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Gloucester Township, NJ
News
Chick-fil-A Celebrating Grand Opening In Blackwood: Here's How to Get Free Food Chick-fil-A Celebrating Grand Opening In Blackwood: Here's How to Get Free Food
Chick-fil-A Celebrating Grand Opening In Blackwood: Here's How to Get Free Food Chick-fil-A is opening a new location in Gloucester County and you can get free food if you're willing to show out. The fast food chicken chain is opening in Blackwood on Thursday, April 2 at 400 Premium Outlets. To celebrate its grand opening, the restaurant is hosting a Moove-In Party. Anyone who visits the restaurant on opening day dressed in cow spots can redeem one free entrée or kid’s meal inside the restaurant or in the drive-thru. The restaurant will be open Monday to Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., with hours extended until 11 p.m. in the summertime. The Blackwood Chick-fi…

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by Sam Barron
Pine Plains-Amenia, NY
Lifestyle
Liam Neeson Brings Star Power To Amenia Drive-In Movie Night Liam Neeson Brings Star Power To Amenia Drive-In Movie Night
Liam Neeson Brings Star Power To Amenia Drive-In Movie Night Moviegoers in the Hudson Valley got more than just popcorn and a double feature this weekend—they got Liam Neeson in the flesh. The Hollywood star made a special appearance Saturday, Aug. 2, at Four Brothers Drive-In in Amenia to introduce his latest film, The Naked Gun, a reboot of the 1988 slapstick classic. The $75 event included a gift bag and a double feature with The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Neeson, 73, arrived on site at 4 p.m. for the meet-and-greet, snapping photos with fans and greeting guests. Among those in attendance was New York State Assemblyman Anil Beephan, who presente…

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by Michael Mashburn
Reading, PA
News
'Then We Heard Screaming': Gunfire Erupts At Hazleton Playground, Police Say 'Then We Heard Screaming': Gunfire Erupts At Hazleton Playground, Police Say
'Then We Heard Screaming': Gunfire Erupts At Hazleton Playground, Police Say Gunshots rang out at a Hazleton playground packed with children, followed by the unmistakable sound of people screaming, police said. Officers were dispatched to Beech Street Park after multiple 911 callers reported shots fired near the basketball courts and people yelling in panic around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, the Hazleton City Police Department said in a release. When officers arrived, they learned the victim had already been rushed to the hospital by private vehicle. That person was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and later released from the emergency room, police sai…

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by Jillian Pikora
Brick, NJ
Police & Fire
Juvenile With Fake Gun, Machete Causes Panic At Brick Playground: Prosecutor Juvenile With Fake Gun, Machete Causes Panic At Brick Playground: Prosecutor
Juvenile With Fake Gun, Machete Causes Panic At Brick Playground: Prosecutor A juvenile was arrested and hit with numerous charges after making threats with an imitation gun at a playground in Brick Township on Tuesday, March 25, authorities said. Brick Township police responded to Angela Hibbard Park after a juvenile approached a person and forcefully took their property, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. The juvenile then pushed a bystander who attempted to intervene and then made threats to shoot people while reaching inside a backpack while holding what was identified as a black object, Billhimer said. Several people began to flee and take cover, a…

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by Sam Barron
Bel Air, MD
News
Leashed Dog Mauls 4-Year-Old At Bel Air Playground: Sheriff Leashed Dog Mauls 4-Year-Old At Bel Air Playground: Sheriff
Leashed Dog Mauls 4-Year-Old At Bel Air Playground: Sheriff A 4-year-old Maryland boy is recovering after being attacked by a leashed dog at a playground while his father watched, officials said. The Harford County Animal Control Unit is actively investigating the attack, which happened around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, near Mayfield Drive and Marcie Court in Bel Air, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say the boy and his father were at the playground when, for reasons still unknown, a German Shepherd mix on a leash suddenly turned violent. The boy suffered serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital by Harford Co…

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by Zak Failla
Northport-East Northport, NY
Readers Choice
Best Playground/Play Space On Long Island In 2024: RocketShip Park Best Playground/Play Space On Long Island In 2024: RocketShip Park
Best Playground/Play Space On Long Island In 2024: RocketShip Park We are thrilled to announce that RocketShip Park, also known as Clifton H. Lee Memorial  Park, has been named Best Playground/Play Space on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! With its massive rocket ship climbing structure, interactive play panels, and accessible design, it’s a playground that truly encourages exploration while making safety and convenience top priorities, according to its Facebook page. At the heart of the playground is its towering rocket ship, where aspiring astronauts can climb, slide, and imagine their own intergalactic missions, and nearb…

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by Daily Voice
Chappaqua, NY
Readers Choice
Best Playground/Play Space In Westchester County In 2024: Reis Park Best Playground/Play Space In Westchester County In 2024: Reis Park
Best Playground/Play Space In Westchester County In 2024: Reis Park We are thrilled to announce that Reis Park has been named Best Playground Play Space in Westchester in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, the park is a hub of activity and enjoyment, featuring expansive play areas, walking trails, sports fields, and a charming gazebo perfect for family picnics or quiet moments.  The playground, a highlight for kids, is packed with exciting structures that spark imagination and energy, while parents value the park’s clean and thoughtfully designed spaces that make every visit stress-free, per its website. Congratulat…

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by Daily Voice
Ridgewood, NJ
Readers Choice
Best Playground/Play Space In Bergen County In 2024: Van Saun County Park Best Playground/Play Space In Bergen County In 2024: Van Saun County Park
Best Playground/Play Space In Bergen County In 2024: Van Saun County Park We are thrilled to announce that Van Saun County Park has been named Best Playground/Play Space in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! This 130-acre park in Paramus is a haven for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a perfect day out, according to the park website. And per its website, Van Saun features an ADA-accessible play area featuring a seasonal water sprinkler zone and it offers unique attractions like pony rides, a nostalgic millennium carousel, and a train ride. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the …

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by Daily Voice
Frederick, MD
Police & Fire
Teen Brothers Playing With Fire Burn Down Maryland Playground Equipment, Document It: Sheriff Teen Brothers Playing With Fire Burn Down Maryland Playground Equipment, Document It: Sheriff
Teen Brothers Playing With Fire Burn Down Maryland Playground Equipment, Document It: Sheriff Two teen brothers caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage at a Frederick County playground after playing with fire and burning some of the equipment, according to the sheriff's office. In late June, first responders were called to Green Hill Park in the 2800 block of Decatur Drive in Adamstown, where they were met by playground equipment on fire. The fire caused extensive damage to several pieces of playground equipment that was estimated at approximately $230,000. During the investigation, two brothers - 14 and 15 years old - from the neighborhood were identified as those respon…

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by Zak Failla
Lakewood, NJ
Real Estate
Affordable Housing Complex With Fitness Center, Support Services Opening In South Jersey Affordable Housing Complex With Fitness Center, Support Services Opening In South Jersey
Affordable Housing Complex With Fitness Center, Support Services Opening In South Jersey A premium apartment complex promising affordable housing and resources in Manahawkin is close to welcoming its first residents, officials said. The first building of the Cornerstone at Grassy Hollow II is expected to open its first building in mid-September, the developer Walters said in a news release on Monday, June 3. Construction was on track to be completed for the community at 200 Back Road in November. The income-restricted development will have 34 one-to-three-bedroom apartments in two buildings. "Creating high-quality affordable housing that meets the needs of residents is a real …

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by Chris Spiker
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
25-Year-Old Man Found Dead On Morristown Park Bench, Another Hospitalized 25-Year-Old Man Found Dead On Morristown Park Bench, Another Hospitalized
25-Year-Old Man Found Dead On Morristown Park Bench, Another Hospitalized A 25-year-old man was found dead on a park bench in Morristown alongside another man who was taken to the hospital, investigators say. A bystander reported two men “sleeping on a bench” on Orchard Street around 2:45 p.m. on Monday, July 10, MCPO spokesperson Meghan Knab told Daily Voice. One of the men was taken to Morristown Medical Center. The 25-year-old was found to be deceased, Knab said. According to MorristownGreen, the men were found near a playground at Orchard and Vail Place. While the investigation remains ongoing, the man’s death did not appear to be suspicious. His cause of …

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by Valerie Musson
Towson, MD
Lifestyle
New Baltimore County Park To Bring Massive Playground, Kayaking, Turf Field To Community New Baltimore County Park To Bring Massive Playground, Kayaking, Turf Field To Community
New Baltimore County Park To Bring Massive Playground, Kayaking, Turf Field To Community The Baltimore County will soon have a brand new park in the Edgemere-Sparrows Point area, officials announce. Sparrows Point Park is the first entirely new park built by the Department of Recreation and Parks in over six years. The addition will allow the community to have their own park that will cover 22 acres of land, according to Baltimore County Government officials. Tradepoint Atlantic is donating the waterfront property located on Wharf Road. Currently, community members have had to drive around 20 minutes or more to get to the closest park, with the green space addition opening up c…

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by Annie DeVoe