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Longer School Days in Newark Will Come With Promise of AC For Some
NEWARK — Longer school days will come with the promise of air conditioning for some students and staff when classes start in New Jersey’s largest public school district on Sept. 3, district officials said. The district is installing 1,300 new units - the board approved an up-to-$4.73-million purchase earlier this year.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The new schedule for the 2024-25 academic year will have all students in school from 8:15 a.m. – 3:05 p.m., officials said. It adds 20 minutes to the day for students in K-8 and 25 minutes to the...
New Costco coming to one of N.J.’s busiest highways
Costco, the big-box warehouse store known for its $1.50 hotdog combo and bulk products, could be coming to Route 17 South in Paramus, according to the town’s mayor. The store is planning to replace the shuttered Kmart and Stop & Shop locations near the exits for Linwood Avenue and Van Emburgh Avenue.
Handgun Seized, 5 Burglars Captured Following Wild Pursuit Through Wyckoff, Franklin Lakes
A Birch Road resident called 911 reporting two people inside her home, Franklin Lakes Police Capt. Robert Grassi said. Responding officers located a suspect vehicle, a white 2016 Ford Fusion, near the home and tried to conduct a motor vehicle stop. The vehicle fled and a pursuit ensued into neighboring...
Another ‘Sopranos’ actor has died
“The Sopranos” cast is starting to feel like a family graveyard. Arguably the most innovative show in television history has lost so many cast members in the 17 years since it signed off. Of course there was Jersey actor James Gandolfini who died in a hotel room in Rome, Italy at the age of 51.
Distinguished Alumni to be Honored During Ridgewood Homecoming Weekend
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Four inductees are being recognized by the Ridgewood High School Alumni Association (RHSAA) on Saturday, Sept. 21 during Homecoming Weekend for the Maroons. The distinguished honorees span the science, film, writing and academic fields. Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Alan C. Miller (1972), technology pioneer and "Botfather" Robert Hoffer (1981), Academy and Emmy Award-winning producer Libby Geist-Wildes (1998), and academic competition founder and Jeopardy! winner David Madden (1999) are the alumni who will be honored for their achievements. "This special event celebrates the remarkable achievements and enduring legacy of our RHS alumni, while also inspiring current...
Montclair Goes to Chicago for DNC
If you tuned in to watch the Democratic National Convention, you might have seen a few familiar faces from Montclair and Essex County. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill, both of Montclair, were in Chicago for the DNC. Sherrill, who is considering a run for governor of New Jersey, spoke at a DNC event honoring women in national security. Gill, who was joined by his wife, Assemblywoman Alixon Collazos-Gill, served as a delegate.
Former command historian from Fort Monmouth publishes a history of the base, the US Army’s ‘House of Magic’
FORT MONMOUTH, NJ (SBN) — Fort Monmouth closed in 2011, with its missions dispersed to other military bases around the country. Soon, the base property will become energized once more, as Netflix redevelops a large portion of the base that straddles Oceanport, Eatontown, and Tinton Falls, into a major motion picture and television production studio.
The Township of Verona Is Hiring
VERONA, NJ - The Township of Verona is looking for a full-time custodial worker who will work at Verona Town Hall, the Police Department, and the Public Library. The Township of Verona says responsibilities may include garbage removal, sweeping, vacuuming, washing and cleaning windows/floors, floor polishing, dusting, and more. The workweek is Monday through Friday, with a starting salary of $47,284. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Candidates must be flexible during working hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license and, the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language sufficiently to perform the job. Evening hours are required. For more information on the job or to apply, click here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Integrity House, 56 years combating substance use disorders
Integrity House, one of the largest nonprofit providers of substance use disorder treatment, is celebrating 56 years of service in Newark. “We are really proud to be anchored here in the city of Newark. We do have locations throughout the state of New Jersey in Hudson County, Bergen County, Morris County, Ocean County but Essex County is where it started 56 years ago,” said Robert Budstock, president and CEO of Integrity House at a celebration in Lincoln Park on Thursday.
Dog trainers in NJ don’t have to be certified — should that change?
Just say you're a dog trainer, and voila, you're a dog trainer. There's no legal requirement that one be certified in order to be hired to teach a dog behaviors and skills. But advocates say it's time for that to change. And a bill introduced in Trenton paves the way for New Jersey to become the first state in the U.S. to make the move.
New Jersey sees steep decline in mental health issues like anxiety, depression: Study
Are you over the pandemic blues? According to a study, most people in New Jersey are getting there. Virtual medical assistants DocVA gathered data on anxiety and depression from the...
The best states to live in — do you agree with NJ’s ranking?
⚫ A new report ranks the 50 states, based on 51 factors. ⚫ NJ performs better than Pennsylvania and New York. Dozens of measures have been analyzed in order to determine the best places to live in. The personal finance website WalletHub is out its 2024 list of the best...
Heiler Painting: A Company Built on Care, Capability, and Community
In New Jersey, a painting company has been making waves with its commitment to exceptional service, community involvement, and employee growth. Heiler Painting, founded over a decade ago, has evolved from a small team of two to a thriving business with 50 employees, serving the Philadelphia Metro and South Jersey areas.
Wawa Is Giving Out Free Coffee For Teachers This Back-To-School Season
Back-to-school season is right around the corner, which means early alarms and a whole lot of hustle for teachers. Between getting lesson plans together and helping students, mornings can be hectic. There's nothing worse than showing up for work without a coffee in hand, especially if you're a teacher. During...
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