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Township To Buy YMCA Slated For Closure After 15 Years In North Jersey Township To Buy YMCA Slated For Closure After 15 Years In North Jersey
Township To Buy YMCA Slated For Closure After 15 Years In North Jersey Wayne Township's YMCA is closing after 15 years, and the township plans to purchase the facility. The Pike Drive Wayne YMCA, a branch of the Metropolitan YMCA, reached an agreement with local officials to sell the building, according to a press release issued earlier this month. The township is aiming to purchase the facility on or around Nov. 1, however, an exact closing date for the Y will be subject to the terms of the signed contract. Y officials vowed to give ample notice to members and staff. “While we are saddened to be leaving Wayne Township, we are proud to have ser…
He Fell In Love With Making Pizza As Teenager, Now This Maryland Chef Is Living His Dream He Fell In Love With Making Pizza As Teenager, Now This Maryland Chef Is Living His Dream
He Fell In Love With Making Pizza As Teenager, Now This Maryland Chef Is Living His Dream What started as a passion project for Chef Edwin Garcia in Maryland landed him a coveted spot inside a Montgomery County food hall, and he's just getting started. El Jefe Wood Fired Pizza has a new home at the Solaire Social food hall in downtown Silver Spring after becoming a renowned mobile kitchen featured at busy farmers markets, wineries, breweries, and other events throughout the region. View this post on Instagram A post shared by El Jefe Woodfired Pizza (@eljefe_woodfiredpizza) Garcia said that during the pandemic he found himself out…
Best Locally-Owned Doughnut Shops In Northern Virginia Best Locally-Owned Doughnut Shops In Northern Virginia
Best Locally-Owned Doughnut Shops In Northern Virginia Happy National Donut Day! If you're looking to keep this holiday alive, here are some of the best doughnut shops in Northern Virginia. We tried to include locally-owned shops only, with a wide variety of options to please everyone, whether you like the classic glazed or Boston cream, or something more artisanal. Good Company Doughnuts: Local, veteran and family-owned shop with locations across Arlington and Washington D.C. We honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. In observance of Memorial Day, we have adjusted hours. Plan your doughnut runs ac…
Somers' Muscoot Farm To Hold Sheep-Shearing Festival On Mother's Day Somers' Muscoot Farm To Hold Sheep-Shearing Festival On Mother's Day
Somers' Muscoot Farm To Hold Sheep-Shearing Festival On Mother's Day Families looking for a cute way to celebrate Mother's Day may want to look into spending time on a Northern Westchester farm where they can witness sheep get their much-needed haircuts. Muscoot Farm, located at 51 Route 100 in Somers, will hold its weekly Farmers Market and annual Sheep Shearing Festival on Sunday, May 12, Westchester County officials announced. The Farmers Market will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., while the Sheep Shearing Festival will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  During the Sheep Shearing event, the farm's sheep will receive their annual haircuts to prepare for th…
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Movie Filming In Jersey City Casting Kids For Paid Parts Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Movie Filming In Jersey City Casting Kids For Paid Parts
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Movie Filming In Jersey City Casting Kids For Paid Parts Are you a kid who wants to share the screen with Blake Lively? A casting notice has been put out for "It Ends With Us", an adaptation of the bestselling Colleen Hoover novel that has been filming in New Jersey since last year and stars Lively and Justin Bardoni.  The movie is looking for kids between the ages of 8 to 12 to portray children at a farmer's market in Jersey City on Tuesday, Jan. 9. The role pays $176 for 10 hours of work. All genders and ethnicities are welcome. "It Ends With Us" — directed by Baldoni — is about the relationship between Lily and neurosurgeon Ryan. Things …
Sprouts Farmers Market Opens In Camden County Sprouts Farmers Market Opens In Camden County
Sprouts Farmers Market Opens In Camden County The grand opening of a new Haddon Township Sprouts Farmers Market, a nationwide grocery chain, is set for Friday, Sept. 8. This will be Sprouts’ 400th store. Founded and headquartered in Arizona, the chain entered New Jersey in 2019 with a market in Marlton. Sprouts also plans to open stores in Washington Township in Gloucester County and Aberdeen on the Jersey Shore. Sprouts in Haddon Township will operate at 640 W Cuthbert Blvd. There will be special events and giveaways to celebrate that include: Four lucky shoppers will win a $100 Sprouts gift card and on Saturday, the first 400…
Make And Eat Dumplings At New Mei Mei Headquarters In Boston Make And Eat Dumplings At New Mei Mei Headquarters In Boston
Make And Eat Dumplings At New Mei Mei Headquarters In Boston Dumpling lovers can get more than just a dining experience at the new Iron Works addition that offers dumpling factory tours, dumpling making classes, and of course, dumpling menu options.  Mei Mei, a woman-owned dumpling business, is coming back to the brick-and-mortar world on Saturday, Jan. 21 with the opening of its new Dumpling Factory, Cafe, and Classroom, according to the Mei Mei site.  The dumpling operation, originally founded by Chef Irene Li and her two older siblings, began its life as a food truck, then transitioned into a restaurant, then finally closed its dining room becaus…
Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow Farmers' Market Ranks Among Top 10 In NY In Competition Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow Farmers' Market Ranks Among Top 10 In NY In Competition
Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow Farmers' Market Ranks Among Top 10 In NY In Competition A Westchester County farmers' market was named one of the top 10 markets in the state in a competition last month. The Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow Farmers Market ranked sixth best in New York State in a competition held by the American Farmland Trust and the Farmers Market Coalition, the TaSH Farmers Market announced on Sunday, Oct. 9. The market reported that it received nearly 550 votes in the annual competition where individuals vote for their favorite farmers' markets. "We are thrilled The TaSH has ranked among the top 10 markets in the state,” Suzanne Sorrentino, co-president of The T…
Harrisburg's Historic Broad Street Market Sign Ripped Apart By High Winds Harrisburg's Historic Broad Street Market Sign Ripped Apart By High Winds
Harrisburg's Historic Broad Street Market Sign Ripped Apart By High Winds The historic Broad Street Market sign came crashing down into the streets of Harrisburg due to high winds on Friday. The sign ripped apart and blew into the area infront of the market located at 1233 North 3rd and Verbeke streets around 4 p.m. on Friday, according to Emergency Dispatch Services. Photos of the sign in pieces were posted on Facebook shortly after the storm passed. Broad Street Market sign raining down on North 3rd and Verbeke streets in Harrisburg.Facebook- Mike Charles The extreme weather was part of a severe weather pattern predicted to hit the area earlier in the week…
Farmer's Market Approved For Town Hall Parking Lot In Westchester Farmer's Market Approved For Town Hall Parking Lot In Westchester
Farmer's Market Approved For Town Hall Parking Lot In Westchester Have a green thumb? Lawmakers in Greenburgh have approved a new resolution that will bring a weekly farmer’s market to the heart of the town, right in the parking lot of the Town Hall. Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said that from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on every Thursday between Aug. 5 and Oct. 28. Feiner noted that Greenburgh was the first community in Westchester to have a farmer’s market - on East Hartsdale near the Hartsdale train station - which began more than 30 years ago. Since then, markets have been popping up across Westchester and surrounding counties. Feiner noted tha…
Dine Inside, Farmers Markets, Music Festival, Fairfield County Heads Into Phase 2 Weekend Dine Inside, Farmers Markets, Music Festival, Fairfield County Heads Into Phase 2 Weekend
Dine Inside, Farmers Markets, Music Festival, Fairfield County Heads Into Phase 2 Weekend Dining inside a cozy Italian restaurant sounds dreamy, and Fairfield County has countless eateries now reopened and ready to welcome you back for inside dining. It will be telling to see how it goes this first weekend since Connecticut's Phase 2 COVID-19 reopening began on Wednesday, June 17. The state's strategic timing ahead of the Father's Day holiday was to avoid everyone rushing to eat out at once. A block from the Greenwich Metro-North station, Anthony Crudele, owner of Bella Nonna Restaurants & Pizza (280 Railroad Ave.) has seen a steady clientele throughout the quarantine taking…
SEEN HIM? Man Suspected Of Passing Fake Money At Old Bridge Market SEEN HIM? Man Suspected Of Passing Fake Money At Old Bridge Market
Seen HIM? Man Suspected Of Passing Fake Money At Old Bridge Market The man pictured above is suspected of passing a fake $50 bill at Saturday's Old Bridge farmer's market, authorities said. The suspect walked into the market, grabbed an $8 plant and paid with a counterfeit $50 bill, Old Bridge police said in a statement.  He was swearing gray sweatpants, a black T-shirt, white sneakers, a black and gray hat with an "X" type logo and a surgical mask, police said.  He has tattoos on both arms and hands, they said. If you know who he is, you are urged to contact Detective Curt Halas at 732-721-5600 x3202 or chalas@oldbridge.com. Tips can remain an…
Farmers Market Returns To Putnam Hospital Center This Summer Farmers Market Returns To Putnam Hospital Center This Summer
Farmers Market Returns To Putnam Hospital Center This Summer The Farmers Market at Putnam Hospital Center will be returning for the season starting Thursday, June 6. Aiming to offer a bigger selection of fresh and affordable produce to local residents, the seasonal market will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Thursday through October. A total of six local vendors will offer fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, breads, eggs, truffle products, home baked goods, handmade soaps and more. Confirmed vendors include: Do Re Me Farms West Cork Farm General Cochran Farm Sharamel Nelson Truffles Mind, Body & Bath This farmers market is one…
WNBA Players Gave Out Free County Center Tickets At Farmer's Market WNBA Players Gave Out Free County Center Tickets At Farmer's Market
WNBA Players Gave Out Free County Center Tickets At Farmer's Market There was a free ticket giveaway on Wednesday, May 23, during the weekly Farmer's Market on Court Street in White Plains. The downtown Farmer's Market runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and is promoting the New York Liberty’s 2018 home opener at their new home – the Westchester County Center -- this Friday, May 25 at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday's event features White Plains Mayor Tom Roach, Liberty and WNBA legends Teresa Weatherspoon and Swin Cash and Liberty Chief Operating Officer Keia Clarke. Maddie the Mascot will also be at the Farmer's Market for a special meet/greet and photos with pro basketbal…
White Plains Farmer's Market Opening Postponed Due To Heavy Rain White Plains Farmer's Market Opening Postponed Due To Heavy Rain
White Plains Farmer's Market Opening Postponed Due To Heavy Rain The Wednesday, April 25 opening of the Farmers' Market near Main Street on Court Street has been postponed to next Wednesday, May 2 due to the very wet weather forecast.   
Have Coffee With A Cop In Bedford Have Coffee With A Cop In Bedford
Have Coffee With A Cop In Bedford Bedford area residents can enjoy coffee and conversation with a cop -- and visit the Farmer's Market during the same trip on Saturday, April 21.The Bedford Police Department is hosting another one of its "coffee with a cop" gatherings from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bedford Hills Train Station. The latest police meet-and-greet event coincides with the weekly Farmer's Market. 
Nyack Farmers Market Moves Outdoors Nyack Farmers Market Moves Outdoors
Nyack Farmers Market Moves Outdoors  Who wouldn’t have an appetite for spring after so much winter?  The Nyack Farmers Market opens outdoors on Thursday, April 5, offering sweet and savory spring solace: fresh produce from early harvests at local farms, plus breads, pies, cookies, cheese, grass-fed beef, fresh seafood, honey, eggs and more. After wintering under shelter at the Nyack Center, the Market is back outdoors for a long season of delights —opening with spring harvests from local farms, as well as specialty goods and a tempting array of artisanal products offered by the Market’s roster of top-quality vendors. Foodies…