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Storms could bring heavy downpours and strong winds to NY, NJ
NEW YORK (PIX11) – High pressure will move offshore into the Atlantic as a weak front will move through the region later this afternoon. We can expect partly sunny skies this morning with showers and thunderstorms developing toward evening. Some of these storms may contain, strong winds and heavy downpours. The high will be 86 in the city and mid to upper-80s in the suburbs.
State Rep. Prokopiak to Hold Senior Fair This Wednesday
State Representative Prokopiak (D-Bucks) will be holding a free Senior Fair event on Wednesday. Prokopiak represents the 14oth District, which includes Falls Township, part of Middletown Township, Morrisville and Tullytown Borough. The free event will be held on Wednesday, August 28, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Pennsbury...
Rahway BOE to Hold Regular Meeting on August 27
RAHWAY, NJ — There will be a Rahway Board of Education (BOE) regular meeting on Tuesday, August 27, in the auditorium of Rahway High School, located at 1012 Madison Ave. The meeting opens in public at 6 p.m. before immediately recessing to private session. The BOE will then reconvene the meeting in public at 7 p.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For a copy of the August 27th agenda, click here. [Follow TAPinto Rahway on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TAPintoRahway/ and sign up to receive our FREE e-newsletter, sent each morning to your inbox: www.tapinto.net/enews]. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Clark Zoning Board Meets Today, August 26
CLARK, NJ — The Township of Clark's Zoning Board will meet this Monday, August 26, at 8 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Clark Municipal Courthouse, located at 315 Westfield Ave.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For a copy of the agenda, click here. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Professor Eddie S. Glaude Jr. *97 Challenges Readers to Meet Political Challenges
The book: In We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For (Harvard University Press), Eddie S. Glaude Jr. *97 challenges America to take control of our democracy. He begins by reflecting on the presidency of Barack Obama, and the unease he felt as Obama was lifted up to represent a prophet-like figure. Sharing a mix of anecdotes and analysis on the writing of great thinkers from Ralph Waldo Emerson to Toni Morrison, Glaude encourages readers to grasp the lessons from the texts and apply them to our current situation. Instead of waiting to be saved, Glaude argues that we have the power to be the heroes our democracy needs to survive.
Field Hockey Ranked No. 1 in Ivy League Preseason Poll
PRINCETON, N.J. – With just 11 days until the 2024 season begins, the Ivy League revealed its field hockey preseason poll, as Harvard field hockey slotted in first place with 124 points. 13 voters selected Harvard to finish in first place in the Ivy League during the 2024 season, compared to three first-place votes for second place Princeton. Penn and Cornell rounded out the top four of the Ivy League preseason poll. During the 2023 campaign, Harvard finished the season with a 16-4 record, just one win away from matching the program's single season win record set in 2021. The...
Fanwood Resident Completes Basic Training at West Point
FANWOOD, NJ – Cadet Sohem Jayant Rai, son of Manjul Rai and Soma Rai of Fanwood, has completed Cadet Basic Training (CBT) at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Rai entered West Point on July 1 and has successfully completed six weeks of CBT, one of the most challenging events a cadet will encounter over the course of their four years at the academy. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The initial military training program provides cadets with basic skills to instill discipline, pride, cohesion, confidence and a high sense of duty to prepare...
Website Says Westfield is One of Nation’s ‘Safest and Richest’ Towns
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield is one of the top 10 places in the United States when it comes to being a safe place for people with good incomes, according to a personal finance advice website. The website, GOBankingRates.com, ranked Westfield as ninth in the country in its analysis titled “The 30 Safest and Richest US Cities to Live in 2024.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Right at the top of its article, the site acknowledged that many of the top 30 sites on its list are beyond the means of many Americans. “When choosing where...
PAWcast: Leadership Changes at Princeton’s Office of Religious Life
PAW spoke with outgoing dean Rev. Alison Boden and the office’s new leader, Rev. Theresa Thames. Listen on Apple Podcasts • Google Podcasts • Spotify • Soundcloud. Princeton’s Office of Religious Life recently saw a transition in leadership, and we thought it would be an ideal time to speak on the PAWcast with the two people passing that figurative baton: The Rev. Alison Boden, who recently retired after 17 years as dean of religious life and the chapel, and the Rev. Theresa Thames, the new dean of religious life and the chapel, who has been associate dean since 2016.
13th annual Mayor’s Day 5K Run/Walk will support baby Leighton
UNION, NJ — Baby Leighton was to arrive in April of this year; however, she was born prematurely at the end of February. Her prognosis was not good. The doctors have given her just days to live. Nevertheless, she is still here – and a true fighter. For...
Springfield Free Public Library welcomes new director
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — As of Thursday, Aug. 1, Bonnie Lafazan has taken over the position of director at the Springfield Free Public Library. Her predecessor was Dale Spindel, who was director there for 13 years. Lafazan, who has lived in Springfield for the past 17 years, began working at...
Back to School Safety Tips from the Summit NJ Police Department
SUMMIT, NJ – As Summit students prepare to head back to school, the Summit Police Department is sharing some safety tips for motorists and children who are walking and biking to school. “Pedestrian safety is always a priority for Summit Police, but it’s particularly important during back to school when children may be distracted by the excitement of seeing friends and meeting new teachers,” explains Summit Police Lt. Charlie Daly. “Across the United States, thousands of children are injured in collisions with motor vehicles each year. Drivers are encouraged to leave plenty of time for travel and...
Latest Data Shows South Jersey Makes Less Money Than The Rest Of New Jersey
Even though New Jersey is home to five of the most expensive property zip codes in the United States and the third-highest Household Expenses, the reality is that South Jersey is very different than North Jersey. The differences between the two major areas of New Jersey go well beyond their...
NJ has the 6th highest stillbirth rate in the U.S., recent data shows
🔴 The reasons behind a stillbirth remain a mystery. 🔴 A state awareness campaign has been launched to educate women. It’s an alarming statistic. New Jersey has the 6th highest stillbirth rate in the U.S., higher than the national average, according to the 2021 New Jersey State Health Assessment Data Report. About 636 babies died later in pregnancy or during birth in 2021, the most recent data noted.
Former postal worker accused of intercepting drugs and delivering them to traffickers in New Jersey
SEATTLE - A former United States Postal Service worker from Union, New Jersey, is facing a long time behind bars. Emerson Pavilus, 49, was convicted on Aug. 15 on all three counts of an indictment charging him with receiving bribes as a public official, conspiring to defraud the United States, and conspiring to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances.
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