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Ahrre’s Coffee Roastery Serves Up Fresh Roast and Fresh Brew in Summit!

As you walk through the doors of Ahrre’s Coffee Roastery in downtown Summit, the delicious, friendly aroma of fresh brewed coffee immediately greets you. For coffee lovers everywhere, there is nothing like it; and for coffee lovers in the Summit, New Jersey area, Ahrre’s is a special treat. Ahrre — pronounced like the letter “R” […]

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Riker Hill Art Park in Livingston

There are many hidden gems amongst our Manhattan commuter communities.  For instance, Riker Hill Art Park, once a former US Army Nike Missile Base project, is today a unique public artist haven in Livingston thanks to the help of the National Parks Service Federal Lands to Parks Program.  Together with the Walter Kidde Dinosaur Park […]

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Summit NJ Downtown Spring Street Fair April 28th

Another epic celebration of the Summit NJ Downtown Spring Street Fair is only weeks away. Artists and craftsmen who hail from other states will come to display and share their work. There will be music, rides, great street fare and plenty of fun in downtown Summit on April 28. Event Details What: Summit NJ Downtown […]

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Historic Chatham Promises Many Lifestyle Options

Historic Facts About Chatham When the great Wisconsin Glacier backed away 20,000 years ago, the amazing Watchung Mountains and Lake Passaic were left behind. The lovely town of Chatham was developed in the place of the ancient lake, at approximately 160 ft below the surface. Chatham developed slowly and during the 20th century, real estate developers […]

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Celebrate Madison at the “Taste of Madison” Event April 15th

The best annual tasting event in Morris County is coming soon — The Taste of Madison — on the 15th of April at the Park Avenue Club, 185 Park Avenue, Florham Park. It features the finest dining establishments in the area as well as the best wines gathered from all over the world all in […]

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Visit Downtown Westfield During Restaurant Week – February 17-28

Need an evening out or simply a break from the humdrum weekly cooking routine?  Are you a foodie craving a new cuisine or meal at a favorite haunt?  Maybe you skipped dinner out on Valentine’s Day in order to avoid the crowds and an overpriced meal.  One of the area’s best Restaurant Weeks begins Sunday, […]

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Winter Wine Festival in Short Hills on Feb 23rd

Warm up and enjoy the inaugural winter wine tasting this February 23 on a sizzling Saturday night at the Winter Wine Festival in Short Hills and enjoy a selection of over 150 wines from The Wine Library. Featuring amazing wines, yummy light bites, a crowd of wine lovers and of course, live music this event will […]

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Westminster Hotel Offers Premier Spa in Livingston

Location: 550 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 Phone: 800.388.2741 Info:  [email protected] Cost: $100 – $200 Introducing the Westminster Hotel It’s Valentine’s Day and The Hotel Westminster located in the heart of Livingston, New Jersey may be the perfect way to celebrate.  This luxury hotel focuses on catering to the distinctive tastes of travelers […]

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Celebrate Super Bowl Sunday Midtown Direct Style

Super Bowl Sunday is only a few days away.  What an experience it would be to have tickets to this much anticipated sporting event, but better yet this typically wintry day is best spent gathering with friends either at home by the fire or at a local restaurant or pub.  It’s a great reason to […]

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Greenwood Gardens in Short Hills

Short Hills, NJ is rich in beauty and serenity.  Greenwood Gardens located in the town epitomizes its splendor with 28 acres of natural gardens. It is considered a nationally significant location because of its history and design. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, known to be a time capsule of the […]

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Boxcar Bar and Grill is a New Short Hills Hot Spot

Looking for a new place to dine out? Definitely try out the Boxcar Bar and Grill, located in the historic Short Hills train station. It’s a combination bar, restaurant and train station, all in one place. Boxcar has become a cool neighborhood hang out spot in a period of five months since it first opened […]

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The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey

Madison, NJ is rich in art and culture.  Home to two universities — Drew University and Fairleigh Dickinson University, the town is brimming with richness and great things to see and do.  One of the cultural highlights of Madison is The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, formerly the New Jersey Shakespeare Festival, and one of […]

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Feltville Historic District in Watchung Reservation

There are many hidden places of interest in and around our Midtown Direct and surrounding communities.  It’s fun to visit them and ponder what the people of that time actually did when they walked in these very same paths. The Feltville Historic District located in the Watchung Reservation in Union County, New Jersey is one […]

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New Providence Offers Huge Park Areas, Relaxed Pace of Life

New Providence, New Jersey, is a borough located in the northwestern section of Union County.  It currently has a population of just under 12,000.  New Providence covers an area of 3.665 square miles and lies on the western slope of the Second Watchung Mountain.  It is situated on the Passaic River and is bordered by […]

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Miller-Cory House Museum in Westfield, NJ

Our communities are rich in culture and history.  It always intrigues me to think of life here hundreds of years ago  — putting ourselves back to the time of no modern conveniences — boy how times have changed. The Miller-Cory House, in Westfield, NJ is a great example and interpretation of life in the 18th […]

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South Orange Has a Great Lifestyle for NYC Midtown Commuters

South Orange, New Jersey, is located in Essex County, is a quaint and charming town.  It lies a short distance from Manhattan and is considered part of the New York Metropolitan Area.  South Orange currently has a population of approximately 16,000.  It is a small community that sits on just 2.855 square miles.  Neighboring communities […]

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Livingston, NJ Offers Arts and an Easy Commute to Midtown NYC

Livingston, New Jersey, is a township in Essex County.  It has a population of approximately 29,000 and is one of the larger communities in the area, covering just over 14 square miles. Livingston is considered part of the New York Metropolitan Area. Livingston Real Estate at a Glance Much of Livingston’s appeal is due to […]

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Fairmount Country Club, Chatham, NJ

The Fairmount Country Club, located in Chatham, is a lovely facility offering many convenient services. Since its inception in 1962, the facility has hosted weddings, charity functions, wine tastings and special family occasions in addition to business meetings. The 18-hole golf course covers 6.741 yards and has a rating of 73.1 points. The slope rating […]

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