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Plainfield Celebrates the 4th of July with 100th Parade; See Over 60 of Our Favorite Photos
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Thursday, the city of Plainfield held its 100th 4th of July parade. As usual, the parade started at East Front Street and Johnston Avenue and concluded at West Front Street and Madison Avenue. The parade boasted high participation this year, as it lasted nearly three hours from start to finish as observed from any one spot. "The 100th parade was a wonderful event for all," said Grand Marshall James Plummer, who compared the environment to that of a football game. "Besides being a celebration of the country’s birthday I feel honored to be...
Shore towns seek halt to wind turbine plan through lawsuit
As part of the ongoing opposition to the construction of Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Farms plan, eight shore towns in Ocean and north Atlantic counties are attempting to reverse the state’s project approvals through litigation. At the end of May, a group of eight towns, referred to in the lawsuit as the Shore Municipalities, including Long Beach Township, Beach Haven, Ship Bottom, Barnegat Light, Surf City, Harvey Cedars, Brigantine Beach and Ventnor City filed two appeals and a stay motion against the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in an attempt to prevent 200 wind turbines to be placed less than nine miles offshore, adding that the DEP is “failing to protect the sensitive coastal waters of New Jersey by granting the final stages of approvals to Atlantic Shores.”
NJ offers $50K student loan relief for certain workers
TRENTON — A new student loan redemption program supports home and community-based workers. The program will benefit health care, behavioral health, and social services professionals serving those with medical needs, behavioral and/or mental health conditions, and disabilities. The program will be funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...
East Hanover Resident Interning at Morris County Communication Agency
EAST HANOVER — East Hanover resident Dominique Mercadante began a summer internship at SCG Advertising + Public Relations, a Whippany-based, full-service PR and advertising agency. Mercadante is a junior at Seton Hall University pursuing her bachelor’s degree in communication with a minor in journalism. The Hanover Park High...
Area Elks and Girls Scouts Send Care Packages to NJ Troops stationed overseas
Area Elks Club members recently teamed up with Girl Scouts from New Providence and Chatham at the Stirling Elks Lodge to assemble and mail 22 care packages packed with cookies and “Thank You” cards to troops from NJ who are currently deployed overseas. They were joined by Air...
2024 Team Talent Preview: Rutgers
Welcome to the 4th part in our series looking at the rosters of every Big Ten team as we head ever closer to opening day. The order is organized by my team talent rankings. For more information on how those numbers came about, check out the intro for the Northwestern post. And while you’re there, go ahead and read the whole thing then come back. We’ll wait for you.
Things to do on Staten Island this weekend: Concert in the park, Heritage Farm Stand & more
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Make the most of your weekend with music, arts, and nature. Whether it’s attending a free outdoor concert at Conference House Park or watching a movie under the stars, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Open Village / July 5,...
NJ’s athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics will kick off in Paris at the end of this month, and New Jersey will be well-represented in a number of the Games’ events. NJ Spotlight News spoke with NJ Advance Media sports columnist Steve Politi about some of the Jersey highlights. “I think most...
Summer Olympics New Gymnastics Darling is New Jersey Native Hezly Rivera
A first time Olympian named Hezly Rivera will represent her home state of New Jersey when she visits Paris, France for the Summer Games later this month. Hezly Rivera is a 16-year-old gymnast. Like her predecessor Laurie Hernandez, women's gymnastics champion, Hezly’s a New Jersey native hailing from Oradell, Bergen County.
Siegler Steps Up to the Plate for Patriots, Knocks in 3 Runs in 3 At-Bats Before Sellout Crowd
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Reading Fightin Phils 5-4 in a late inning thriller on Wednesday night in game three of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark before a sellout crowd of 7,106. 2B Anthony Seigler (3-for-4, 3 RBI, R, 2B) had three separate RBI hits in the contest, including a game tying RBI double in the 6th Wednesday marked Seigler’s 11th multi-hit game of the season, while his three hits matched a season high. Seigler also recorded his ninth multi-RBI showing of the season, notching a season-high 3 RBI for the third time. Seigler extended...
Rutgers Football Fourth of July Celebration Post!
Happy Independence Day! On July 4th, 1776 Colonel Henry Rutgers, with his back up against the Banks of the old Raritan, forced the British Redcoats to surrender. It was a historic day that immediately led to America’s independence from Great Britain. To honor his legacy and impact on American history and western civilization as a whole, Queen’s College decided to rename to Rutgers College (now Rutgers University). In Academia, it is widely accepted that Rutgers University is the most patriotic university name in the entire country.
See where NJ ranks in new best states list (it's No. 1 in our hearts though)
New Jersey has been ranked the 14th best state in the United States, according to the latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The state's strong performance in health care, education, and safety contributed to its high placement. The annual report, which evaluates states based on various metrics, highlighted...
NJ study: Are we creating a gambling problem for our kids?
It's shocking how young people are when they're first exposed to gambling, according to folks behind new research out of The College of New Jersey and the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. The issue is only expected to worsen, given the ability to wager right on a phone...
Troop 177 Goes Canoeing on the Delaware River
In early May, a group of Boy Scouts and adult leaders from Mountainside’s Troop 177 braved the cold spring water on a trek down the Delaware River. The event focused on water safety and rescue, as well as proper canoeing techniques. We will have many more troop activities in...
Staten Island family friendly weekend fun: Circus show, historic tours and more
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Prepare for an exciting weekend with your loved ones. Enjoy breathtaking aerial arts and acrobatics, fish-catching with nets, or relax with coloring and immerse yourself in movies and more. Saturday. Insect Exploration and Crafts / July 6, 1-2 p.m. Join the Urban Park Rangers for a...
5 New Jersey Beaches Are Under A Warning For Contaminated Waters
We're getting ready to head into one of the busiest weekends at the Jersey Shore, and it's been revealed that at least 5 New Jersey beaches are under warnings for excess bacteria. It's never something you want to see on the news and the reason for the contamination really stinks.
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