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Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• This Old-School New Jersey Italian Restaurant Still Draws Crowds Like It Did Decades Ago (takingthekids.com) — Belmont Tavern on Bloomfield Avenue in Belleville is still packing in crowds with its old-school Italian American dishes like Chicken Savoy and shrimp beeps, cash-only policy, and no-reservations hustle. Locals get detailed tips on when to go, what to order, and how this tiny, retro spot has become a multigenerational tradition rooted in Belleville's Italian American history.
• Mejia, Hathaway Visit Essex County As They Battle For NJ-11 Congress Seat (patch.com) — Belleville is one of several Essex County towns in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, where Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway are crisscrossing the area ahead of November's election. The race features campaign stops, town halls, and an independent candidate, Alan Bond, as residents weigh contrasting messages on affordability, immigration, voting rules, and leadership style.
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