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Monmouth Junction and Kingston Fire to hold a Township-wide Motorcade for 100th Anniversary
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Monmouth Junction Volunteer Fire Department and the Kingston Volunteer Fire Company will have a motorcade around the township on Saturday in celebration of their 100th anniversary. Dozens of emergency vehicles will participate in this celebration, according to a press release. The motorcade will start at 11:30 AM from Campus Drive off of Route 1 south. The route will proceed southbound on Route 1. From there, the motorcade will travel onto Ridge Road, Heathcote Road, Route 27, and onto Promenade Blvd. The motorcade will cross over Route 1 onto Route 522, then will travel to Stouts Lane, Ridge Road, Kingston Lane, Georges Road, Culver Road, Friendship Road, and Broadway Road. The motorcade will end at Rowland Park, where the fire department will hold a private event.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Both fire departments encourage residents to wave to the first responders as they participate in the motorcade. This event is scheduled to go on rain or shine. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Lafayette an undeniable draw for Garnet Valley's Haylie Adamski
All throughout Haylie Adamski’s collegiate recruitment, one program kept itself at the forefront of her mind. Every time the Garnet Valley rising senior talked about her future plans with her parents, Stacie and David, Lafayette entered the mix. “Whenever I would discuss things about other schools, Lafayette was always...
Philadelphia Ramps Up HPV Vaccination Efforts for Children as Young as 9
Health initiatives in the city are emphasizing the importance of vaccinating children against HPV, with a push to start as early as age 9. The vaccine, as outlined in a recent directive from the City of Philadelphia, is critical in fighting against HPV-related cancers long-term with a success rate of 90 percent when it comes to preventing cancers caused by the virus. The long-lasting protection afforded by the vaccine marks a significant impact on public health, particularly as HPV infections often go unacknowledged due to their frequently asymptomatic nature.
76ers welcome Paul George, welcome back Maxey with all parties in desperate chase for championship
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Tyrese Maxey was asked to wait. Be patient, and the millions will come. Maybe an NBA championship, too. Maxey had some doubts a year ago when the Philadelphia 76ers asked their guard — who was not yet an All-Star, who had not yet dropped 50 points in a game three times — to hold off on signing a contract extension until this summer.
Palisades School District to maintain small class sizes
In a special July school board meeting needed to approve new faculty hires that couldn’t be accomplished while they were still serving in their previous positions, the Palisades School District also provided an enrollment update that noted continuing maintenance of small class sizes, “with few exceptions.”. Class size...
New Hope Borough Hall Getting Roof Refresh
The council approved roof work. New Hope Borough Hall will be getting fresh roofing. A roofing restoration project at the borough building was unanimously approved by New Hope Borough Council at a recent council meeting. The roofing project will entail removing and disposing 5,600 square feet of asphalt and shingles...
Philadelphia airport workers rally for higher wages in new contract
Philadelphia International Airport workers held a rally Tuesday as they attempt to negotiate a new contract with higher hourly wages and better benefits. Baggage handlers, security guards and more said contractors were supposed to increase their pay from $15.71 to $17.20 per hour, plus a $4.98 hourly health care supplement, on Jan. 1. That higher rate comes from the city's prevailing wage law, which is set by the federal government. Daisy Cruz, district leader for 32BJ SEIU, which represents workers, said these 1,000 workers are contracted primarily with American Airlines.
‘Shark Tank’ Style Competition for Startup Businesses Coming Back to Doylestown
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Delaware Valley University will bring back its competition for startup businesses in November and it’s looking for businesses that want to compete. Del Val’s Spark Bowl is co-hosted by the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce and Startup Bucks, an organization that helps startup businesses in Bucks County. The competition is modeled after the TV show “Shark Tank” and has local entrepreneurs, businesses and nonprofits compete by offering up problem-solving ideas for businesses.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER A panel of judges will review finalists that have gone through a preliminary screening. At last...
Nearly 2 dozen car windows destroyed in Philadelphia's Fairmount section overnight, police say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A recent rash of car vandalism in Philadelphia's Fairmount section has left dozens of windows shattered and glove compartments ransacked. Residents said they feel uneasy and that they are looking for answers. Police are again on the lookout for vandals who destroyed close to two dozen car...
Reggie Jackson To Sign With 76ers After Hornets Contract Buyout
NBA veteran guard Reggie Jackson has agreed on a contract buyout with the Charlotte Hornets and plans to sign a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers upon clearing waivers, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Reggie Jackson will sign a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers after...
World Premiere of Last of the Red Hot Mamas at Bucks County Playhouse
Right now at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, it's the world premiere of the musical "Last of the Red Hot Mamas."It's about the sassy, saucy, glass ceiling-shattering vaudeville performer Sophie Tucker."It's so wonderful to get to portray her in 2024 and bring her story to life," says Ryann Redmond, who plays Sophie Tucker.Tucker was a pioneer, performer and international star of vaudeville."She's just such a huge personality," Redmond says. "She has so much verve and she's so powerful and wonderful."Harrison David Rivers is one of the co-writers of this brand new, original musical, along with Susan and Lloyd...
Is America ready for a woman of color to be president? Philly Black leaders say yes.
Mayor Cherelle Parker shown at her victory party last year after making history in becoming the first woman mayor of Philadelphia. Parker released an endorsement for Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee in this year’s race for president. — TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO / ABDUL SULAYMAN. The Democratic...
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