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Eight most expensive homes sold in the Perth Amboy area, Aug. 12-18
A house in Perth Amboy that sold for $620,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Perth Amboy area in the past week. In total, eight residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $433,625, or $297 per square foot.
Kenilworth Rec Announces Open Registrations for Homework Club
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Rec recently announced that Homework Club registrations are now open for the 2024-2025 school year. The Homework Club is offered for Kenilworth students and was put together for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders to come do their homework, hang out, and unwind from their day. The club is a great way for students to feel safe and comfortable until their parents or guardian get home from work. Should any of the children need help, it will always be available for them. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Homework Club is $200/month and includes all half days and most full days when school is closed. It does not include winter or spring recess. For more information visit the website: https://kenilworthborough.com/255/Homework-Club To register please go HERE. DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. TAPintoKenilworth.net is Kenilworth’s only free daily local news source. Sign up for our free daily eNewsletter and “Like” us on Facebook. Know a story we should share with readers? Email tcuppari@tapinto.net and tell us about it. TAPintoKenilworth is funded entirely by business advertising. Thank you for reading TAPinto Kenilworth. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Kenilworth's 2024 National Night Out: Food Donations for Local Pantry Requested
KENILWORTH, NJ – The Kenilworth Police Department recently made the following announcement regarding the upcoming National Night Out which will take place on Monday, August 26, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. "National Night Out (NNO) will be extending an invitation to the community to help our neighbors in need. We are asking for donations of canned, packaged, or nonperishable foods. All donations will support the St. Theresa’s food pantry. Join us in making a difference in our community! Donations can be dropped of at the designated collection point at NNO."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE...
Council Passes Resolutions, Adopts Ordinances Concerning Parking Fees, Park Building Rentals
The Mayor and Borough Council held a regularly scheduled meeting Thursday night, August 22nd, via Zoom. The council adopted, on second reading, an ordinance setting the rental fees for the La Grande and Forest Road Park buildings and the La Grande Park Pavilion for 2025. Also adopted was an ordinance...
NextGen Giving Circle of the Princeton Area Community Foundation Awards $25,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
The NextGen Giving Circle of the Princeton Area Community Foundation awarded $25,000 in grants to three local nonprofits that work to break the cycle of domestic violence, help teen girls succeed and assist families in need. The Giving Circle is comprised of mostly young philanthropists – anyone is welcome to...
Diego Ortiz Quintero is the New Director of Media Relations at Mount Sinai Health System
Diego Ortiz Quintero ‘17 (Los Angeles, MA in Nonprofit Management) recently became Director of Media Relations at Mount Sinai Health System, the largest hospital network in New York City. He will lead its media relations efforts for Cancer and Nursing. Ortiz Quintero previously served for seven years at the American Heart Association.
Jersey City Pride Festival celebrates LGBTQ communities and allies
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (PIX11) – Jersey City Pride is on display. The 23rd Anniversary Jersey City LGBTQ Pride Festival on Newark Avenue celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQ communities and allies of Hudson County and the New York City Metropolitan area. Last year’s Pride Month festival attracted an estimated 25,000 attendees, showcasing its position as […]
Tech takes match to end Onset Invitational
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – WVU Tech volleyball defeated Fisk University 3-1 (25-13, 25-21, 20-25, 25-12) after falling to (RV) Indiana Tech University 0-3 (23-25, 12-25, 15-25) on their final day at the Onset Invitational in Fort Wayne. LOCATION. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum | Fort Wayne, Ind. RECORDS. WVU...
Hundreds gather at Staten Island park for Raritan Bay Festival
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Conference House Park was the place to be on Saturday, as Staten Island residents and families enjoyed various activities at the 2024 Raritan Bay Festival. Kayaking, music, and games were just some of the fun things hundreds of residents enjoyed while soaking in the...
Missing Dog: Nemo Was Last Seen by the Asbury Circle
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - Nemo, a male Boston Terrier, was last seen on Asbury Avenue, possibly being picked up by a car, on 8/23/24 around 12 or 1:00 PM. He was not picked up by his owner nor has his owner been contacted. Nemo was not wearing a collar or harness when he got loose. Nemo is black/white and brindle with a black spot on his head. Nemo's family shares that he may have been picked up by a dark blue or purple Mazda in the area of Ridge Ave and Wickapecko on the Ocean Township border and are urging any neighbors on the following streets to review their security/doorbell camera footage for possible sightings:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Wickapecko Ridge Fourth Asbury Drummond Prospect If you have information about Nemo's location, please contact (732) 513-6961 or the Neptune Township or Ocean Township Police. Nemo is also featured on Pawboost Alert. Nemo's family is also concernd that whoever picked him up may try to sell him on Marketplace, Craigslist or other internet sites. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Beloved gym chain forced to close NJ location after 20 years
RED BANK — Local gym chain, Jersey Strong has announced it is closing one of its locations after 20 years. According to notice posted, the chain’s location at 30 West Front Street in Red Bank will be closing its doors at the end of this month. “It is...
Staten Island Social Security office to reopen after nearly year-long closure
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Dongan Hills Social Security office will reopen Monday, Aug. 26, according to Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-Staten Island/South Brooklyn). Closed since Sept. 18, 2023, the field office at 1510 Hylan Blvd. is one of two on Staten Island along with another field office located in Travis at 1441 South Ave.
Rutgers updates their protest policies after pro-Palestinian rallies
Rutgers University has established new policies regarding campus protests. The new rules are an answer to pro-Palestinian protests and demonstrations that occurred in the spring. Going forward, anyone wishing to hold a protest must submit a form three days before the event and obtain a permit. Encampments are prohibited, and each Rutgers campus will have […]
Jersey Shore, Meet The Remote-Controlled Lifeguard! [VIDEO]
While the beaches along the NJ coastline are absolutely gorgeous, they're not always the calmest of waters. It's not unusual to hear about certain summer days putting the local lifeguards to work. New Jersey's beaches present a challenging job to lifeguards that requires them to stay vigilant and handle various situations.
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