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TE Ben Rothhaar flips commitment to Rutgers
Rutgers landed another commitment in the class of 2025 today when Ben Rothhaar of Norwalk (Ohio) announced his plans to join the Scarlet Knights. The 6-foot-5, 210-pounder was previously committed to Kent State but has flipped to Rutgers. Rothhaar becomes the 30th commitment to the Rutgers 2025 class as he joined the program on a day when the staff was hosting an unofficial visitor barbecue for members of the class of 2026. The class of 2025 commits are expected to be on campus tomorrow.
Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell is ‘defensive mastermind,’ analyst says
Rutgers has some of the best offensive talent in program history on its roster for the upcoming 2024-25 season, but history shows that any team coached by Steve Pikiell will be strong on the defensive end. The Scarlet Knights head coach has developed a reputation as one of the top...
Better Know A B1G Q&A: Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Our penultimate stop on our tour of the Big Ten takes us to East Piscataway, New Jersey (a town name that I will never get tired of) and Rutgers University. For this installment, I am joined by Greg Patuto of SB Nation’s Rutgers blog, On The Banks. Without further ado, let’s learn more about the alma mater of Steve Belichick and Mohamed Sanu!
Stream NJ emo band Ogbert the Nerd's new album 'What You Want'
Back in May, New Brunswick, NJ emo band Ogbert the Nerd put out the new single “For Posterity” and promised that their sophomore album What You Want would be out “this summer.” Well, this summer is today. The album comes three and a half years after their December 2020 debut LP I Don’t Hate You, and it picks up right where they left off. It’s loaded with scrappy, shouty, riffy “emo revival revival” (aka, it sounds like Cap’n Jazz and Braid by way of Snowing and Algernon Cadwallader), and it’s also got some acoustic guitars, bells, and horns that add a pretty side amidst all the sweaty chaos. Ogbert use plenty of familiar tricks, and they do it really well and make it sound so lively that even listening to the album feels like being right up against the band at a basement show.
45-Story Apartment Building Planned for George Street Proposes 160 Affordable Units
NEW BRUNSWICK – A 45-story, 800-unit apartment building planned for a vacant lot behind the Abundant Life Family Worship Church on George Street is set to include 160 low- and moderate-income units. NB Plaza Owner Urban Renewal LLC, described as a partnership between developer Ifany LLC. and the church, has been designated as the redeveloper for the $350 million mixed-use project that falls into the city’s Lower George II Redevelopment Plan.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The agreement approved by a 7-0 vote of the Housing Authority at Wednesday night’s meeting amends a previous...
Highly-rated son of NBA great includes Rutgers in latest list of schools he is considering
Rutgers remains in the race for the son of an NBA great. The Scarlet Knights are one of the six schools that Kiyan Anthony, a four-star shooting guard in the 2025 recruiting class, included in his latest list after he narrowed his options, the prospect announced Thursday. Steve Pikiell’s program is joined by Syracuse, Auburn, USC, Ohio State and Florida State.
Is good luck on the way? Black squirrel spotted in Middlesex County
HELMETTA - Gina Geletei was on her way to work as a site director at East Brunswick Recreation Camp when she saw something she never expected to see − a black squirrel. Scampering up a tree in the Heather Glen complex, the black squirrel was spotted at approximately 8 a.m. Thursday. "I did...
10 most expensive homes sold in Middlesex County, July 15-21
A house in Monroe Township that sold for $1.7 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Middlesex County in the past week. In total, 65 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $602,981. The average price per square foot was $350.
NJ resident’s dog finds a rabid animal, the 3rd in the county this year
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — One Middlesex County township has its first rabid animal of the year, according to the County Office of Health Services. However, it is the third rabid animal reported within the county for 2024. Health officials said that on Saturday, July 20, a South Brunswick resident’s dog...
Another large warehouse proposed for vacant land in N.J. town
A new distribution warehouse is scheduled to be proposed Thursday night for a large swath of vacant land in Middlesex County. Federal Business Centers, an Edison-based real estate developer, wants to develop land near North Disbrow Hill Road and Butcher Road in Monroe into a 176,085-square-foot warehouse and office space, according to the plans.
Metuchen restaurant awarded Guinness World Record for having the most tequilas
METUCHEN – National Tequila Day was July 24 and Metuchen Mexican restaurant Meximodo celebrated with a Guinness World Record. The organization designated Meximodo as the bar-restaurant with the most varieties of agave spirits commercially available in the world. "I've got the final count − 748 tequilas, 246 mezcals and 39 agave spirits for...
Saturday Blurbs: Interesting Little Stories From the Past Week
On Tuesday, August 6th at 6:30 p.m., Jersey City will be hosting National Night Out events at Audubon Park, Pershing Field, Arlington Park, and Hamilton Park. There will be food, live music, and giveaways. A goal of these events is to foster relations between police officers and residents, and to promote safety and neighborhood unity.
Former CFO of Morris County law firm sentenced to 5 years in state prison for defrauding firm, dodging state taxes
NEW JERSEY — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin Friday announced the sentencing of a Union County man who was formerly the chief financial officer of a Morristown-based national law firm, after he admitted embezzling over $1.5 million from the firm and evading payment of income taxes owed to the State.
Six sites in North Jersey will receive initial markers for the NJ Black Heritage Trail
Sometime between the end of this year and early next, New Jersey residents will see markers placed in front of historic sites statewide like Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson. The markers are part of the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail that recognizes overlooked sites key to Black history in the Garden State. In September...
Old Farmer's Almanac predicts fall forecast. See what it says for North Jersey
For those eagerly anticipating a trip to the apple orchards and pumpkin patches this fall, don't forget a sweater as temperatures are predicted to be cooler than usual, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The periodical released its annual fall forecast, and North Jersey residents are expected to see below average temperatures, while...
Saturday Milltown Water Repair Will Cause Temporary Loss of Service for Some Residents
MILLTOWN, NJ - Some borough residents will want to prepare for a loss of water service on Saturday, July 27, according to a Nixle by the Milltown Department of Public Works. The loss of service is to allow for water main repairs. Water service will be shut off beginning at 7 a.m. on all of Ford Avenue as well as Church Street from Main Street to Cottage Avenue. Service will also be off on Clay Street from Ford Avenue to Cottage Avenue. Milltown's DPW is advising residents to fill containers with water in advance to use for drinking, cooking and to flush the toilet during the absence of service. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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