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Kay Escobar, Morristown Native, Activist Dies At 32
Escobar enrolled at CUNY Law School where they co-founded several student groups and initiatives, scoring an internship at the New York Civil Liberties Union, according to their obituary. They championed a statewide survey that documented immigrants' access to reproductive healthcare and worked with Black Lives Matter Morristown, leading marches throughout...
Somerville: Sharing Coffee with a Cop and Man's Best Friend
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Early Tuesday morning, Ambee Coffee Co. hosted the Somerville Police for the annual Coffee With a Cop event, offering free coffee for the officers and members of the community who stopped in between 8-10 a.m.“It’s good to have people see us… relax,” Officer Alex Lora said about the event. “We get coffee like you, we get breakfast like you, we enjoy the same things…we all start the day the same, with a great cup of coffee.” He explained how seeing an officer with a cup of coffee is a great jumping-off point, as...
Hub Stine Track and Field Expected to Open to Public on Monday
PLAINFIELD, NJ — While the Plainfield Public School held a ribbon cutting for its new track and turf field on Friday, September 20, right before the football team's 41-0 rout of Perth Amboy, the facilities have not yet opened to the public as the finishing touches are made.On Monday, the Plainfield Board of Education reported that the track required two additional layers of stenciling to finalize the lane markings and that additional district branding needed to be added. The district anticipates completing these enhancements by Monday, October 7, when they are expected to open the track and 78,000 turf field to the public. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
NJ Democrat Sue Altman ‘not super worried’ about biological men in women’s locker rooms
A New Jersey Democrat running for the US House in a closely watched district said recently she’s “not super worried” about biological men entering women’s locker rooms and is advocating for their inclusion in female sports. Sue Altman, a former Columbia University women’s basketball player who played professionally in Ireland and Germany, told prospective voters at a Sept. 26 town hall in Phillipsburg that she “got such a benefit from Title IX” — but had no qualms with “our trans brothers and sisters” dissolving female-only athletics. “If we decide as a society that making rules about who is and who isn’t female...
GoFundMe Launched For St. Joseph's Russell Hollister
Russell Hollister, a junior student whose social media pages show he hails from Denville, NJ, was struck by a 2021 Mazda CX-5 traveling south in the 200 block of City Avenue in Philadelphia at 7:59 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, as Lower Merion Township police told Daily Voice. Hollister was...
Experience Colonial Life at the 1770’s Festival in Somerset County
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Discover the fascinating history of colonial life in Somerset County at the annual Lord Stirling 1770s Festival on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe event is held at Lord Stirling's Manor House, located on 96 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge, NJ.Experience the daily life of a thriving Eighteenth Century community with colonial-themed reenactors, live music, festive performances, and hands-on activities.Colonial craftspeople will also showcase their unique trades as a Town Crier announces the local news. Craft sales are prohibited to ensure an enjoyable and educational living history event.In addition, attendees can learn about Somerset County’s Revolutionary War hero, Lord Striling, and interact with colonial militia and visit their colonial camps on the former estate lawn of Lord Stirling.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE.The event is rain or shine. In the event of rain, the festival will take place at the Environmental Education Center at 190 Lord Stirling Road. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Randolph Girls Tennis Wins State Playoff Opener Over Nutley
RANDOLPH, NJ- After a 12-4 season in the Fall of 2022, the Randolph girls tennis team slipped' up in 2023 and endured a challenging year with a losing record. However, with a senior heavy group in 2024, the Lady Rams are back on the winning track – having compiled a record of 9-4 so far this season. ( Link to photos at end of story ) “The tough season we had last year motivated us to come back ready and motivated this year,” said captain Noelle Thompson. “The success that we are experiencing this season has created...
Relaxing massage spas opening 2 New Jersey locations
New Jersey, you look like you could use a nice massage. Goodness knows we’re stressed out enough that we need a chance to relax. Lucky for us, two The NOW Massage locations are opening up in the Garden State. According to their website ,. The NOW is designed to...
Niche Ranks Morris School District as the No. 65 "Best School District in New Jersey"
MADISON, NJ – Niche.com just released its 2025 Best School Districts in New Jersey and the Morris School District was ranked No. 65. The Morris School District was ranked No.10 as the Best School District in Morris County but the No. 1 Most Diverse School in the county.Northern Valley Regional High School in Demarest was ranked No. 1 with Princeton Public Schools at No 2, Millburn Township at No.3, Ridgewood Public School District at No. 4, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional at No. 5, Tenafly No 6, Summit at No. 7, Mountain Lakes at No. 8, School District of the Chathams...
Still ‘stranded and struggling,’ Ida survivors plead for aid
Sen. Troy Singleton working to expand eligibility to more homeowners. “My heart breaks — again and again,” said Milford’s Leanna Jones, who joined a group of Hurricane Ida survivors in Trenton on Monday to once again ask lawmakers for help. The Legislature passed a measure in June...
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