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Wayne YMCA to sell Pike Drive facility to township in historic deal. Here's the price
WAYNE — The township has agreed to buy the YMCA property on Pike Drive for $12.2 million, clearing the way for health and recreation officials to grow their programs and protect the land from future redevelopment. The historic acquisition, the largest that the township has made since voters approved the creation of an...
Morristown football looks to take the next step in 2024 | State of the Program
Building a contender doesn't happen overnight, and Morristown hopes to take another step forward this season. Coach Casey Flynn enters his third season after consecutive playoff appearances and a win increase in both of his seasons in charge. "It progressed well," Flynn said about last season. "We got one more...
NJ will pay $153 million to demolish elementary school, replace a high school in Newark
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.The state agency responsible for funding school construction projects in Newark will spend nearly $153 million to build a new South Ward high school and relocate a nearby elementary school.But the Schools Development Authority says the project is in its early stages of development and it’s unclear when the plans will begin as building designs, construction proposals, and timelines have yet to be completed.The plans call for the construction of a new University High School and the relocation of Hawthorne Avenue Elementary School students to...
ELEC: Jersey City mayoral hopeful Mussab Ali raised $213k in Q2, has $203k COH
Jersey City mayoral hopeful Mussab Ali, a former school board president, raised $213,329.97 in the second quarter of 2024, with $203,435.41 cash on hand, his July 15th New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (NJ ELEC) report shows. He received donations from individuals throughout New Jersey, along from other states including...
Developer blames lender for troubles at Newark’s splashiest project
The Lakewood-based development group behind a massive three-tower development in Newark alleges their lender stopped funding the project. An entity tied to Acier Holdings filed a lawsuit in New Jersey state court claiming the project’s lender Parkview Financial is undercapitalized and is failing to fund their project known as The Halo. The towers will become some of the tallest buildings in Newark, reshaping the city’s skyline.
WBGO launches a series of concerts at The Newark Public Library, in collaboration with Audible
Join WBGO on Wednesday, July 17th, in the courtyard of the Newark Main Library for some great After Work Jazz!. Renowned trumpeter Lee Hogans has played with industry giants such as Marcus Miller, Maceo Parker, Jay-Z, and Prince. His career includes tours with Jill Scott and The Jonas Brothers, and appearances on HBO’s Boardwalk Empire. In 2004, Lee formed Pursuance, a band blending jazz, hip-hop, and soul. Lee Hogans and Pursuance have performed at many prestigious venues including the Blue Note, and backed hip-hop legends Prodigy, Masta Ace, and more.
Pascack Hills football growing bigger and getting better | State of the Program
Pascack Hills has reached a state of growth. After three years in the Ivy Division, the Broncos are moving back to mainstream competition in the Super Football Conference's American Red. The promotion comes after back-to-back division titles and the Broncos' winningest season in more than four decades. For coach Evan Lampert, high finishes in...
BLM Paterson holds clinic to help people navigate the 'bureaucracy' of expungements
PATERSON — William Clark returned home to Paterson last December after spending more than four months in prison on a drug dealing conviction. Ever since, Clark said, he has been on a mission to get his record wiped clean so he can start his life over — this time on the right side...
Wayne Police Lie in Wait and Nab Porch Pirates Attempting to Steal Shipped Cell Phones
WAYNE, NJ – Two men were arrested on Friday afternoon for Attempted Theft (among several other charges) when they were caught red-handed trying to steal shipped cell phones off the porch of a home on Laurel Drive in Wayne Township. Weeks earlier, the homeowner reportedly had a shipment of cell phones stolen from his porch “as soon as they had been delivered,” so this time he called in Wayne’s Finest. This is based on a statement released by the Wayne Police Department Public Information Officer, Detective Captain Dan Daly.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET...
Americans can claim one-time payment from $2 million Costco Kirkland settlement and you don’t even need a receipt
AMERICANS can claim free money as a big-name retailer agrees to pay millions of dollars - no receipt necessary. Costco agreed to a $2 million settlement that benefits consumers who purchased Kirkland Signature Moist Flushable Wipes during a seven-year period. The lawsuit claimed that the Kirkland wipes were not flushable...
Pa. coroner’s office seeking next-of-kin for Warren County woman
BELVIDERE, NJ (Warren County) – The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office is asking for help finding the next-of-kin for a Belvidere woman. Authorities says 77-year-old Shirley J. Smith was pronounced dead on Friday, July 12 at 12:36 a.m. at St. Luke’s University Hospital, Bethlehem. The cause of death...
Update: Prepare for heat index values up to 100 degrees until Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated excessive heat warning at 3:32 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 8 p.m. for Warren, Morris and Hunterdon counties. The weather service adds, "Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 100 degrees." "Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and...
Tuesday could be the hottest day of the year so far in North Jersey
If you thought the summer heat couldn't get any worse, you may unfortunately have been wrong. Heat index values could soar up to 104 degrees Tuesday, making it potentially the hottest day of the year so far, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Joe DeSilva. A heat advisory is in...
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
UPDATE: 2 N.J. Counties Have Mandatory Water Restrictions
UPDATE: 2 N.J. Counties Have Mandatory Water Restrictions. Here is an update for New Jersey residents, two counties are affected according to New Jersey American Water Company. NJ.com reports that the company has issued water restrictions for Monmouth and Ocean Counties. NJ.com reports "New Jersey American Water customers in Monmouth...
When will I get my ANCHOR benefit? The latest on N.J. property tax savings.
Now that the next ANCHOR property tax benefit was funded in the new state budget, residents want to know when they can expect their money. The ANCHOR payments, which are for the 2021 tax year, will pay the same level as last year: up to $1,500 to homeowners and $450 for renters, with senior homeowners and renters getting an extra $250.
Baby in NJ dies after being left in 100-degree parked car
LAKEWOOD — An infant died Monday afternoon after being left inside a vehicle on one of the hottest days of the year, according to the Ocean County Proseuctor's Office. Prosecutor Bradley Billihimer said Lakewood police were notified about a child in cardiac arrest outside the Kollel Cheshek Shlomo on New Egypt Road around 1:45 p.m.
11 N.J. neighborhoods that will be completely underwater by the end of the century
Thinking about the future ramifications of sea level rise in New Jersey might first bring to mind what rising oceans could mean for coastal and inland homes. Plenty of other infrastructure — from transportation hubs to schools to public utilities — also exist in places climate scientists tell us are likely to be overcome by water in the years and decades to come. Water that comes from the surrounding ocean, and smaller waterways — but also water from more intense rainfall.
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