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Driver dies days after I-287 crash in Middlesex County
A 73-year-old Somerset County man died of his injuries five days after a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 287 in Piscataway, authorities said. Bill Schocklin was driving south near milepost 8.8 at about 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday when when his car veered off the highway, struck a guard rail and overturned, according to State Police.
Be ready for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers in 3 N.J. counties until Monday night
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 2:45 p.m. for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers until 10 p.m. for Somerset, Middlesex and Mercer counties. "Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms are expected to move northward this afternoon towards the I-95 corridor. Rainfall rates of up...
NJ restaurant receiving Guinness World Record for most tequilas
Last fall I shared the news about a place opening in Metuchen. Meximodo Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar opened in mid-November. Just like their delicious Mexican food, the name is a mouthful. Friends just call it Meximodo. In that article I mentioned how Meximodo would be proudly offering over 1,000...
Local Rahway Filmmakers Speak to Students at City's TeenWorks Program
RAHWAY, NJ — The brotherly duo of Isaiah and Joshua Moorehead, two-thirds of the filmmaking team Local Losers (the third member is their childhood friend and fellow Rahway High School alumna Lauren Elise), spoke to 18 RHS students on Monday, July 22, at the Rahway Recreation Center. The students were there as part of TeenWorks, the city's six-week summer youth employment program. The brothers stopped by to share a bit about their journey from RHS graduates to burgeoning (and already award-winning!) filmmakers. Steve Lewis, the assistant director of Rahway Recreation and the director of TeenWorks, told TAPinto Rahway...
Rahway PD Announces Road Closures for July 22
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Police Department is alerting the public to a number of road closures on Monday, July 22, due to roadwork. The Rahway PD noted that the following roadways will be closed due to scheduled roadwork: 1. West Hazelwood Ave (Maple & Broad) 2. Lawrence Street (East Milton & Washington) 3. Jaques Ave (Walters & West Inman) 4. West Lake Ave (Jaques & Broad) 5. Westfield Ave Westbound Lane ONLY (Madison & St. Georges)CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes of travel. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Aaron Rodgers drops retirement hint as he reveals his NFL roadmap and hits out at ‘deceiving’ language over Jets absence
AARON Rodgers revealed a retirement hint as the 2024 season approaches. The New York Jets star quarterback spoke about his NFL future while speaking about the coverage of himself missing three days of the team's minicamps last month. Aaron Rodgers will be preparing to potentially play his first season with...
New York Jets are reportedly ecstatic about key rookie
This rookie has impressed the New York Jets in the early going. Many in the media regard the New York Jets’ 2024 draft class as “meh.” The Jets’ draft grades were mostly in the B+ to B- range across multiple outlets. However, the Jets apparently feel...
New Jersey lottery player wins $500,000 on $10 scratch-off ticket. Here's where
A trip to the liquor store turned into a half-million dollar payday for one Hudson County lottery player. The New Jersey Lottery announced on social media Monday night that one of three grand prizes had been won in its new $10 Neon Cash Party Scratch-Off game. The $500,000 winning ticket was sold at ACL Golden Liquors on Bergenline Avenue in North Bergen, the New Jersey Lottery announced. ...
Hot tea spill permanently burns woman’s hand, new Dunkin’ lawsuit says
HILLSIDE — In the latest hot spill lawsuit against Dunkin' in New Jersey, a Union County woman claims she suffered severe and permanent burns on her hand due to negligence. Essence Springer bought a hot mint tea at the Dunkin' drive-thru on Liberty Avenue in Hillside on Dec. 17, 2023, according to the lawsuit filed last week.
Police: Duo stole 280 iPhones worth $117K in NJ smash and grab
A Passaic man has been accused of helping steal a massive amount of iPhones from an Essex County wholesale electronics store three months ago. On April 18 around 2:24 a.m., Fairfield police were sent to investigate an alarm going off at United Tower Associates, which also operates as Digital World Shop, along Bloomfield Avenue.
Biden dropping out was "heartbreaking," but Philly-area Democrats say it's time to move forward
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Democrats in Pennsylvania and New Jersey Monday lauded the work President Biden did for the Philadelphia region over his political career. But they acknowledged the party needs to look forward to who will lead them in this race after Mr. Biden dropped out Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. With just over 100 days until election day, Mr. Biden announced he would end his bid to stay in the White House. Despite weeks of pressure by Democrats for Mr. Biden to drop out of the race, his decision Sunday left many in our area shocked. But it's a...
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 man dies a hero after rescuing children from dangerous river
HAMILTON (Atlantic) — A man who rescued two boys from a river Wednesday afternoon died several hours later. Township police said the boys, ages 8 and 12, went swimming in the Great Egg Harbor River at Weymouth Furnace County Park around 1 p.m. on July 17. Swimming is prohibited.
New Jersey residents warned about utility worker imposters
🔴Scammers posing as utility workers continue to plague New Jersey. 🔴The state's police chiefs are urging residents to be aware. 🔴 They've offered tips to help stop such scams from happening. Scammers posing as utility workers to enter people’s homes. It’s a problem that’s been plaguing New...
Celebrated NJ township official stole recreation permit fees, cops say
BRICK — An award-winning recreation director has been charged with stealing municipal fees. Daniel Santaniello, 46, of Brick, asked private organizations that pay township facility permit fees to pay him directly in cash instead of paying the township, investigators said/. Santaniello pocketed the cash and issued fraudulent receipts to...
Has New Jersey’s Plastic Bag Ban Actually Backfired?
A question for all New Jersey residents: How many reusable bags do you have piled up in your house right now?. If they're cluttering your pantries and closets, untouched, and ironically not reused, you're not alone. And according to a study, it's causing a bigger problem in New Jersey. The...
This stunning, $5M art lover’s home is for sale in NJ
Often, stunning New Jersey real estate listings are for sprawling mansions on multiple acres in any given corner of the Garden State. But there's something especially alluring about an oasis of space in a densely populated city. As of May 2024, the median listing home price in Jersey City was...
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