Do you check this website frequently to check out what’s going on in and around Jackson? As Jackson’s only source of daily news and information, JTOWN Magazine receives over 6,000 visitors each day, but you are only seeing half of the story. Each day, hundreds of residents in Jackson, discuss local topics, share stories and [...]
By Phil Stilton We’d like to congratulate Susan Staffordsmith of Century 21 Action Plus Realty in Jackson for her award of being a Century 21 Grand Centurion Producer. We’d also like to thank Susan for her and her partner, Diane Notarfrancesco, for their continued support of JTOWN Magazine. Congratulations Susan! Thomas Hogan, broker/owner [...]
Cinco de Taco!! All day this Saturday May 5th noon till 10pm Outside at Surf Taco. Come on out to Surf Taco Jackson this Saturday from 12 noon till 10pm for our outside feastival and 10pm till 2am for our after hour party inside. Come Ride the Mechanical Bull, Climb the Rock Climbing Wall [...]
If you live in Jackson Township, you might be jonesing for some homemade ice cream these days. In February, after 16 years of serving homemade ice cream to residents, John Burnetsky, owner, announced he would be closing the store. The store, in the Stop & Shop Plaza on County Line Road is just one of [...]
By Christa Riddle Using creativity and the arts to promote a positive self-esteem, Creative Experience Tropical Night Club for Kids and Teens hosts customizable parties for all ages. Started in 1994 by owner Marie Struble, Tropical Night Club for Kids and Teens proves how something good can come out of something bad. “The early 90s [...]
With the recent media frenzy over pink slime, or finely textured beef, local food chains are quickly joining a growing number of outlets nationwide dropping the filler from their product lines. On Thursday, Stop & Shop added to the long list of stores that announced that it will no longer purchase fresh ground beef containing [...]
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Six Flags Great Adventure, America’s largest regional theme park, today announced the addition of King Cobra, an intense and visually-stunning, racing tube slide, opening at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Summer 2012. King Cobra promises one of the most extreme riding experiences in the industry while also delivering great spectator appeal. Complete with bold orange, [...]
By Phil Stilton MTV has a thing for the Jersey Shore, from the filming of MTV Beach House in the early 2000’s in Seaside Heights to Season 1 of The Real World to the on-location production of their current meghit show, Jersey Shore. The show, which has reached 8.9 million viewers worldwide this season, [...]
By Christa Riddle www.allaboutwriting.com Whether hungry for a simple slice of pizza for a tasty lunch on the go or a delicious homemade Italian meal stirred up from a family recipe, Rosalia’s Pizzeria Restaurant is sure to satisfy your appetite. Rosalia’s uses only the finest, freshest ingredients when cooking for their customers, evident through the [...]
Although the Central Jersey Italian American Club recently sold its building, their home since 1980 when the club had just begun to take root in the Jackson area, their presence in the community will not diminish. Brothers Michael and Evan Almeida recently purchased the property at 36 Corporal Luigi Marciante Junior Memorial Boulevard and have [...]
By Christa Riddle www.allaboutwriting.com The Jersey Shore is a great place from Memorial Day through Labor Day for kids. There’s an unlimited supply of family fun from boardwalks to amusement parks and waterparks to a day of fun at the beach. Once those boardwalk rides and stands close, it has been an adventure trying to [...]
By Phil Stilton via www.gokidsnj.com The Jersey Shore is a great place from Memorial Day through Labor Day for kids. There’s an unlimited supply of family fun from boardwalks to amusement parks and waterparks to a day of fun at the beach. Once those boardwalk rides and stands close, it has been an adventure trying [...]
This past fall Jackson Mayor Mike Reina was treated to a martial arts demonstration by the students of the new Parks Martial Arts Academy, located across from town hall on West Veterans Highway. Mayor Reina has been proactive in trying to attract new and existing businesses in Jackson. Parks moved their location from nearby Millstone [...]
December-Dance Energy, a new dance school for young children, has opened its doors in Jackson. The school is owned and operated by Jackson resident Felicia Minarchi, who has a long dancing career both on and off the stage under her belt. Minarchi had performed with the Boston Ballet and attended the prestigious Metropolitan Opera School. [...]
By Christa Riddle For each student to live life as a leader, The Karate Dojo extends its self-defense training beyond learning the punching and kicking moves of the martial arts. The dojo, Japanese for martial arts training hall, remains committed to providing a firm foundation rooted in the values of life skills, character building, academic [...]
By Christa Riddle Americans enjoy bagels as an easy-to-grab, eat-on-the-go meal or snack for any time of day, savoring their uniquely chewy consistency that separates them from other bread selections. Favorite bagel bakeries have sprouted up in towns across America since bagels began their rise to popularity in New York City Jewish bakeries during the [...]
As you may have noticed, your December issue of JTOWN Magazine got to your mailbox a little late in December. This was due in part to several delays experienced in the months of September and November of 2011. In September, JTOWN magazine was delayed nearly a week because of power issues related to Hurricane Irene. [...]
By Christa Riddle At The Goddard School of Jackson, play is the foundation of education, as children are encouraged to learn through exploration, cooperative play, language development, and collaborative problem-solving. Children become independent and self-confident through individual-focused inquiry and self-discovery in a safe, secure, nurturing, and social environment. “Our classrooms encourage imagination and play for [...]
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