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Burger Chain Closing Several Locations: Are Any In New Jersey?
It's a well-known restaurant chain in New Jersey with several locations throughout the state serving burgers, fries, shacks, and more. The crispy crinkle-cut fries topped with cheese are so good. It's a popular spot in New Jersey with the state's first drive-thru location opening back in January. News came this...
What to know about the mosquito virus spreading through New England
A rare and dangerous mosquito-borne illness is spreading through New England, putting states on high alert with one death already confirmed following an infection. Cases of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) have been detected in at least five states this year: Massachusetts, Vermont, Wisconsin, New Jersey and New Hampshire. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health…
WSFS Bank Donates $50,000 to Nonprofit Organizing 250th Birthday Celebrations for Navy, Marine Corps
From left: Homecoming 250 Vice President Monica Hallman and President George Leone; Rodger Levenson, CEO of WSFS Bank; and Steve Klammer, Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Bryn Mawr Trust. WSFS Bank has donated $50,000 to Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps, a nonprofit organizing 250th birthday celebrations for the...
N.J. Sen. Pou will replace late Rep. Pascrell on November ballot
PATERSON, N.J. — Party leaders in New Jersey have chosen state Sen. Nellie Pou as the 9th Congressional District's Democratic nominee.She will replace late Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. on the ballot in November, facing Republican candidate Billy Prempeh.Pou is favored to win in the heavily Democratic district, which includes parts of Passaic, Hudson and Bergen counties. If elected, Pou would make history, becoming the first Hispanic woman to represent New Jersey in Congress.In a post on X, Pou wrote, "I am humble and grateful to be placed on the November ballot as the Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th...
A New Jersey Man Just Caught A Fish Worth Over One Million Dollars
Spending a day fishing at the Jersey Shore is like nothing else; it's relaxing to spend a day in the sun trying to catch the big one. Now imagine you reel in a fish so big that it warrants a check for over One Million dollars. I don't know about...
The cost of owning an electric car just went up in New Jersey
TRENTON — A few days ago, New Jersey electric vehicle owners started to feel some effects of state budget concerns, according to E&E News by Politico. They cite the financial woes are far from over since they are “compounded by the erosion of gas tax revenues.”. As of...
Dead but not buried: NJ funeral home kept remains for 31 years, lawsuit says
MIDDLETOWN — For 31 years Debbie Uraga has dutifully visited her father's grave site on his birthday, holidays and Father's Day. But it turns out his cremated remains were sitting on a shelf in the basement of the funeral home that handled his arrangements, according to a lawsuit. George...
New Jersey’s 60 worst schools for violence and bullying
Your kids are getting ready to head back to school and with that comes your assumption that they're being well cared for. And while New Jersey's schools usually rank as some of the best in the country, not every school in the Garden State offers children a welcoming, supportive learning environment.
Second Annual First Responder Appreciation Day, presented by the Ken Tietjen Foundation and Carol Stillwell.
HOLMDEL, NJ: The 2nd Annual First Responder Appreciation Day, will be held on October 19, 2024. It’s free for all active first responders and their immediate family in Monmouth County! Get your tickets before they’re gone! CLICK HERE. This event is organized by the Ken Tietjen Foundation, in partnership this year with local philanthropist and President of Stillwell Hansen, Carol Stillwell.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Ken Tietjen Foundation was started in 2001 as a non-profit organization to honor the memory of Port Authority Police Officer, Ken Tietjen. It is an all volunteer 501 (c) (3) non-profit charity. One hundred percent of all donations go directly to the programs. The Ken Tietjen Foundation's mission is to support local first responders and veterans and assist children and adults experiencing trauma or difficulties. The Foundation is dedicated to connecting first responders and their families with the community and the Annual First Responder Day is in line with that mission. See flyer below for more details: For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
The nutty reasons for big power outages in Monmouth County, NJ
HOWELL — Around 11,000 JCP&L customers in Monmouth County lost power this week in the latest of a series of outages this summer with wacky origins. An animal zapped itself at a Howell substation on Wednesday morning, News 12 New Jersey reported. It chewed through electrical equipment, tripped circuit...
One Week Away from the Annual Ocean County Irish Festival at Manahawkin Lake
STAFFORD - The 8th Annual Ocean County Irish Festival will take place rain or shine next Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Manahawkin Lake Park. A free and fun family event to celebrate Irish Heritage with food and craft vendors, live music, Irish Step Dancers, Pipe Bands, Raffles and activities for the kids.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER There is a Super 50/50 drawing and those tickets can be purchased before or during the festival. There will be 50/50 drawings all throughout the day. There will be a great variety of Irish musical...
Broken items? NJ repair event will bring them back to life for free
SUMMIT — Most of us are guilty of getting rid of household items too soon. But luckily, there’s an upcoming event in Union County to stop the cycle and teach sustainability. "If you have an item that you love that's broken but can be fixed, this is a...
Kayaker discovers submerged car and dead driver in NJ canal
FRANKLIN (Somerset) — Somerset County authorities are investigating a deadly crash that involved a car in a canal over the weekend. The prosecutor’s office said that on Saturday, August 24, just before 12:30 p.m., township police received a report from a kayaker who spotted a car submerged in the Delaware Raritan Canal near Canal and Grouser roads.
Nearly 150 counts of animal cruelty for Brick, NJ man
An Ocean County man has been indicted on 149 counts of animal cruelty. Jeffrey Finlay, 56, of Brick, was indicted on Wednesday in connection with the removal of cats and dogs from his home over a year ago, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office. According to authorities, Finlay called...
Morris County Congratulates Deborah Scott on Her Retirement
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Board of County Commissioners, Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling, Sheriff James Gannon, County Administrator Deena Leary, and staff honored Deborah Scott ahead of her September 1 retirement after a distinguished 30-year career with the Morris County Surrogate’s Office. The longtime county employee...
NJ high school student killed on way to first day of classes
FRANKLIN (Hunterdon) — The excitement of a new school year at North Hunterdon High School turned to mourning after a student died in a crash on the first day of school. Sophia Detorres, 16, of the Pittstown section, was a passenger in a three-vehicle crash Thursday morning at Hogback (Route 617) and Lowers Lansdown roads, officials said.
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