Hyattsville Housekeeper Cleans Up With $50K Scratch-Off Win Sold At Area Gas Station Hyattsville Housekeeper Cleans Up With $50K Scratch-Off Win Sold At Area Gas Station
Hyattsville Housekeeper Cleans Up With $50K Scratch-Off Win Sold At Area Gas Station The Shell station on Queens Chapel Road in Hyattsville is the place to go if you want to win big playing a Maryland Lottery game. A housekeeper from Prince George's County is the latest to claim a $50,000 scratch-off prize on a ticket sold at the same station where a Bonus Match 5 jackpot worth the same amount was sold last month. This time, it was a $10 Jumbo Cash scratcher sold at the Shell station that landed a lucky Lottery player an unexpected windfall. According to the winner, after scratching, she saw that she had matched the number 34 to score a second-tier prize in the g…
New Chick-fil-A In Yonkers Announces Opening Date: Here's When New Chick-fil-A In Yonkers Announces Opening Date: Here's When
New Chick-fil-A In Yonkers Announces Opening Date: Here's When The second Chick-fil-A location in Westchester County has announced its opening date.   The fast-food eatery will open in Yonkers at 2205 Central Park Ave. (Route 100) on Thursday, July 25.  The restaurant, known for its chicken sandwiches, will have a drive-thru and outdoor seating and will be the second to open in the county. The first opened at the Ardsley Travel Plaza on Interstate 87 North in June 2023.  Related Report - Rest Stop: New Service Area With Eateries Opens On NY Thruway In Ardsley The new Yonkers location is owned by Israel Allmand, who will celeb…
Winning $1M 'Mega Millions' Ticket Sold At Virginia 7-Eleven Winning $1M 'Mega Millions' Ticket Sold At Virginia 7-Eleven
Winning $1M 'Mega Millions' Ticket Sold At Virginia 7-Eleven Check your tickets!  One lucky Lottery player in Virginia is holding onto a Mega Millions worth seven figures and may not even know it. Now the question is: who has the ticket. The winning numbers for the drawing on Friday, July 19 were 10-17-23-50-67 with a Mega Ball of 3.  It was sold at the 7-Eleven on Laburnum Avenue in Henrico. It was the only ticket in Virginia to match the first five numbers, and one of just three nationwide, according to Lottery officials. The winner will now have 180 days to claim the million dollar prize at Lottery Headquarters. "Virginia Lotter…
'Delivery-First' Restaurant Opens In Larchmont: Here's Where 'Delivery-First' Restaurant Opens In Larchmont: Here's Where
'Delivery-First' Restaurant Opens In Larchmont: Here's Where An all-new eatery in Westchester is giving customers the chance to experience cuisine from some of the world's best chefs in a single delivery order. Wonder, a restaurant chain that brands itself as "delivery-first," opened a new location in Larchmont at 1298 Boston Post Rd. (Route 1) on Thursday, July 18.  The location brings a new food ordering concept to Westchester—customers can order food inspired by several iconic chefs such as Bobby Flay, Jose Andres, Nancy Silverton, and Marcus Samuelsson, as well as popular restaurant brands like Tejas Barbeque and Di Fara Pizza…
Winning $50K 'Powerball' Ticket Sold At Bel Air 7-Eleven Winning $50K 'Powerball' Ticket Sold At Bel Air 7-Eleven
Winning $50K 'Powerball' Ticket Sold At Bel Air 7-Eleven One lucky Lottery player has a $50,000 hole burning in their pocket after winning a third-tier prize on Wednesday's Powerball drawing. Officials say that the five-figure winner was sold at 7-Eleven on Conowingo Road in Bel Air, the biggest win out of nearly 7,000 others who can claim prizes ranging between $4 and $100.  The winning numbers for the drawing on Wednesday, July 18 were 24-27-32-47-66 with a Powerball of 26. It marks the 36th third-tier winner sold in Maryland so far in 2024. The winner will now have 182 days to claim their prize. "Lottery officials encourage all wi…
Millions Of BISSELL Steam Cleaners Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Burn Risk Millions Of BISSELL Steam Cleaners Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Burn Risk
Millions Of Bissell Steam Cleaners Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Burn Risk Millions of steam cleaners that may be too hot to handle and were sold nationwide are being recalled after more than 150 burn injuries were reported. An alert was issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) advising that BISSELL Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaners are being recalled, which can leak hot water or steam onto users, posing a possible burn hazard. Approximately 3.2 million units are subject to the recall. According to CPSC, the recall includes multiple models in the model series 39N7 and 2994. "STEAM SHOT," or "POWER STEAMER" is printed on the side of the product.&nb…
'Coolest Thing Made In NY' Competition Accepting Nominations 'Coolest Thing Made In NY' Competition Accepting Nominations
'Coolest Thing Made In NY' Competition Accepting Nominations Know of a product that’s too cool for school? The Business Council of New York State is now accepting nominations for its inaugural “Coolest Thing Made in New York” competition. "A statewide initiative aimed at spotlighting the innovation, creativity, and manufacturing excellence of businesses across the state," the council said of the contest.  "This exciting competition will provide a platform for manufacturers to showcase their products and highlight the vital role they play in driving New York's economy forward." The competition is open to all products that are created in New Yor…
Popular Chicken Joint Replacing Pep Boys In Gloucester County Town Popular Chicken Joint Replacing Pep Boys In Gloucester County Town
Popular Chicken Joint Replacing Pep Boys In Gloucester County Town A popular chicken fingers joint is coming to Gloucester County. Raising Cane's, which has over 600 locations, will be opening soon in Washington Township at the site of a former Pep Boy's at Black Horse Pike near Ganttown Road.  Demolition crews are at the site demolishing the old Pep Boys building, Washington Township police said. Raising Cane's Garden State locations include West Cherry Hill, West Marlton, Deptford and Burlington. An opening date has not been announced.
He Fell In Love With Making Pizza As Teen, Now He's Is Living His Dream At Solaire Social He Fell In Love With Making Pizza As Teen, Now He's Is Living His Dream At Solaire Social
He Fell In Love With Making Pizza As Teen, Now He's Is Living His Dream At Solaire Social What started as a passion project for Chef Edwin Garcia in Maryland landed him a coveted spot inside a Montgomery County food hall, and he's just getting started. El Jefe Wood Fired Pizza has a new home at the Solaire Social food hall in downtown Silver Spring after becoming a renowned mobile kitchen featured at busy farmers markets, wineries, breweries, and other events throughout the region. View this post on Instagram A post shared by El Jefe Woodfired Pizza (@eljefe_woodfiredpizza) Garcia said that during the pandemic he found himself out…
Curry House Closing In Montclair After 15 Years Curry House Closing In Montclair After 15 Years
Curry House Closing In Montclair After 15 Years A British curry house is saying cheerio to Montclair after 15 years. Brick Lane Curry House on 540 Valley Road announced on Facebook it will be closing on Sunday, July 21.  "Your unwavering support has meant the world to us," the restaurant wrote.  "This journey has been magical - we've forged lifelong friendships, been part of your special moments, and hopefully added a dash of spice and warmth to the vibrant tapestry of Montclair. Your appreciation for our food have been the greatest rewards we could have asked for. Patrons expressed their sadness over the closure in the comme…
Chicken Joint Owned By Shaq Opening In Bridgewater Chicken Joint Owned By Shaq Opening In Bridgewater
Chicken Joint Owned By Shaq Opening In Bridgewater Shaq is bringing his brand of chicken to Bridgewater. Big Chicken, which was founded by NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, a Newark native, is opening in Bridgewater on Thursday, July 18 at the Village at Bridgewater Commons. To celebrate the grand opening, the first 34 fans in line will get free Big Chicken food and drinks for a year, up to $10 a week. Shaq famously wore #34 while dominating the NBA during his time with the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. “We’re so excited to welcome Shaquille O’Neal back home, in the tastiest possible said Troy Fischer, senior general …
Winning $100K Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Royal Farms In Cecil County Winning $100K Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Royal Farms In Cecil County
Winning $100K Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Royal Farms In Cecil County A Maryland man knew he won on a Lottery scratcher, but he didn't realize he was in for a six-figure windfall. The random purchase of a Bingo X10 scratcher landed a Cecil County man - who chose to remain anonymous - a $100,000 jackpot, though he didn't realize it right away. According to officials, during a trip to Royal Farms on Jacob Tome Memorial Highway in Port Deposit, the scratch-off ticket caught his eye, and after picking it up on a whim, scanned it at the store, when he was instructed to head to Lottery Headquarters to claim his prize. He said that he knew it would be a "substantia…
‘Forever Grateful’: Pizzeria In Cohoes Closing After 14 Years ‘Forever Grateful’: Pizzeria In Cohoes Closing After 14 Years
‘Forever Grateful’: Pizzeria In Cohoes Closing After 14 Years A pizzeria boasting the largest pies around is approaching its final dinner service after more than a decade in business. In Albany County, Pop’s Pizza – located in Cohoes at 148 Columbia Street – will permanently close on Saturday, July 20. “It is with mixed emotions that we announce the closing of Pop’s after 14 wonderful years of serving the communities of Cohoes, Latham, Troy, Waterford, and Watervliet,” owner Alyssa Apisa said on Facebook. Opened in 2010, Pop’s Pizza serves over a dozen specialty pizzas, calzones, hot subs, and appetizers. Among the dishes to earn shoutouts on Yelp ar…
PA Peruvian Charcoal Chicken Restaurants Suddenly Closes All Locations PA Peruvian Charcoal Chicken Restaurants Suddenly Closes All Locations
PA Peruvian Charcoal Chicken Restaurants Suddenly Closes All Locations A once extremely popular Peruvian charcoal chicken restaurant with four locations in Lancaster County is suddenly shuttered, all of its doors, as every location closes.  Frisco's Chicken had the following sign posted on its doors on Friday afternoon: "Frisco's Fans, it is with a heavy heart that we share that we are closing our doors indefinitely. Although we have elected to close, a group of our team has refused to stop working and will be selling through our inventory until it is gone at our Lancaster and Mount Joy locations. These sales will be cash only and all proceeds will g…
Stop & Shop Announces 32 Store Closings, Including In Ansonia And Milford Stop & Shop Announces 32 Store Closings, Including In Ansonia And Milford
Stop & Shop Announces 32 Store Closings, Including In Ansonia And Milford This story has been updated. Stop & Shop announced they plan to close 32 underperforming stores, including five in Connecticut.  The company said on Friday, July 12, that the closures allowed it to take the next steps in its plans to position the company for growth. Following the closures, Stop & Shop will continue to have a strong presence across its five-state footprint, with more than 350 stores. The impacted stores include:  100 Division St., Ansonia, New Haven County 855 Bridgeport Ave., Milford (1360 East Town Road, Milford will remain open), New Haven County 21…
Stop & Shop Closing Dozens Of Stores, Including In West Haverstraw Stop & Shop Closing Dozens Of Stores, Including In West Haverstraw
Stop & Shop Closing Dozens Of Stores, Including In West Haverstraw Stop & Shop announced they plan to close 32 underperforming stores, including seven in New York. The supermarket said on Friday, July 12, that the closures allowed it to take the next steps in its plans to position the company for growth.  Following the closures, Stop & Shop will continue to have a strong presence across its five-state footprint with more than 350 stores.  The company said Stop & Shop associates at impacted locations will be offered other opportunities within the company.  “Stop & Shop is proud of the deep roots and community ties we have de…
Rihanna's Lingerie Brand To Hold Grand Opening For Yonkers Store: Here's When Rihanna's Lingerie Brand To Hold Grand Opening For Yonkers Store: Here's When
Rihanna's Lingerie Brand To Hold Grand Opening For Yonkers Store: Here's When A global lingerie brand owned by iconic pop star and actress Rihanna is set to open a new storefront at a Westchester shopping center. The store, which will sell Rihanna's Savage X Fenty lingerie product line, will hold its grand opening at the Cross County Center in Yonkers on Friday, July 12.  The over 3,000-square-foot store will offer a wide range of affordable lingerie, loungewear, sleepwear, and sportswear available in sizes XS–4X/XS–XXXXL, according to the owners.  According to Rihanna herself, the brand aims to "make people look good and feel good."  "We want y…
Guerriero Gelato Shutters Flagship Montclair Location Guerriero Gelato Shutters Flagship Montclair Location
Guerriero Gelato Shutters Flagship Montclair Location Guerriero Gelato is continuing to downsize. A month after announcing the closure of its location in Morristown, the gelateria announced it will be closing its Montclair location in October after 10 years. "This is very emotional for us," the company wrote on social media. "This was the first shop we built out ourselves. We made friendships that will last a lifetime." The eatery said while the Montclair store remains popular, they cannot keep up with rising taxes, rent, cost of living, labor and food.  "We hope that we can all make progress against the ridiculous cost of living a…
Pair Of Huntington Restaurants Close After Decades In Business: 'Bittersweet, Difficult' Pair Of Huntington Restaurants Close After Decades In Business: 'Bittersweet, Difficult'
Pair Of Huntington Restaurants Close After Decades In Business: 'Bittersweet, Difficult' Loyal patrons are saying goodbye to a pair of Long Island restaurants boasting a combined nearly half century of culinary expertise. In Huntington, both House of India and Osteria Da Nino announced their closures in late June and early July 2024. Italian eatery Osteria Da Nino, located at 292 Main Street in Huntington, announced its closure on Tuesday, June 18, after 20 years in business. “Our little Italian restaurant has truly been an amazing part of our family and we are ever grateful for all those who brought it to life… we ate well, we drank wine, we laughed and cried, we exchanged st…
New Globally-Inspired Eatery Opens Inside Historic Building In Port Chester New Globally-Inspired Eatery Opens Inside Historic Building In Port Chester
New Globally-Inspired Eatery Opens Inside Historic Building In Port Chester Fans of dishes cooked in wood-fired ovens and enjoyers of aged meats may want to visit an all-new restaurant housed in an over 140-year-old building in Westchester.  1881 Kitchen Table, located in Port Chester at 112 North Main St., will hold its grand opening on Thursday, July 18, the owners announced.  Located in the village's downtown area, the restaurant, which is now open, was constructed inside a building dating back to 1881 that once housed a library, a gentleman's room, a speakeasy, and Siegels and Hart Schaffner Marx clothing stores.  The eatery's owners, …
Central PA Restaurant Reopens After Car Slams Into It Central PA Restaurant Reopens After Car Slams Into It
Central PA Restaurant Reopens After Car Slams Into It A popular family restaurant closed suddenly on Tuesday morning after a car slammed into it, the owners announced.  Stonybrook Family Restaurant, located at 3560 East Market Street was forced to close after someone backed into a corner of the brick building on July 9, as the owners explained in a Facebook post.  "One person was taken for medical evaluation," as stated in the post.  Springettsbury police, EMS, and firefighters responded to the crash.  Only 5% of the building was damaged so the restaurant happily reopened on Wednesday morning — with a new menu of lun…
Shaq's Big Chicken Takes First Big Step Into Mass. With Peabody Location Shaq's Big Chicken Takes First Big Step Into Mass. With Peabody Location
Shaq's Big Chicken Takes First Big Step Into Mass. With Peabody Location Shaquille O'Neal is considered one of the most dominant centers in NBA history. But now that the Hall of Famer no longer rules the boards, he's turned his attention to running boardrooms.  One of his successful businesses is Big Chicken, a chain of restaurants with franchises across the country. The latest will open in Peabody on Wednesday, July 10, at Northshore Mall. It's the first of many restaurants the chain hopes to open in the Bay State.  The first 36 customers in line at the 210 Andover St. location will win free drinks and chicken for a year. However, winners can onl…
Pizza Food Truck Unveils New Home In Massive Silver Spring's Solaire Social Food Hall Pizza Food Truck Unveils New Home In Massive Silver Spring's Solaire Social Food Hall
Pizza Food Truck Unveils New Home In Massive Silver Spring's Solaire Social Food Hall A food truck is going old school with its brick-and-mortar debut this week in a Montgomery County food hall. El Jefe Wood Fired Pizza has a new home at the Solaire Social food hall in downtown Silver Spring, where they've brought their beloved assortment of traditional and modern slices to a larger audience, according to posts on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by El Jefe Woodfired Pizza (@eljefe_woodfiredpizza) "Big news! We’re excited to unveil our new home," El Jefe said on Instagram. "Introducing our first brick-an…
TacocaT Suddenly Closes Margate Restaurant Despite 'Record-Breaking Summer' TacocaT Suddenly Closes Margate Restaurant Despite 'Record-Breaking Summer'
TacocaT Suddenly Closes Margate Restaurant Despite 'Record-Breaking Summer' A taco restaurant in Margate said it's permanently closing in the middle of a "record-breaking summer" on the Jersey Shore. TacocaT said in a Facebook post that it has decided to shut down its South Essex Avenue restaurant after its final day on Sunday, July 7. The restaurant's Kitty Cat food truck will continue to operate for hire and appear at festivals. The restaurant said after serving Cal-Mex food for five years, it made the hard decision "despite a record-breaking summer and extraordinary year-over-year growth." "Anyone who knows us personally and has become part of our TacocaT…
Wilmington Cafe Closes After 17 Years In Business Wilmington Cafe Closes After 17 Years In Business
Wilmington Cafe Closes After 17 Years In Business The owners of As Good As It Gets, a popular cafe in Wilmington, announced they have decided to close the restaurant.  The 35 Lowell St. eatery announced the closure in a Facebook post over the weekend. Dear Customers and Friends,It is with heavy hearts that we let the community know that As Good As It Gets Cafe has closed, after 17 successful years. The current owners have chosen to retire, and close the restaurant at this time. We have been blessed to serve our wonderful and loyal Wilmington community for 7 of those 17 years, in an often challenging business. Much of our suc…
Modern Greek Restaurant Brings Nightclub, Belly Dancers To Englewood Modern Greek Restaurant Brings Nightclub, Belly Dancers To Englewood
Modern Greek Restaurant Brings Nightclub, Belly Dancers To Englewood Get ready to say Opa! to a new restaurant in Englewood. Caldera at Vida is opening in Englewood at 16 Armory St., specializing in modern Greek cuisine.  The establishment has been newly remodeled and promises live entertainment with "two floors of fun," including a nightclub open Friday and Saturday nights. Live belly dancers will be on Saturdays for Marrackech Nights. The menu boasts an array of specialty cocktails for $16 and $17, as well as modern twists on Greek favorites including lavraki (bronzino), a chicken tzatziki bowl, shrimp pasta, and more. The kitchen is run by Chef Car…
Popular Restaurant Peppercorns, A Hicksville Mainstay, To Close After 40-Year Run Popular Restaurant Peppercorns, A Hicksville Mainstay, To Close After 40-Year Run
Popular Restaurant Peppercorns, A Hicksville Mainstay, To Close After 40-Year Run It will soon be closing time for a popular Long Island restaurant that has been a mainstay in the community for more than 40 years. Peppercorns Restaurant & Catering announced this week that its familiar old firehouse location in Hicksville will close as of Thursday, Aug. 1. In a social media post, the owners said it was the "right time and right move" after their landlord presented them with an opportunity. "We can’t thank you all enough for the many years of love and support," the owners said. " It has been a true honor to be a part of the Hicksville community and all of our customer…
McDonald's Resurrecting 'Everyone's Favorite Sandwich': Ketchup On What, When McDonald's Resurrecting 'Everyone's Favorite Sandwich': Ketchup On What, When
McDonald's Resurrecting 'Everyone's Favorite Sandwich': Ketchup On What, When Lettuce talk about the latest buzz in the fast-food world. McDonald’s is bringing back its Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder, first launched in 2022, for another limited run beginning Wednesday, July 10. Brazenly dubbed “everyone's favorite sandwich,” the burger features a “100 percent fresh” Quarter Pounder beef patty, two slices of American cheese, three half strips of applewood smoked bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, and a special, smoky BLT sauce all on a toasted sesame seed bun. “The smooth and creamy BLT sauce is seasoned to perfection with paprika, parsley and black pepper,” McDonald’s said in a …
2 Clerks Caught Selling Alcohol To Minors At Suffolk County Businesses, Police Say 2 Clerks Caught Selling Alcohol To Minors At Suffolk County Businesses, Police Say
2 Clerks Caught Selling Alcohol To Minors At Suffolk County Businesses, Police Say Two employees are accused of selling alcohol to underage customers at a pair of Long Island businesses. The busts came during compliance checks that were conducted by the Southampton Town Police Community Response Unit in partnership with the New York State Liquor Authority on Saturday, July 6. Of the 11 businesses that were inspected, employees at the following stores were charged with selling alcoholic beverages to customers under the age of 21: Speedway Gas of Southampton, located at 816 County Road; employee Charles Lenhart, age 65, was arrested Marta’s Deli, located at 300 Riverleigh…
Winning $100K Scratcher Sold At Silver Spring Grocery Store Winning $100K Scratcher Sold At Silver Spring Grocery Store
Winning $100K Scratcher Sold At Silver Spring Grocery Store A Montgomery County man is one step closer to his dream of buying a house after winning a six-figure prize on a scratch-off Lottery ticket sold at an area Safeway. The $100,000 win left the lucky lotto player stunned outside of Safeway on New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring after he scratched off a $10 50X The Cash ticket. 'It was very surprising," the occasional Lottery player - whose previously had only won approximately $500 - mused. "When I go shopping, sometimes I buy a ticket."  "I was stunned."  According to the winner, he has been working toward purchasing a home,…
Manchester Hooters Locale Closes After Nearly 20 Years: 'Difficult Decision' Manchester Hooters Locale Closes After Nearly 20 Years: 'Difficult Decision'
Manchester Hooters Locale Closes After Nearly 20 Years: 'Difficult Decision' A Hooters location in Connecticut has announced its sudden closure.  The restaurant, located in the Hartford County town of Manchester at 1483 Pleasant Valley Rd., announced its closure on social media on Monday, July 1.  In its closing announcement, the owners of the Hooters branch said it was a "difficult decision" to shutter the eatery, which has been open for almost 20 years.  "Thank you for the many years of patronage and loyalty," the owners wrote, also encouraging customers to visit nearby locations in Wethersfield or West Springfield, Massachusetts.  …