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NJ-Based Party City Going Out Of Business, Closing All 800 Stores, Including 25 In Garden State NJ-Based Party City Going Out Of Business, Closing All 800 Stores, Including 25 In Garden State
Nj-based Party City Going Out Of Business, Closing All 800 Stores, Including 25 In Garden State The party is over for a popular chain store that's been in business for decades. Party City is “winding down” operations immediately at its approximately 800 locations, CEO Barry Litwin told corporate employees  in a video call on Friday, Dec. 20, CNN reports. Workers were told they will not receive severance pay, and that their benefits would end as the company goes out of business, CNN says. The company, headquartered in in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, is running low on cash and unable to pay rent in some locations, according to an earlier Bloomberg report. Party City was foun…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
TGI Friday's Suddenly Closes At Least 12 Restaurants TGI Friday's Suddenly Closes At Least 12 Restaurants
TGI Friday's Suddenly Closes At Least 12 Restaurants Casual dining chain TGI Fridays has closed at least a dozen of its restaurants in the last few weeks. Click here for a new, updated story: TGI Friday's Files For Bankruptcy Weeks After Sudden Closures Of At Least 12 Restaurants According to the company's website and other reports, the following locations are now listed as permanently closed: New York Middletown, 23 Crystal Run Crossing Poughkeepsie, 2594 South Road (Route 9) Clifton Park, 1 Southside Drive  Connecticut Enfield, Freshwater-Stateline Plaza, 130 Elm Street Pennsylvania Allentown,  395 S Ceda…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Historic Freehold Raceway To Permanently Close At End Of 2024 Historic Freehold Raceway To Permanently Close At End Of 2024
Historic Freehold Raceway To Permanently Close At End Of 2024 Freehold Raceway, the oldest racetrack in the U.S., will close after two centuries of competitions and Monmouth County history, officials said. Freehold Raceway will hold its final live races and simulcast operations on Saturday, Dec. 28, the half-mile track said in a news release. Harness racing has been held since the 1830s at the Park Avenue facility in the borough. Employees and affected stakeholders were notified of the closing on Thursday, Sept. 19. "This was an extremely difficult decision, especially given the historical importance of Freehold Raceway to the local community an…

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by Chris Spiker
News
These NJ Stop & Shop Stores Are Among 32 Underperforming Locations Slated For Closure These NJ Stop & Shop Stores Are Among 32 Underperforming Locations Slated For Closure
These NJ Stop & Shop Stores Are Among 32 Underperforming Locations Slated For Closure Stop & Shop has released a list of the 32 underperforming stores by the end of the year. The grocery giant in March announced that it planned on closing a number of stores "in the interest of company longevity," as previously reported by Daily Voice. On Friday, July 12, Stop & Shop announced the locations of stores it expected to close on or before Nov. 2. Scroll down for the complete list. The 32 impacted store locations, which are anticipated to close on or before Nov. 2, 2024, include: New Jersey 1083 Inman Ave., Edison 1049 US Highway 1 South, Edison 4861 US Highway 9, Howel…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
'Everyone Knew Your Name': Beloved Restaurant Near Jersey Shore Is Closing 'Everyone Knew Your Name': Beloved Restaurant Near Jersey Shore Is Closing
'Everyone Knew Your Name': Beloved Restaurant Near Jersey Shore Is Closing A popular restaurant for travelers on their way to the Jersey Shore will soon stop serving customers after more than half a century. Tilton Inn in Egg Harbor Township announced it will be permanently closing in a Facebook post on Thursday, Mar. 14. The restaurant and bar sits on the corner of Tilton Road and Hingston Avenue. Al and Mildred Ulrich opened Tilton Inn back in 1963. "At this time, we have decided it is time for our family to close those doors. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to our incredible staff and loyal customers. ❤️" Fans of the Tilton Inn showed their appreciati…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Jersey Shore's Little Red Sandwich Shop Shutters, Owners Announce New Restaurant Jersey Shore's Little Red Sandwich Shop Shutters, Owners Announce New Restaurant
Jersey Shore's Little Red Sandwich Shop Shutters, Owners Announce New Restaurant When one door closes, another opens — at least for the owners of Big Mike's Little Red Store at the Jersey Shore. The sandwich shop will be closing after five years in business at the landmark red building in Navesink. While this may mark the end of an era for the sandwich shop, owner Big Mike will soon open the doors of his new restaurant and bar, Saltwater Social Bar and Kitchen, according to a social media post. The new restaurant serves as a "bigger and better" way to serve valued customers, the post reads. The new eatery will apparently be located at 128 Bay Ave., in Highlands, and is…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Popular NJ Bakery Shutters After 50 Years In Business Popular NJ Bakery Shutters After 50 Years In Business
Popular NJ Bakery Shutters After 50 Years In Business A popular European bakery is closing its doors after nearly 50 years in business in New Jersey. Sipos Bakery, in Perth Amboy, announced on Facebook that its last day in business would be Sunday, June 4. "We are very thankful to all of our loyal customers for the continuous patronage and support over the decades. We have built wonderful relationships with all of you, both near and far, and we are sad to say goodbye," the shop wrote.  "Whether you were a daily customer, travelled from out of town during the holiday seasons to get traditional Hungarian baked goods, or ordered from our we…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Popular South Jersey Diner Closes After 58 Years Popular South Jersey Diner Closes After 58 Years
Popular South Jersey Diner Closes After 58 Years A popular diner in South Jersey has closed after 58 years in business. Last Sunday, April 30 was the last day of operations for the Cherry Hill Diner on Route 38. An employee made the announcement in a Facebook group: "Myself and the staff of Cherry hill diner would like to thank you all for your patronage over the years," she wrote. "Unfortunately, this Sunday, we close our doors forever. You have let us share your good times, sad times and everything in between. We will miss seeing you all. Thank you! The doors close Sunday afternoon at 5 pm." The Cherry Hill Planning Board earlier this…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Pretzel, Water Ice Shop Closes After Half-Century In South Jersey; Fans Suggest New Locations Pretzel, Water Ice Shop Closes After Half-Century In South Jersey; Fans Suggest New Locations
Pretzel, Water Ice Shop Closes After Half-Century In South Jersey; Fans Suggest New Locations A popular pretzel and water ice shop has closed after a half-century in business in South Jersey. South Jersey Pretzel & Water Ice announced it was closing on Facebook. “Thank you for over 50 years of support while we made the best soft pretzels and water ice anywhere. We, unfortunately, must close as our lease is ending,” the Facebook post read. The business was at 912 N. White Horse Pike in Stratford.  It originally opened in 1972 in Ocean City as Ocean City Pretzel Co. Dozens of customers reacted with sadness, and many suggested new spots they could relocate to. Alexandra Leusner…

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by Jon Craig
Business
Will Popular Jersey Shore Ice Skating Rink Be Closing? Will Popular Jersey Shore Ice Skating Rink Be Closing?
Will Popular Jersey Shore Ice Skating Rink Be Closing? A popular ice skating rink on the Jersey Shore that's been open for nearly six decades earlier this month announced it would be closing by the end of July. But the Facebook post has since been removed, causing some confusion. The Asbury Park Press and Patch both reported that Brick's Ocean Ice Palace & Ocean Hockey Supply posted the following statement to Facebook on Tuesday: “After almost 60 years of Family Owned & Operated businesses, Ocean Ice Palace & Ocean Hockey Supply will be closing their doors at the end of this month.  We are extremely thankful to all the friends who …

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Sad Summer Ending: 96-Year-Old Stewart's Root-Beer Of Hazlet Closing Soon Sad Summer Ending: 96-Year-Old Stewart's Root-Beer Of Hazlet Closing Soon
Sad Summer Ending: 96-Year-Old Stewart's Root-Beer Of Hazlet Closing Soon First, some sad news: Stewart's Root-Beer of Hazlet is closing. The first Stewart's Root-Beer in America opened in 1924. Its current owner in Hazlet Township, Jeff DeBlasio, has been serving the Jersey Shore for 11 years. For nearly a century, the franchise served classic American fast food, with root-beer floats and hot dogs topping the menu. A newer, pretty popular 21st-Century favorite has been "vegan pizza," according to the Hazlet eatery's diehards. A glimmer of good news is that the popular Monmouth County joint at 274 Route 36 will be open a few more days.  Permanent clo…

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by Jon Craig
News
COVID-19: 5-Year-Old Among 80 New NJ Cases, Total Rises To 178 COVID-19: 5-Year-Old Among 80 New NJ Cases, Total Rises To 178
Covid-19: 5-Year-Old Among 80 New NJ Cases, Total Rises To 178 A 5-year-old was among New Jersey's 178 presumed positive cases of coronavirus, with 80 new ones as of Monday, state health officials said. Bergen County had by far the most, most in Teaneck where residents over the weekend were urged to self-quarantine. Officials did not say where the pediatric patient was from. An executive order mandated the shutdown of "worldly business" in Bergen County beginning 11 p.m. Tuesday. The news came just as Gov. Phil Murphy ordered all schools closed, and encouraged all NJ residents not to travel between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. The news was delivered as a r…

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by Valerie Musson