans. The owners said that it was "beyond unbelievable." Sheeran documented the trip on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos) View this post on Instagram A post shared by SQ Philips Steaks (@philips_steaks) Sheeran was in to…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Cotton Candy Heaven: Newswoman Finds Sweet New Calling With Jersey Shore Biz Cotton Candy Heaven: Newswoman Finds Sweet New Calling With Jersey Shore Biz
Cotton Candy Heaven: Newswoman Finds Sweet New Calling With Jersey Shore Biz Have a hankering for cotton candy? You're in luck. Billie Rama of The Asbury Park Cotton Candy Co. is leasing a new production space exclusively for cotton candy lovers. Until now, Rama has been mobile only, operating a cotton candy table at parties, movies, and special events. Here is what Billie Rama's cotton candy table looks like when she "spins" at special events.Provided/ Billie Rama She organized this GoFundMe page to help defray the costs of setting up a permanent facility to expand and streamline her production. She started production at 909 Asbury Ave. Unit D on Thursday, Ma…

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by Jon Craig