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This summer camp offers refuge for NYC's record-high youth homeless population
Camp Homeward Bound, celebrating it's 40th anniversary, serves children who live in the city's homeless shelters. Camp Homeward Bound is in its 40th year of welcoming homeless and formerly homeless children for a two-week camp. [ more › ]
Graduates Reunite at Montclair High School All Class Reunion
Graduates reunited at the Montclair High School All Class Reunion over the weekend at Nishuane Park. The annual event offers a chance for Mounties to reconnect and relive high school memories. It also raises funds to award a scholarship to a recent MHS graduate. Scroll through the slideshow below for...
Forgotten no more, Bellini’s “Capuleti” shines anew with Teatro Nuovo
Teatro Nuovo provided an immersive experience on all things Bellini and the tale of Romeo and Juliet on Sunday afternoon. Founded by bel canto specialist Will Crutchfield in 2018, Teatro Nuovo performs its annual offerings in Montclair, New Jersey and New York City. The main draw Sunday was Bellini’s I...
Help solve the mystery of missing Bayville, NJ, man
An Ocean County man is missing and may be in danger. His family is desperately trying to find him. This is the story of Anthony M. Reyes. Anthony Reyes is a 36-year-old man who disappeared on June 28th from his home on Serpentine Drive East near Bayville. His family believes he could be in danger.
Should NJ schools ban cell phones? Districts grapple with tough decision
The latest issue befuddling many New Jersey school districts as they prepare for the new academic year is what to do about cell phones. A growing number if districts are debating policies that would severely restrict cell phone use or ban their possession outright in classrooms. Why are cell phones...
NJ makes $95 million available to developers to build and improve healthy housing for state's Medicaid community
Safe, stable housing is a key determinant in someone’s health outcomes, and New Jersey has made funding available for developers to build affordable homes specifically for the most vulnerable residents.
Three New Jersey Breweries Win Awards For Best Brews In the United States
For years, I have been telling people that some of the best craft beer anywhere in the United States can be found in New Jersey. Just in Cape May County, there are 11 Craft Breweries and Hammonton has three of their own too. Earlier this year, 18 Craft Brewing Companies...
Starting NJ’s School Year In August: Good Or Bad Idea?
Are you ready for the kids to go back to school yet?. Most of the New Jersey school districts don't return to the classroom until after Labor Day. Since it's required by the state for the school year to consist of at least 180 days, if the Garden State did decide to start school in mid-August, that would translate to an earlier start to summer break at the end of the school year. Sources claim it could potentially be a good thing because it would allow for high school students to focus on applying to colleges sooner.
Wawa fan in NJ goes viral collecting every possible receipt number
There’s this old cliche of an answer for mountain climbers asked why they climbed a dangerous, treacherous mountain. Sometimes it’s just as simple as a challenge. Even if the challenge is one only you yourself understand. Maybe for a certain New Jersey guy collecting every Wawa order receipt number 0 through 999 was his mountain.
Parts of Route 3 near Clifton shut down after fatal tractor-trailer fire
CLIFTON, N.J. (PIX11) – Parts of Route 3 in New Jersey were shut down during the Tuesday morning commute after a tractor-trailer fire the day before, according to the state’s Department of Transportation. Two lanes on the eastbound side of the road were closed between Route 46 and Grove Street. The ramp from Valley Road […]
Urgent call for reform: NJ disability ombudsman highlights abuse in state-run homes
A report released Monday delivered a stark portrayal of how New Jersey cares for its residents with developmental disabilities. Entitled "The Fierce Urgency of Now," its pages are filled with stories of systemic failures and personal tragedies faced by New Jerseyans who depend on the state’s help. Year after year disability ombudsman Paul Aronsohn...
NBA’s Sixers-to-New Jersey talk is ‘real,’ Gov. Murphy says: ‘Serious conversation’
New Jersey’s government is indeed courting the Philadelphia 76ers to move across the Delaware River to the Garden State, Gov. Phil Murphy confirmed Monday. ROI-NJ reported last week that state officials in Murphy’s administration are making a pitch to the ownership of the NBA franchise to move to Camden as talks to build a new arena in Philly have been bumpy.
NY, NJ, CT voters wonder what comes next after Biden's decision to drop
Some voters who talked to Eyewitness News expressed relief that President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid, but others wonder what comes next.Jody Guitmann and her daughter, Claire, biked from Tenafly to Nyack on Monday. They got a mental workout and a physical one, thinking about who will top the Democratic presidential ticket in November."I walk into every single election looking at both individuals, no left-right-center," Claire Guitmann said. "How am I supposed to make an informed decision (without an official Democratic candidate)?"Vice President Kamala Harris got the blessing and endorsement of the Commander-in-Chief. She has made it...
Efforts to stop scammers from stealing SNAP benefits
Tiffany Edwards described the moment she went to use her monthly SNAP benefits and realized her money was gone. The mom of seven from Roselle said this has happened three times. Criminals use skimming devices to lift data from SNAP cards to create fake payment cards and steal the money...
Tri-state school systems among the best in nation, study finds. Here's how they rank
A quality school system is at the forefront for any parent when it comes to their children's future, particularly when many consider that academic resources can pave the way for future success. With this in mind, WalletHub looked into the states with the best and worst school systems for 2024.
NJ retail theft problem: Suburb busts 38 in just 2 days
CHERRY HILL — A two-day sting operation at retail stores in this Philadelphia suburb led to dozens of arrests. With the help of surveillance tools and undercover officers, cops busted 38 suspects and recovered tens of thousands of dollars worth of stolen merchandise, which police said left business owners “ecstatic.”
Evan Schwartz Named New Jersey State Champion in Microsoft Office Specialist Competition
PARSIPPANY — Evan Schwartz, 15, a Parsippany resident and alumnus of Lake Hiawatha Elementary School and Central Middle School, is entering his sophomore year at the Academy for Business Administration at Morris County School of Technology, located at Randolph High School. Balancing a demanding schedule, Evan attends classes at Randolph High School and County College of Morris to graduate with a high school diploma and an Associate’s Degree in Business.
Roselle to Host Annual Boys to Men Fishing Event
ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle will be hosting its annual Boys To Men Fishing event in honor of the late Leroy West, a 40-year Roselle resident. The free event will be on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a 9 a.m. meet-up at the Anthony Amalfe Community Center located at 1268 Shaffer Ave.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Complimentary breakfast will be provided before departure and a BBQ picnic-style meal will be served for lunch. For more information, you may contact the Borough of Roselle Recreation Department at 908-245-6717. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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