Howell, NJ – It happened quietly in April when Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar closed its doors on Route 9 after four years in business — now, Asbury Ale House is…
OCEAN CITY, Md. — The Ocean City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the owner of a veteran’s hat that was left behind at a breakfast restaurant near…
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Crystal Diner, a longtime fixture at 2 Route 37 East known for its round-the-clock service and expansive American menu, has officially closed its doors, marking the end…
New Jersey bill would require restaurants to disclose mandatory gratuities TRENTON, N.J. — New legislation introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would require restaurants to clearly disclose any mandatory gratuity charges to…
SOUTH SEASIDE PARK, N.J. — Chef Mike Jurusz, longtime operator of the Atlantic Bar & Grill, announced this week that the popular waterfront restaurant will shut its doors at the end of…
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Bruce Springsteen tribute band lost a scheduled gig at a popular Toms River bar after the singer’s recent political comments during his European tour prompted concerns from…
HACKENSACK — A Hackensack man was arrested Saturday after police responded to reports of a potential armed threat at a restaurant on Essex Street, authorities said. Joseph Frankowski, 41, of Hackensack, was…
A 22-year-old man is dead and another is hospitalized following a shooting early Sunday morning outside McGlynn’s in Dover, according to the Dover Police Department. The incident occurred at approximately 1:11 a.m.…
Wilkes-Barre man arrested for indecent exposure in restaurant WILKES-BARRE, PA -- Police responded to a report of a naked man inside a restroom at 150 East Northampton Street on April 30th at…
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. — A Virginia locksmith walked into a Maryland riverside restaurant for his weekly Racetrax routine and walked out a $30,734 winner. The lucky player from Spotsylvania claimed his prize…
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. — A Virginia locksmith scored a $30,734 Racetrax prize at a dual-state restaurant on April 6, joining the Maryland Lottery’s Winner’s Circle after betting on a trio of lucky…
NEWARK, N.J. — A Chinese national and New Jersey restaurant owner known locally as “Sushi John” was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after being convicted of illegally acting…
TRENTON, N.J. — McDonald’s is the most searched fast-food chain in New Jersey, according to new research analyzing Google search data over the past year, despite a nationwide dip in performance this…
FOREST HILL, Md. — A fire broke out at Wargo’s Restaurant on Saturday morning, causing an estimated $150,000 in damage, officials said. Firefighters responded at 8:12 a.m. to the single-story restaurant at…
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — A restaurant server in Washington County is celebrating a $50,000 win from the Maryland Lottery’s MONOPOLY X50 scratch-off game. The woman, who regularly plays scratch-offs, purchased four tickets at…
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 31-year-old man was shot inside a Popeyes restaurant on W. Chelten Avenue on Saturday afternoon, police said. The shooting occurred at approximately 3:02 p.m. at 111 W. Chelten…
TAMPA, Fla. — A suspect has been charged in connection with the June 2024 homicide of Dawn Morrison, whose body was discovered near a fast-food restaurant in Tampa, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s…
TGI Friday’s, the iconic casual dining chain known for its lively atmosphere and American-style eats, is set to close its Hooper Avenue location in Toms River on Thursday, marking the end of…
The Rainforest Cafe at Menlo Park Mall, a beloved jungle-themed dining spot, officially shut its doors on Wednesday, February 19, after 26 years of operation. The closure, attributed to an unrenewed lease…
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville restaurant owner has pleaded guilty to operating a business designed to evade U.S. immigration laws, federal prosecutors announced. Hua Yao Ke, 38, admitted to employing undocumented workers…
NORTH HAVEN, CT — Timothy M. of East Haven is celebrating a $20,000 win after playing KENO at Giulio’s Pizza Restaurant in North Haven. The lucky ticket was purchased on January 28,…
BALTIMORE, MD — A 15-year-old male has been arrested and charged as an adult with first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a security guard at a fast-food restaurant in…
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails, a bayfront restaurant in Toms River, has removed a controversial menu item dubbed the “Proud Boy Burger” after backlash erupted online. The burger,…
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A new breakfast and brunch destination, Mila’s of Seaside, is set to open this April at 701 Boulevard in the space previously occupied by Drifters restaurant. Owned by…
GLEN BURNIE, MD — Police are investigating an armed robbery at Cerritos Restaurant on Ritchie Highway, where two suspects held up the business and an employee at gunpoint before fleeing the scene.…
LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A new IHOP restaurant officially opened its doors in Lacey Township on Monday, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local officials and community leaders. State Senator Carmen…