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Nutley Farmers Market: Jersey Fresh Produce & More Sunday July 28 9am-2pm
Nutley Farmers Market, Sunday, July 28 9am-2pm (507 Franklin Avenue, Nutley) This week and every week, get your favorite Jersey Fresh summer produce, tasty food, cold beverages, flowers, and handmade goods!CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Closing out July is musical guest The Paradise Vendors! Attention Essex County Seniors 60+: From 10am to 2pm, eligible residents can apply for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) vouchers to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables at any NJ farmers market through October 27, 2024. Eligible residents can earn no more than $27,861 annually / $2,322...
Summer Youth Basketball Camp Coming to Elizabeth
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Mayor J. Christian Bollwage Summer Youth Basketball Camp is making its return to the City of Elizabeth. The camp is open to male and female basketball players ages 7-15 and is directed by Elizabeth Boys Basketball Head Coach Phil Colicchio. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER There are two sessions from August 5 to August 9 and August 12 to August 16. Camp will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day at the Frank J. Cicarell Academy on 40 Morell St. Interested participants can register here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Livingston School Board Appoints Brooke Benavides as Principal at Riker Hill Elementary School
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Brooke Benavides, the former principal of Lincoln Elementary School in Nutley, has been selected to serve as the new principal at Riker Hill Elementary School in Livingston. Her appointment, which was approved during a public Livingston Board of Education meeting on Thursday, comes shortly after former principal Justin Toomey announced his resignation from the position after five years of service to Livingston Public Schools to begin a new chapter of his career as the new Superintendent of Schools in Hanover Township.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Benavides said she is “incredibly...
Junior League of Elizabeth Plainfield 2024 Scholarship Winners
Junior League of Elizabeth Plainfield Scholarship Winners. The Junior League of Elizabeth Plainfield (JLEP) awarded four $4,000 scholarships at their Annual Dinner held on May 22, 2024 to college bound women who demonstrated a passion for volunteerism. The scholarship recipients are: Sienna Colon of Elizabeth, NJ who will be attending Pennsylvania State University, Natalie Fitzgerald of Westfield, NJ who will be attending University of Florida, Bushra Imran of Linden, NJ who will be attending Villanova University, and Katelyn Lester of Fanwood, NJ who will be attending the University of Texas, Austin.
Adult, Dogs Escape Glen Rock House Fire (Photos)
The fire broke out in a second-floor bathroom of the Nottingham Road home sometime around 1 p.m., bringing firefighters from multiple agencies to the scene. The fire was under control in approximately one hour. No injuries were reported. to follow Daily Voice Fair Lawn-Glen Rock and receive free news updates.
Elizabeth Public Schools Announces Summer Learning Conference For Educators
ELIZABETH, NJ - Elizabeth Public Schools is offering educators the opportunity to enhance their skills. The Elizabeth Summer Learning Conference is a four-day teacher conference dedicated to enhancing educational practices. The event will be held from August 12 to August 15 at School 22 William F. Halloran located at 612 Pulaski St.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Educators have a variety of workshops to choose from including: Promoting Foundational Skill Development Through Interactive Writing Effective Strategies That Foster Vocabulary Learning Building ComprehensionDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. A full list of workshops and more information can be found on the Elizabeth Public Schools website. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Splashing Good Time at Christmas in July Clark Pool Party!
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Community Pool transformed into a festive wonderland for its second annual Christmas in July party! Decked out in holiday decorations, the pool featured an Arctic-themed floating obstacle course that brought plenty of splashes and laughs.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The highlight of the day was a special visit from Santa Claus, who traveled all the way from the North Pole to spread holiday cheer and delight the children. “Thank you to everyone who joined us for this unforgettable mid-summer celebration,” said Recreation Director Ralph Bernardo. [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
NJ man gets life in prison after being found guilty for second time in murder of Realtor
HACKENSACK − A Bergen County Superior Court judge emphasized a Wood-Ridge man's complete lack of remorse for the brutal murder of an East Rutherford real estate agent in 2012 during his sentencing on Friday. Daniel Rochat was found guilty a second time in April for the death of 70-year-old Barbara Vernieri, who was found beaten and set on fire while she was still alive in her home. Rochat's previous conviction was overturned in an appellate court in...
Westfield Golfers Summers, Blake Continuing Hectic Summer Schedules and Succeeding
WESTFIELD, NJ — It has been an eventful week for former Westfield High School golfers Colin Summers and Barnes Blake. Summers, a Fairfield University senior and 2021 NJ.com Boys' Golfer of the Year, finished in a two-way tie for fourth with a score of 1-under-par (71-70-71--212) to finish five strokes back behind fellow amateur and winner Rutgers sophomore Derek Gutierrez at the 104th New Jersey Open Championship presented by Donnelly Industries at his home course Plainfield Country Club in Edison Thursday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The 19-year-old Gutierrez won by three strokes over...
Day of Champions event raises $125,000 to help Grieving children
Fun event raises $125,000 to help Grieving children. Hundreds of people attended the “Day of Champions” event held on June 2, 2024, in Warren, NJ for a day of family-friendly fun and fierce competition. It was all tied into one glorious morning of camp-inspired challenges and activities to benefit Experience Camps.
Free Ring doorbells for Lower East Side seniors aim to help them feel safe at home
Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. Hundreds of senior public housing residents are receiving free Ring video doorbells through a pilot program that Assembly Member Grace Lee and the Henry Street Settlement rolled out this week. The...
These are the 59 stores that Rite Aid is closing in New York
Rite Aid has been closing hundreds of stores since it filed for bankruptcy in October. Of the 699 stores that the company has announced in bankruptcy filings that it is closing, 80 are in Rite Aid’s home state of Pennsylvania. The pharmaceutical company was based in East Pennsboro Township for decades and now calls Philadelphia home.
‘One Shot Deal’: NYC program offers emergency aid for bills and rent payments
New York City's emergency assistance program, known as a 'One Shot Deal', can help residents pay their bills and rent in the event of unforeseen emergencies, and eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis based on income, household size, and other factors.
Woman kills ex-daughter-in-law in murder-suicide in NYC, police say
NEW YORK – A woman fatally shot her former daughter-in-law before killing herself on the Upper East Side Friday, police said.The shooting took place around 9 a.m. on East 88th Street – just half a block away from the mayor's residence, Gracie Mansion.The victim has been identified as 45-year-old Marisa Galloway, a single mother of two girls, ages 1 and 4.Police said 65-year-old Kathleen Leigh, the grandmother of Galloway's 4-year-old daughter, shot Galloway before shooting herself. It happened outside a white Honda Civic while Galloway's 1-year-old daughter was in a car seat in the vehicle. The child was unharmed.According to...
Preschool Advantage Places 100 Children in Local Preschools for 2024-2025
Preschool Advantage, a nonprofit based in Morristown, has announced it will place 100 children in local preschools for the 2024-2025 school year across Morris and Somerset Counties. “We’re thrilled to have helped so many children, as the need has never been greater,” said Nancy Bangiola, Executive Director of Preschool Advantage. A recent report from the ALICE program, a data initiative of the United Way of Northern New Jersey, reveals that many workers are financially worse off now compared to a decade ago, despite recent wage increases for low-wage jobs.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET...
North Jersey woman identified as one of two killed in Maine airplane crash
A North Jersey woman was among two people killed in a plane that crashed in Maine Thursday, hours after departing a Morris County airport, authorities said. Christina Chung, 57, of Livingston, was a passenger in the single-engine Cirrus SR22 piloted by 71-year-old Michael Leibowitz, of Charleston, South Carolina, when it crashed and caught fire just off the runway at Hancock-Bar Harbor Airport in Trenton, Maine, said Shannon Moss, a spokesperson for the Maine Department of Public Safety. ...
Kohl’s tells corporate workers it’s time to come back to the office.
Menomonee Falls, Wis. – Kohl’s is the latest national retailer to issue a return-to-office mandate to headquarters staff. All corporate employees living within 30 miles of Menomonee Falls must start working from the office on Monday through Thursday beginning Oct. 14, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The move is designed to improve collaboration.
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