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NJ Steakhouse Named Among Best In America NJ Steakhouse Named Among Best In America NJ Steakhouse Named Among Best In America
NJ Steakhouse Named Among Best In America Want to give dad a break from the grill this Father's Day? A food and dining website suggests heading to one steakhouse in North Jersey. The River Palm Terrace — in business for more than 35 years — was named the best steakhouse in New Jersey by Eat This Not That. The restaurant, which has a Fair Lawn location, says its focus is "Quality, quality, quality." "...each steak is dry-aged, hand-selected, and cut by the in-house butcher," Eat This Not That said. Sushi and pasta are also on the menu. River Palm Terrace, 1416 River Road, Edgewater
South Jersey Mexican Joint Reopens Months After Car Crash Damages Building South Jersey Mexican Joint Reopens Months After Car Crash Damages Building South Jersey Mexican Joint Reopens Months After Car Crash Damages Building
South Jersey Mexican Joint Reopens Months After Car Crash Damages Building A popular Mexican restaurant in South Jersey has reopened months after a car crash damaged the building. The Mexican Food Factory in Marlton has been closed since March 14 but reopened its doors on June 14, the eatery announced in a Facebook post. The post had been shared 207 times and had 1.3K likes as of Friday, June 17. The family-owned restaurant was established in 1979 and offers authentic food, mixed drinks, craft beer and "the ambiance of a real cantina," its website says.  The restaurant says it's known for its "unique mix of traditional and Tex-Mex, The Mexican Food Factory …
Third Suspect In Bayonne Heroin, Cocaine Ring Arrested: Police Third Suspect In Bayonne Heroin, Cocaine Ring Arrested: Police Third Suspect In Bayonne Heroin, Cocaine Ring Arrested: Police
Third Suspect In Bayonne Heroin, Cocaine Ring Arrested: Police A third suspect in a Bayonne drug distribution ring was arrested and found with two loaded guns — all thanks to concerned citizens, police said. It all began on June 3, residents near West 21st Street tipped police off to suspicious activity, where they witnessed William J. Kenny,  25, and Jovan V. Taylor,  25, both of Jersey City, perform multiple drug deals, Bayonne Police Capt. Eric Amato said. Then, they got into a car driven by Hakeem D. Lester, 34, of Bayonne, police said. Detectives stopped the car and seized cocaine, heroin, 38 pills of a prescrip…
Maryland Man Drowns Saving Boy From Rip Current On 21st Birthday Maryland Man Drowns Saving Boy From Rip Current On 21st Birthday Maryland Man Drowns Saving Boy From Rip Current On 21st Birthday
Maryland Man Drowns Saving Boy From Rip Current On 21st Birthday A Maryland man drowned in Myrtle Beach while helping a boy's father rescue him from a rip current Monday, June 13 — his 21st birthday. Silver Spring's Yannick Dbumeni-Ndaleu, of Silver Spring, went missing around 3 p.m., and his body washed up on shore around 12 hours later, KKTV reports citing the county coroner. "Our brave and courageous brother/son without thinking went in and decided to help them," reads a GoFundMe page launched for Yannick's family. "He managed to help the son get out and went back in to also assist the father. Unfortunately, after helping the father get out, he …
MetLife Stadium Hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup MetLife Stadium Hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup MetLife Stadium Hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup
MetLife Stadium Hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup MetLife Stadium is among 16 stadiums across the US, Mexico and Canada chosen to host the 2026 Fifa World Cup games, FIFA’s president said Thursday, June 16. Other East Coast host cities include Philadelphia, Boston and Miami. “We are honored to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup with our neighbors across the Hudson, and we are fully prepared to deliver the world-class experience that the beautiful game deserves,” New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said.  “Future generations of New Jerseyans will remember fondly that, on the heels of a global pandemic, the biggest sporting event in the world was hosted…
Vandal Spray Paints 'Groomer' On Pair Of Maryland Libraries, Police Say Vandal Spray Paints 'Groomer' On Pair Of Maryland Libraries, Police Say Vandal Spray Paints 'Groomer' On Pair Of Maryland Libraries, Police Say
Vandal Spray Paints 'Groomer' On Pair Of Maryland Libraries, Police Say A 30-year-old Montgomery County man was arrested for spray painting the word “groomer” on a pair of libraries in Prince George’s counties. Charles Sutherland, of Takoma Park, is believe to have vandalized the buildings on June 4 at the Greenbelt Branch Library, and June 9 at the  New Carrollton Branch Library, Prince George’s County Police said. Sutherland is charged with two counts of malicious destruction of property and multiple hate crimes related to defacing the building. He has confessed to the incidents. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-4…
R-Rated Circus Pitches Big Tent In Atlantic City R-Rated Circus Pitches Big Tent In Atlantic City R-Rated Circus Pitches Big Tent In Atlantic City
R-Rated Circus Pitches Big Tent In Atlantic City The Super American Circus and its adult-themed rendition, Cirque Risque, have opened for the summer in Atlantic City. Located next to Showboat, the Super American circus is 90 minutes of "super power packed fun for the entire family," its social media description says. Features include The Dominguez family with the Moto Madness, world famous Hosts Bing Bang Boom Circus and death-defying aerialist high above the center ring.  After hours, the R-rated show boasts scantily-clad silk performers, contortionists, and more, as first reported by NJ Advance Media. The show is produced by a man nam…
Special Educator Brings Summer Social Skills Classes To Bergen County Special Educator Brings Summer Social Skills Classes To Bergen County Special Educator Brings Summer Social Skills Classes To Bergen County
Special Educator Brings Summer Social Skills Classes To Bergen County A Bergen County mom and teacher for special needs students is launching a social skills group for elementary and middle school children this summer. Mimi Baruch’s program will run for 45 minutes one evening a week in Teaneck, and is for both neurotypical and special needs students. “When a child is able to engage appropriately in social situations they’re happier, more well rounded and have stronger relationships with friends and family,” said Baruch, 28, who has her master’s in special education and specializes in social-emotional regulation. Baruch, who spent years working in the NYC sc…
St. Mary's Inmates Fighting Over Phone Slapped With Charges St. Mary's Inmates Fighting Over Phone Slapped With Charges St. Mary's Inmates Fighting Over Phone Slapped With Charges
St. Mary's Inmates Fighting Over Phone Slapped With Charges A pair of inmates fighting over the phone in the  St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center are facing charges, authorities said. Joseph Daren Brooks, 19 of Lexington Park, and Francis Xavier Hill, 26, were engaged in a physical fight when Deputy Fleenor arrived to the dayroom at the Leonardtown facility on June 7, the county sheriff's department said. Brooks and Hill were both charged with Assault 2nd Degree. 
Hey, Mock-arita! Contemporary Mexican Restaurant Opens In Bergen County Hey, Mock-arita! Contemporary Mexican Restaurant Opens In Bergen County Hey, Mock-arita! Contemporary Mexican Restaurant Opens In Bergen County
Hey, Mock-arita! Contemporary Mexican Restaurant Opens In Bergen County A new Mexican restaurant has opened in Bergen County. Uno Mas Allendale markets itself as an elevated taqueria with a mix of both traditional and contemporary dishes.  A BYOB eatery, Uno Mas offers homemade mock-aritas with fresh fruit, spices and herbs, according to its website. Uno Mas Allendale, Located at 99 W Allendale Ave., Allendale.
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