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Demarest Farms

Pascack Valley, NJ
Police & Fire
Drivers Not Seriously Injured In Crash That Closed Garden State Parkway For Hours Drivers Not Seriously Injured In Crash That Closed Garden State Parkway For Hours
Drivers Not Seriously Injured In Crash That Closed Garden State Parkway For Hours Two drivers suffered minor injuries in a crash that closed the Garden State Parkway for hours, authorities said. A Nissan and Volkswagon collided in the northbound lanes just before 8 p.m. near mile post 168.1 in Hillsdale, right past Demarest Farms on Wednesday, Sept. 20, according to witnesses and New Jersey State Police. One car was positioned in the southbound lanes under the Werimus Road overpass. The other was in the northbound lanes, facing the opposite way. Both cars were believed to have been heading north. Police said only that both drivers were taken to an area hospital with non…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
Lifestyle
These NJ Apple Orchards Rank Among Best In America By Travel Website These NJ Apple Orchards Rank Among Best In America By Travel Website
These NJ Apple Orchards Rank Among Best In America By Travel Website Apple picking season is upon us — and two of the best orchards in America are right here in New Jersey, according to one travel website. Demarest Farms in Hillsdale came in at No. 7 while Terhune Orchards in Princeton landed No. 8 on Travel + Leisure's list of 18 Best Places to go Apple Picking in the US. Founded in 1886, Demarest Farms has been one of the most popular for fall festivities in the area. It also sells a variety of baked goods, plants, produce and more. In the summers, Demarest Farm hosts movie nights for the family, and peach picking events. Terhune Orchards was bo…

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by Cecilia Levine
Bristol, PA
News
This Pennsylvania Orchard Was Named Among Best Places To Go Apple Picking In US This Pennsylvania Orchard Was Named Among Best Places To Go Apple Picking In US
This Pennsylvania Orchard Was Named Among Best Places To Go Apple Picking In US Whether candied, caramelized, crisped, or sauced, apples — along with doughnuts — have long been considered one of fall’s staple snacks. Fortunately, October is the perfect time of year to make a trip to a Pennsylvania farm for a fun-filled afternoon of apple-picking. Solebury Orchards in New Hope was named among the best places in the US to go apple-picking, according to a new list by Travel + Leisure.  "Rain or shine, Solebury Orchards is open for apple, cherry tomato, and flower picking in the fall," the outlet wrote. "Come on a weekend to pick Pixie Crunch and Jonathan apples." UP…

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by Nicole Acosta
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
News
Another Drive-In Theater Opens In Bergen County Another Drive-In Theater Opens In Bergen County
Another Drive-In Theater Opens In Bergen County The Ramsey Theatre has reopened as a drive-in theater after nearly four months of being closed due to COVID-19. The new pop-up location is in the Smith School parking lot on Monroe Street, and opened last week with showings of "Jurassic Park." This week's showings of "Sing" will be Tuesday and Wednesday, and "Secret Life of Pets" Thursday and Friday. Tickets are $25 per car -- $10 per car load and $15 for parking. Doors open at 8 p.m., with an 8:45 p.m. start time. Family-friendly movies will run four times a week through the end of the season. Owners Dave and Laura Rose hope to conti…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paramus, NJ
Business
Two Drive-In Theaters Coming To Paramus Two Drive-In Theaters Coming To Paramus
Two Drive-In Theaters Coming To Paramus As malls throughout the state received approval to reopen their doors, Paramus officials have approved two plans for drive-in movie theaters, reports say. The first theater will be located in the parking lot of Westfield Garden State Plaza, which, ironically, was one of New Jersey’s last drive-in theaters before it was demolished and turned into one of the mall’s parking lots in the 1980s, NorthJersey reports.  The second drive-in theater is opening on Midland Avenue south of Paramus Park Mall. Both theaters will open in July and show movies through October, the report said. Anot…

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by Valerie Musson
Pascack Valley, NJ
News
Will The Show Go On? Fate Of Demarest Farms Drive-In Movie Theater Uncertain Will The Show Go On? Fate Of Demarest Farms Drive-In Movie Theater Uncertain
Will The Show Go On? Fate Of Demarest Farms Drive-In Movie Theater Uncertain The fate of the drive-in theater promised at Demarest Farms next month is uncertain, as Hillsdale officials maintain the farm's owner did not take the proper steps in filing for approval of the theater. Farm owner Jason Degise planned the sold-out summer series in mid-May as a result of a COVID-19 pandemic, and under the assumption it was covered by the agricultural management plan (AMP) guidelines, he said. The problem, Hillsdale officials say, is that Degise never informed local police of the event -- something he is required to do for each one -- nor did he gain formal approval from…

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by Cecilia Levine
Pascack Valley, NJ
Business
Drive-In Theaters Announce Bergen County Showtimes Drive-In Theaters Announce Bergen County Showtimes
Drive-In Theaters Announce Bergen County Showtimes Two new drive-in theaters are coming to Bergen County. Beginning June 10, Demarest Farms in Hillsdale will be showing movies every Wednesday through Saturday night. The last showing is Aug. 29. A concession stand will be open, too. Click here for movies, showtimes, guidelines and menus.  Movie tickets are $25 per vehicle. 6ft Cinemas will be bringing the screen to Rockleigh Country Club June 26 and 27. Ticketing information was expected to be released to those who signed up for pre-sale alerts Wednesday. There will be two showings on both nights as well as food truc…

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Lifestyle
RANKINGS: These Are Highest Rated NJ Apple Picking Places On Yelp RANKINGS: These Are Highest Rated NJ Apple Picking Places On Yelp
Rankings: These Are Highest Rated NJ Apple Picking Places On Yelp Macintosh. Honey Crisp. Gala. Rome. How do you like them apples? These are the highest-rated apple picking spots in New Jersey and Orange County, N.Y., according to Yelp. Alstede Farms, Chester, 3 stars on Yelp: Pick-your-own is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekday admission is $7 and weekends/holidays is $9. Entry free includes access to wagon rides, mazes and more. Visit the farm's "What Can I Pick Today?" page to see what else is in season. Demarest Farms, Hillsdale, 3 stars on Yelp: Season starts Monday, Sept. 2. Weekdays are open to the public from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $7…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
Lifestyle
LAST CHANCE TO VOTE: Who Sells Best Thanksgiving Pies In Bergen County? LAST CHANCE TO VOTE: Who Sells Best Thanksgiving Pies In Bergen County?
Last Chance TO Vote: Who Sells Best Thanksgiving Pies In Bergen County? Turkey is great and all, but let's be honest: Pie totally steals the show. Who is your favorite pie vendor in Bergen County? Winner will be announced Thanksgiving morning. See photos below poll: Abma's Farm: Wyckoff: Possibly more popular than their fall flavors are the summer fruit pies. You'll also see pumpkin walnut, Dutch apple crumb, Swedish apple and cranberry apple, though. Fruit pie from Abma's Farm in Wyckoff -- festive for the Fourth.Abma's Farm Butterflake Bake Shop, Teaneck: Traditional apple and pumpkin pie as well as cherry, blueberry, chocolate cream and more -- everythin…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
Lifestyle
VOTE: Who Sells Best Thanksgiving Pies In Bergen County? VOTE: Who Sells Best Thanksgiving Pies In Bergen County?
Vote: Who Sells Best Thanksgiving Pies In Bergen County? Turkey is great and all, but let's be honest: Pie totally steals the show. Who is your favorite pie vendor in Bergen County? Winner will be announced Thanksgiving morning. See photos below poll: Abma's Farm: Wyckoff: Possibly more popular than their fall flavors are the summer fruit pies. You'll also see pumpkin walnut, Dutch apple crumb, Swedish apple and cranberry apple, though. Fruit pie from Abma's Farm in Wyckoff -- festive for the Fourth.Abma's Farm Butterflake Bake Shop, Teaneck: Traditional apple and pumpkin pie as well as cherry, blueberry, chocolate cream and more -- everythin…

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by Cecilia Levine