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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 […]
Video shows a home health care staff assaulting a 95-year-old New York City woman
Video footage captured a disturbing incident in Harlem where a 95-year-old woman was subjected to physical abuse by her home health care aide. The caregiver, who was meant to provide care and support, was instead caught on camera assaulting the elderly woman. This incident has raised serious concerns about the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable individuals who rely on home health care services.
Chicago native among 2 killed in New York City shooting over custody battle: NYPD
A 65-year-old Chicago native has been identified as the shooter in a New York City murder-suicide, according to the New York City Police Department. The shooting took place on Friday about a half-block away from the Gracie Mansion.
NYC To Begin Subway Weapon Scanners From Today
Starting Friday, New York City will implement a controversial pilot program introducing weapon detection scanners at select subway stations. The initiative aims to enhance safety by preventing weapons, including guns and razors, from entering the subway system. The new technology is set to be in place by the evening commute.
Two North Jersey Lotto Players Split $150K Jackpot
It was a terrific Thursday for two North Jersey lottery players.Tickets sold in Hudson County and Passaic County matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Thursday, July 25, splitting the $150,000 jackpot, earning eah player $75,000.The tickets were sold at Mini Mart Deli & Groce…
Something is changing at the NJ Shore – Have you noticed?
As a lifelong resident of the Jersey Shore, there is both good and bad, when it comes to the summer season. Since it's always easier to talk about the negative, let's begin with the positives. For one, the weather is warm and the days are long. And let's be honest,...
The Giants might have a starting corner emerging from the pile
One of the weaker position groups on the New York Giants is their secondary, a unit that lacks experience and, to a degree, potential upside. Aside from former first-round pick Deonte Banks, the prospects at CB2 and in the slot are somewhat limited. Assessing the Giants’ Secondary: Competition Heats Up...
12 North Jersey residents arrested for alleged gun trafficking as 74 firearms seized
PATERSON — New York authorities seized 74 firearms — including 17 assault weapons — in busting an alleged North Jersey gun-trafficking ring coordinated by a 24-year-old Paterson man who reportedly got help from his 42-year-old mother. Twelve of the 13 people arrested in the takedown lived in Paterson, Hackensack, Wayne, and Passaic, according...
More bank closures in New Jersey
💸 Dozens of bank branches have closed in New Jersey this year. 💸 Online banking has reduced the need to visit a physical branch office. A Pennsylvania-based bank has announced the closure of 13 branch offices including nine in New Jersey. It's the latest in a wave of...
In a perfect world, NJ seagull killer would get a medal
Look, this isn’t going to make me any friends, OK? I get that. But in a perfect world there would be some unalienable rights. Like the right to set foot on sand without being charged a beach fee. The right to not have someone set up five feet from you when the beach is wide open.
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