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East Brunswick's Sam Mattis Will Throw Discus in Summer Olympics in Early August
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ -- Earlier this month, East Brunswick native Sam Mattis finished second at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials to qualify for his second straight Olympic team. The opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Paris will be on Friday, July 26.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Track and field events will be held from Aug. 1 to Aug. 11, with the qualifying round for men’s discus set to take place in the afternoon of Monday, Aug. 5 and the final to be held two days later. Mattis, who graduated from East Brunswick High...
Somerville Man Vandalized Bridgewater Mosque: Police
At 6:34 p.m., Julian Dale drove onto the property of the mosque at 881 US Highway 202/206, before leaving a short time later, Bridgewater police said. At 7 p.m., a mosque employee observed bias graffiti spray painted on a pillar near the main entrance to the building, police said. Detectives...
BeiGene Launches Biologics Manufacturing and Clinical R&D Facility in New Jersey
BeiGene has invested $800 million into a new biologics manufacturing facility in Hopewell, NJ, which also houses its clinical R&D capabilities. BeiGene, an oncology company, announced on July 23, 2024 that it has opened a new biologics manufacturing facility at the Princeton West Innovation Campus in Hopewell, NJ. The facility represents the company’s flagship facility in the United States and also houses a clinical R&D center. The company invested $800 million into the site to expand its integrated manufacturing and R&D footprint in the US.
Here’s What New Jersey Needs To Know About The Deadly Listeria Outbreak
Going to the deli in Jersey is kind of like second nature; you go to pick up subs, deli pickles, cold salads, and of course your lunch meat for the week. I've always been a big cold-cuts guy smoked turkey and cheese have been a staple for lunch for years, however, due to a new listeria outbreak, deli meats may have to be taken off the menu.
Broken wind turbine blade ‘crisis’ fuels NJ beach disaster fears
LONG BEACH — A New Jersey anti-wind group is demanding the state stop giving the green light to new offshore wind projects as pieces of fiberglass continue to wash up on the beaches of Nantucket. The renewed calls for a moratorium on awards from the state Board of Public...
Giants' Malik Nabers named to CBS Sports' 2024 All-Preseason Rookie Team
When the New York Giants selected wide receiver Malik Nabers in the 2024 NFL draft, he filled a need for a feature weapon on the offense. There are extremely high expectations around the Giants’ new top target, especially considering he may have very well been the team’s top wide receiver choice as we learned on HBO’s Hard Knocks.
NJ is facing a potential lawsuit over alleged failure to protect endangered fish
The state of New Jersey is facing a lawsuit for allegedly failing to protect the endangered Atlantic sturgeon, according to the Delaware and Hudson Riverkeeper Network. New Jersey, as well as New York and Delaware, are being accused of failing to obtain incidental take permits when operating within the habitat of the Atlantic...
NJ ice cream tour returns for second year
If you love ice cream, then get ready to travel around the state of New Jersey this summer for the second annual “I Licked My Way Through NJ Ice Cream Tour.” The tour will last until Aug. 18, this year featuring 12 shops throughout the state. In Monmouth and Ocean counties, they includes Belle’s Ice Cream in Spring Lake, Surfside Frozen Custard in Sea Girt, Miss Mindy’s Homemade Ice Cream in Bayville, You Scream Ice Cream in Brick Township, Skipper Dipper in Long Beach Township and Kohr Soft Ice Cream in Little Egg Harbor Township.
Derek Gutierrez Makes History as 104th Open Champion at Plainfield Country Club
19-year-old Derek Gutierrez clinched a gutsy victory by three strokes at the 104th New Jersey Open Championship, becoming the first amateur winner since 2020. He is the youngest champion since 2014 and the 14th amateur to win this major championship, boosting his confidence for upcoming events and the fall season at Rutgers.
County Honors Parks Director Salvante
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. dedicated a bronze bust of long-time Essex County Parks Director Daniel K. Salvante in the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center in Essex County Branch Brook Park in Newark on Wednesday, July 24. The surprise presentation was made in recognition of Salvante, a Verona native and 1972 graduate of Verona High School, being the parks director for 28 years, the longest tenure of anyone in Essex County history.
The New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival August 9th-11th Is Creeping In
The New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival is approaching quickly. They will return August 9-11, 2024, at the NJ Expo Center in Edison, New Jersey. The event is rapidly picking up steam from years past. The con has hosted many celebrities in past years, and they are pulling no punches again this time. With guests including Ken Foree and Bill Moseley, to name a few, and four different reunions in one weekend, it’s already setting out to be a great time. The New Jersey Horror Con happens several times yearly, including the Horror Sideshow Market, a one-day flea market with fantastic guests and plenty of vendors.
The Borough in the Palm of Your Hand: Roselle Park Launches New Mobile App
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The Borough of Roselle Park has launched a new phone app, myRosellePark, that allows residents to report non-emergency issues, upload photos with geotagging and receive information about local events. The app will enable residents to report potholes, garbage, graffiti and code violations and provide them with real-time updates on the complaint status. App users can also opt-in to receive notifications on road closures and local emergencies. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The app is free and available for download on the App Store and Google Play. Read more Government news from around Roselle Park here: Sanitary Sewer Collapse on Grant Ave. Slows Roselle Park Commuters Roselle Park Mayor and Council Introduces Ordinance to Lower Sewer Bill Costs Assemblywoman Linda S. Carter to Hold "Office Hours" in Roselle Park For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Summer Streets starts in Queens, Staten Island this weekend
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) – Miles of streets in Queens and Staten Island will close to vehicles this weekend, the first iteration of Summer Streets, which will hit all five boroughs. From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, stretches of Queens and Staten Island will be open only to pedestrians and cyclists. Instead of the sounds […]
Perth Amboy Fire Dept. Receives $90K Federal Grant
PERTH AMBOY - The city's fire department is getting $90,909 in federal funds through the federal Assistance to Firefighter Grants (AFG) Program for training firefighters and fire officers. “We are immensely grateful to FEMA for this generous grant of $90,909.09 through the Assistance to Firefighters Program," said Mayor Helmin Caba. "This funding supports the essential training and development of our dedicated fire department.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "Over the past 10 years, our Fire Department has received 12 FEMA grants, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to excellence in emergency services," the mayor added. "By providing Rapid...
Baseball: Bayonne Beats Madison, 5-4, to Win Summer Championship
BAYONNE, NJ -- The Bayonne baseball team won its second summer championship in the last three years with a 5-4 victory over Madison on Wednesday. It was the second High School Developmental League Union Division title since 2022 for the Bees, coached by Dave Hoffmann. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In 2023, Bayonne lost to Ridge in the final, but 2023 was the year that the Bees won the spring season Section 2, Group 4 championship. Bayonne trailed, 4-3, in the bottom of the sixth inning against Madison on Wednesday when Brandon Drago put the...
Faith Lutheran Collecting New Backpacks/Supplies for Area Children
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — For the sixteenth consecutive year, Faith Lutheran Church in New Providence is collecting new backpacks and school supplies to be shared with St. Stephan's Grace Community in Newark's Ironbound, our Mission Partner congregation, and the Second Street Youth Center in Plainfield. The backpack collection grew from an idea at a church council meeting into a full-fledged ministry that has benefited from the community’s engagement and generosity. Multiple community organizations have received backpacks from Faith’s collection over the years.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Backpacks don’t often last from year to...
New Jersey Man Wins Haskell Handicapping Challenge
Monmouth Park's $1,000 Haskell Handicapping Challenge on Saturday, July 20, saw another record field and finished with New Jersey's own Pete Rogers atop the leaderboard, according to a release on Thursday from the racetrack. Rogers's $6,095.50 bankroll was best of 323 total entries and landed the Summit, New Jersey-resident a...
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