Fall River’s landmark Nite Owl diner may soar once again. What we know
The Nite Owl diner at the intersection of Pleasant Street and Eastern Avenue in Fall River on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. COLIN FURZE
From The Herald News: FALL RIVER, Mass. — Those nostalgic for a hot cheese sandwich under the watchful eye of Fall River’s iconic Nite Owl — where the curious local specialty originated — may soon be able to recapture that magic feeling without relying on memory alone.
The shuttered Flint neighborhood landmark is getting ready to soar once again, with a long-awaited comeback eyed for May 2026.
News of the Nite Owl’s revival, following yearslong efforts to preserve and breathe life back into the Flint fixture, spread via a newly launched Facebook page for the restaurant, which announced Feb. 15 the potential for reopening as early as this spring “if all goes to plan.”
Residents Rally Together To Save Buddy’s Diner In East Somerville
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From WBZ: SOMERVILLE, Mass. — Residents in East Somerville spent part of their Valentine’s Day writing love letters to a diner still waiting to reopen.
Buddy’s Diner has been closed for three years now after a sewer pipe collapsed and flooded the business. A few dozen people packed into a nearby restaurant on Saturday to make valentines on paper plates. Taya Holmes with East Somerville Main Streets says it’s all about showing love for the diner.
“They would always put all of their like specials and menu items written on paper plates like above the grill.”
Holmes is a part of the effort to save the small historic diner. The dining hub has been there for decades and is a staple in a community that doesn’t have many places to stop for food. Having served the community for decades, Holmes says the closure has been a big loss for the area.
Historic Loew’s Jersey Theatre in Journal Square Preparing for 2026 Reopening
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From The Hoboken Girl: The Loew’s Jersey Theatre in Jersey City is getting ready to reopen in 2026. The ornate theatre originally opened in Journal Square back in 1929, showing movies and hosting live shows. It was known for having a grand entrance with a sparkling chandelier and an intricate lobby. It went through ups and downs over the years, closing for a brief time then reopening after local restoration efforts. The most recent $130 million restoration project at 54 Journal Square Plaza is nearly complete and aims to bring live entertainment back to the historic theatre and boost the local economy in Journal Square.
Kitchen fire forces St. Johns restaurant to temporarily close
Fire at Wishing Well (Portland Fire & Rescue)
From KPTV: PORTLAND, Ore. – A fire at a Portland restaurant has forced the business to close temporarily after destroying the kitchen and causing significant smoke damage to the dining areas.
The Wishing Well, a bar and restaurant in the St. Johns neighborhood, was damaged in a fire that occurred Wednesday, according to Portland Fire & Rescue.
7 Charming Old Railroad Towns In Montana
Vintage car show in Shelby, Montana. (Heidi Besen / Shutterstock.com)
From WorldAtlas: Railroad towns are the stitching that holds much of Montana together. Long before interstates cut across the plains or mountain passes were carved into highways, rail lines determined where people settled, where goods moved, and where towns survived. In a place defined by distance, weather, and rugged terrain, the railroad turned isolated stretches of prairie and mountain valleys into connected communities almost overnight.
In a state like Montana, which spans roughly 147,000 square miles (380,800 square kilometers), the railroad wasn’t just vital; it was a game-changer for the state and its people. Lines like the Great Northern and Northern Pacific shaped Montana’s growth town by town, bringing workers, families, commerce, and culture with them. Many of the communities that sprang up along the tracks still carry that legacy today. Thankfully, despite how the world may have changed around them, these seven Charming Old Railroad Towns in Montana remain fantastic places to spend time and unwind.
Amtrak’s Iconic Train Route 66 Trip Starts in Chicago And Stops At One Of The 7 Natural Wonders Of The World—Here’s The Full Itinerary
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From Secret Chicago: There are highways, and then there is Route 66— the iconic “Mother Road” that stretches from Chicago to Santa Monica. Known for its neon lights, vintage motels, and retro diners, this historic route recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. It has become synonymous with Americana, drawing road-trip aficionados from around the world.
And if you’ve been eager to explore the route — without driving yourself — we have good news. Amtrak has organized a 14-day trip through six destinations alongRoute 66.
A short history of the old neon signs along Las Vegas Boulevard
It’s unknown when the Par-A-Dice Motel sign was installed. (City of Las Vegas)
From neon.reviewjournal.com: Got a light?
Fifteen refurbished neon signs are on display along Las Vegas Boulevard, dotting the route from Sahara Avenue to the Neon Museum, just north of Washington Avenue.
The relics of a long-gone Las Vegas were installed in the past few years, with the latest batch of eight lighting up in May 2023 to coincide with the city’s birthday. All signs are co-owned by the city, the museum and YESCO Custom Electric Signs, the company behind just about every iconic sign in town, dating back more than 100 years.