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This 279 Year Old NJ Home Has Secret Passageways, Hidden Doors, and George Washington Visited
This Morris County home has a deep history in New Jersey and overall American history as it played a part in the Revolutionary War. Cricket Hill, built in 1745, is located in the Morris County town of Boonton and it has some intriguing features. The first unique feature is the...
Somerset County couple helps families of addiction
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (PIX11) – The parents of a big, beautiful, blended family, Bob and Toni Scaletti share six children. They’ll tell you there’s no handbook on how to parent, and that proved especially true when two of their six children faced addiction. “That makes you feel so desperate,” said Toni Scaletti. “So desperate. You […]
Sparta Police: Ax Used to Solve Flag Dispute
SPARTA, NJ – No arrests were made after a man chopped down his neighbor’s flagpole on September 30. According to police, around 5:30 p.m. they were called to Valley View Trail after Greg Gulino cut down a flagpole owned by Richard Laird.Gulino’s ax-wielding display was the final blow in an incident that began earlier in the day. Laird told officers Gulino had sent him a text message demanding he take down the flag. Laird claims the flagpole is on his property, but Gulino disputes that claim, according to police.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERWhile...
How you can eat a healthy cheesesteak at this NJ spot
Yes. Beef is good for you. Bioavailable protein is a taste that most bodies crave. The best way to have it, if you're a Jersey guy, is in the form of a cheesesteak. Now most cheesesteaks fall under the category of something for cheat day. Many feel bloated and a little gross with the classic pizza place offering. Not anymore.
19-year-old killed in N.J. motorcycle crash
A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed Thursday night in a crash with a pickup truck along Routes 1 & 9 in Linden, officials said. The crash took place as the pickup truck was traveling through the turnaround near the Phillips 66 terminal entrance at about 11:30 p.m., Linden police said. Just...
Florham Park Police: Latest Local Criminal Activity Involves Stealing Mail/Checks out of Mailboxes
FLORHAM PARK NJ - It has been a week full of criminal incidents in Florham Park. Most recently, suspects were pulled over in a suspicious vehicle and found to be dressed in black with ski masks. In their possession were twenty-five personal checks stolen from area residents using a device that retrieves mail from inside mail boxes. One of the suspects had an active arrest warrant out for him for homicide. Chief of Police Orlando has issued the following announcement regarding the Friday early morning incident: Residents, During the early morning hours, our patrols located a suspicious vehicle, in...
Delbarton High School football team reloads for another successful season
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Now it’s time to meet our athlete of the week. Today, we head to Morristown, New Jersey, where the Delbarton High School football team is trying to prove they don’t just rebuild—they reload. PIX11’s Perry Sook caught up with the team.
Gun Surrender Program in Summit, NJ: Safe Disposal Event
SUMMIT, NJ -- The Summit Police Department will be participating in a countywide gun surrender program on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to the City. In a collective effort to reduce gun violence and enhance community safety, the initiative aims to provide a safe and anonymous opportunity for residents to dispose of unwanted firearms, ammunition and prescription drugs.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERResidents can bring any unwanted firearms, regardless of condition, to Summit police headquarters at 512 Springfield Avenue for disposal. Law enforcement officers will be onsite to collect the firearms safely and dispose of them properly. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Seven most expensive homes sold in the Plainfield area, Sept. 16-29
A house in Plainfield that sold for $630,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Plainfield area between Sep. 16 and Sep. 29. In total, seven residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $394,571. The average price per square foot ended up at $284.
Football: Belvidere Beats Dayton, 35-7
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- Although Dayton was coming off its first victory of the season, Belvidere took a four-game winning streak into Saturday's game against the Bulldogs.Belvidere scored on each of its first four possessions on its way to a 35-7 victory over Dayton on Saturday afternoon.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe County Seaters (5-1) took the opening kickoff and drove 65 yards in 12 plays to score on Kyle Blew's 7-yard touchdown pass to Mason Chamberlain on fourth-and-three.Dayton (1-4) went three-and-out on its first series and Belvidere ended up with great field...
Road Upgrades to Affect North Caldwell Traffic This Week
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – Beginning Wednesday, Oct. at 7 a.m. through Monday, Oct, 21, the Borough of North Caldwell will commence roadway improvements on the streets listed below. Borough officials are requesting that residents refrain from parking on these streets during this period.Schedule and Guidelines: Parking: Park your car(s) on the nearest side street prior to 7 a.m. on the day of paving to avoid conflicts with the paving activity. Road Closure: During paving operations, the road will be closed to all vehicles. Daily Access: The road will be opened to traffic at the end of each work day. Weather Contingency: This work schedule is dependent on weather conditions. Stay Informed: For updates on these projects and other emergency alerts, sign up for the Borough CivicAlert system. Text our zip code to 38276 or visit the Borough Website or CivicAlert Signup. Area of Work: - Maywood Court - Woodmere Court - Edgewood Court - Hemlock Drive - Highfield Terrace - Knollwood Drive For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Governor Phil Murphy and State Officials Tour Toni’s Kitchen
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Popular U.S. eatery opens its first location in NJ
We have so much great food in New Jersey. It’s almost hard to believe that anybody would bring in anything new and have it be appreciated by the likes of us culinary experts here in New Jersey, but there’s always room for another great food option. This one’s...
Roxbury Police Warn Residents About Internet Scam
ROXBURY, NJ - Township residents should not send money in response to an email scam that is going around, warns the Roxbury Police Department.The department said it has “received a few calls from residents” who reported receiving threatening emails that attempt to gain credibility by including the recipients' phone numbers, addresses and Google Earth images of their houses.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe senders of the email claim to have secretly installed software on residents' computers that allows them to track Internet browsing. They threaten to share with the recipients' family, friends and employers the information they've obtained unless they are paid $1,950 in Bitcoin currency as a “privacy fee.”“Please delete the email and do not send them any money,” said Roxbury police. “They do not have access to personal information. Unfortunately, a quick Google search and anyone can obtain the same information.”Police included in their post a picture of the scam email. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
The Editorial Staff at Mashed.com Select New Jersey’s Best Diner
So I do have to go on record saying we have more than just one diner that is among the best in the nation. Many of our great diners can hold their own to any in America. According to Google AI Overview, "New Jersey is known as the diner capital of the world and has more diners than any other state in the United States." It's estimated that New Jersey has over 500 diners around the state.
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