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By TAPINTO STAFF
April 29, 2024
TRENTON - Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order on Saturday directing that all U.S. and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff Wednesday and Thursday during U.S. Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr.’s memorial services. Payne, 65, died on Wednesday, April 24. He represented N.J. Congressional ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Miss that dusty box of mistakenly-trashed comic books? Perhaps you pine for another glimpse of grandpa’s tattered old La-Z-Boy recliner. Or maybe you just want to see what happens to all that garbage you cart to the curb each week. Well, the Middlesex County Utility ...
TRENTON, NJ - NJ Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order on Saturday directing that all U.S. and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff next Wednesday and Thursday during Congressman Payne’s memorial services. Murphy stated, "Tammy and I continue to pray for Beatrice and the Payne ...
Trenton, NJ – In support of the Murphy Administration’s commitment to ensuring students receive a world-class education in a first-rate learning environment while relieving the pressure on local taxpayers, the New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA) today announced that four grants have ...
TRENTON, NJ - NJ Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order on Saturday directing that all U.S. and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff next Wednesday and Thursday during Congressman Payne’s memorial services. Murphy stated, "Tammy and I continue to pray for Beatrice and the Payne ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Close to a year ago, up to 2,400 trees were potentially going to be cut down by Coral Springs Improvement District to prevent flooding in neighborhoods. Those plans were halted after a new board of directors took over the district last summer and called for another approach ...
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection will host the third in its series of open house-style events on May 11 focusing on a revitalization plan for Liberty State Park.The open house will be focused on the planning of new amenities for the southern and waterfront areas of the park ...
TRENTON, NJ - NJ Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order on Saturday directing that all U.S. and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff next Wednesday and Thursday during Congressman Payne’s memorial services. Murphy stated, "Tammy and I continue to pray for Beatrice and the Payne ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The borough is considering an ordinance dictating the removal and replacement of trees, private or public, which, if violated, could carry a penalty of imprisonment or a $2,000 fine. Introduced on March 26, the Borough Council will hold a public hearing on the ordinance Tuesday, ...
TOTOWA, NJ - Classic car enthusiasts and community members alike gathered in Totowa on Sunday, as Mayor John Coiro, alongside the Totowa Borough Council and the Totowa Board of Recreation, hosted their Fifth Annual Car Show. With gleaming vehicles and roaring engines, the event showcased a ...
CHATHAM, NJ -- After hearing about Ford Cairns' enthusiasm for fishing, it wasn't a surprise to learn that the four-year-old had reeled in the biggest catch among the boys at the annual Small Fry Fishing Derby sponsored by the Chatham Borough Volunteer Fire Department over the weekend. "Most ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – A smiling vendor serving up a hot dog with mustard will be stationed near Destination Dogs on Paterson Street. A trumpet player, surely hitting the high notes, will be hanging out outside Tavern on George, the host venue for the New Brunswick Jazz Project. Then there’s the girl ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Central Bucks School District is making big changes to how it manages the playing fields at its schools. While many groups will benefit, the new policy will ensure that Doylestown’s American Legion baseball team will be able to continue using the baseball field behind CB West ...
Nutley Commissioners Tom Evans and Mauro Tucci announce that the NJMVC Mobile Inspection Unit has been RESCHEDULED FOR Monday, May 6, 2024 7am-3pm Please Note: The NJ Division of Motor Vehicles will still be present on April 30, 2024 for REAL ID, registration renewal and duplicate ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - The chicken madness continues on the Coconut Creek City Commission. This time, though, the debate at last week’s commission meeting – in which talk turned to marching chickens out in “handcuffs” – ended with city elected leaders clarifying their positions on how many ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Childcare advocates met recently at Little Learners Child Development Center to discuss issues impacting childcare, especially the high cost of weekly care. U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) held a roundtable with childcare advocates and providers at Little Learners Child ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ —Get acquainted with Ridgewood's first responders at the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce's Touch-a-Truck event on Thursday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees can get hands-on with a Ridgewood Fire Department fire engine, the Ridgewood Police Department's cruisers and vehicles ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — WWII aviator Donald Stern, who survived 32 combat missions in Italy as a bombardier onboard a B17 Flying Fortress, returned to the skies last week, taking off from Central Jersey Airport with his son Russel, also a pilot, Stern's son, Retired Air Force Major Glenn Sinibaldi, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Lace up your running shoes and mark your calendars for the annual Kimberly Anne Wilson Foundation 5K, scheduled to take place on September 15, 2024, at Memorial Field in Berkeley Heights. This beloved community event, previously known as the Berkeley Heights 5K, will continue ...
MILLBURN, NJ -- Millburn High School (MHS) student artists won many awards at the prestigious Scholastic Art Awards, including 94 regional and three national awards. According to Superintendent Dr. Christine Burton, "This is the highest number of awards our high school art department has ever been ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Lace up your running shoes and mark your calendars for the annual Kimberly Anne Wilson Foundation 5K, scheduled to take place on September 15, 2024, at Memorial Field in Berkeley Heights. This beloved community event, previously known as the Berkeley Heights 5K, will continue ...
On May 18, the Union County Board of County Commissioners will be hosting a county wide mental health summit at Oak Ridge Park in Clark. The “Stepping Up to Mental Health Summit” program will include an initiative which was proposed by a group of students, including one student from Governor ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ -- In commemoration of National Small Business Week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will be holding an informational session on programs to benefit small businesses across the state. The NJEDA is partnering with state and federal agencies to provide ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Ford Ave. will be closed to northbound traffic at Hill St., beginning on Wednesday, 05/01/2024. The closure is part of the ongoing sewer repairs on Morris Street in Morristown. Motorists should be aware that norbound traffic on Ford Avenue will be detoured to Hill Street, Elm ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ - A sign that summer is on its way, metered parking goes into effect on Wednesday, May 1st. The City of Long Branch has a new smart meter parking system powered by the Flowbird mobile app. The new system uses pay-by-plate, doing away with numbered parking spots and increasing ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Borough officials and students gathered at Aldene Elementary School over the weekend for Roselle Park's Arbor Day Celebration, where they planted a tree to commemorate the holiday. Aldene's student council were joined at the ceremony by Roselle Park Council President Joe ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth High School Varsity Baseball Team extended their win streak to five games in a tight 4-3 game against Franklin on Saturday. Their latest win brings them to 11-2 on the season. Junior Eliezer Cepeda, senior Jordan Jones, and junior Ian Acevedo each recorded two hits ...
On May 18, the Union County Board of County Commissioners will be hosting a county wide mental health summit at Oak Ridge Park in Clark. The “Stepping Up to Mental Health Summit” program will include an initiative which was proposed by a group of students, including one student from Governor ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Lace up your running shoes and mark your calendars for the annual Kimberly Anne Wilson Foundation 5K, scheduled to take place on September 15, 2024, at Memorial Field in Berkeley Heights. This beloved community event, previously known as the Berkeley Heights 5K, will continue ...
Atlantic Health System’s medical centers are sweeping up the top spots in hospital reputation in New Jersey, according to the latest ranking from renowned health care research and information company, Castle Connolly. Morristown Medical Center and Chilton Medical Center are once again ranked ...