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Dramatic Rescue: West Orange Police Save Texas Mother After Seizure Causes Pond Crash
Heroic Rescue in West Orange: Police Officer Saves Mother from Drowning. A routine day turned into a life-saving mission for Officer Charles Cobb of the West Orange Police Department when he was flagged down by a 12-year-old boy, leading to the dramatic rescue of Jonquetta Winbush, a Texas mother of two who had suffered a seizure while driving.
Man Robbed Of Phone At Gunpoint: Newark PD
At 10 p.m., a man exited a business on the 200 block of Lyons Avenue when he was surrounded by a group of men who had been inside, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. The men demanded the victim change the Face ID on his cell phone, with...
Business Administrator to Bid Farewell to Phillipsburg this Friday
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J.---Phillipsburg's business administrator and clerk announced publicly at Wednesday's council meeting he will be leaving his position effective this Friday, Aug. 16. Hall would not comment on the resignation when contacted nearly two weeks ago.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Matthew C. Hall said his coworkers have known of his imminent departure since he tendered his two-week notice on Aug. 2. He has been the head of the town's business department for the past two years and has accepted a work-from-home position with Veolia North America. Veolia provides solutions for its clients' water,...
Registration Now Open for NJPAC's JAZZ FOR TEENS 2024-25 Education Program
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center celebrates 27 years of offering thousands of high schoolers from Newark and beyond music lessons and performance experiences through its popular Jazz for Teens program. One of the first of many arts education institutions at NJPAC, it has grown into a nationally recognized and...
Montclair Township Council Addresses Climate Change, Begins Township Manager Selection Process
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Township Council met on August 13 and, in addition to passing a resolution to find a new township manager, received representatives from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Colliers Engineering to make a presentation on the Resilient New Jersey Municipal Assistance Program, which is designed to help municipalities in the state deal with the effects of climate change, a concern exacerbated by the remnants of Hurricane Ida in September 2021. Montclair has been among several municipalities to take part in the program and to find ways to promote environmental sustainability...
Introducing the ALL NEW VIP Ticket for the 2024 Nutley Family Service Bureau Garden Party
A Benefit Event For Nutley Family Service Bureau Saturday, September 14th, 2024 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pmCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER (Special VIP Reception begins at 2:30) MOUNTSIER-HARDIE GARDEN 205 Rutgers Place, Nutley, NJ 07110 This year, we are introducing the all-new VIP ticket for $150! Experience the elegance and charm of our gardens like never before, with an exclusive reception beginning at 2:30 pm. VIP guests will enjoy early access to the beautifully manicured grounds, offering a serene and intimate atmosphere before the main event.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE...
LISTEN HERE for the next edition of 'Newark Today' on August 15
On the next Newark Today (August 15 at 8pm), we'll be getting you ready for the new school year. Newark Superintendent Roger Leon joins host Michael Hill. Leon will also take questions from Chalkbeat reporter Jessie Gomez. We'll talk about federal COVID relief money drying up -- what impact will...
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“Journalism is publishing what someone else does not want published, everything else is public relations.” As TAPinto Nutley starts our ninth year of being Nutley's only locally based news organization today, we're looking forward to even more reporting about local government, our thriving business community, restaurants, community events, and even more stories about the people who make Nutley a great place to live, work, and play.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Paterson's pothole-pocked River Street resurfacing is delayed again
PATERSON — In less than a month, the city already has fallen behind schedule on Mayor Andre Sayegh's projected time frames for the long-awaited River Street resurfacing. “Our expectation is that work should commence in August and be completed in the spring 2025,” Sayegh said on July 18 after the City Council awarded...
Tragic Events Highlight the Urgent Need for Bayonne Bridge Suicide Prevention Efforts
Two recent tragic incidents on the Bayonne Bridge, where individuals jumped to their deaths, have highlighted the urgent need for better suicide prevention measures. The Port Authority is taking steps to improve safety, including installing higher fencing and training staff to recognize and respond to potential suicide attempts. In today’s...
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Opens Their Jersey City Store
A sweet shop born in New York City has launched their second Garden State outpost in Jersey City as Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is open for business along a prominent Downtown stretch. Jersey Digs reported last year on the imminent arrival of the brand at 347 Grove Street. The company...
Jersey City Loses Third Bid to Fire Police Officer for Using Cannabis
Jersey City lost another round in its fight to bar cops from using cannabis after the state Civil Service Commission overturned the termination of a third officer who was fired for using marijuana. The commission on Wednesday ordered the city to reinstate police officer Mackenzie Reilly, who had been fired...
Transformer, Live Wires Fall On Vehicle Sparking Blaze In Bergenfield
Firefighters in Bergenfield worked to put out a fire caused by high tension wires and transformers from a utility pole that had fallen on a vehicle Wednesday evening, Aug. 14.It happened on North Washington Avenue and West Church Street, where PSE&G was called to the scene to turn off the power…
Parsippany to Celebrate 78th Indian Independence Day with Flag Hoisting Ceremony
PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, in collaboration with the Indian American Seniors Association of Morris County, will host a special celebration to mark the 78th Indian Independence Day on Saturday, August 17. The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. at 1001 Parsippany Boulevard and will feature the Indian Flag Hoist Ceremony, cultural programs, and refreshments.
Missing N.J. teen with Belvidere, Palmer ties found safe, cops say
The teenager who went missing in Morris County more than two weeks ago has been located safe, officials said on Tuesday night. Authorities on Friday said that the 15-year-old girl had last been seen at 11 p.m. on July 27 on Hanover Avenue in Morris Township. She was found unharmed...
NJ Transit is going on a week-long fare holiday
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday that NJ Transit will take a fare holiday from Aug. 26 to Sept. 2, waiving all rides as a “thank you” to the “hundreds of thousands of loyal customers who depend on public transit,” a statement reads.
$50K Richer: Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Marlton Convenience Store
The winner was sold at gud2go Food Store on Route 70 West in Marlton, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release on Thursday, Aug. 15. The ticket was in the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The winning numbers were 8, 9, 23, 29, and 62. The Powerball...
N.J. woman, 29, found dead on side of Alabama road
No foul play was involved in the death of a New Jersey woman whose body was found over the weekend in western Jefferson County in Alabama. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office on Thursday identified the woman as 29-year-old Miyell Johnson, also known as Kimberly Ann Agere. She lived in Long Branch.
This week will have New Jersey’s worst night of sleep, study says
You don’t need me to tell you it’s been quite a hot summer, but did you know that the heat could be leading to having a restless night?. Wanting to avoid the high energy cost of blasting air conditioning has resulted in many New Jerseyans not getting their desired amount of sleep.
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