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Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
You're Totally Shocked That New Jersey Is America's 9th Worst State To Drive In, Right?
In what may be the absolute least-shocking news of the day, New Jersey was named among America's top 10 worst states to drive in (story continues below poll). WalletHub recently ranked the Garden State as the ninth worst in the country -- the absolute most terrible being Hawaii and best, Oregon. The outlet compared 30 key indicators of a positive commute including gas prices, rush-hour traffic congestion and road quality. The findings show that New Jersey is the fifth worst for auto-maintenance costs and third worst for rush-hour traffic congestion. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
Paterson, NJ
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Closing
: The Fine Grind In Wayne Shuts Its Doors
The Fine Grind announced it will be closing its Wayne location on Friday, Jan. 25. Owners Jon and Rhonda Mallek opened the store in March 2017 but have since faced financial hardships. "In order to maintain the quality and service that The Fine Grind is known for," they wrote on an Instagram post, "we must consolidate back to one location." The Fine Grind -- which won the DVlicious Coffee Competition in 2016 -- will remain open at its flagship store on Route 23 in Little Falls.
Hackensack, NJ
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Hackensack's Newest Brewery Will Preserve Essence Of City During Redevelopment
An endeavor that began in a Hackensack residential kitchen more than a decade ago is moving into a new home next month. Hackensack Brewing Co. began unofficially in 2006 by Mike Jones, who -- after work at Hackensack University Medical Center -- would come home and brew in his high-rise apartment. He and his longtime friends Irfan Qureshi, Alexander Ferenczi and Herbert Lamont Barr III on Feb. 2 are celebrating the opening of the Hackensack Brewing Co.'s taproom on Johnson Avenue. Jones hopes the new space will shine a light on city's history -- the taproom decor and beer names a…
Paramus, NJ
Your Community
Holy
Fudge
: Massive Chocolate Expo Coming To Garden State Plaza This Weekend
Chocolate syrups. Chocolate cakes. Chocolate liqueur. All of your chocolate dreams are about to come true in Paramus. More than 50 international vendors will be at the Garden State Plaza for the Chocolate Expo on Sunday, Jan. 27. The event will be in the mall's Restaurant District, near the East Parking Area/Mall Door 3 between Legal Seafoods and Shake Shack. Paris Themmen, who played Golden Ticket winner Mike TeeVee in the original "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory," and Adrian Hall, who played Jeremy Potts in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" will be making an appearance. The Choco…
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Your Community
Mahwah Public Schools Announce Delayed Opening Tuesday
Mahwah Public Schools will have a delayed opening Tuesday. "We bus over 2500 of our students to and from school every day," the website says. "Due to the extremely low temperatures tonight, freezing conditions into tomorrow morning, and many of our students waiting at bus stops in the morning, all Mahwah Township Schools will be following a delayed opening schedule for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 22." IS YOUR SCHOOL DELAYED? EMAIL
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Hackensack, NJ
Obituaries
Bergen County Ice Rink Owner Carola Dietl, 80, Was 'Legendary, Force Until The Very End'
The Bergen County figure skating community is mourning the loss of Carola Dietl of Hillsdale. She died on Jan. 21, at 80 years old. Deitl carried on the work of her late husband, Fritz Dietl -- a world-renowned figure skating star and coach -- running the Fritz Dietl Ice Rink in Westwood. For years, rink -- which turned 60 last year -- was the only one in the area. Figure skater and skating reporter Dave Lease of Montvale penned a tribute to Carola on his Facebook page, remembering her as a "force until the end." "I don’t think I have ever actually used her first name to her, but she has …
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
Your Community
Brave Or Brilliant? SoJo Spa's Rooftop Pool Is Hot Spot On Cold Day
Subzero temps aren't stopping people from a relaxing day at Edgewater's SoJo Spa Club -- and they have the pictures to prove it. Dozens of guests at the River Road hotel and spa enjoyed its many heated pools, saunas and various relaxation zones -- including its rooftop infinity pool (which touts a spectacular view of the New York City skyline). It was cold out -- but apparently it was worth it. "Had to wrap towels around our heads so our ears wouldn’t fall off," Instagram user Alexis Krak said. Still, she said, the water was warm. Before last weekend's anticipated snow storm, SoJo encou…
Bergenfield, NJ
Obituaries
Tribute
: Dumont's Aram Manoogian Dies After Valiant Battle With Brain Cancer
Aram Manoogian of Dumont died on Jan. 17 after a valiant battle with brain cancer. He was 35 years old. More than $45,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Manoogian's fight as of Monday afternoon. "The only thing we could not buy was time," his mother Hasmig Kopooshian wrote on the page. "Aram fought for his life bravely and courageously. To say that he will be missed is an understatement." Visitation will be Tuesday, Jan. 22 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Barrett Funeral Home in Tenafly. A funeral service will be Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 10:30 a.m., at St. Vartanantz Armenian Church in …
Paramus, NJ
Obituaries
Paramus Native Killed In Garden State Parkway Crash Radiated Happiness, Positivity
The community is mourning the loss of Paramus native Jessica Munoz, who was killed Sunday in a crash on the Garden State Parkway. The 30-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene after her car struck a guardrail near milepost 157.7 in Clifton, went across the highway and crashed into a concrete barrier, authorities said. Friends described the special education teacher as being someone who radiated happiness and positivity. "I can’t remember a moment when you weren’t smiling," said Jose Ybarra, who worked with Munoz at Garden State Plaza's Apple store, "always able to light up any environm…
Hackensack, NJ
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Boom
Burger: Mahwah Location Shuts For Renovations, Clifton's Prepares To Open
BOOM Burger has big plans in store this year. The eatery closed its Mahwah location for renovations as its new Clifton spot readies to open. The burger chain announced on Facebook it will be coming to River Front Center strip mall on Route 3. No word yet on when the Route 17 location will reopen. Clifton's BOOM Burger will offer the Pat LaFredia burgers, of course, and boast an outdoor patio, 40 televisions and a massive HD screen. Twenty craft and local beers will be on tap.
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