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Goodbye Dollar Store, Hello Pet Care: Singh’s New Adventure
“Do what you have to do until you can do what you want to do,” words a wise man once said. After two decades of owning and operating three area dollar stores, Sabita Singh of Mt. Olive is chasing her dream and starting her own pet care company. The last day for customers to shop at her last remaining store- Dollar & Party Mart in Hackettstown- is Sunday, July 28.
Hundreds of affordable housing units avaible in Brooklyn with outdoor space
NEW YORK (PIX11)– Brooklyn has plenty of affordable housing units with outdoor space, according to the Housing Connect website, which lists New York City’s affordable housing lotteries. “NYC Housing Connect is your portal to find and apply for affordable rental and homeownership opportunities across the five boroughs of New York City,” read the affordable housing […]
Franklin Traffic Alert: Canal Road Closed
SOMERSET, NJ - Residents and visitors are invited to participate in today's Canal Walk & Roll South event from 10 am to 4 pm.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Today's event provides an opportunity for the community to stroll or roll along the scenic canal roadways in a traffic-free environment. For the Canal Walk & Roll South, Canal Road will be closed to traffic from Griggstown Causeway to Route 518. Residents within these areas will have vehicle access, and caution is advised. TAPinto readers are welcome to share photos at mlyons@tapinto.net, with subject line Canal Walk & Roll South Photos. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Sparta High School Girls Cross Country 'Experienced Newcomers' Join 2024 Fall Roster
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta High School girls' cross country track team will have 10 new athletes on the roster though five have had track experience. Coach Sierra Horetsky is excited to see how they have enmeshed as a team. “With many athletes new to the XC team this fall, we are excited to see how the girls work together to navigate racing the 5k. We have many athletes who transferred from other sports and have participated in winter and spring track. I'm excited to see them on the cross-country course,” Horetsky said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP...
Mariah Carey Looks ‘Uncomfortable’ In Tight Dress That’s ‘Unflattering’
Mariah Carey‘s style turned heads in August 2022, when photos showing her in New York City gained comments. The singer, 55, was still dating now ex-boyfriend Bryan Tanaka at the time, with the Big Apple snaps showing her accompanied by her beau, then aged 39. While some remarked on...
The Greatest of Sam Rosen's Calls as Voice of the New York Rangers
Before the 2024/25 NHL season gets underway, the New York Rangers will experience something for the final time in their last 40 years as a franchise—play-by-play action from the legendary Sam Rosen. The 77-year-old broadcaster announced his retirement earlier this month, to take effect after the 2024/25 season, after 40 years of calling Rangers games, leaving countless iconic calls along the way. Here are the greatest hits from Rosen's legendary career.
Fair Lawn Schools Ready to Open on September 4
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The superintendent said staff and facilities are ready to go for the fall, noting this summer has been the busiest since the referendum added additions to the middle schools. "The number of facility updates that have been done is tremendous," Dr. Rui Dionisio, superintendent of schools, said on August 22.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The following projects have been completed or will be completed in the coming weeks: Paving at the High School and Memorial Middle School completed Concrete stairs on the back end of Milnes and TJ Middle School completed Addition...
Devils Daily: Yaroslav Askarov Trade; Devils Were in the Mix
Yaroslav Askarov was always going to be a hot commodity on the trade market. It didn’t take very long at all for the Nashville Predators to trade the goaltending prospect, despite their general manager claiming he expected to see him at training camp. The New Jersey Devils showed interest in the 22-year-old. However, without their 2025 first-round pick, they couldn’t compete with the competition that lined up at Trotz’s door.
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...
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.
Another ‘Sopranos’ actor has died
“The Sopranos” cast is starting to feel like a family graveyard. Arguably the most innovative show in television history has lost so many cast members in the 17 years since it signed off. Of course there was Jersey actor James Gandolfini who died in a hotel room in Rome, Italy at the age of 51.
Distinguished Alumni to be Honored During Ridgewood Homecoming Weekend
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Four inductees are being recognized by the Ridgewood High School Alumni Association (RHSAA) on Saturday, Sept. 21 during Homecoming Weekend for the Maroons. The distinguished honorees span the science, film, writing and academic fields. Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Alan C. Miller (1972), technology pioneer and "Botfather" Robert Hoffer (1981), Academy and Emmy Award-winning producer Libby Geist-Wildes (1998), and academic competition founder and Jeopardy! winner David Madden (1999) are the alumni who will be honored for their achievements. "This special event celebrates the remarkable achievements and enduring legacy of our RHS alumni, while also inspiring current...
UCHS Welcomes 800 Freshmen For Orientation
800 incoming 9th graders attended freshman orientation this week at Union City High School. The two day event was intended to help familiarize Union Hill and Emerson Middle School graduates with their new school for the next four years. The orientation began with Principal Ryan Lewis speaking to the students...
Phillipsburg Football Preview: Chasing Greatness, the Goals for the Liners Remain the Same
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - It’s time to reload for the 2024 edition of Phillipsburg High School football which has recorded 10-2 and 11-1 records the past two seasons that also included a pair of very impressive victories wins over arch-rival Easton on Turkey Day. But the Stateliner’s past two NJSIAA North, Section 2, Group 5 playoff runs have resulted in disappointing home losses in the sectional finals to Union City (24-17 last season) and West Orange (28-7 in 2022). CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Stateliners set numerous school records on the offensive side...
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