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Garden State Parkway backed up for 15 miles after portion buckles in New Jersey
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‘Can’t be Black and Have a Firearm’: Purple Heart Veteran Arrested By NYPD for Possession of His Own Gun Despite Having Valid Concealed Weapon Permit Issued By the Same Police Department
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Million-Dollar Listing: $1M Montclair Mansion Has Private Balcony, Gardens With Gazebo
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Council vote clears way for developers to build first homes at Village of Livingston
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Homes at or under $350,000 in Essex County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Essex County, here’s what sold for or under $350,000 between June 24 and June 30. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top 10 properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living areas available.
Bomb threat during Drag Story Hour in Montclair sparks bias investigation
A bomb threat that disrupted a Pride event at the Montclair Public Library has prompted a bias crime investigation.The threat came on Sunday afternoon in the form of an email to the children's library supervisor that said bombs had been placed at the library branches on South Fullerton and Bellevue avenues.The library was hosting a Drag Story Hour to mark the end of Pride month."It's sad because why try to ruin something for someone who wants to be there, if it's not your thing, this is a totally optional program, just don't attend," said LGBTQIA+ advocate Harmonica Sunbeam.The supervisor notified...
Tractor-Trailer Fire in Fairfield Takes Several Hours to Douse
FAIRFIELD, NJ -- A tractor-trailer fire Tuesday morning on Stewart Place is under investigation. At 9:39 a.m., the Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to Stewart Place, and, upon arrival, the vehicle was already fully involved and had live wires and a transformer on top, causing additional hazards to the scene.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Engine 2 tied into a hydrant and began fire suppression with multiple hand lines in addition to utilizing the deck gun. However, suppression efforts were limited until PSE&G arrived and secured the power to the electrical equipment covering the tractor trailer. The Fairfield Fire Department was assisted by Pine Brook Volunteer Fire Department, providing relief approximately two hours into the incident. All units were cleared four hours after the initial response to the blaze. The cause of the fire is unknown. The Fairfield Fire Prevention Bureau is conducting the investigation. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Pine Brook Volunteer Fire Department Responds to Two Calls on July 2
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Several roads in Montclair will be closed on Jul. 4
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Montclair High School Baseball Kept ‘Train’ Rolling Despite Injuries
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N.J. town official faced backlash after supporting workers’ claims of unfair treatment, suit says
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Million-Dollar Listing: $1M Montclair Mansion Has Private Balcony, Gardens With Gazebo
The Colonial home at 5 Franklin Pl. has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and is "20 years young," reads the listing. Represented by Elizabeth Morris & Vikram Vasisht of The Liz + Vikram Team, the house introduces itself with a circular driveway, and has a main level with a double height foyer.
Inauguration of Montclair’s Historic New Council
Yesterday, the Township of Montclair celebrated a historic milestone with the inauguration of its new Council. Dr. Renee Baskerville made history as Montclair’s first woman of color to serve as mayor. She will lead a new council that includes five women out of seven members, a notable achievement not seen in a decade.
West Orange Police Officer Creates Older Police Academy
WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange’s first female Hispanic officer, Karen Roach Mango, grew up in West Orange after her family emigrated from Peru in 1990. She was a substitute teacher in Orange before joining the police department in 2004. Mango offered a learning series called the Older Police Academy through The West Orange Department of Senior Services during June. During the classes, Mango taught seniors about the Port Authority and the seniors enjoyed learning, lunching and laughing with her.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Mango shared, “The program explains the functions of the...
Lauren Gunderson's Comedy THE REVOLUTIONISTS to be Presented by The Theater Project
If you thought that all great playwrights of the past were men, Lynn Marie Macy would like a word with you. The actor, playwright, director, and theatre historian will portray the eighteenth-century playwright Olympe de Gouges in The Theater Project’s production of Lauren Gunderson’s The Revolutionists, July 11-21 in West Orange, as part of Luna-Stage/">Luna Stage's summer sublet program.
This trend made North Jersey the third most competitive rental market in the nation
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3 medical office buildings changing hands in 1 week
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Governor Livingston Varsity Baseball Team are the Group 2 State Champions
GLHS Varsity Baseball Team Group 2 State Champions. The Governor Livingston Varsity Baseball Team are the Group 2 State Champions after defeating their Pascack Valley 3-0 on June 8. Congratulations team! We are proud of our Highlanders! (Photo Credit Gu Kipp). Courtesy photo.
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