Alleged Snack Stand Drug Dealer, Popcorn Recall Top Englewood News

Authorities have charged 18 people from around the region as part of a months long investigation into drug sales, gambling and violent crime in the Englewood-area. 

One of those nabbed in the sweep was a seasonal parks worker who was dealing ecstasy from a concession stand in Englewood's Mackay Park, City Police Chief Arthur O'Keefe said at a press conference Wednesday afternoon. 

Englewood-based Dale and Thomas Popcorn is recalling about 700,000 bags of popcorn because of possible listeria contamination, according to the company and a published report. 

SuburbanMomma.com, a coupon website founded by an Englewood woman, has stopped offering deals and will remain online through the end of the year. 

Rapper Meek Mill will headline a show at the Teaneck Armory later this month hosted by New York City radio station Hot 97 and DJ Funk Flex. 

Ninth District Rep. Bill Pascrell picked up the support of several North Jersey firefighter unions, including organizations in Teaneck and Englewood, his campaign announced Thursday. 

A Teaneck pain specialist received medication linked to a deadly multistate outbreak of fungal meningitis, officials said Friday. 

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