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Longer School Days in Newark Will Come With Promise of AC For Some
NEWARK — Longer school days will come with the promise of air conditioning for some students and staff when classes start in New Jersey’s largest public school district on Sept. 3, district officials said. The district is installing 1,300 new units - the board approved an up-to-$4.73-million purchase earlier this year.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The new schedule for the 2024-25 academic year will have all students in school from 8:15 a.m. – 3:05 p.m., officials said. It adds 20 minutes to the day for students in K-8 and 25 minutes to the...
Former Downtown Somerville Alliance Director Hired to Lead Downtown New Jersey Trade & Advocacy Group
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Downtown New Jersey, a statewide membership organization dedicated to the revitalization and sustainability of downtown districts across the Garden State, has appointed Natalie Pineiro, former executive director of the Downtown Somerville Alliance, as its new executive director. Pineiro hired by the DSA in January, 2019, resigned her position at the DSA in April, and has since been replaced by Olivia Manning who founded Downtown Bernardsville, where she spearheaded forward-facing marketing initiatives, community engagement efforts, and achieved a 3.4% growth in visitors year over year since 2020.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE...
Rutgers Cancer Institute, RWJBarnabas Health Treat 200th CAR T-Cell Therapy Patient
NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, together with RWJBarnabas Health, has treated its 200th patient with CAR T-cell therapy, a type of immunotherapy that uses a patient’s own immune cells to fight cancer. Harnessing the immune system to target cancer is the goal of a groundbreaking area of research called cell therapy. This process includes collecting T-cells from a patient’s blood through an infusion-like process called apheresis, and the cells are sent to a laboratory.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In the lab, scientists modify...
N.J. man charged with attempted murder in July shooting, authorities say
Authorities in Passaic County have made an arrest in a July shooting that left a 43-year-old woman with injuries, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes announced Saturday. Angelo Jimenez, 23, of Elizabeth was arrested Friday and charged with first-degree attempted murder and second-degree weapons offenses from a July 21 shooting...
Crabbae West Restaurant Celebrates Its First Year In West Orange With Ribbon Cutting
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Mayor Susan McCartney, West Orange Chamber Board Members, President Tez Roro, new Executive Director Sabrina Campbell Allen, West Orange Public Relations members, Downtown Alliance Director Megan Brill and Council Members Michelle Casalino and Tammy Williams celebrated Crabbae West's one-year anniversary with Chef Kashif Jones, family, friends and business partner Ken Patel. Crabbae, which also has locations in Maplewood and Kenilworth, has Caribbean-infused specialty menu items like rib-eyed steaks, seasoned crab legs and Rasta Pasta. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Kashif, a former correction officer, actually started the business in...
Former Fanwood Borough Councilman Douglas Clausen Remembered
Former Borough Councilman Douglas Clausen passed away in July at the age of 93. Mr. Clausen was a 50-year resident of Fanwood and spent between 25 and 30 years volunteering for the town. He was one of the original coaches of the Fanwood Youth Organization almost 50 years ago. He also served in United States Air Force.
Summit Elks March in 107th Annual Elks Parade
Summit Elks joined and marched with 1,500 New Jersey Elks in the 107th Annual Elks Parade on Saturday June 8th. Leading Summit were Esquire Lou DeSocio and Exalted Ruler Fred Honold. Immediately following was Leading Knight Rocco DiPiano who organized two dozen Elks with Summit’s 20 x 40 USA Flag....
Summit NJ Erosion Crisis: Local Officials Take Action
SUMMIT, NJ -- While recent torrential rains have hammered the local area and caused various hazardous conditions like flash floods and downed power lines, these fierce storms have taken on a whole new level of threat for the residents living on Springfield Avenue, just off of Salt Brook. “When it rains during the night, my husband and I take turns the next morning to look at the damage to our backyard. Either my husband or I text one another saying ‘don’t go in the backyard.’ It’s very sad,” said Summit Resident Adrianna Alarcon, who, along with her...
The Township of Verona Is Hiring
VERONA, NJ - The Township of Verona is looking for a full-time custodial worker who will work at Verona Town Hall, the Police Department, and the Public Library. The Township of Verona says responsibilities may include garbage removal, sweeping, vacuuming, washing and cleaning windows/floors, floor polishing, dusting, and more. The workweek is Monday through Friday, with a starting salary of $47,284. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Candidates must be flexible during working hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license and, the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language sufficiently to perform the job. Evening hours are required. For more information on the job or to apply, click here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Integrity House, 56 years combating substance use disorders
Integrity House, one of the largest nonprofit providers of substance use disorder treatment, is celebrating 56 years of service in Newark. “We are really proud to be anchored here in the city of Newark. We do have locations throughout the state of New Jersey in Hudson County, Bergen County, Morris County, Ocean County but Essex County is where it started 56 years ago,” said Robert Budstock, president and CEO of Integrity House at a celebration in Lincoln Park on Thursday.
March Planned for Sept. 6 to Pray for New Brunswick and its 9,000-plus Students
NEW BRUNSWICK – A march that hopes to attract at least 100 participants from across New Brunswick will offer prayers for the city and its students as they begin a new school year. Interfaith leaders and other participants will begin the march on the steps of the New Brunswick Free Public Library.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Sept. 6 event, which will start at 5:30 p.m., is being organized by the city’s Department of Human and Community Services under director Keith Jones II and is open to all residents. Jones said he was recently...
New Costco coming to one of N.J.’s busiest highways
Costco, the big-box warehouse store known for its $1.50 hotdog combo and bulk products, could be coming to Route 17 South in Paramus, according to the town’s mayor. The store is planning to replace the shuttered Kmart and Stop & Shop locations near the exits for Linwood Avenue and Van Emburgh Avenue.
NJ Transit free week starts Monday: Everything you need to know
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – For this week only, your ride to work will be free on NJ Transit. The transportation system will be completely free between Aug. 26 and Sept. 2, meaning customers do not need to purchase or show tickets during the week, Governor Phil Murphy announced earlier this month. For riders who already […]
Jordan Travis on what ‘hasn’t hit him yet’ since joining NY Jets
The youngest member of the New York Jets quarterback room has enjoyed his training camp experience. Appearing on the “Pat McAfee Show,” Jordan Travis spoke about working with Aaron Rodgers and Tyrod Taylor in the team’s quarterback room. “It’s so cool. I walk into the meeting room,...
N.J. football preview, 2024: A look at Shore Conference Class A South
The reincarnated Class A South division, an All-Ocean County league except for Howell, will have interesting matchups all season. The division features three teams that either won outright, or shared, league championships last fall – Point Pleasant Boro (co-champion in the Colonial), Jackson Memorial (co-champion in the Freedom) and Brick Memorial (outright winner in the Independence). Donovan Catholic and Toms River North finished second and third in the American Division last fall behind Red Bank Catholic. There are several natural rivalries here. Brick Memorial and Point Boro are separated by Route 70, Toms River North and Donovan Catholic by Route 37 while Jackson Memorial and Howell were Thanksgiving Day rivals for years. Making the division even more interesting is the comings and goings through the offseason. Point Boro and Brick Memorial will be breaking in new quarterbacks. Toms River North’s quarterback, TJ Valerio, was brilliant while starter Micah Ford was injured last season, but the Mariner offense still has to regroup after its two top receivers, top RB and Ford all graduated. Donovan Catholic’s brilliant runner, Najee Calhoun, transferred to Bergen Catholic. Jackson Memorial may have the Shore’s best RB in Jonah Glenn, but the Jags need to be more than a one trick pony on offense in 2024. The question, however, can anyone in the division beat two-time defending Group 5 champion, Toms River North? At least on paper, the answer is no.
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