Nothing says Firworks like 4th of July, good food and music. There were 4 food vendors presents…read more The lines were long and the food was expensive for the price. 3 cheesesteaks with the cheese on the top was over $30. Hot dogs were reasonably priced. We were able to park in the lot and had a minimal walk. What a way to spend the 4th under the clear sky with that boom all around and magilnificent fireworks to light up the sky. Happy Independence day America and many more.

Foley field was renovated back in 2011.. It hosts "local soccer leagues & track meets plus annual…read moreJuly 4th fireworks." The turf field makes this place ideal for games and practices alike. They have portable bathrooms and plenty of seating for those who come to watch the games. The one thing this place lacks is parking thus the 4 STARS .

June 30, 2016 marked the 28th anniversary of this race, which starts and ends at Foley Field on JFK…read moreDrive, but technically starts on Broad St. I've done it at least twice now and the registration fee hasn't surpassed $30, which comes with a shirt, but the "large" I received this past year was almost certainly a large for toddlers. I couldn't get one arm in much less my head. The reason I'm at 2 stars based on my latest experience is because: 1) They ran out of water. 2) The "music" was being played from a shady van in the middle of the field, which could barely be heard. 3) There's some overlap throughout the course. 4) The post-race food consisted mostly of hot dogs and ice cream. Who wants that after running 5 miles? 5) My shirt is still too small. I'm not sure I'll be doing this race again, or if I do, I certainly won't be giving them my $30 to register.

We recently hired Gaspare and Viola Tiles to do a complete renovation of our kitchen countertops…read moreand backsplash tiles. We could not be more pleased. He and his team were superb: exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, easy to communicate with, and very competitive pricing. Gaspare was able to accomodate our schedule and he and his crew honored all of their commitments. We were looking for someone who could handle the entire job which included repainting our kitchen. Gaspare did a great job, eliminating the stress of having to coordinate that ourselves. What's more, he and his on-site foreman (Renaldo) made exceptional recommendations re choice of materials and installation options that yielded results significantly better than what we had initially envisioned. We now have a vastly improved kitchen that is basically better than new, with craftsmanship is a big notch higher than our original construction. We could not recommend Viola Tiles more highly.

Gasper and his crew are amazing. They are precise, professional and fast. Gasper really knows his…read morestuff and was able to best advise me on what to think about when choosing tile - keeping in mind pitch, drainage, wear and tear - things a novice like me would have completely screwed up on my own! He helped me make choices that would save me lots of headache down the line and I am so grateful! We love our kitchen and bathroom so much! Thank you Viola!!!

Located inside the NJ National Guard Armory, Soccer Palace is essentially a large warehouse…read moresubdivided into small turf fields. Lots of seating for spectators and it's a small treat to look at the National Guard artifacts when you venture to the restrooms. Beware: parking can be a total pain in the a** so we prepared to wait, especially during peak times.

Went for a cricket inauguration event . Loved the ground . Lots of space .. lots of seats.. good to…read moresee cricket being played here .. parking was crazy ! The ground doesn't have a parking spot and there are parking outside , but no clear indication if it was the ground parking or the hotel/university parking. I did t want to get charged for illegal parking. I hence had to drive a few minutes to get to a closed parking garage . No machines here . Had to pay online using a PayByPhone app. Took me 30 mins end to end for parking . Food was expensive inside : tasted ok. Not that good . Make sure you eat outside before coming to the ground . Overall it was a good experience for the event , but parking/food wasn't that good..

Free parking. An intimate venue. And baseball. How much better can it get?…read more When I travel during summer, I take in baseball games ... many of them of the Minor League or independent league variety. This team -- from the players to the ticket-takers -- doesn't disappoint. There's not a bad seat in the house, and the tickets are cheaper than a movie theater. There are plenty of picnic areas and umbrella tables along the concourse. No worries though, as you can still hear the umpire calling balls and strikes. I've had colder stadium beer and better ballpark hot dogs, but I certainly went back for seconds. Oh, and you're never more than 15-20 yards from a bathroom. Yogi Berra Stadium is the home of the New Jersey Jackals, a member of the CanAm (Canadian-American) independent league. The rosters of these teams are comprised mostly of players who are trying one last time to make it to the big leagues. Several players have made it as high as AA ball, but were released for one reason or another. In other words, the quality of baseball being played here is good ... I'd say between A and AA. If I lived around these parts, I'd be a Jackals regular for sure. For the people who do live within 20 minutes of this place (and there are many), oh how fortunate they are.

I came here in October for the Mental Wealth Expo and had an incredible time. The venue is located…read moreright outside of the Warren Street train station (Light Rail). The event typically takes place in Times Square but was hosted here for the first time. It is a very spacious venue that managed to allow losts of vendors to set up inside. There was plenty of seating available to watch each panel. This place was clean from top to bottom especially the restrooms. Without a doubt, the Mental Wealth Expo will be hosted here again next year.

Now this...THIS is PRIDE!!!…read more Newark-Essex Pride is a baby Pride. It has only been around since 2004. Like most Prides, it's a week-long celebration. I'm only Yelping the festival...or as they call it, "Pride Jam in the Park". When you first arrive, it's a little disconcerting. It's located in the smallest park ever! There are only a handful of vendors, not many sponsors, and one small stage. As the show gets started and the crowd rolls in, that's when the fun begins... There were non-stop performers that performed as if it were a packed crowd even when it was empty. There were singers, rappers, dancers, and my fave, lip-syncing drag queens and kings. Props to the drag-fab hostess for keeping us laughing and moving in between acts. Wish I could recall her name! Being such an intimate gathering, when the crowd broke into dance competitions and vogueing contests, we all hovered in! It was a blast! This has got to be the smallest Pride I've ever attended, but it packed a BIG PUNCH! I can imagine some of the larger Prides starting off this way. There was so much creativity and good vibes!

I come from a land of plentiful free music festivals and street fairs (San Francisco, CA) and I…read moremoved out here in search of the same joyous activities to fill my evenings and weekends. NYC? Yeah, I know, they've got me covered, and I do partake...but I'm a Jersey Girl now and I want to play in my own city and state. Behold! Sounds of the City! Every Thursday of every summer, NJPAC holds this outdoor concert series. The event goes from 5:00-10:00pm. Just perfect for the after-work crowd. Yay! I get to play in my own city! The lineup is amazing. The event is free, and I've looked, there were no donation boxes or collectors in sight. Yes, I'd donate if they asked. (You can donate online though.) There were a few small grass patches, plenty of brick roads and a checkerboard dance floor set up in front of the stage. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets, and whatever you wish to eat or drink. There were no rules against BYOB. And if you felt like keeping it light, just come with cash. There were a couple of food vendors set up...just a couple, so the lines can be long. There were also liquor vendors, but their system is a bit odd. You buy drink tickets in the same line you redeem the tickets. You can only buy tickets of $5 and $2 values, combine them as you wish for the price of your drink, then scoot two feet over to redeem. No Port-O-Potties, the restrooms are inside the NJPAC. How nice! A few vendors selling clothing, novelties, and incense and body oils were also there on the first day I went, but that might vary depending on the performer(s). I was there just yesterday to see The Wailers, enjoying the Bob Marley classics we all know and love. I plan to go every week, whether or not the performer(s) are familiar. Big Daddy Kane is coming up, but I'm most looking forward to seeing Rakim (still one of the greatest MCs of all time, just saying).

Good times! Good music! Good energy!…read more Saw Big Daddy Kane today and he rocked it! He's still got it! Brought me back to happier times. This is true hip-hop!