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N.J. town sued for alleged discrimination against home for recovering addicts, alcoholics
A Gloucester County zoning board is being sued for discriminating against recovering addicts by blocking a recovery home from operating in a residential neighborhood. The five-bedroom home, located in Washington Township and run by the organization Rising Sun Recovery, opened last year to help men recover from addiction and alcoholism, according to a lawsuit filed in New Jersey federal court last month.
Walmart evacuated, several sickened after foul odor permeates Pennsylvania store
Shoppers had to be evacuated from a Walmart store in Northampton Co., Pennsylvania after a foul odor inside the store got several people sick.It happened Sunday afternoon at the Walmart on Route 248 in Lower Nazareth Township.Authorities say nine people were taken to the hospital.They are all said to be okay.Police believe the putrid smell came from animal repellent that had been returned by a customer.Customer Vincent Ferraro told WFMZ-TV he was inside the store when a message came over the public address system."They said all the employees get to the back of the store and then everybody got in a quick panic and they made us all go out the front," Ferrero said. "There was a lot of people outside coughing, a lot of people got loaded onto hospital beds or the gurneys. They moved them out from there."
Hunterdon County Deputy Director Soloway hosts veterans headstone cleaning at Spruce Run cemetery
GLEN GARDNER, NJ (Hunterdon County)- Hunterdon County Commissioner Deputy Director Susan Soloway along with members from VFW Post 5119 and Ladies Auxiliary Saturday participated in a veteran’s headstone cleaning at the Spruce Run cemetery, located at 442 West Hill Road, in Glen Gardner. “It is always an honor to...
This 313 Year Old New Jersey Hotel Is Reopening In Hunterdon County
This New Jersey Hotel Was Built Before The Revolutionary War. As you know, if you have followed my articles, I love history and I love talking about history, especially here in the Garden State. New Jersey, one of the original colonies, has a deep history that is among the oldest in American history. So this sorry about a historical New Jersey inn is something I enjoy writing about.
Doylestown YMCA Gets New Name and Another Merger
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The next time you drive by the YMCA in Doylestown, you may notice some changes. Starting on July 1, the YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties is officially known as the River Crossing YMCA. The organization includes the YMCAs in those two counties along with YMCA locations in Lehigh and Northampton counties that were previously part of the Greater Valley YMCA.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The new regional organization, which became official on Monday, has Bucks County locations in Doylestown, Fairless Hills, Newtown, Quakertown and Warminster. It has Lehigh County locations in...
Bucks County, Pennsylvania Game Commission Observing a Rare Medical Occurrence in Local Rabbits
Due to a recent development in animal research, Bucks County and state officials are on the lookout for a developing medical situation. Greg Vellner wrote about the news for The Reporter. The Pennsylvania Game Commission, along with several Bucks County officials, have set up a.research initiatives to monitor Rabbit Hemorrhagic...
Residents of Lumberville continue Founders Day tradition
The 90-plus degree temperatures did not wilt the spirits of the Lumberville residents who gathered for the annual Founders Day community celebration on Sunday, June 23. A village tradition for 42 years, the event brings together neighbors old and new, a chance to catch up, reconnect, and offer a warm welcome to newcomers, which this year included two adorable new babies.
New Hope Presents Fireworks and First Friday Summer Services Starting This Friday
The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce and New Hope Celebrates announce First Friday Summer Series and Fireworks Shows. New Hope’s signature summer program expands in 2024 with even more dazzling fireworks displays and a monthly block party on First Friday of each month. Festivities will include local artists and crafters, live art with New Hope Arts, a cocktail garden and outdoor lounge with Kylr Rum, captivating live music, food from Italian Cucina, and other festivities. The outdoor block party will shut down and take place on Stockton Avenue (between Bridge and Ferry streets) on July 5, August 2 and September 13, between 5:00pm and 9:00pm. Fireworks will light up the sky over the Delaware River each night, creating a spectacular and Instagram-worthy grand finale. For July and August, fireworks will take place at 9:00pm, and for September the final time will be between 9:00pm and 9:15pm. July’s celebration and official summer kick-off is made possible with support from sponsor Union Chill Cannabis Company. All festivities are no charge and open to the public, with families welcome! For more about the event, and for a list of restaurants, bars, shops and hotels to visit on summer weekends, visit http://www.newhope.com and @visitnewhope on social media.
Larken Associates Breaks Ground on 50K-SF NJ Flex Industrial/Warehouse Building
Larken Associates has commenced construction on Flemington Junction Business Center II, a 50,000-square-foot flex industrial/warehouse facility at 20 Minneakoning Road in Flemington, NJ. Scheduled for completion in Q4 2024, the project is overseen by Core Enterprises, Larken’s in-house construction team. Located within Larken’s existing Flemington Junction Business Center, a...
Frenchtown to celebrate Bastille Day on July 13
Frenchtown will hold its annual Bastille Day event on July 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to the borough’s website. “We are planning for closer to a full-scale event this year which we haven’t seen since prior to COVID,” said Frenchtown Business and Professional Association President Morgan Taylor. “We will be hosting a vendor market in Sunbeam Lenape Park from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with some live music from local musicians featuring Mike Arenella and his Jazz Quartet at 2 p.m. to 5 .p.m. to close out the event.
Doylestown Butcher Is Among the Top Butcher Shops and Meat Markets in PA
One Bucks County spot is among 41 prime butchers and meat markets in Pennsylvania that are offering a cut above to their communities. One Bucks County spot is among 41 prime butchers and meat markets in Pennsylvania that are offering a cut above to their communities, writes Leigh Green for the PA Eats.
Temporary Bridge Walkway May Open Next Week, Shuttle To Start
There will be a temporary walkway and shuttle service. With the traffic shift complete and work on the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge pushing forward, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission on Tuesday announced Thursday, July 11 as the tentative opening date for the bridge’s temporary walkway. The commission...
Local Water Authority Uses New Technology to Scrub PFAS from Water
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—A local water authority is claiming success in eliminating harmful chemicals from the public water supply using new technology. The Bucks County Sewer and Water Authority said that it had worked with a contractor to remove PFAS, which are commonly known as “forever chemicals,” from the water at two of its locations. The water in those locations had levels of PFAS that were “slightly” higher than levels recommended by state regulators.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The authority said that by working with a third-party contractor, TruClear Water Solutions, it had been...
Say bonjour to C'est Cheese, a new cheese shop opening in Asbury Park
In a city filled with foods of all kinds, Asbury Park has been missing one thing: a cheese shop. With C'est Cheese, Tina Haskopoulos and her mother, Eileen, will change that. They are converting the former Magnolia Jewelry store on Summerfield Avenue into a shop carrying more than 70 varieties of cheese from America and abroad.
Bucks Intermediate Unit honors 2024 retirees
The Bucks County Intermediate Unit (Bucks IU) recently honored more than two dozen retiring employees for their dedicated service to the agency’s students and programs. The 31 retiring Bucks IU employees served a combined 691 years – almost seven centuries worth of time – in educational sites throughout Bucks County.
Hunterdon County Library installs two book pick-up lockers to expand public access
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ – Starting just this year, Hunterdon County Library (HCL) patrons now have access to materials they have requested any time that is convenient to them. The installation of book lockers at the HCL North County Branch, in Clinton, and at the Holland Free Public Library, an affiliate of HCL, located in Milford, are part of a broader effort to expand public access.
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