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What's coming next to Marshalls, HomeGoods in Parsippany? A new 'indoor adventure' park
PARSIPPANY — The final vacancy at the old Kmart site on Route 46 will soon be filled. Seven years after the department store closed, Urban Air Adventure Park has announced plans to take over the spot at the Westmount-Arlington Plaza Shopping Center. The new venue is under construction next to the Marshalls...
Sparta Residents Asked to Complete Survey for Updated Open Space and Recreation Plan
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Environmental Commission, a statutory board, is working with the Land Conservancy of New Jersey to update Open Space and Recreation Plan for the community. The are asking Sparta residents to complete a survey to help them “identify goals and recommendations for the plan.” The survey takes about five minutes to complete. It will be open until the end of the week, according to Environmental Commission Vice Chair Neil Sauerwein.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Land Conservancy will compile the results to help develop the plan for the township. Click here for the survey. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Doren, Manzo set to bring new Starbucks to shuttered Sonic on Route 46 in Totowa
A project by Manzo Doren Realty Partners will bring a new Starbucks to the site of a shuttered Sonic restaurant at 244 Route 46 East in Totowa. — Rendering courtesy: Manzo Doren. A new Starbucks is coming to Route 46 East in Totowa as part of a recently approved...
New Financial Firm Ameriprise Opens Doors in Parsippany
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany has a new reason to be proud with the opening of. Ameriprise Financial Services is a private wealth advisory firm spearheaded by resident Henry Liao. The firm, which aims to provide top-tier financial advice and services, has already made waves in the community for its commitment to local involvement and opportunities for high school students.
Madison Council Meeting is Monday July 22
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Council will hold their monthly council meeting, Monday July 22. The meeting will be in person and livestreamed on YouTube. Members of the public who wish to participate in the meeting may do so by joining us in-person at Hartley Dodge Memorial Council Chamber or view the live stream of the meeting on YouTube or below at 8:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. Individuals in-person will be able to fully participate in the meeting, including providing public comment. Members watching the live stream will not be able to provide public comments. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER If you are unable to attend, but would like to provide comment, please email clerk@rosenet.org by 4:30 P.M. on the day of the meeting for your comments to be included in Communication & Petitions. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Food delivery apps prepare for new mandated pricing in Jersey City
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (PIX11) – A Jersey City law that regulates the amount of money third-party food delivery services can take from an order goes into effect on Aug. 1. The new law means delivery apps like GrubHub, Uber Eats and DoorDosh must have a tier of service that takes 15% or less from each […]
Meek Mill Gets Clowned Over Video of Him Humping Air While Riding ATV
Meek Mill is getting clowned on social media after he shared a video that showed him humping the air while riding an ATV in Newark, New Jersey. "Big benders... Don't try this at home!" he captioned the post, which included four videos of him on an ATV. The second one of the videos, however, caught the attention of his followers because it featured him humping the air while riding at a high speed.
Duerk Sees Success, Challenges In Mountain Bike Competitions
Christian Duerk embraced the challenge of major mountain bike races this summer. The incoming Verona High School freshman scored a big win, but also encountered some stiff competition. The win came on June 30 in the Hudson-to-Highlands (H2H) Lewis Morris Challenge, where he took first place for Cat 3 junior...
Graduates Reunite at Montclair High School All Class Reunion
Graduates reunited at the Montclair High School All Class Reunion over the weekend at Nishuane Park. The annual event offers a chance for Mounties to reconnect and relive high school memories. It also raises funds to award a scholarship to a recent MHS graduate. Scroll through the slideshow below for...
Where Rutgers football landed in 2024 Big Ten preseason poll
With more than a dozen senior starters returning, a potentially elite defense, the Big Ten’s leading rusher, a new face at quarterback and a historically favorable schedule, there is reason to believe that Rutgers is on the brink of a special season. The rest of the Big Ten seems...
Parsippany Billionaire George Kurtz, CEO of CrowdStrike, Addresses Global Outage
PARSIPPANY — On Friday, July 19, 2024, at 12:09 a.m., CrowdStrike released a sensor configuration update to Windows systems as part of ongoing operations. Sensor configuration updates are an ongoing part of the protection mechanisms of the Falcon platform. This configuration update triggered a logic error, resulting in a system crash and blue screen (BSOD) on impacted systems.
Bergenfield football focused on getting off to 'a better start' | State of the Program
The Bergenfield football team knows it needs to deliver a solid start to its season after being derailed by sluggish starts each of the past three years. Last year’s Bears lost five of their first six games on the way to to a 3-7 record, and missed out on an NJSIAA sectional playoff bid.
Bear seen wandering N.J. town on Sunday
Maplewood police are urging residents to be wary of a black bear seen roaming the township Sunday. Multiple sightings of the bear were reported to Maplewood officials on Sunday, police said. It was unclear if police are planning invasive action to coax the bear away from homes. The township is...
Hasbrouck Heights Library Welcomes Back ZoophoriaNJ, an Immersive and Educational Program for Children
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Books and storytime readings weren't the only things grabbing children's attention at the library this past Thursday. The Hasbrouck Heights Public Library and Youth Services Librarian, Maureen Herman, welcomed ZoophoriaNJ, an organization focused on educating children about wildlife. ZoophoriaNJ offered a special wildlife program that combined art and animals. The program consisted of meeting and learning about four different animals, hearing about conservation efforts, and finally, making a “Bucket List Journal” to imagine all the places and animals you want to see in the future. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET...
Pennsylvania man reels in record-breaking bass weighing more than 12 pounds on Cayuga Lake
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar on Monday announced the breaking of a 37-year-old fishing record and congratulated James Britenbaugh of Pennsylvania on his catch, the largest largemouth bass caught in New York. On July 11, Britenbaugh reeled in the record-breaking 12-pound, 6-ounce largemouth bass from Cayuga Lake while practicing for an upcoming bass tournament. His catch surpasses the previous record largemouth bass, caught from Buckhorn Lake, Otsego County, in 1987...
Hundreds of jobs available with NYC Department of Transportation
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Hundreds of jobs are currently available with the New York City Department of Transportation — including some high-paying positions. The jobs are listed online on JobsNYC, the official careers website for the City of New York. The New York City DOT currently has 270 open positions, nearly all of which are […]
An affordable housing lottery just opened up on the Brooklyn waterfront
As much as we love Brooklyn, the rents are getting way out of hand—especially if you’re a little pickier about living somewhere with air conditioning and no roaches. Luckily, the city still has programs that set aside a certain amount of units in brand-new luxury buildings for all of us who aren’t millionaires (yet).
Following Toms River, Jackson Prepares To Sue State Over “Unthinkable” School Funding Cuts
The Jackson Township Board of Education is preparing to file a lawsuit against the state, citing “unthinkable cuts” and a drastic reduction in financial aid over the past few years. The decision comes as the district faces a $165.7 million spending plan that would close Rosenauer Elementary School,...
Toms River Regional schools slammed by budget crisis, but hungry students get a break
TOMS RIVER - There is some good news for parents amid the Toms River Regional school budget crisis: the price of school breakfasts and lunches is set to come down. The Board of Education is expected to agree to lowering the daily price of school breakfasts by 50 cents and school lunches by 75 cents, as the district has an adequate balance in the food service fund.
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