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NEW LIST: Which NJ & PA Big Lots Stores Are Closing Permanently?
I filled you in a few weeks ago that a beloved retailer was in financial trouble. Big Lots, a discount chain, with over 1,000 locations across America has fallen on tough times because of what the company is calling, "elevated inflation." Not as many Americans are shopping because paychecks aren't...
Five New Jersey Cities on list of the Top 25 Most Expensive Assisted Living Facilities
The good news is modern medicine has so many solutions to health issues that come with aging in today's world. The "bad news" is many treatments are specialized and you may not be able to properly take care of your aging parents. According to research from NORC at the University...
Monmouth County to hold distracted driving enforcement
HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP — Another high visibility enforcement detail is coming to Monmouth County Thursday, according to the Holmdel Township Police Department. The goal of the countywide crackdown is to catch distracted drives in the act. For the Holmdel area specifically, Highway 34 will see more patrols out from 3...
Hackers steal addresses, IDs of pharmacy customers in NJ
💳 No credit card or payment information was accessed. 💳 Affected customers are being offered a monitoring service. A security breach this year compromised the personal information of millions of people who used Rite Aid several years ago. The company discovered a "security incident" on June 6 after...
Former NY Jets WR attending training camp on Saturday
The New York Jets continue bringing team alumni to training camp. A former New York Jets wide receiver will be in attendance at the team’s Saturday practice. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Braylon Edwards said he would return to Florham Park on Saturday for the team’s training camp practice.
Empty Passaic County jail used to film the movie 'Motor City' — complete with explosion
PATERSON — The Passaic County Jail is going out with a bang. In its final month before demolition, the empty corrections facility in Paterson’s downtown area is being used as a location for filming a movie, including a special-effects explosion and trail of fire. ...
Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $612K sold at liquor store
A Jersey Cash 5 lottery player who bought ticket at a liquor store in Passaic County won Wednesday’s $612,515 jackpot, officials said. The Jersey Cash 5 ticket was sold at Allen Liquors on McBride Avenue in Paterson, New Jersey Lottery officials said. Wednesday’s winning numbers were: 7, 14, 20,...
Wayne Police Arrest Two Suspected Drug Dealers After “Months-Long” Investigation
WAYNE, NJ – The Special Operations Unit of the Wayne Police have been conducting surveillance of suspected drug deals happening in town over the last few months. It culminated in two arrests this past Tuesday, when Wayne PD, with the support of three other agencies finally made their move on two targets. This is based on a statement given by Wayne Police Public Information Officer, Detective Captain Dan Daly.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER It was a resident who provided the tip, calling Wayne’s Finest and alerting them of possible “drug activity.” Officers from...
Harrison Police Host 2nd Pizza With A Cop Event Mon. Jul.29, 2024
In a continued effort to foster stronger relationships between law enforcement and the community, the Harrison Police Department's Community Policing Unit is hosting a "Pizza With A Cop" event on Monday, July 29, 2024. This gathering will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Harrison Police Driveway, located behind the Harrison Town Hall at 323 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison, NJ.
East Orange Students Receive Academic Honors at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham
East Orange, NJ- East Orange students were named to the Honors & Dean's List at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham Campus for the spring semester, as announced by University administration. Four East Orange scholars have been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2024 semester.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Jaariyah Jackson of East Orange Rebecca Grand Jean of East Orange Christian Price of East Orange Joy Ogunmileto of East Orange Two scholars from East Orange have been named to the Honors Lists for the Spring 2024 semester. Arinthia Arthurs of East Orange Leeanna Henry of East Orange To qualify for the...
‘It’s like the whole community’: Residents mourn after NJ strip mall fire
FAIR LAWN, N.J. (PIX11) — A fire in Fair Lawn was so big that it took firefighters from six different communities to put it out. Now, a half-dozen businesses are a total loss, financially, from the overnight blaze, and their loss is also being felt emotionally in this community, which views the strip mall as […]
Union County Mosquito Control to Spray New Providence and Surrounding Areas
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Union County Mosquito Control has announced it will conduct adult mosquito spraying in New Providence and surrounding areas on Saturday morning, July 27, 2024. The spraying is scheduled to occur between 3:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., weather permitting. The areas in New Providence to be treated include:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Gales Drive Area Charnwood Road Sherwood Drive Runnymede Parkway Ashwood Road Rosner Place New Providence Department of Public Works Central Avenue In addition to New Providence, the spraying will cover other local areas as follows: Berkeley Heights: Grant Street Area, River Road, Snyder Avenue, Emerson Lane Area,...
5 Takeaways from the July 22 West Orange BOE Meeting
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Board of Education continued preparing for the 2024-2025 school year at the July 22 meeting. Here are some important takeaways. New Appointments CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Dr. Victor Alcindor, long-time ELA teacher at West Orange High School, has been appointed as the new Supervisor of ELA for grades 6-12. He takes over for Elizabeth Veneziano, who will be replacing Acting Director of Human Resources Annette Towson. Supervisor of Schoolwide Advancement Position for Schools with Title I Designation to be Posted Funded by a Title I grant, this position...
Audacy Announces Lineup for 2024 We Can Survive Concert Supporting Company’s Mental Health Initiative, I’m Listening
Audacy announced the 2024 lineup for We Can Survive, the annual event supporting the Company’s mental health initiative, I’m Listening. Superstar Justin Timberlake will be joined by mega boy band New Kids On The Block, singer-songwriter Tate McRae, multi-instrumentalist Benson Boone, R&B crooner Khalid and emerging artist Isabel LaRosa at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, on Saturday, September 28. Hosted by NEW 102.7 FM (WNEW-FM), the event exemplifies music’s power to connect communities and promotes having more mental health conversations.
West Orange High School Students Shine at Paper Mill Playhouse Summer Musical Theater Conservatory
MILLBURN, NJ -- West Orange High School is celebrating the achievements of two of its students, Kyan Bashkoff and Vincent Fondetto. Kyan, a rising 10th grader, and Vincent, a rising 9th grader, who have been selected among 122 exceptionally gifted young performers from around the world to participate in the prestigious 2024 Paper Mill Playhouse Summer Musical Theater Conservatory. The Summer Musical Theater Conservatory at Paper Mill Playhouse is a rigorous program that empowers students to hone their individual performance potential while gaining a comprehensive foundation in theater arts. During the program, students engage in an intensive...
Beloved Berkeley Heights Children’s Librarian Laura Fahro retires after 49 years
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Beloved long time children’s librarian Laura Fuhro is retiring after 49 years, and was honored and had a proclamation read by Mayor Angie Devanney at the July 23 council meeting for her decades of service to the community. Fuhro was hired to work as a children's librarian in Berkeley Heights Public Library on July 1, 1975. The proclamation recognizes that Fuhro has provided children, parents, and caregivers with a welcoming and friendly space to enjoy, and participate in the Public Library's many services and programs. She has helped the library move three times...
NJ hospital helps fund trip to nationals for Newark soccer team
NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) — From helping Newark soccer players get to nationals, and helping you get hired by highlighting hot jobs available, PIX11’s Monica Morales is helping make things happen in the community. In June, PIX11 met a dynamic boys soccer team in Newark. They couldn’t afford to go to nationals. After PIX11’s story, they raised $32,000 […]
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