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Garfield-Lodi, NJ

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Bonchon Chicken Now Open In Lodi Bonchon Chicken in Lodi is open for business. The Essex Street Korean fried chicken joint offers a full Asian fusion menu and a wide selection of Korean dishes such as Bibimbap, Japchae, Bulgogi and more. An American-inspired line features Bonchon sliders, wraps and seasoned fries. Founded in South Korea in 2002 and established in the U.S. in 2006, Bonchon -- Korean for "my hometown," currently has 93 U.S. locations. Bonchon has locations in Jersey City, Fort Lee, Leonia, Midland Park, Parsippany, Nutley and Union. Bonchon Chicken, 184 Essex St., Lodi, 11:30 a.m. to …

by Cecilia Levine

12/09/2019

Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

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Cousin Vinny's In Wood-Ridge Shutters Cousin Vinny's in Wood-Ridge has closed. The Italian restaurant opened last June, replacing Angeloni's Restaurant & Pizzeria on Valley Boulevard. Cousin Vinny's officially shuttered Sunday, Dec. 1. The 3,600-square-foot building is listed with Delaney Restaurant Realty and has an asking price of $1.25 million.

by Cecilia Levine

12/09/2019

Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

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Swatting Incident: Authorities Respond To Pequannock Home On Bogus Call A bogus call brought the Morris County SWAT team and local police to a Pequannock home overnight, authorities said Someone called police reporting that there was a barricaded subject on Berry Street, who had either injured of killed someone inside around 12:30 a.m., Monday, Pequannock Police Capt. Dan Commune said. The caller said that they would shoot at police if they responded and that there was also some kind of explosive device on the porch, Commune said. "We felt it was probably a swatting type of incident prior to our arrival," the captain said. "We did our due diligence and c…

by Cecilia Levine

12/09/2019

Garfield-Lodi, NJ

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Watch: Soldier Surprises Son With Early Homecoming During Garfield Middle School Assembly Christmas came early for a 12-year-old Garfield middle schooler. Marvin Monroig Jr. was on stage leading his sixth grade class in a holiday sing-a-long last Friday when he felt someone's arm wrap around his shoulder. At first, he just kept singing. But when he looked over, he saw his father, 31-year-old U.S. Army soldier and Garfield police officer Marvin Monroig Sr. Completely shocked, Marvin Jr. hadn't seen his dad since he left for Somalia 10 months ago, and wasn't expecting him until sometime after Christmas. Monroig planned the surprise with help from his girlfriend Jennifer Lopez-R…

by Cecilia Levine

12/08/2019

Jersey City, NJ

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Update: Authorities ID Jersey City Livery Driver Found Killed In Bayonne Car Trunk Authorities have identified a homicide victim found whose body was found in a car trunk in Bayonne as a 34-year-old livery driver from Jersey City. Michael Rumberger has suffered blunt force trauma, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Police discovered his body in the trunk of a Lincoln Town Car around 11 p.m. Saturday, about an hour after receiving a report of possible criminal activity near 17th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suarez said. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Bayonne Police Department are investigating. Anyone with inform…

by Cecilia Levine

12/08/2019

Franklin Township, NJ

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Retiring Scvths Principal Diane Ziegler Reflects On 32-Year Career The Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School (SCVTHS) will feel quite different come 2020. After a 32-year career at the school, Principal Diane Ziegler will be retiring at the end of the month. Ziegler started as an English teacher and 16 years later, became the supervisor of curriculum and instruction. She remained in that role for eight years before becoming principal, a role she's been in for the last eight years. "I am pleased with the positive changes I have made to our school’s culture and climate with both the students and the staff," Ziegler said. Superintenden…

by Cecilia Levine

12/08/2019

Newark, NJ

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2 Injured, 4 Families Displaced In Newark Fire Four Newark families were displaced in a house fire early Sunday morning, officials said. A two-story Vermont Avenue building went up in flames around 6 a.m., Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said. A female firefighter was treated after she fell and hurt her back, and a building resident was taken to a local hospital for evaluation, Ambrose said. The blaze was under control by 6:40 a.m. and is being investigated by the Newark Fire Division’s Arson Unit. The American Red Cross is working with the four displaced families. PHOTOS BY ROB MUNSON VIA @NJFIRES TWITTER

by Cecilia Levine

12/08/2019

Jersey City, NJ

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Update: Authorities ID Jersey City Livery Driver Found Slain In Bayonne Car Trunk Authorities have identified a homicide victim found whose body was found in a car trunk in Bayonne as a 34-year-old livery driver from Jersey City. Michael Rumberger suffered blunt force trauma, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Police discovered his body in the trunk of a Lincoln Town Car around 11 p.m. Saturday, about an hour after receiving a report of possible criminal activity near 17th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suarez said. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Bayonne Police Department are investigating. Anyone with information that cou…

by Cecilia Levine

12/08/2019

Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

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Parsippany Hills Music Teacher Helps Student's Family Recover From House Fire The Parsippany community is coming together to aid the Elvin family, who have been staying in a hotel since their home was destroyed by a fire. More than $8,900 had been raised for the Allentown Road home family as of Saturday evening on a GoFundMe launched by teen William Elvin's teacher, Michael Iapicca. The family is in need of large and extra-large women's clothing and large clothing for men. A collection box will be at Parsippany Town Hall effected Monday, Dec. 9, for clothing and gift card donations. William and his younger sibling were home when the kitchen fire broke out around 5…

by Cecilia Levine

12/07/2019

Bergenfield, NJ

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Lidl Sets Opening Date In Bergenfield Bergenfield's new Lidl grocery store has set an opening date. The German discount grocer will open Dec. 18 at 8 a.m. at the former Pathmark store on New Bridge Road. The first 100 customers will win gift cards between $5 and $100, receive free reusable Lidl bags while supplies last and samples of the store's best products all weekend. This is Lidl's sixth New Jersey location, with others coming to Scotch Plains, North Brunswick and Weehawken. Lidl, 80 New Bridge Road, Bergenfield, (844) 747-5435

by Cecilia Levine

12/07/2019

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