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Rutgers AD Pat Hobbs resigns unexpectedly after nine years
Pat Hobbs resigned from his position as athletic director at Rutgers on Friday, effective immediately, according to NJ.com. Hobbs played a critical part in Rutgers transitioning into the Big Ten during the early part of his tenure, and while his first football hire – Chris Ash – went an abysmal 8-32 across four seasons, his decision to bring back Greg Schiano for a second stint proved successful, and his decision to hire Steve Pikiell on the men’s basketball side looks incredibly promising with a pair of elite freshmen joining the program this year in Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper. Bailey and Harper are the second and third ranked prospects in the 2024 class, behind Duke superstar Cooper Flagg, and could represent a breakout season for the Scarlet Knights in the Big Ten. Hobbs had a previous stint as athletic director at Seton Hall prior to coming to Rutgers, and he will be replaced on an interim basis by deputy athletic director Ryan Pisarri.
Madison Farm and Artisan Market Continues August 17
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Farm and Artisan Market will be back in action on Saturday August 17. The market will run through December 14. Hours will be from 9am - 2pm and will be located in the Prospect Street Parking Lot at the corner of Kings Road and Prospect Street.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Get your local news delivered to your inbox for FREE each day. Sign up to get all the news as it happens at www.TAPinto.net/enews and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MadisonTAP/ and on Twitter at @MadisonTAP to get all the news as it happens Celebrating Something Special? Showcase Your Wedding, Christening, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Graduation, Reunion and MORE on TAPinto Milestones For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
West Orange Resident & Educator Publishes Book About Helping Children Learn to Read
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Dr. Jacquelyn Blanton, a 25-year resident of West Orange, had always wanted to be a school psychologist or cognitive psychologist, but when she was in graduate school, she began teaching and fell in love with the profession. Her book, "It Takes a Village to Raise a Reader: A Vital and Essential Resource to Unlock a Student's Success," is an Amazon #1 New and Top Release for Education and Reading Skills. According to Blanton, child reading proficiency is necessary by third grade. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Amazon described her book...
Girls Tennis preview, 2024: Non-Public favorites and contenders
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Board of Education Responds to Mayor Barberio’s Comments
PARSIPPANY — The Board of Education (BOE) would like to address the recent comments made by Mayor James R. Barberio during the August 6, 2024, Town Council Meeting, and subsequent recent press statements. It is crucial to clarify that the BOE is a non-partisan entity dedicated to the education and well-being of schoolchildren. Our primary focus is providing quality education to our students, and there is no alignment with any political party or endorsement of political candidates.
Centennial Field: Turf Or Grass?
The artificial turf on Centennial Field is 13 years old and the Town Council has begun to consider what comes next: more turf or a return to grass. At its August 5 meeting, the Council heard a presentation on the environmental, safety and cost issues of both options. The presentation...
'Be Quiet About It:' Man Kisses, Gropes Medical Worker, Wayne Police Say
Mujic Fehim allegedly grabbed the woman on Monday afternoon, Aug. 12, in a Wayne office, Police Chief Jack McNiff said. The victim said she was treating Fehim as a patient in a room when he grabbed her breast and kissed her, McNiff said. The victim told Fehim to stop, who...
NJ school district to adopt universal school hours for all grades
NEWARK — The start of a school year is all about change — a change of pace, a new grade level, a shift in routine and more. But come Sept. 3, Newark Public Schools are implementing another new normal: universal school hours. The school day will now be...
Paterson can resume collecting bulky trash such as furniture at its DPW yard
PATERSON — The city’s public works director said on Friday afternoon that inspectors working for Passaic County have given Paterson permission to resume accepting old furniture and other bulk trash at a municipal yard. The director, Billy Rodriguez, said the county inspectors told the city it wasn’t doing anything illegal by taking the...
Language Adventures Await at Ridgewood Library
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Studying a foreign language is no longer limited to the classroom or the app with a bird. Ridgewood Public Library cardholders now have access to a free Mango Languages account with over 70 languages to explore. The app claims to be the highest-rated language learning app with 4.8 stars on both the App Store and Google Play. Library patrons can register for a free account and learn on the go or offline, on desktop, and on mobile devices. The library was also recently designated an official U.S. passport application acceptance facility, which means your trip to the village's knowledge hub can unlock an adventure around the world. For more information about setting up your Mango Languages account, or to prepare your passport application, visit the library website. Read more Business & Finance news in Ridgewood: Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce's Super Sidewalk Saturday Draws Excited Shoppers Valley Medical Group Announces Promotion of Michael Rahmin, MD, to Director of Gastroenterology Bergen County Named 9th Safest County in the Nation For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Ridgewood Recap: New Police Officers & School Business Administrator
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The sun came out for the week in the village, with the days of summer waning and preparations for the new school year beginning. At the council meeting, three new police officers were sworn in, and Graydon Pool has a new beach wheelchair available for use. Read the top stories in Ridgewood this week: Ridgewood Police Department Welcomes Three New Members, Money Allocated for Removing Soil CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Ridgewood Public Schools Appoints Richard Matthews as New Business Administrator Ridgewood Crew: Shines in Summer Regattas Across the U.S. and Canada Village of Ridgewood Purchases Beach Wheelchair for Graydon Pool The Wheels on the (Senior) Bus Go Round and Round Ridgewood DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Voting Machine Demonstration Scheduled for Aug. 19 in Ridgewood A Leap of Faith: How a Simple Email and a Passion for Football Led Ridgewood to Glory For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Mr. G's, classic Paterson diner, has grand reopening, but not without conflict
PATERSON — More than 150 people gathered outside Mr. G's, the classic New Jersey-style diner on 10th Avenue in Paterson on Friday to celebrate the reopening of a restaurant once owned by a community icon, the late Russell Graddy. In speech after speech, political leaders recalled the role that Graddy and his Mr....
Newark students can get free school supplies and books at back-to-school giveaways this month
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.The end of summer means thousands of Newark students are getting ready to head back to school.The return to classes also means students need supplies such as pencils, notebooks, and backpacks. But paying for new school supplies can have a significant financial impact on some families. This year, the National Retail Federation estimates that parents of children in elementary through high school plan to spend an average of $874 on clothes, shoes, and other supplies.To help offset some of those back-to-school costs, local groups in...
Paterson detectives arrest 3 amid spree of robberies
PATERSON — City police detectives arrested three men on robbery charges Thursday night and are looking into whether they are connected to a two-day surge in such crimes. The suspects — all Paterson residents in their mid-20s — where charged with committing what became Paterson’s 10th robbery in two days, authorities said. The...
Harlem Godwin Louis To Headline WBGO After Work Jazz Series Concert
Grammy-nominated saxophonist Godwin Louis heads to Newark for the next installment of the WBGO After Work Jazz Series, part of the powerhouse jazz station’s 45th anniversary celebration. Louis will perform two concerts on Wednesday, August 21 — at 4:45 p.m. and at 6:15 p.m.— in the courtyard of the...
Drone Flight at Newark City Hall Budget Session Highlights Reservoir Safety
Leer en español NEWARK — The city's water and sewer utilities spending will increase by $7.8 million in this year’s proposed plan, Water and Sewer Department Director Kareem Adeem said earlier this week at a budget meeting, where he demonstrated a security drone used to watch the Newark-owned Pequannock Watershed.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The watershed supplies drinking water for New Jersey's largest city, so city officials want it secure. “Our security drones are in full operation,” Adeem said, just before the drone started loudly whirring. “We operate them every day – 24-hour surveillance...
Field Hockey: Dates to keep for the 2024 season
We are inching closer and closer to the start of a new field hockey season. Practices are slated to begin in a few days and the first day of competition is right around the corner. It’s time to take a look at and circle some of the most important days...
Mason’s late goal pushes women’s soccer past NJIT, 1-0
And just like that, fall sports is officially back. Senior center back Emily Mason scored the game’s lone goal in the 85th minute as the Knights topped the Highlanders, 1-0 at Lubetkin Field at J. Malcolm Simon Stadium in Newark. The Knights dominated possession and outshot the Highlanders, 27-5, but only put five shots on goal. Standout sophomore keeper Olivia Bodmer stopped all four NJIT shots on net. The early season August games can be an adventure - with uneven, sloppy play as coaches figure out rotations and teams begin to gel.
Harrison public schools launch High-Impact Tutoring program for mathematics
Thanks to the recent $128,280 High-Impact Tutoring grant awarded by the State of New Jersey, Harrison Public Schools have successfully implemented a new virtual tutoring program. The grant allows the district to offer enhanced academic support in mathematics for upcoming third- and fourth-graders participating in the Summer Academic Achievement program...
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