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Route 3 Crash With Explosions Kills Tractor-Trailer Driver In Clifton (UPDATE)
A Linden man was killed when his tractor-trailer crashed and exploded in Clifton, authorities said.The truck crashed into a barrier and caught fire on Route 3 West near Valley Road and Grove Street at around 9:07 a.m. on Monday, July 22, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes said …
NJ Route 3 accident: Tractor-trailer reportedly explodes, catches fire in Clifton
NEW JERSEY - A tractor-trailer reportedly exploded and caught fire on Route 3 in Clifton, NJ, closing lanes on the highway and forcing evacuations at nearby homes on Monday morning. JUMP TO: WHAT WE KNOW l LIVE TRAFFIC MAP. Videos on X, formally Twitter, showed a large tractor-trailer on fire,...
Little Falls Launches First Senior Police Academy for Adults 55+
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Little Falls Police Department has announced the launch of its inaugural Senior Police Academy, a program specifically designed for adults aged 55 and older. This educational initiative aims to enhance community relations and provide seniors with valuable safety knowledge and practical skills. The Senior Police Academy will take place every Wednesday from September 25 to October 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. The program offers a variety of topics and activities to engage and educate participants, including:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER A comprehensive tour of the Police Department A live K-9 demonstration Home security tips and best practices Information on consumer fraud prevention Vehicle safety guidance And many more insightful sessions "We are excited to announce the launch of our first Senior Police Academy, which we hope will become an annual event," Mayor James Damiano said on social media. "The academy will feature informational sessions and demonstrations. We look forward to seeing both familiar and new faces in this class." Interested participants are encouraged to register for the program by contacting Corporal Jon Vanak at (973) 774-7868. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Peruvian Parade & Festival in West Hudson This Afternoon, Sunday, July 21
The Peruvian Civic Association will host the 2024 Peruvian Day Parade and Festival this afternoon in Harrison and Kearny. The parade kicks off at 12:30 pm in front of Harrison Town Hall at 318 Harrison Avenue. It will proceed north along Frank Rodgers Boulevard onto Kearny Avenue, and concludes at the reviewing stand in front of Kearny Town Hall at 402 Kearny Avenue.
DUI Crash on Observer Highway, Driver Arrested
HOBOKEN, NJ - On July 7, 2024, at approximately 2:40 a.m., Police Officer Anthony Rutkowski heard a loud noise that sounded like a motor vehicle crash near the area of Newark Street and Washington Street. He responded to the 50 block of Observer Highway and saw a disabled vehicle. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The driver, later identified as 29-year-old Kewin Paszek of Union, was bleeding due to a laceration on his finger. Sgt. Adam Colon, Sgt. Dennis Figueroa, and Police Officers Christopher Soto and Nicholas Protopapadakis arrived on the scene while the Hoboken Ambulance...
Celebrate Summer at the Jersey City Summer Beer, Wine, Spirits Fest July 27th (Plus Exclusive Promo Code)
The Jersey City Summer Beer, Wine & Spirits Fest is set to take place on July 27, 2024, from 1:00-4:30 pm at Liberty State Park. This exciting event offers a perfect opportunity for guests to try their favorite local brews, international wines, and top spirits from around the country. Save 40% on your tickets with code NJIB.
Wayne Hill’s Alum Kaitlyn Davies Selected for U20 US National Lacrosse Team – Will Compete in World Championships
WAYNE, NJ – From the time she was a young child, Kaitlyn Davies had a passion for excelling in sports. She began playing lacrosse in first grade with the encouragement of her dad, a lifelong player, participated in Wayne's PAL lacrosse program and later joined Steps, a club team. She elevated her game to become a top player for Wayne Hills High School, helping her team to three-out-of-three county championships in her COVID-shortened high school lacrosse career. And by the time she graduated in 2022, she left behind a legacy of greatness that still continues to...
These Businesses Have Been Named Fair Lawn Green Ambassadors
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Haus Café and Jenna Aliyah are the two 2024 Green Ambassador Award recipients, according to the Green Team. The Borough of Fair Lawn, in collaboration with the Fair Lawn Green Team, recognizes businesses in the community that implement environmentally sustainable practices with the Green Ambassador Award. Businesses applied through an interactive form. Some criteria included prompting and demonstrating environmental leadership, reducing waste, pollution reduction, community participation and implementing green practices.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to the Green Team: Jaime Lyn Geduldick, the owner of Haus Cafe has been an...
‘Jingle Brawls’ to take place in December, as local police and firefighters to battle in the ring for a good cause
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Police officers and firefighters are vital members of any community, risking their lives every day for the safety and well-being of everyone. It’s also important for them to stay in shape, and boxing is a great way to accomplish that goal. A bunch of...
Bruce Springsteen on the poetry of his classic album "Nebraska"
"I lived in this house exactly half a lifetime ago," said Bruce Springsteen. It may not look like much, but this small bedroom in Colts Neck, New Jersey, which still sports the original orange shag rug, is where Springsteen made what he considers his masterpiece: his 1982 album "Nebraska," ten songs dark and mournful. "This is the room where it happened," he said. I saw her standing on her front lawn just twirling her baton Me and her went for a ride, sir, and ten innocent people died From the town of Lincoln, Nebraska, with a sawed-off .410 on my...
Late bedtimes and not enough sleep can harm developing brains – and poorer kids are more at risk
Emily C. Merz, Colorado State University and Melissa Hansen, Colorado State University. Shorter sleep and later bedtimes are linked to potentially harmful functional changes to parts of the brain important for coping with stress and controlling negative emotions, our recently published research found. And children in families with low economic resources are particularly at risk.
Look At These Exciting New Additions Coming To The Freehold Raceway Mall
New Additions In Monmouth County at Freehold Raceway Mall. One of my favorite malls in New Jersey is the Freehold Raceway Mall. Freehold Raceway Mall has fantastic stores and many good "food" options for dining out. Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang's, Brio Italian Grille, Playa Bowls, Etc. There are a few new eateries coming to the Freehold Raceway Mall:
West Maple Farm Expresses Gratitude to Ramapo Police Officers for Educating Campers on Safety {PHOTOS}
West Maple Farm took to social media this Sunday afternoon to extend their heartfelt thanks to Officers Julianne Franklin, Dave Small, and Mike Alexander of the Ramapo Police Department. The officers recently visited the farm to impart essential safety measures to the Hayday Campers. During their visit, the officers covered...
Hazlet: Recreation Facility Concept Plan Includes Grant Funded Amenities for Residents.
HAZLET, NJ: Utilizing grants and low interest rate loans, the governing body in Hazlet has made much needed improvements over the last few years, providing great amenities for its residents. Among them to highlight a couple: The 8th Street Park Improvement Plan that transformed 8th Street Park into a multi-faceted park for all children called Freedom Park. It opened in October 2023. Six Pickleball courts and two Tennis Courts were installed in Veterans Park in July 2023. The beautiful new complex is shared by the Hazlet Swim Club and the public... see the township website here for more...
More than 1,500 Volunteers Package 150,000 Meals as Robbinsville Comes Together to Fight Hunger
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – The greater Robbinsville community came together in a display of volunteerism on Saturday, as the ONE Project hosted the 2024 NJ Hunger Project at Robbinsville High School. Nearly 1,500 volunteers packaged 150,624 meals to support food-insecure children across New Jersey, Amman Seehra, one of the event’s founders told TAPinto, adding that this was the ninth year of the effort, leading to a total of more than 850,000 meals being packed.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As witnessed by TAPinto, the volunteers assembled Red Lentil Jambalaya meals, a nutritious and non-perishable dish...
Bacteria Bloom: Historic Fountain in Roxbury Off Again, State Park Closed to Swimming
ROXBURY, NJ – Less than a week after it was reactivated, ending three decades of dormancy, the historic fountain at Hopatcong State Park is off again, thanks to a harmful algal bloom (HAB) in Lake Hopatcong. The restored fountain, activated during a ceremony on July 23, was deactivated two days later after state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) scientists found unhealthy levels of cyanobacteria in the lake near the state park, from which the fountain draws water.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The DEP feared that the mist from the fountain would contain the...
N.J. Mexican restaurant to be awarded world record for largest tequila collection
With over 1,000 bottles of tequila, Meximodo in Metuchen will soon officially be recognized as the eatery with the world’s largest agave spirits collection. The Mexican cruise restaurant and bar is set to claim its title Wednesday — on National Tequila Day — as a Guinness World Record holder, officials said.
Pass It Along’s Triathlon will be Saturday
Pass It Along, a nonprofit organization that helps build confident, resilient and compassionate young people, will hold a triathlon on July 27. The event takes place at the privately owned lake community of Lake Mohawk Country Club in Sparta. The swim portion will be in the lake, which is patrolled...
Edison Township Announces Line Up for House Music Festival
EDISON, NJ - The township has announced the upcoming house music festival. The festival is scheduled for Saturday, August 24th, at Papaianni Park from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The line-up of performers is as follows:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER DJ Beloved DJ Mikki Afflick DJ Mark Francis DJ Dee Boyd MC Ras Anthony DJ Mar Mar DJ Matt Knight Special performance by Edison native Abena Mensah-Bonsu The event is free and open to the public and will feature food trucks, vendors, a beer garden, and a kid's zone. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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