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NJ extremist’s terror plot to cripple power grid in heat wave, prosecutors say
💥Plan was revealed to undercover agent, prosecutors say. An East Brunswick man whose online posts on extremist social media platforms encouraged violence against Jews and Blacks was arrested just before he could fly to Ukraine, federal officials say. Andrew Takhistov, 18, took to fringe social media sites to praise...
Bordentown Township Police Department Welcomes Newest Officer
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Bordentown Township Police Department welcomed its newest officer to the ranks last week after his graduation from the Police Academy. Ptl. Robert Sparano graduated on July 11 from the Mercer County Police Academy's Basic Police Recruit Class #31-24 and was celebrated by family, friends, elected officials and fellow law enforcement representatives at a ceremony held at Mercer County Community College. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Ptl. Sparano was among 24 graduates who successfully completed 21 weeks of intense preparation, which included training in firearms, vehicle pursuit, hostage negotiation, use of...
Manufacturer expands Pennsylvania facility to improve workflow, management
ThermOmegaTech announced the expansion of its manufacturing facility. This expansion adds 23,000 sq ft and incorporates manufacturing, R&D, and office space for the company’s growing divisions, resulting in 60,000 square feet total. “We are expanding to better serve our customers by improving workflows. From start to finish, the customer...
Infant Dies In Hot Car, Ocean County Dad Charged
LAKEWOOD – A Jackson Township man has been criminally charged after his eight-week-old daughter died due to being left in a hot vehicle, officials said. Avraham Chaitovsky, 28, of Jackson, was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child, in connection with an incident that occurred in Lakewood Township on July 15.
Camden County hosts ‘Back to School’ vaccine clinic
Free vaccinations will be provided by the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services for uninsured children in Camden and Blackwood, NJ. This is part of the ongoing effort to increase Camden County’s preparedness and overall health for the upcoming school year. At these clinics, children can receive the following required vaccinations: The vaccine […]
Deal reached for sale of iconic Geets Diner in Gloucester County
MONROE – A deal has been reached for the sale of the iconic Geets Diner & Bar, the prospective buyers say. The new owners, with strong ties to the local restaurant scene, plan to continue the Geets Diner legacy, according to Efthimios “Paul” Tsiknakis. "It’s a landmark...
What $250,000 or less gets you in Camden County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between July 8 and July 14. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Camden County, all of which featured homes under $250,000. Below, we provide an overview of the top...
Pizzerias, wine shop and even a church dinged by Ocean County restaurant health violations
Since January, the Ocean County Health Department has inspected 1,186 food establishments, including restaurants, mobile food trucks, convenience stores and other places selling food. Of all those places, 14 of them currently have a conditionally satisfactory rating as opposed to a satisfactory rating. A conditionally satisfactory rating means that the...
Push to deregulate hair braiding in Pennsylvania
Hair braiders in Pennsylvania are hoping to be exempt from regulatory oversight. “The Philadelphia Inquirer” reports that the PA state senate passed a bill last month that would free braiders from formal instruction. Democratic Senator Anthony Williams said the legislation would remove excessive and unnecessary barriers and would encourage entrepreneurism. However, the bill never became […]
City Launches 'Buy Camden First' Campaign
CAMDEN – A campaign to showcase Camden city businesses with a “Buy Camden First” website and database is in the works. The city allocated up to $183,514 in federal American Rescue Plan funds to spend on the initiative’s development with DiLorenzo Davis Consulting of Margate, Atlantic County, and the Latin American Economic Development Association Inc., a 37-year-old Camden nonprofit.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Ultimately, we feel the initiative will help to increase local sourcing and spending,” Vincent Basara, the city of Camden communications director, told TAPinto Camden in an email. Basara, who said the...
Two Democrats in the Pennsylvania State House announce immediate resignation
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Two Pennsylvania lawmakers have announced their resignations from the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives. In letters addressed to Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, Rep. Donna Bullock (D-195th) resigned from the State House on July 15 and Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-201st) resigned effective July 16. Rep....
Man convicted of killing Temple University student Samuel Collington sentenced to decades in prison
The man convicted of killing a Temple University student during a robbery back in 2021 will spend decades behind bars.Latif Williams, 19, was convicted of third-degree murder back in February in the death of 21-year-old Samuel Collington of Prospect Park, Pa.He was sentenced on Tuesday to 25 - 50 years in prison.Police say Collington was shot and killed while returning to the North Philadelphia campus after spending Thanksgiving break with his family.He was set to graduate the following spring.Authorities said he was unloading his SUV near the 2200 block of N. Park Avenue when Williams snuck up on him and a struggle ensued.Collington was shot in the chest and back. He was taken to Temple University Hospital where he died of his injuries.
Alec Bohm Is 100% Getting A Random Drug Test From The MLB After Drinking From This "Wooder" Jug From Bryce Harper At The Home Run Derby
First and foremost--there's nobody who knows how to pander quite like Bryce Harper. He's a first ballot Hall of Fame panderer. The man just knows what the hometown fans want to see, and he delivers on a daily basis. Aside from one slip up when he wore a Sixers jersey ahead of game 7 of the NLCS, they've all been hits. And last night's "Wooder" jug he presented to Alec Bohm during the home run derby was no different.
South Jersey groomer charged after dog dies during appointment
WOODBURY HEIGHTS— A local pet groomer is facing criminal drug charges after an investigation prompted by the death of a dog at his business. Trevor Hunt, 39, was arrested for alleged drug crimes and other offenses after police responded to a call from a customer at K9 Kingdom around 1:30 p.m. on July 12, authorities said. ...
Walmart push to remodel stores comes to South Jersey
BURLINGTON TWP. — A statewide remodeling push by Walmart has come to South Jersey with the makeover of a store here.The retail giant celebrated extensive changes at its Route 541 business with a “grand re-opening” ceremony on Friday morning. The 8 a.m. event also was a party...
Two Atlantic Health System hospitals rank in top five in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report
NEW JERSEY – Atlantic Health System announced Tuesday that two of its hospitals, Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center, have been ranked in the top five in New Jersey, by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024-2025 Best Hospital rankings. These rankings topped off dozens of...
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