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Live N.J. power outage tracker: Strong thunderstorms cut power to thousands
Scattered thunderstorms that have lashed parts of New Jersey with heavy rain and strong winds have knocked out power to more than 30,000 homes and businesses across the state Tuesday evening. NJ.com’s Power Outage Tracker, which monitors outage numbers from utility companies in the region, showed about 35,100 utility customers...
New Jersey, NY and PA Will Be Affected By the Latest Change from the USPS
Do you remember when there wasn't online bill pay through your bank?. If not, let me tell you a story. Not so long ago, after you received a bill in the mail, you would pay it with a check. You would then put the return portion of that bill with...
Senate leader Schumer says Menendez should resign following bribery conviction
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called on Sen. Bob Menendez to resign Tuesday in the wake of Menendez’s conviction on all counts in his federal bribery trial, saying the senator “must now do what is right for his constituents, the Senate, and our country.” Gov. Phil Murphy, who asked Menendez to step down when […] The post Senate leader Schumer says Menendez should resign following bribery conviction appeared first on Daily Montanan.
NJ taking on severe form of pneumonia … through public water systems
⚫ People can fall ill by breathing in droplets of water containing the bacteria. ⚫ The threat is greater for people with weaker immune systems. ⚫ First-in-the-nation legislation has been sent to Gov. Murphy. It's up to Gov. Phil Murphy whether New Jersey will step up prevention and control efforts...
These Jersey Shore beaches under advisory for fecal bacteria levels
Four New Jersey beaches are under water quality advisories on Tuesday, July 16, for having high levels of bacteria that is frequently found in the intestines of humans and animals, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection. Swimming in contaminated water can lead to illness, including gastroenteritis, vomiting, diarrhea, as well as infections of the ears, nose and throat, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. People with weakened immune systems, young children and elderly adults are...
Major Hudson Democrats will back Gottheimer for governor
In a move that will set off a political tsunami in Hudson County and across the state, a group of hugely influential Democratic officials, including County Executive Craig Guy and Union City Mayor/State Sen. Brian P. Stack, said today that they are prepared to support Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Wyckoff) for governor next year against the county’s favorite son, Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop.
Two Atlantic Health System hospitals rank in top five in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report
NEW JERSEY – Atlantic Health System announced Tuesday that two of its hospitals, Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center, have been ranked in the top five in New Jersey, by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024-2025 Best Hospital rankings. These rankings topped off dozens of...
Governor Murphy, Attorney General Platkin Announce Grant Recipients for Community Crisis Response Teams
Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that organizations in Camden City, Newark, Paterson, and Trenton have been selected to receive grant funds to support the creation of local Community Crisis Response Team (CCRT) Pilot Programs. Eligible municipalities and community-based organizations participated in a competitive grant process that made up to $2 million available per municipality. The Center for Family Services in Camden, the Newark Community Street Team, the Reimagining Justice Inc./Paterson Healing Collective’s Paterson Compassionate Care Collaborative Project, and Salvation and Social Justice in Trenton were selected to receive funds and establish CCRT pilots in their respective cities.
Free Food Distribution for Any Morristown Resident in Need; July 18 and July 19
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The free food distribution will take place in Morristown on Thursday July 18 from 1pm - 2pm at Bishop Nazery Way (59 Spring Street in Morristown). An additional food distribution will take place on Friday July 19 in Parsippany, 299 Webro Road from 10:30am - 11:30am CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER 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/MorristownTAP/ and on Twitter at @MorristownTAP and on Instagram at @tapintomorristown Download the TAPinto App! Click here for Android. Click here for iOS For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
2024 MLB Draft: Full coverage after 13 selections of N.J. HS players & alums
The 2024 MLB Draft wrapped up on Tuesday, and it proved to be a memorable one of the Garden State. A total of 615 picks were made over the course of 20 rounds, and New Jersey had three high schoolers and 10 alums taken during the three-day event. Morris Knolls...
Sold in 30 days. N.J. homes are among the fastest-selling in the country.
New Jersey homes sold in less than a month, making it fifth in the nation for fastest- selling homes, according to Realtor.com. The data showed that homes sold in about 30 days in June, about two days slower than in May. Only Rhode Island, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Ohio had...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Much Of NJ, PA: Here's The Timing
The watch is in effect through 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 and applies to all of New Jersey. In Pennsylvania, the watch covers Adams, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Dauphin, Delaware, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Pike, Schuylkill, Wayne, Wyoming, and York in Pennsylvania. Temps are expected...
Beaches Closed Due to Wind Turbine Debris, and It Can Happen in New Jersey Too
Beach Closures in Nantucket Amid Wind Turbine Concerns – Sharp Fiberglass Shards in the Ocean Nantucket, MA — Wind turbine debris forced the closure of beaches in Massachusetts today, and…
Creepy NJ teacher loses certification for weird comments, state finds
EAST ORANGE — The state has revoked the teaching certification for a North Jersey English teacher after he made unsettling remarks to a female student. Alim A. Hasan's certificate to teach English was officially revoked in late June by the State Board of Examiners. A Division of Child Protection...
Saddleback breaks ground on new 50,000 sq. ft. industrial building in Hackettstown
A project by Saddleback Real Estate Developers will bring 50,000 square feet of new warehouse space to a 9.47-acre site at 999 Willow Grove St. in Hackettstown. — Rendering courtesy: Saddleback Real Estate Developers. Saddleback Real Estate Developers has started construction on a project that will bring 50,000 square...
Lottery warning to urgently check numbers as $1m jackpot still unclaimed after win – it was sold at a grocery store
ONE fortunate individual has won a $1 million jackpot after buying a ticket at a grocery store, but their identity is unknown and the money remains unclaimed. Lottery officials are urging people to check the numbers on their tickets in a bid to try and find the lucky winner. The...
Denville Volunteer Fire Department’s Clam Bake Promises Delicious Fun
MORRIS COUNTY — Join the Denville Volunteer Fire Department for their Inaugural Clam Bake on Saturday, August 17, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Fireman’s Field, located at the Main Street Firehouse, 2 Indian Road, Denville. This event promises a fun-filled day with delicious food, drinks, and community spirit.
Morris Catholic Kennedy Brown Receives Division I Hoops Offer from Siena College Saints
Morris Catholic High School (N.J.) combo guard Kennedy Brown has earned an offer from Division I Siena College Saints Women’s basketball program, today she wrote on X. Additionally, the Jersey Gemz 5-foot-8 rising junior talent holds offers from D-1 Manhattan, Coppin State and Furman University, per her X account.
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