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Oaksterdam University and NJEDA Graduates Among First Equity Operators to Open in New Jersey
The State of New Jersey has centered social equity efforts in the launch of its in-state cannabis market, including through the first-of-its-kind program to provide direct financial and technical assistance to qualifying social equity applicants, according to a statement. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority directly supported 48 Seed Equity Grant Program recipients through grant funding and education provided by Oaksterdam University. This program provided targeted education and training to help advance their businesses.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Oaksterdam University developed this intensive 9-week program specific to New Jersey laws and regulations that...
NJ State Triathlon to Cause Area Road Closures This Weekend
HAMILTON, NJ - On Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21, thousands of athletes and spectators will take over Mercer County Park for the annual New Jersey State Triathlon. Local officials are advising residents to plan for heavier traffic, and parking restrictions along Hughes Drive from Edinburg Road to Quakerbridge Road. Closures will happen on area main roads including Old Trenton Road, Quakerbridge Road, Hughes Road and others beginning at 5:00 a.m. both days for the biking and running portions of the competition. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The annual New Jersey State Triathlon includes a swimming portion in Lake Mercer, a bike course, and a running course through the area on main roads. According to the triathlon website, the race is one of the 10 largest triathlons in the nation, selling out annually to 3,500 triathletes since its inception in 2006. It is also considered one of the fastest and flattest races in the country. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Lives in Translation Program Helps Hundreds of State Residents Be Heard and Understood
More languages are spoken in New Jersey than almost any other state in America, yet there is a critical shortage of translators. Students and faculty from Rutgers-Newark’s Lives in Translation program, the only one of its kind in the state, are helping to fill the void. “NJ is one...
New study: NJ has more lottery winners than 90% of the U.S.
Who knew that there was a National Lottery Day? We never should have even doubted it since there’s a national day for everything. But National Lottery Day is July 17. And I believe the day is important to us because the lottery plays a big part in the lives of many New Jerseyans.
Test calling ISIS terrorists sparks trouble for NJ school superintendent
WAYNE — Parents are holding a school superintendent's feet to the fire after he apologized for a test question that called ISIS an Islamic terror group. The multiple choice question was part of a quiz in a seventh-grade class at Schuyler-Colfax Middle School in Wayne, according to the group Teaching While Muslim.
Murphy gives OK to controversial North Jersey power plant for sewage facility
Gov. Phil Murphy's administration will move forward with a controversial power plant that environmentalists and community groups have long opposed, a senior administration official said Thursday. The $180 million natural gas power plant to provide backup power at the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission in Newark was put on hold by Murphy more than...
Montvale mayor challenging NJ’s affordable housing law
Raven Santana is an award-winning journalist with a passion for serving New Jersey’s diverse communities and a highly respected member of her own. Santana has served as correspondent/sub-anchor for NJ Spotlight News since 2018. She’s reported on the state’s business climate, health care issues, undocumented workers legislation and more. She also hosts New Jersey Business Beat with Raven Santana on NJ PBS. The first woman of color in that role, she has made it a mission to focus on often-overlooked aspects of business, from BIPOC ownership to gaps in equity and inclusion. Her recent accolades include being recognized in 2023 as part of COLOR Magazine's Power 40 Under 40 list, and in Perth Amboy Free Public Library’s 2nd Annual Women’s History Month Celebration, where she received a mayoral citation and the NJ Senate/General Assembly presented her with a Joint Legislative Resolution. She also serves on The WNET Group’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion council and is vice president of The Second Street Youth Center, based in Plainfield.
Punish parents for raising rampaging teens, NJ lawmakers say
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP — State lawmakers want to put laws on the books to prosecute teens who bring violence to family events and to hold their parents accountable for raising a bad egg. Assemblyman Dan Hutchison, D-Camden, says his peers were inspired to crack down on rowdy teens after a...
This Is Your New Jersey Ultimate Hot Dog Day Guide
National Hot Dog Day is quickly approaching. Get ready to celebrate!. It's almost time to fire up your grill and enjoy one of our favorite summer foods. Or you can just head to Nathan's Famous restaurants and get a hot dog for a nickel!. National Hot Dog Day takes place...
ALERT: 10 Stop & Shop Supermarkets Closing In New Jersey
“Stop & Shop is proud of the deep roots and community ties we have developed as a neighborhood grocer of more than 100 years, and we remain committed to nourishing our associates, customers and communities,” said Gordon Reid, President, Stop & Shop. “As we announced in May, Stop & Shop has evaluated its overall store portfolio and made the difficult decision to close underperforming stores to create a healthy base for the future growth of our brand.”
Ex-Solomon COS Bustamante joins Kim campaign as statewide political director
Laura Bustamante, a former chief of staff to Jersey City Ward E Councilman James Solomon, has joined the campaign of Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Andy Kim, the congressman in New Jersey’s 3rd District. “I am excited to welcome Laura to our team to help restore integrity and trust to...
Wildwood Crest to Hold 5K Beach Run Next Weekend
Wildwood Crest will hold its annual summertime 5K Beach Run next weekend. The event will be held next Saturday morning on the Heather Road beach. Runners who sign up by Friday of this week will get a reduced price and a free long sleeve tshirt. Photo courtesy Wildwood Crest social...
Lewes financial panel seeks to revise budget process
The new chair of the Lewes Finance Committee is proposing a restructuring of the city’s budget process. Councilwoman Amy Marasco’s goal is three-fold: Create a smoother process for the city to consider funding requests from nonprofits, develop permanent revenue streams to provide that funding, and get more citizens involved in the process.
One Rehoboth Hotel review may proceed
This past January, the development team of the proposed One Rehoboth Hotel tried to convince the Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission that a preliminary site-plan review should continue despite the proposed hotel needing approval from the federal government on a revision to the flood zone map. At the time, the team...
‘Oliver the Clownfish' book-signing event set July 24
Children’s author Stephanie Guzman will sign copies of “The Adventures of Oliver the Clownfish: Acting Cool,” from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 24, at Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Beach. Peer pressure and bullying affect many children. The book’s parenting sandbar section gives tips and strategies for...
Earth stands still on Cape campus with news of tragic accident
Full stop! - The earth spins at 1,000 miles per hour, yet there is no sense of speed. On Tuesday morning, a prolonged silent pause settled over the Cape campus. There was no energy, only bewilderment, sadness and grief. All athletes who share the Cape campus as the hub of their universe were finding out, one person at a time, that Ryan Andrew and Elijah Ghabour had lost their lives in a traffic accident just before midnight a couple of miles from campus. I walked onto Champions Stadium field at 9 a.m. to take photos of a field hockey camp. There were no players. I saw Hiba Stancofski with a yoga mat under her arm. Hiba, who grew up in war-torn Lebanon, looked sad and reflective. “You don’t know, do you, Fredman?” Coach Debbie Windett told me the news. The athletes from hockey, football and boys’ lacrosse were all in the gym. I waited until the girls came back. They walked in small groups. I don’t think devastation is a recognized emotion, but that is what I saw in their faces. Young people have no reference point, no place to put such an unthinkable reality of catastrophe. Young people are emotional – there is no stifling their feelings – and yet they are resilient. The world resumes spinning and they are right there with it, but the moment is etched and they will never forget. The girls elected not to continue with the day's camp; they walked off in small groups. I stood up, as I’ve learned to just be there, no words necessary. Lina Fred and Mairead Rishko came over to share a hug. There is a community embrace; there is no right thing to say. Just be there and hold onto people you care about. The Andrew and Ghabour families already feel the love. Being strong for each other is the best therapy.
Milton majors force winner-take-all game against Lewes
The Milton majors all-star team forced a winner-take-all game for the District 3 title after completing a come-from-behind 6-5 win over Lewes July 18. Since falling to Lewes 6-1 July 11 in the opening round, Milton has reeled off five straight wins against Millsboro, Lower Sussex, Nanticoke, Georgetown and now Lewes.
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