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Project tour, expansion to new schools helping to grow ULI’s UrbanPlan program for students
Russo Development CEO Ed Russo (far right) speaks to East Brunswick High School students on May 21 at the firm’s Vermella Woodbridge property as part of a tour hosted by Urban Land Institute Northern New Jersey’s UrbanPlan program. — All photos courtesy: Russo Development. The UrbanPlan program’s...
Temps in the mid-80s with chance of showers in NY, NJ
NEW YORK (PIX11)—It was National Ice Cream Day, and the weather in New York and New Jersey lent itself to outdoor scooping. The tri-state area hit the mid-80s Sunday, with parts of New Jersey climbing closer to 90 degrees. The beginning of the work week will prove cooler than last, with temperatures remaining in the […]
Medical office leases in Mercer, Middlesex among latest deals by Fennelly Associates
2650 Route 130 in Cranbury — Courtesy: Fennelly Associates. A pediatric neurology practice has leased 3,800 square feet of medical office space in Hamilton, in the largest of four newly announced deals by Fennelly Associates. The provider, New Jersey Pediatric Neuroscience Institute, is expanding its footprint with the commitment...
Plainfield Police Encourage Residents to Lock Car Doors, Keep Items Out of View
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Starting Tuesday last week, the Plainfield Police Department began to encourage Plainfield residents to lock their cars and hide items from view. "Lock your cars after exiting," reads the statement that has been posted on the city's Facebook page two more times since the initial warning. "When leaving vehicles, please place all items out of view. We’re experiencing an uptick in the theft of personal items from unlocked vehicles, and we want to keep your property safe." For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Bayonne Firefighters Rescue Workers from Vacant Home
BAYONNE, NJ - Three workers were rescued from inside a vacant home last week, Bayonne Fire Chief Keith Weaver reported. Firefighters faced heavy smoke coming from the attic area of a one and half story home at 5 Pavonia Court when they arrived there at 4:57 p.m. on Thursday after reports of a structure fire. Fire Chief Keith Weaver said firefighters used multiple handlines to extinguish the blaze which progressed to two alarms before being declared under control at 5:27 p.m. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Our firefighters arrived within minutes of the initial 9-1-1 call and quickly knocked down this fire, keeping damage to a minimum and preventing further spread to very closely spaced neighboring structures,” Weaver said. An investigation is underway, however, the fire appears to be accidental in nature. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Michigan Deli Lunch Specials July 22
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out! Shrimp Stir Fry served over Rice $14.95CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Homemade Meatball Parm Panini, served w/FF $14.50 Southwestern BBQ Salad” BBQ Grilled Chicken over Mixed Greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, shredded cheddar, served with Ranch Dressing $14.95 Homemade Soups of the Day: Italian Wedding or Chicken Pasta or Rice $5.00 DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Michigan Deli is located at 219 Market Street. Nestled between the industrial borders...
Union Education Assoc. to Host Annual Town-Wide Block Party
UNION, NJ - A "Town-Wide Block Party", hosted by the Union Township Education Association (UTEA), is set for Tuesday, August 13, in Rabkin Park for all Union residents. "The UTEA tries to find ways to interact with our community," said Ann Margaret Shannon, UTEA President. “The UTEA is excited to mingle and share music, fun, games and a meal with our community."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The fun will include music by a DJ, children’s games and bouncy houses, and a health fair featuring Optical Academy, Zumba, kickboxing, and yoga. Cuisine from local restaurants, including Cafe Z, Cioffi's, Cozy Corner, Johnny Napkins, Mama’s BBQ, and Qsina 8 will be available. Residents five years and up will receive a $10 food voucher (while supplies last). Visitors are asked to bring food to donate to the food pantry and to bring lawn chairs. The event, in partnership with the Township of Union, the Union Township Transportation Association, the Union Fire Department, the Union Police Department, the Union Recreation Department, and Optical Academy, will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rabkin Park. To register, click HERE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
‘Smooth Sounds by the Sea’ mesh jazz and R&B with cool summer vibes
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The 13th Annual “Smooth Sounds by the Sea” offered a relaxing afternoon of soulful jazz and R&B at the historic Alice Austen House in Rosebank. The yearly event pays tribute to and celebrates the contributions of people of African descent and the music and culture of America by showcasing a diverse range of live jazz and R&B performances.
Maker Park Radio Celebrates 7th anniversary with Music & Arts Fest
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Maker Park Radio — an all-volunteer, non-profit streaming station in Stapleton — marked its seventh anniversary with a vibrant Music & Arts Fest at Maker Park, located at 450 Front Street, attracting more than 400 attendees. The celebration featured performances by New York...
Madison Council Meeting is Monday July 22
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Council will hold their monthly council meeting, Monday July 22. The meeting will be in person and livestreamed on YouTube. Members of the public who wish to participate in the meeting may do so by joining us in-person at Hartley Dodge Memorial Council Chamber or view the live stream of the meeting on YouTube or below at 8:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. Individuals in-person will be able to fully participate in the meeting, including providing public comment. Members watching the live stream will not be able to provide public comments. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER If you are unable to attend, but would like to provide comment, please email clerk@rosenet.org by 4:30 P.M. on the day of the meeting for your comments to be included in Communication & Petitions. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
New Jersey School Board Association Gives Ethics Presentation at Roselle Park Board of Education Meeting
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — School might be out, that does not mean that the work is over for the Roselle Park Board of Education. Last week, they met to receive a presentation on Ethics 2024 Training from Jeanne Cleary and Patricia Rees of the New Jersey School Board Association. The presentation focused on how members of the board can continue to conduct themselves ethically within their role and maintain public trust. "As school officials, you have the honor of serving the public," said Ms. Cleary. "Tonight, we wanted to look at how we hold ourselves accountable." CLICK HERE TO SIGN...
Rutgers Running Backs Preview: 2024
Next up in our series of breaking down each position on Rutgers roster, we have the running backs. Rutgers has one of the deepest backfields in terms of running backs in the entire Big Ten, including the Big Ten’s leading rusher in 2023, so this post will cover the four on the top of Rutgers’ depth chart.
Two NJ police officers among trio accused in menacing burglary
JERSEY CITY — Two off-duty Jersey City police officers and a third man have been accused of threatening individuals earlier this year, while one defendant was armed with a baseball bat. Adrian Tejada and Robert Nunez were each charged with burglary and three counts of terroristic threats. The 28-year-old...
Police: Elizabeth woman arrested in Guttenberg for kicking police officer
An Elizabeth woman was arrested in Guttenberg for kicking a police officer after authorities responded to a call of her being an unwanted guest in a home. On Sunday, July 14th, members of the Guttenberg Police Department’s Patrol Division responded to the area of 68th Street and Madison Street on a report of an unwanted party in a residence, the department wrote in their police blotter.
Edison Township Announces Line Up for House Music Festival
EDISON, NJ - The township has announced the upcoming house music festival. The festival is scheduled for Saturday, August 24th, at Papaianni Park from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The line-up of performers is as follows:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER DJ Beloved DJ Mikki Afflick DJ Mark Francis DJ Dee Boyd MC Ras Anthony DJ Mar Mar DJ Matt Knight Special performance by Edison native Abena Mensah-Bonsu The event is free and open to the public and will feature food trucks, vendors, a beer garden, and a kid's zone. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Bear seen wandering N.J. town on Sunday
Maplewood police are urging residents to be wary of a black bear seen roaming the township Sunday. Multiple sightings of the bear were reported to Maplewood officials on Sunday, police said. It was unclear if police are planning invasive action to coax the bear away from homes. The township is...
2 dead, 1 critical after back-to-back shootings at park and migrant shelter in Brooklyn
A double shooting near a Brooklyn migrant shelter left one man dead and another critically wounded—minutes after a man was shot and killed at a park just blocks away, police said Monday.
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