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These 7 Staten Island schools have a new principal for 2024-2025 school year
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Seven public and private schools on Staten Island will open their doors to students on the first day of classes in September with a new principal for the 2024-2025 academic year. Here’s a look at the new Staten Island principals for the upcoming academic year....
Can a Public School Ask Students to State their Religion?
Last month, at the end of a three-year saga, the U.S. Department of Education ruled on a complaint that New Jersey parents had filed against the Cedar Grove School District. The conflict is interesting for what it suggests about overreaching school administrators and about the capacity of persistent parents who believe their kids' rights have been violated to get things done.
New Jersey's tall ship offering more than just a day on the water
CAPE MAY, N.J. (CBS) — Stepping aboard the A.J. Meerwald offers much more than just a day on the water."She is now our floating classroom and used for environmental education," Jessica York, executive director of Bayshore Center at Bivalve, said.With a packed deck, the 1928-built oyster schooner hosts family education sails. Fern Hoffman is the captain."She's very purpose-built, and it's neat to see her fulfill her purpose. Even though we're not sailing for oysters anymore, we're still in the same grounds that she was meant to sail in," Hoffman said.A.J. Meerwald's story steers the crew and its hands-on learning. Quite...
Former NJ Gov. Chris Christie to teach course on running for political office at Yale
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will teach a course on political campaigns this semester at Yale University. The weekly seminar, “How to Run a Political Campaign,” will be offered at Yale’s Jackson School of Global Affairs and is open to both undergraduates and graduate students. The course, as described in the syllabus,...
Jersey Shore landfill gets slapped with $297K fine amid pollution claims
A former landfill at the Jersey Shore with an already controversial past has been hit with a new $297,000 fine by New Jersey regulators. The July violation against the owner of Aeromarine — Bayridge Realty Corporation — was issued after inspections showed the facility was not properly closed and improper access was provided to the property, according to a penalty notice obtained by NJ Advance Media.
Tigers Tamed: 10-man Rutgers men's soccer holds on to defeat Princeton
The Rutgers men’s soccer team earned a much-needed bounce-back victory 3-1 against Princeton on Friday night. The Scarlet Knights (2-1, 0-0) scored 2 goals in the first 11 minutes, but a red card late in the first half forced them to play defensive for the rest of the game. The Tigers (0-1, 0-0) were ultimately left frustrated by the home team’s stout defense.
47th Annual Greek Festival Celebrates Culture, Cuisine, and Community in Union, NJ
Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of Greece at the 47th Annual Greek Festival, taking place at the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Union, NJ. This eagerly anticipated event, the largest and longest-running Greek Festival in Union County, will delight attendees from September 5th to September 8th, 2024, with a weekend of cultural immersion, culinary delights, and family-friendly entertainment.
Ex-Rutgers AD Pat Hobbs under investigation for ‘inappropriate, consensual relationship’
Rutgers is conducting an investigation into a possible “inappropriate, consensual relationship” involving former athletic director Pat Hobbs, a source familiar with the probe told NJ Advance Media on Friday, and that investigation is believed to have spurred his abrupt resignation on Aug. 16. Such a relationship would likely...
Summit Boys Soccer: Rebuilding for a Strong Season
SUMMIT, NJ – A year after winning the North II, Group III championship, Summit boys soccer is green. With all-state players Akira Bofinger, Jack Staples, Sebastian Arias and Cade Gilbert all lost to graduation, the Hilltoppers will have to restock and reload quickly if they hope to make a run like the one they made in 2023.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The good news? There is plenty of talent on the roster that is chomping at the bit for their turn. “It is definitely a rebuild in terms of filling out a varsity roster...
Football: Governor Livingston Highlanders Ready for Season Bounce-Back
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - As the Governor Livingston Highlanders gear up for the upcoming football season, third-year Head Coach Pete Ramiccio remains optimistic about the team's prospects. After a solid 6-4 record last season and making just their second state playoff appearance since 2009, the Highlanders are focused on continuing their upward trajectory, despite some key departures. The Highlanders will need to overcome the graduation of several critical players, including Owen Chait (RB/ILB), James Campbell (DT/DE), Matt Shaffer (WR/CB), and others who played crucial roles including Michael Geertsma (WR/FS), Aidan Kyi (WR/CB), James Daoulabani (C), Chase Conzolo (WR/OLB),...
Edison Police to Host a Car Show to Raise Money for the Animal Shelter
EDISON, NJ - The police department will host a ‘Wheels for Paws’ car show to raise money for the Edison Animal Shelter. The car show will be held on Saturday, September 21, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Lake Papaianni. All vehicles are welcome at this event. Participants are required to submit a $25 donation per show car. Proceeds will go to the Edison Animal Shelter to care for animals from Edison, Metuchen, Highland Park, and Piscataway, according to the police.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The event will also feature food trucks, live music, and animals available for adoption. Attendees can vote for their favorite vehicle. To register your vehicle, become a sponsor, or make a donation, email Edison Police Sergeant Neel Patel. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Dirk Phillips named Interim Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Achievement for BHPS
BERKELEYHEIGHTS, NJ - At the August 15, 2024 Board of Education Meeting, the Berkeley Heights BOE approved the appointment of Dirk Phillips as Interim Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Achievement effective August 19, 2024 through November 19, 2024. Phillips joins the BHPS Administrative Staff having served the Glen Ridge School District in a variety of roles for the past 19 years, most recently as Superintendent of Schools from August 2015 until June 2024. In his role as Superintendent of Schools, Phillips implemented the vision and goals of the Board of Education and ensured compliance with state...
Tragedy Strikes: Two Teens Shot at NJ High School Football Game
Tragedy Strikes: Two Teens Shot at NJ High School Football Game — A spokesman for theLenape Regional High School District stated that two individuals required medical attention in response to reports of gunfire at the Passaic County Technical Institute football game in Wayne Township. It took place in a...
WSFS Bank Donates $50,000 to Nonprofit Organizing 250th Birthday Celebrations for Navy, Marine Corps
From left: Homecoming 250 Vice President Monica Hallman and President George Leone; Rodger Levenson, CEO of WSFS Bank; and Steve Klammer, Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Bryn Mawr Trust. WSFS Bank has donated $50,000 to Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps, a nonprofit organizing 250th birthday celebrations for the...
Why your young driver may be better off in NJ than elsewhere
⚫ A new report ranks the best and worst states for teen drivers. ⚫ NJ gets credit for having "strict driving laws" ⚫ A law taking effect in 2025 will add a major requirement for new drivers. New Jersey gets some praise in a report released Tuesday on young drivers.
New Jersey Is Top Ten In This Mosquito Category
New Jersey finds itself in the top ten in one particular mosquito category. New Jersey doesn't often land in the top 10 in most categories on national studies, but when it comes to this particular mosquito category, we are among the top states. New Jersey Is Top 10 For Mosquitoes.
Nine most expensive homes sold in Linden, Aug. 19-25
A house that sold for $780,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Linden in the past week. In total, nine residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $581,556. The average price per square foot ended up at $485.
Movie night hopes to draw attention
A growing number of Maplewood families will be simultaneously screening “Beetlejuice” from the comfort of their own backyards on Sept. 7. The event is intended to be a fun night out but also to show that “our creative town needs an in-person movie theater,” according to Angela Matusik, who is one of the organizers.
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