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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...
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.
Rutgers QB commit Gavin Sidwar starts out season with strong showing
Rutgers class of 2026 quarterback commit Gavin Sidwar saw his junior season get off to a strong start with an impressive showing in his opening ga, me. Sidwar led his La Salle (Glenside, Pa.) squad to a 45-7 win over Harrisburg (Pa.). En route to the first win of the...
Community Programs for September 2024 at the Princeton Public Library
The Princeton Public Library announces a series of community programs for September. Highlights include a book club discussion on ‘The Frozen River’ on September 12th, a storytelling workshop with Dr. Ada Cheng on September 19th, and a blood drive on September 24th. Additional events include a painting class on September 25th and the monthly Writer’s Club meeting on September 27th. These events offer opportunities for community engagement and personal development. All programs are open to the public, with some requiring prior registration.
Doubt over long-term fate of NJ horse racing subsidies
Gov. Murphy slow to act on a bill that would extend the subsidies through 2029. The state budget enacted by Gov. Phil Murphy earlier this summer included another $20 million in taxpayer funding to help sustain New Jersey’s long-standing horse racing industry. Advocates say using public funds to subsidize...
Rutgers has high hopes ahead of opener vs. Howard
Greg Schiano may have his most talented team in years, and between that and a softer schedule than usual, expectations in New Jersey are on the rise. The veteran Rutgers coach will lead the Scarlet Knights into their season opener Thursday against FCS visitors Howard in Piscataway, N.J. The Big Ten has expanded to 18 teams, and Rutgers cracked the top half of the league in the preseason media poll, voted ninth. The Scarlet Knights used to share a division with Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State, three nearly guaranteed losses. Now there are no more divisions, and Rutgers won't...
The Price of Equity: This Trenton couple may have the solution to the housing crisis
April De Simone, a Bronx native and founder of Practice of Democracy and The People’s Studio Practicum, along with her husband Marcus, are challenging traditional homeownership models in Trenton, NJ. Frustrated by the growing inequality in achieving the “American Dream,” they are pioneering new approaches to equitable housing.
Stop & Shop to kick the habit, ending all tobacco sales. When is this happening?
QUINCY ‒ Consumers can no longer purchase cigarettes and other tobacco products at Stop & Shop, according to a press release issued by the Quincy-based grocery retailer on Monday. The company is promoting the move as part of its "commitment to community wellness." All 360 Stop & Shop location across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey will end tobacco sales Aug. 31, according to the press release. ...
Walmart recalls juice brand contaminated with poisonous arsenic
Check the juice in your house, especially if you shop at Walmart. Walmart is recalling its Great Value apple juice after the discovery of alarming levels of inorganic arsenic that exceed industry guidance. The voluntary recall is for its six-pack 8oz apple juice in plastic bottles; the products have a...
Fannie Lou Hamer’s Speech
In 1964, civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer delivered a searing speech at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City, challenging the nation’s commitment to freedom and equality. As a leader of the Mississippi Freedom Party, Hamer exposed the brutal realities of racism in America and demanded that Black citizens be allowed to exercise their right to vote. Although she and her delegation were denied official seats at the convention, her words resonated across the country, marking a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
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