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Delran board of ed: ‘Dr. Della Vecchia brings a unique skill set’
After an extensive school superintendent search with community input, a familiar face will remain. The Delran Township board of education approved the appointment of Dr. Lisa Della Vecchia as superintendent under terms and conditions negotiated between the board’s counsel and Della Vecchia at a meeting on June 18. Della...
Forest Fire at Wharton State Park in BurlCo 75% Contained
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ -- The New Jersey Forest Fire Service (NJFFS) is continuing to battle the largest forest fire so far this year at Wharton State Forest that they say was ignited by fireworks set off on Wednesday, July 3. According to the Fire Service, as of Monday morning, 4,000 acres of the forest were burned by the "Tea Time Hill Wildfire" that began as a result of fireworks set-off near the Batona Campground and Apple Pie Hill in Wharton State Forest. As of Monday morning, 75 percent of the fire was contained.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
Excessive Heat Continues in Mount Laurel Now Through Wednesday
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Burlington County is currently experiencing some of the hottest heat indexes of the year. With heat index values up to 104 expected, a Heat Advisory is in effect for Mount Laurel from 10AM on Monday through 8PM on Tuesday, July 9.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In addition, an Air Quality Action Day for Ozone has been declared for Monday, July 8, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Ozone levels have reached the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) category along the I-95 corridor and in central and...
County Offering Second Session of Free Day Camp for Kids Impacted by Substance Abuse
MEDFORD, NJ — Camp Cardinal, the free one-day camp program for Burlington County children impacted by substance use disorder, is expanding to a second session that will be held on Aug. 24. The Burlington County Commissioners announced the program expansion this week, saying the additional day of camp will give participating children a second opportunity to interact and develop friendships and coping skills. It will also allow children who were unable to attend the first session of June 15 to benefit from the program.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The free, one-day camp is...
See all homes sold in Burlington County, July 1 to July 7
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Burlington County reported from July 1 to July 7. There were 100 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,297-square-foot home on Woodlake Drive in Marlton that sold for $352,900. Beverly.
Happy trails: Burlington County has good shot at $6M
EASTAMPTON — The railroad company is long gone here, but the old track lines are pretty handy for creating nature trails like a new one Burlington County wants to create with $6 million in state money. The contemplated trail would travel about four miles from Historic Smithville Park through...
Air Quality Alerts issued for Camden County on Monday and Tuesday
(Blackwood, NJ) — On Monday, July 8, Camden County will be under a Code Orange Ozone Action Day Alert. This alert means that the air is unhealthy to breathe, and sensitive members of the public – including those with heart or lung disease such as asthma, the elderly and young people – may experience health effects. Additionally, on Tuesday, July 9, there will be a slightly more moderate Code Yellow due to Ozone.
Mosquito Spraying Throughout Camden County on Wednesday
Early Wednesday morning, the Mosquito Control Commission will be in the community spraying and surveilling areas throughout Camden County. Commissioner Jeff Nash, liaison to the Camden County Mosquito Commission, talked about being cognizant of standing water. “It’s important for homeowners to check their yard and get rid any standing water...
PR Exec Honored by Salvation Army With "Others" Award
CAMDEN – Public relations entrepreneur Liz Thomas has been named by the Salvation Army Camden Kroc Center as the recipient of its “Others” Award, which is one of the organization’s highest honors. Thomas, co-founder and CEO of Moorestown-based Thomas/Boyd Communications, was recognized for her “15 years of exceptional service, dedication and unwavering support for the Salvation Army, the City of Camden and the broader southern New Jersey region,” according to the Salvation Army announcement.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Kroc Center noted that Thomas played a leading role in creating the group that...
Watch: Willie Nelson Makes Triumphant Return for 4th of July Picnic in Camden, N.J.
On July 4, fans watched in awe as Willie Nelson returned to the stage for his annual 4th of July Picnic, a beloved holiday tradition spanning five decades. Following a brush with illness in the past few weeks, which forced the country legend to sit out the first nine shows of his touring Outlaw Music Festival, Nelson’s first performance of the summer at Camden, N.J.’s Freedom Mortgage Pavillion made the trademark Independence Day celebration so much sweeter.
24th Annual South Jersey Caribbean Festival comes to Camden on July 13th
It’s making a splash on the Camden Waterfront! The 24th annual South Jersey Caribbean Festival is taking place on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 from 2 to 8 p.m., at Wiggins Park on Riverside Drive in Camden, New Jersey. The festival is expected to feature colorful costumes, and Caribbean culture including music, food, and dance. Organizers […]
NJ store sells Jersey Cash 5 lottery ticket worth nearly $2M
BELMAR, N.J. (PIX11) — One lucky person in New Jersey is almost $2 million richer. A winning Jersey Cash 5 ticket matched all five numbers drawn on Friday. The winning numbers were 09, 19, 21, 38 and 40, and the XTRA number was 05. The Bullseye number was 40. The winning ticket for $1,930,093 was […]
Weekly Tri-Boro Weather Report: Temperatures Included
TRI-BORO, NJ - This week the Tri-Boro area can anticipate both thunderstorms and high heat. Tuesday: High 94 with a low of 75. Mostly cloudy. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Wednesday: High of 89 low of 75. Afternoon thunderstorms are anticipated with a 57% chance of precipitation. Thursday: High of 88 and a low of 70. Afternoon thunderstorms are anticipated with a 38% chance of precipitation. Friday: High of 85 low of 69. Thunderstorms are anticipated with a 68% chance of precipitation. Saturday: High of 88 and a low of 68. Morning thunderstorms are anticipated with a 50% chance of precipitation. DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Sunday: High of 91 and a low of 71. Mostly Sunny. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Dad and son, looking to make a blast, turn NJ neighborhood into warzone, cops say
MANVILLE — A father and son were charged with launching an explosive device in a park that left a man with serious injuries. Deputy Police Chief Craig Jeremiah said a signal cannon, a device designed to create a large boom and smoke, blew up and sent shrapnel into several vehicles and homes near Cooper Street in the Lost Valley section around 8:15 p.m.
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...
How to save on car insurance? Don’t do what NJ businessman is accused of
🔷 Premium would be $230K more if honest, cops say. Lying about the New Jersey address for a truck garage saved a businessman six figures, according to law enforcement — until he got arrested for insurance fraud. Rajinder Randhawa paid for an insurance policy covering eight trucks used...
Justice for Ellie: NJ sicko gets max prison for sex-torture of cat
ASBURY PARK — A man who admitted to sexually torturing and killing his pet cat received a maximum five-year sentence in prison. Bani Mezquititla, 19, of Asbury Park, was arrested in March 2023 after a "concerned citizen" brought a dead cat to Asbury Park police headquarters, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago. The cat named Ellie belonged to Mezquititla and had suffered greatly before its death.
Big NJ MVC fail that ruined weekend plans for many
For all the progress New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission has made over the past 10-plus years, there have also been some setbacks. Of course, that's to be expected of most agencies and companies. It's where the saying of two steps forward, one step back comes from. And when it comes...
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