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McIver’s Newark council seat could be vacant for a year
Newark’s Central Ward could be without representation on the city council for nearly fourteen months if LaMonica McIver wins election to the U.S. House of Representatives in September, potentially gridlocking the state’s largest city while Mayor Ras Baraka is running for governor. McIver, the 38-year-old city council president,...
'Sistahs Getting Well' is one of the important screenings at the 15th Women in Media-Newark International Film Festival
Sistahs Getting Well is one of the important screenings at the 15th Women in Media-Newark International Film Festival. Filmmaker Jacqueline Glass talks to WBGO's Doug Doyle about her important film that focuses on health in the African American community. You can check out the full schedule of films here. You...
Linden Public Schools STEM Camp Inspires Middle Schoolers
Linden, NJ - Linden Public Schools Summer Middle School STEM Camp concluded its thrilling two-week journey today with an exciting field trip to Merck Headquarters! Superintendent Atiya Cunningham-Perkins visited the camp to meet our enthusiastic 5th to 8th graders and will join them at Merck. She gave an inspiring pep talk to pump up their excitement for the big day!CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Throughout the camp, students tackled exciting STEM challenges, from designing their own thermos to conquering the egg drop challenge. Reflecting on their passions, they explored careers, dove into the engineering design process, and embraced engineering habits of mind. This collaborative experience fostered a deep appreciation for science and empowered our students to pursue their passions with confidence and enthusiasm! The 23 students from 6th, 7th, and 8th grades were guided by tech instructors Cynthia LaFace, a 7th-grade science teacher at McManus Middle School, and Kim Terwilliger, a 6th-grade science teacher at Soehl Middle School. Kim Leight served as the Science Coach, and Cindy Apalinski and Joe Scaldino supervised the grant-funded program. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Weekend joy: Free live music at a park, biking by the beach and more
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Pack your weekend with fun: enjoy free live music at a picturesque garden, bike to a beautiful beach with a group, or catch a live piano show, and more. Max’s Es-ca Presents Dueling Pianos / July 26, 8 p.m. Dueling Pianos features two piano players,...
Dr. Fazal Panezai Launches Scholarship to Support Future Medical Professionals
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Dr. Fazal Panezai Scholarship for Future Doctors is now accepting applications from aspiring medical students nationwide. This prestigious scholarship offers a one-time award of $1,000 to support undergraduate students pursuing a medical degree. Dr. Fazal Panezai, a highly esteemed...
New Brunswick Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder in Connection to Easton Ave. Shooting
NEW BRUNSWICK – A city man has pled guilty to a first-degree attempted murder charge in connection with a shooting incident that left a Rutgers student hospitalized after being hit by a stray bullet. Christian Farmer, 20, also pled guilty to second-degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, according to a press release from Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Vincent Sabo of the New Brunswick Police Department.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Farmer, who pled before Judge Craig C. Corson on Wednesday, July 24, is facing a sentence of 10...
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.
Family fun this weekend: Outdoor movie, animal safari and more
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Fill your upcoming weekend with adventures and lasting memories with your loved ones. Whether you’re into movies, animals, or outdoor fun, we’ve got something for you. Friday. KIM- Arrochar Playground / July 26, 10-6 p.m. The Kids in Motion Program offers four to seven...
Edison Council Approves Redevelopment Plan for Route 27 Corridor
EDISON, NJ - The township council approved a Redevelopment Plan for 1810 Route 27, the site of a former retail store, gas station, and service garage. The council unanimously approved the plan at their regular meeting on Wednesday. “For those that are familiar with this area, it has not exactly looked the greatest over the past decade or so. I am happy to see this up for consideration,” said Council president John Coyle, “As many people know this intersection can certainly use an upgrade and this absolutely assists in this venture.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
SAGE Brokers $4.2 Million Sale of 31-Unit Property in Elizabeth, New Jersey
ELIZABETH, N.J. — SAGE Investment Real Estate Advisors (SAGE) has arranged the sale of a 31-unit property located at 105 Grove St. in the Elmora neighborhood of Elizabeth. Built in 1927, 105 Grove St. offers exclusively one-bedroom units. The asset traded for $4.2 million. Steve Tragash of SAGE represented the seller, a private individual, and procured the buyer, a private investor.
Rutgers Rant: Recapping Big Ten Media Days, previewing Scarlet Knights at Olympics
Rutgers is ready to get back on the field. The Scarlet Knights had plenty of good things to say about their program at Big Ten Media Days this week, using their platform at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis to share where things stand ahead of the highly-anticipated 2024 season. The...
Rutgers Football Top 50 Preseason Player Countdown: No.32 Kaj Sanders
The start of the 2024 Rutgers football season is just around the corner and that means it's time for Scarlet Nation's annual Top 50 player projections. We will be counting down the top 50 players based on projections of how they will perform this season. The list moves on with a look at No.32, Kaj Sanders.
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...
New elementary school principal appointed at Staten Island’s Notre Dame Academy
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Notre Dame Academy on Grymes Hill has appointed a new elementary school principal. Pre-K teacher and coordinator of the early childhood center, Kerri Paone, will become the next principal of Notre Dame Academy Elementary School, effective Aug. 1, according to an announcement by Kathryn Jaenicke, president of the school, on Wednesday.
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.
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...
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 […]
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