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Elizabethport Community Center Announces Family Enrichment Program
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabethport Community Center invites parents and children ages 6 to 12 to register for their Family Enrichment Program. The program begins on Tuesday, September 17 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Elizabethport Community Center, located at 250 Second Street. The event will be held every Tuesday for six weeks. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Elizabethport Community Center says the program is designed to build family skills and knowledge about how childhood experiences can influence other adult behaviors and beliefs. Each session includes dinner and childcare. For more information, call the Elizabethport Community Center at 908-570-5815. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
New Jersey Crime: Edison Man Charged with Attempted Murder in South Brunswick Stabbing
Early Saturday morning, a serious fight broke out on James Avenue in South Brunswick, leading to a stabbing that left one man badly injured. It all started around 1:19 a.m. when the police got a 911 call about a dispute between two men. When officers arrived, they found one of the men with several stab wounds.
Time running out for comment on Middlesex County's proposed $66 million sports complex
EDISON - With the public comment period on the proposed athletic complex at Thomas A. Edison Park ending Sept. 3, the Middlesex Greenway Coalition will host a presentation on the project by environmentalist Walter Stochel on Thursday. The presentation by Stochel, vice president of the Edison Greenways Group, and others will be held 7 p.m. Thursday at the Clara Barton First Aid Squad, 1070 Amboy Ave.The county is looking to convert the 161-acre park next to...
Inaugural ‘Battle of I-95’ event hosted by Hunterdon County was a FAN-tastic success
FLEMINGTON, NJ (Hunterdon County) – The Hunterdon County Department of Economic Development and Tourism, in collaboration with Flemington Community Partnership and the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce, hosted the first ever, “Battle of I-95 Fun Fest” on Stangl Road, in Flemington last Saturday. The event was free...
What $400,000 can buy you in Hudson County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Hudson County, here's what sold for or under $400,000 between Aug. 19 and Aug. 25. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top 10 properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living areas available.
Overdose Awareness Day Vigil in Franklin Township
SOMERSET, NJ – Franklin Township and the Central Jersey Family Health Consortium will host an Overdose Awareness Day Vigil on Aug. 28, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Franklin Gazebo, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset. In case of inclement weather, the event will move to the Municipal Council Chambers. The event will feature resource tables, free Narcan kits, community speakers, a memorial table, and a candlelight vigil. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER READ: Communities Across Somerset County Show Support This initiative, supported by several local organizations, aims to raise awareness, honor overdose victims, and promote community resilience. For more information, visit the Township of Franklin website. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Franklin Township: Body Recovered from Submerged Vehicle in Canal
SOMERSET, NJ - The Somerset County Dive Rescue Team recovered the body of a deceased male from a submerged vehicle in the D&R Canal, according to the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. The Franklin Township Police Department reported a road closure on Canal Road between Elm Street and Miller Farm Road between 1:01 pm and 7:00 pm on Aug. 24. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The incident remains under investigation by the Franklin Township Police Department, the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Team, and the NJ Northern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office. As of Sunday afternoon, it is unclear when the vehicle entered the canal, and investigators are working to establish a timeline, according to Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief Francisco Roman Jr. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Two correctional officers indicted over alleged 2021 Passaic County Jail assault
Two Passaic County correctional officers were indicted by a federal grand jury on Monday on charges that stem from an alleged assault of a pretrial detainee in 2021, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced. Jose Gonzalez, 45, and Donald Vinales, 38, were indicted on charges of violating a pretrial detainee's civil rights and...
NJ man with illegal gun and drugs in fanny pack goes free
PATERSON — An appellate court has sided with a Passaic County man who had a gun and drugs in his fanny pack during a police search. Javarus Patterson, 21, pleaded guilty last year to second-degree handgun possession and two third-degree drug charges. He was sentenced to seven years in...
Dozens of firefighters respond to huge fire that engulfed N.J. barn
A large fire that could be seen across multiple counties destroyed a barn in Hunterdon County Thursday, police said. First responders were called to the barn on Pine Bank Road in the Flemington section of Readington Township on Aug. 22 for a report of a garage fire, authorities said in a release.
Everything Lincoln Riley said Monday on Trojans Live ahead of opener
Football season is officially here and that means Lincoln Riley will be on Trojans Live every Monday talking about his team and looking ahead to the next game. Riley made his season debut on the in-house radio/YouTube show, talking about the season-opener with LSU, some early thoughts on the matchup with the Tigers and a lot of USC storylines -- like the defensive line, the sophomore receivers and much more.
Weehawken Murder: 67-Year-Old Suspect Arrested in Fatal Shooting of 24-Year-Old Man
It was a shocking and tragic night in Weehawken on August 15, 2024. What started as an ordinary evening in a typically peaceful neighborhood turned deadly when a 24-year-old man was shot and killed on Park Avenue. The quiet streets were suddenly filled with police as they raced to the...
Hoboken changes time for Thursday’s gym dedication for the late Damon Murray
The City of Hoboken has changed the time for Thursday’s gym dedication for the late Damon Murray, with the ceremony now being held at 5 p.m. instead of 2 p.m. During the ceremony, new exterior signage officially naming the gymnasium at 605 Jackson St., the “Damon Murray Community Gym,” will be unveiled, the city said today in a Nixle alert.
Hoboken to host virtual meeting Sept. 5 on Rebuild by Design plans, road closures
The city of Hoboken will host a virtual community meeting Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. to discuss the ongoing construction of the Rebuild by Design project, and related upcoming traffic detours planned for northeast Hoboken, city officials announced. Construction on the resiliency project, designed to comprehensively protect Hoboken from flooding...
Elder Law Seminar At Calvary Lutheran
Calvary Lutheran Church will hold a free seminar on the laws pertaining to older Americans on Tuesday, September 17 at 7 p.m. “Navigating Elder Law: Understanding Your Rights and Resources” will give attendees a thorough understanding of rights and available resources, empowering them to make informed decisions and secure the best possible care and support for elderly loved ones.
Remembering the Anderson Park Olmsted Oak
Montclair has lost Anderson Park’s historic Olmsted Oak. The majestic tree, estimated to be about 250 years old, fell down after Monday’s storm. “We are utterly heartbroken,” said Lisanne Renner, Friends of Anderson Park’s historian and co-founder. “This magnificent white oak was photographed by John Charles Olmsted in September 1904. It was a gorgeous centerpiece of this Olmsted-designed landscape and its boughs were leafy shelter for squirrels, birds and raccoons. Numerous weddings took place beneath its branches, and it holds a special place in so many hearts. Its demise drives home how important is it to steadily replant in Anderson Park, a key part of our mission.”
Newark charters kick off 2024-25 school year with larger tutoring fleet, focus on academic recovery
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.In a Fairmount Heights Middle School classroom on Wednesday, an English language arts tutor sat with three seventh graders during third period as they introduced themselves and started an icebreaker. A tutoring class built into a school schedule isn’t a common occurrence in Newark schools, but the only task at hand in Room 331 was: What’s your favorite song?A fun question for some. A weighted one for others, worried about first impressions. After all, it was just the third day of the 2024-25 school year...
Montclair’s Dalton Jr. Eyeing Checkered Flag this October
Montclair native David Dalton Jr. is a driving pioneer in unchartered territory this fall in what is one of the first world-wide ‘e2real’ auto racing leagues. Dalton was one of 24 racers who were drafted in July for the international Prodigy Racing League (PRL) real-world series that starts in October. Being drafted also means that Dalton will receive a ‘golden ticket’ to the first season with a paid contract.
282-Unit Development in Weehawken’s Port Imperial Begins Construction
One of the last vacant parcels along the Hudson River in Weehawken that was in foreclosure just two years ago is now abuzz with construction activity as a new mixed-use complex is slated to fill a large gap along the waterfront. WHK Waterfront Urban Renewal LLC recently announced that construction...
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