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Eagles-Giants rivalry renewed with Hugh Douglas, Ottis Anderson at free Hunterdon event
FLEMINGTON – Two former NFL stars will be coming to the borough on Saturday to renew their professional rivalry at the first Battle of I-95 Fan Fest. Former New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson and former Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Hugh Douglas will be at the free event from 5 to 7...
NJ Angels expands efforts to support foster kids in Morris. Here's how you can help
New Jersey Angels, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting foster care families, is expanding its Morris County operations and volunteers are needed. With a $7,500 grant from Ion Bank, Executive Director Kim Wilkisson is looking to bring the Jackson-based group's programs — including Love Box, which provides practical and emotional support through volunteer visits,...
Passaic County Fair starts Thursday, with fireworks, music, food and new attractions
The county fair is returning to Passaic County this week. The annual August celebration kicks off Thursday and runs through Sunday at Garret Mountain Reservation. Sponsored by the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners and Friends of Passaic County Parks, the fair promises four days of fun for the whole family. This year’s fair...
Newton Boys Soccer Team Ready For 2024 Season
NEWTON, NJ - The Newton High School boys soccer team, under the direction of Head Coach Brian Martin are ready for another season. Martin, starting his 20th year with Newton has an overall record of 156-58-17, of which 9-9-2 was last year's record.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “We are young,” Martin said. “We have a lot of players new to the varsity level. It will take time to acclimate to the demands of varsity, but I believe we will continue to grow and mature as the season progresses.” The team had five players graduate last year, including: Frankie Boffa, Evan Parker, Ryan Bezold, Alex Barradas, and Andrew Steinberf. “Our greatest strength is our coachability,” Martin said. “The players all have strong relationships and will always put the team first.” The Braves begin their 2024 season on Wednesday, September 4, with a home opener against Vernon beginning at 4 p.m. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Newark expands AI in schools, continues tutoring, construction plans, Superintendent Roger León says
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.When Newark Public Schools opens its doors to roughly 40,000 students next month, the district will expand the use of an AI program in schools and implement solutions to ongoing facilities needs, Superintendent Roger León said in a wide-ranging interview this week. In a conversation with WBGO 88.3 FM host Michael Hill and Chalkbeat Newark this week, León provided insight into the district’s 10-year strategy, known as “The Next Decade: 2020-30,” which aims to tackle learning loss, implement new curriculum, scale up tutoring efforts, address...
What is a Front Door: Issue Facing the Zoning Board Fuels Passion in Sparta Lake Community
SPARTA, NJ – A crowd turned out for the zoning board meeting on Wednesday, August 14. The meeting included a visit from police and the chairman telling residents they could sue the zoning board if they were not satisfied with the outcome. The issue is a front door. Residents in Sparta Lake contend a house being renovated on Dandelion Road does not have a front door.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The house in question sits on the corner of Dandelion and Fairmont Road and has three doors but none of them face a...
Newton Police seeking missing Autistic man
NEWTON, NJ (Sussex County) – The Newton Police Department is searching for a missing Autistic male. Shaquiel Hill, 30, walked away from a group home and was last seen on Linmor Avenue in Newton on Aug. 15 at around 1:30 a.m. Hill is a black man, 5 feet 11...
Randolph to hold Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Eighteen former Randolph High athletes, three teams, two coaches and one contributor will be inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame in a ceremony set for Sept. 21. Inductees are to include Don Baubles, who coached soccer and baseball from 1980 to ‘89 and Linda Poppy, who coached field hockey and swimming from 1988 to 2019.
26-year-old woman shot and killed by twin brother in Teaneck, police say
A 26-year-old woman was shot and killed by her twin brother in Teaneck on Thursday morning, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office.Jonathan Hagley is charged with murder, possession of a weapon, and obstruction of justice, according to the Prosecutor's Office.It happened on Hickory Street around 8:25 a.m, according to Bergen County Prosecutor's Office.Lindsay Tuchman reports that one person is in custody after a 26-year-old woman was killed at a home on Hickory Street in Teaneck on Thursday morning.Police say Naomi Hagley was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a private residence and was taken to a local hospital where...
Hoboken Priest, Eductor Participate in Catholic Mission Trip to Pray with Migrant Farmworkers
HOBOKEN, NJ - Two priests and a school principal from the Archdiocese of Newark prayed with migrant farmworkers and learned about how the Catholic Church is helping them during a mission immersion trip to the Diocese of Yakima, Washington, earlier this summer. Father Martin Schratz, pastor of St. Ann Church in Hoboken; Father Danny Pabon, administrator of St. Leo’s Church in Elmwood Park; and Principal Lisa Perez of the Hoboken Catholic Academy celebrated Mass with some of the roughly 65,000 migrants who travel from Mexico and Guatemala on seasonal worker visas each year to harvest Yakima’s abundant...
‘Transformative’ Zoning for Ironbound High Rises Gets City Council’s Thumbs Up
NEWARK — A 1,400-unit development proposed for the former site of Iberia restaurant in the Ironbound is closer to being built. City Council on Tuesday gave its first approval to new zoning that would permit the development of four planned high-rises at 31-39 Jefferson St. and 450-466 Market St. on property formerly owned by Iberia restaurant.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The zoning, introduced unanimously, would nearly triple the allowable building height, bringing it to 30 stories between Jefferson and Congress streets. A formal public hearing and second council vote on zoning for what...
Shooting Reported in Weehawken’s Tower Plaza Parking Lot
Witnesses have reported a shooting in the Tower Plaza parking lot in Weehawken earlier today. While details are still emerging, a heavy police presence has been noted in the area as authorities investigate. Access to the parking lot is currently restricted as law enforcement responds to the situation. This is...
Paterson district reverses course on unpopular transfers of school principals
PATERSON — Facing opposition from parents and teachers, city education officials have revised their plans to transfer school principals for the approaching school year. Some of the most unpopular moves — including removing Ramona Garcia from School 15, Bridget Naveira from Roberto Clemente School, and Lolita Vaughan from School 10 — have been...
Fight the flu! 2024 flu shot clinic at Westwood House open to all
WESTWOOD—The Westwood Board of Health, in partnership with the Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission, is pleased to announce the 2024 Flu Shot Clinic at Westwood House, 100 Madison Ave. The clinic, open to residents from any town, will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Pre-registration is required.
NJ school district to adopt universal school hours for all grades
NEWARK — The start of a school year is all about change — a change of pace, a new grade level, a shift in routine and more. But come Sept. 3, Newark Public Schools are implementing another new normal: universal school hours. The school day will now be...
Group Of Armed Robbers Ransack Victim's Car In Garfield, Police Say
Police in Garfield are searching for a group of armed robbers who they say rummaged through a victim's vehicle and stole items.The incident happened around 10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, when the victim was standing outside of their vehicle on 3 Westervelt Pl., Garfield Police Capt. Mario Pozo said.Four…
Judge orders Teaneck school board to correct 'deficiencies' from meetings
TEANECK — A judge has ordered the township's school board to correct procedural "deficiencies" from its December and January meetings where members voted to remove the high school's principal. The board responded that it will comply at its Aug. 21 meeting. ...
Meet & Greet with Paterson's Bravest Women Firefighters
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson Firefighter Kathy Sledge is hosting a Meet & Greet event for the community to engage with some of Paterson's finest female firefighters on Sunday, August 18. The event will begin at 1:45 p.m. at MBM Fitness HQ, located at 168 8th Avenue, and attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Speakers at the event include Coach Ray, Brittany Hunt, and firefighters Mishynn Squire, Ashley Sanchez, and Captain Beth Fournier.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The discussion will cover a variety of topics, including the requirements for becoming a firefighter, the importance of...
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