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See all homes sold in Essex County, Aug. 12 to Aug. 18
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Essex County reported from Aug. 12 to Aug. 18. There were 123 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 3,372-square-foot home on South 10th Street in Newark that sold for $640,000.
Essex County senior services plans farmer’s market voucher distribution Aug. 29
Farmers market voucher distribution for eligible seniors planned by Essex County senior services on Aug. 29 in Orange. The distribution is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Essex County Monte Irvine Park. Attendees must bring proof of income and photo ID. Add this to your calendar here. From Essex...
Update: Coastal flood statement affecting 3 N.J. counties until Monday night
An updated coastal flood statement was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 3:58 p.m. valid for Monday between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. for Hudson, Essex and Union counties. "Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and...
Essex County senior services plans farmer’s market voucher distribution Aug. 22
Farmers market voucher distribution for eligible seniors planned by Essex County senior services on Aug. 22 in Montclair. The distribution is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Glenfield Park. Attendees must bring proof of income and photo ID. Add this to your calendar here. From Essex County Division of...
N.J. school district delays banishing cell phones into locked pouches
An Essex County school district is delaying a pilot program that would have had students at four schools locking up their cell phones. The K-12 Montclair Public Schools district announced in June a partnership with Yondr, a San Francisco-based company whose best-known product is a lockable pouch in which a cell phone is placed, rendering it unusable until tapping it on an unlocking base.
US & World Report Ranks Millburn High School #2 in Essex County, 19th in New Jersey
MILLBURN, NJ -- US & World Report has released its 2024 high school rankings, and Millburn High School (MHS) is 19th in the state, which is the same rank it earned in 2023. A total of 416 high schools in New Jersey were evaluated for the study. Criteria includes how many students take at least one AP exam, how many passed at least one AP exam, mathematics proficiency, reading proficiency, science proficiency and graduation rates.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER MHS' exact overall grade actually increased by .55 from last year's 97.42% to this year's...
Severe thunderstorm watch for 5 N.J. counties until Sunday night
On Sunday at 2:05 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 10 p.m. for Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Union counties. When lightning looms: Expert safety tips for thunderstorms. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, with the bulk of...
Flood advisory affecting 5 N.J. counties Sunday morning
On Sunday at 4:07 a.m. a flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 6 a.m. for Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Union counties. The weather service comments, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," states the weather...
24 News Stories You Missed This Week in Montclair + Beyond
Labor Day is just around the corner, which means summer is on its last legs. It’s been another busy week in Essex County and we’ve got all the news to keep you up to date. Among the highlights: a budget airline will start departing from Newark Airport in the fall; Good Success Academies Summer Entrepreneurship Program opens its annual pop-up Sweet Roots Farm; and Governor Murphy announces a free week of travel for NJ Transit customers at the end of summer. Read on for all the news in Essex County for the week ending August 18th, 2024.
N.J. Names Newark Math Instructor Essex County Teacher of Year
Leer en español NEWARK — A math teacher at West Side High School chalks up his state recognition to the hard work of his colleagues and himself.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The state Department of Education has named El Houcin Houssam the Essex County Teacher of the Year. The DOE announced teachers of the year for each of New Jersey’s 21 counties earlier this month. “Throughout my career, I’ve always strived to inspire my students to not only excel academically but to develop a love for math and also for learning,” Houssam said in...
Police union votes no confidence in Essex County Jail head, county administrators. See why
A police union representing supervisors and internal affairs investigators for the Essex County Department of Corrections approved a vote of no confidence in the agency's director and county administrators. The labor organization’s announcement, released Monday, outlined a litany of grievances, claiming mismanagement has undermined the welfare of officers, as well as inmates. The motion...
Abuse and neglect of young people with disabilities alleged at detention center
Nonprofit sues Essex County Juvenile Detention Center over failure to provide access to investigate. The state’s largest youth detention center is not providing records or access to speak with young people to a statewide nonprofit investigating allegations of abuse and neglect, according to a lawsuit the group filed. As...
Essex County Gang Member Admits Guilt In Racketeering Conspiracy
NEWARK, NJ.- U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger reported on Thursday, August 15, 2024, a 32-year-old member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Grips appeared in U.S. District Court in Newark, New Jersey, and admitted guilt for his role in a racketeering conspiracy. On Thursday, Kareem Green, 32, of Essex County,...
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