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PHOTOS: Bulldozers Arrive As Lyndhurst Diner Meets Its End PHOTOS: Bulldozers Arrive As Lyndhurst Diner Meets Its End
Photos: Bulldozers Arrive As Lyndhurst Diner Meets Its End Demolition is underway at the Lyndhurst Diner as plans move forward to replace the longtime eatery with a QuickChek convenience store. The redevelopment of the site at the corner of Riverside and Kingsland avenues took another step forward as the Lyndhurst Planning Board was scheduled to memorialize a resolution for a proposed QuickChek at 530-540 Riverside Ave. during its June 3 meeting, as first reported by NorthJersey.com. The site sold for $2.9 million in 2023. The demolition marks the end of a 72-year run for one of Lyndhurst's most recognizable landmarks. According to the History…

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by Cecilia Levine
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7-Eleven Launches Slurpee Happy Hour Deal As Competition Heats Up 7-Eleven Launches Slurpee Happy Hour Deal As Competition Heats Up
7-Eleven Launches Slurpee Happy Hour Deal As Competition Heats Up 7-Eleven is leaning into one of its most popular drinks as it works through a broad overhaul of its locations nationwide. The convenience store company has launched a limited-time Slurpee Drink Happy Hour, offering large Slurpee drinks to rewards members for $1 every Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. The deal is available at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes locations through Tuesday, Aug. 25. The promotion comes as 7-Eleven counts down to Slurpee Day, which falls on Saturday, July 11. "Slurpee Day is a can't-miss tradition for our customers, and the countdown is…

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by Chris Spiker
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7-Eleven Closing Hundreds Of Stores In Major Shakeup As Convenience Chains Lean Into Food 7-Eleven Closing Hundreds Of Stores In Major Shakeup As Convenience Chains Lean Into Food
7-Eleven Closing Hundreds Of Stores In Major Shakeup As Convenience Chains Lean Into Food 7-Eleven is closing nearly 650 convenience stores across the US as the chain tries to adapt to competitors like Sheetz and Wawa. Japanese parent company Seven & i Holdings revealed the 645 closures in a quarterly earnings report on Thursday, April 9. Some stores will be converted into fuel-only locations, focusing on gasoline rather than food, drinks, and other convenience-store staples. The move targets underperforming locations and continues a broader trend for 7-Eleven, which has been shutting down more stores than it has opened in recent years. A total of 847 7-Eleven…

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by Chris Spiker
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Powerball Jackpot Skyrockets To $1.8B — Second Biggest In US History: How To Get Your Tickets Powerball Jackpot Skyrockets To $1.8B — Second Biggest In US History: How To Get Your Tickets
Powerball Jackpot Skyrockets To $1.8B — Second Biggest In US History: How To Get Your Tickets Got your tickets?  Saturday night’s Powerball drawing is now worth an eye-popping $1.8 billion, the second-largest lottery jackpot in US history after no winners claimed a $1.7 billion prize in Wednesday's drawing. The jackpot comes with a potential cash option of $826.4 million. “Excitement is building as players look forward to tomorrow night’s drawing for this historic jackpot,” Matt Strawn, Powerball Product Group Chair and Iowa Lottery CEO stated. “We encourage everyone to play responsibly and take pride in knowing that every $2 ticket also helps support good causes in their comm…

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by Zak Failla
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$500K Lottery Ticket Sold In Passaic County: Here's Where $500K Lottery Ticket Sold In Passaic County: Here's Where
$500K Lottery Ticket Sold In Passaic County: Here's Where New Jersey Lottery players celebrated a winning streak last week, with 12 prizes of $10,000 or more claimed from Nov. 18 to Nov. 24.  Among the biggest prizes were two $500,000 top wins, and over $2 million in total winnings, according to the NJ Lottery. Here’s a full breakdown of this week’s winners and where the lucky tickets were sold: Nov. 18, 2024: Powerball – $150,000, HC Good Neighbor Pharmacy, 1071 Route 37, Toms River, Ocean County. Candy Cane Cash – $100,000, A & M Convenience, 2201 South Clinton Ave., South Plainfield, Middlesex County. Crossword – $20,000, MPM Servic…

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by Cecilia Levine