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Remember When: Celine Dion Closes Her Final Full Concert in 2020 With John Lennon’s “Imagine”
On Sunday, March 8, 2020, Celine Dion played her final full concert before the pandemic hit. At the time, Dion had already segued from her long-running residency in Las Vegas to a world tour in support of her 27th album Courage. The tour kicked off in Dion’s hometown of Quebec City, Canada, on September 18, 2019, and concluded that night in March 2020 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Saint Ann's Feast Well Underway in Hoboken
HOBOKEN, NJ - One of the most popular annual events has returned for its 114th year to the Mile Square City. The Saint Ann’s Feast features a variety of Italian treats - from their infamous zeppoles, to their succulent cheesesteaks, rice balls, mozzareppas and sausage and pepper sandwiches, visitors are guaranteed to find something that tickles their fancy!CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER While attendees fill up on Italian delicacies, they can also wander around, visit the beer garden, listen to live music, play games and do crafts. There is also a Grand 50/50 raffle and Nightly 50/50 raffle. The official dates and times for the remainder of this year's feast are as follows: Friday, July 26, 1.00pm - 11.00pm Saturday, July 27, 1.00pm - 11.00pm Sunday, July 28, 1.00pm - 11.00pm The 2024 Entertainment Schedule is as follows: 7/26 - JEREMY BECK’S AMERICANO ITALIANO featuring Broadway Performers DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. 7/27 - HEAD OVER HEELS 7/28 - KRYSTAL (special daytime performance at 3pm) & DJ JOEY LaBEATO to close the Festival that evening For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/StAnnHoboken/. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Paterson councilman drops check at The Brownstone to cover unpaid wedding bill
PATERSON — Paterson councilman Luis Velez dropped a $5,649 bank check off at The Brownstone banquet hall on Friday afternoon to settle the unpaid balance from his wedding last August. The prominent catering hall’s owner, Albert Manzo, said he would ask the municipal court judge to drop the theft of services complaint he...
The Valley Hospital's New CEO Dr. Robert Brenner Looks to Take Patient Care to New Heights
PARAMUS, NJ — A procession of sixty ambulances lined the street like a row of pearly, white teeth as they undertook the titanic task of moving 200 patients from The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood to the new, state-of-the-art facility in Paramus. Dr. Robert Brenner, then President of Valley Health, looked on as the patients were ferried away. The move had been a meticulous and exhausting process, but Brenner could not help feeling fascinated. “That was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for people in healthcare,” he reflected. “To move a hospital was unreal.” Throughout his career, Brenner has endeavored...
Wayne Police Arrest Two Suspected Drug Dealers After “Months-Long” Investigation
WAYNE, NJ – The Special Operations Unit of the Wayne Police have been conducting surveillance of suspected drug deals happening in town over the last few months. It culminated in two arrests this past Tuesday, when Wayne PD, with the support of three other agencies finally made their move on two targets. This is based on a statement given by Wayne Police Public Information Officer, Detective Captain Dan Daly.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER It was a resident who provided the tip, calling Wayne’s Finest and alerting them of possible “drug activity.” Officers from...
Phillipsburg High Cheerleading Clinic Day 3: Crazy Day Fun!
Phillipsburg, July 27, 2024 – Day 3 of the Phillipsburg High School cheerleading clinic brought a whirlwind of fun and creativity as participants celebrated "Crazy Day." The event, known for its unique and spirited theme, saw cheerleaders donning wacky outfits, colorful accessories, and showcasing their wildest routines. Crazy Day is a much-anticipated tradition at the clinic, encouraging cheerleaders to express their individuality and creativity. From mismatched socks to outrageous hairstyles, the gymnasium was filled with vibrant displays of personal flair that our photographer, Candid Captures by Kristina was there to capture.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
Olympic gymnast Hezly Rivera is the youngest athlete on Team USA. Meet her proud parents
At just 16, Hezly Rivera is poised to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics as the youngest athlete on the U.S. women’s gymnastics team — and Team USA as a whole. During the Games, Hezly Rivera, who hails from Oradell, New Jersey, will compete alongside Olympic veterans Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, Suni Lee and Jade Carey.
Citing Recreation and Public Safety, Councilman Daniel Rivera Joins O’Dea’s Slate
Standing along the third base line of Roberto Clemente Field this morning, Councilman-at-large Daniel Rivera announced that he will join the slate of mayoral candidate Bill O’Dea, running for one of three at-large council seats. Explaining his reason for running, Rivera, dressed in his signature guayabera and now in...
Gotham signs 13-year-old MaKenna ‘Mak’ Whitham through 2028, youngest to get NWSL contract
HARRISON, N.J. — Gotham FC has signed 13-year-old McKenna “Mak” Whitham to a multi-year contract through 2028. The guaranteed deal makes the U.S. Youth National Team forward the youngest contracted player in the NWSL. Defending champion Gotham said it signed Whitham via the NWSL’s U-18 entry mechanism....
Hasbrouck Heights BOE Approves New High School Principal
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approved Vincenzo Barchini as the new Hasbrouck Heights High School principal during Thursday night's meeting. He will replace Linda Simmons who announced her retirement from the district in March 2024. The Board approved Barchini to begin on August 1, 2024. He is the current Director of Guidance & Testing. Previously, he was the Vice Principal under Simmons.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Read: Hasbrouck Heights High School Principal to Retire During the public comments, Euclid School principal Michael Sickels praised the service of Simmons, who had...
Riverfront or Industrial? Land Use Board Has Town Engineer Prepare Consistency Plan on Riverfront Development
Phillipsburg, N.J.---The Phillipsburg Land Use Board on Thursday agreed to have the town engineer prepare a consistency report on the 170 Howard St. Riverfront Redevelopment Plan up for a vote following a public hearing at the board's next meeting on Aug. 22. In a standing-room-only crowd at the Gloria Decker Senior Center, the board pointed out that if they approve the consistency plan on Aug. 22, it will be forwarded to the town council for its approval in September. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER About 45 people packed the meeting room, including almost 20 members...
Those left behind: Easton remembers the forgotten dead of a lost African American cemetery — even as questions remain
EASTON, Pa. — For about 20 years, Carol Hanlon tried to draw attention to Nesquehoning Street Park. While many were upset about the basketball court's cracked pavement and the poor upkeep, Hanlon said she tried to raise awareness about the secret that lay beneath. On Saturday, standing beside members...
Lafayette football team tabbed to repeat as Patriot League preseason honors are announced
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Lafayette football team was named the team to beat for the 2024 campaign as the Patriot League announced the pre-season poll on Wednesday. Head coach John Troxell's squad won the league title last fall and was the unanimous choice to repeat by the 12 voters representing the other six programs.
Events at Nurture Nature Center
Learn about the science of cool at Nurture Nature Center. What is the science behind staying cool? Demonstrations with liquid nitrogen will complement a short Science on a Sphere program. Free. Perseids Meteor Shower Party. Monday, August 12, 9 pm to midnight. At Heil Park, 900 Packer St., Easton. See...
The Buffalo Soldiers honor forgotten soldiers buried at West Nesquehoning Park | PHOTOS
The Buffalo Soldiers holds a ceremony where a couple hundred motorcyclists are coming to honor the forgotten soldiers whose graves were found at the playground and basketball courts in West Nesquehoning Park. The Buffalo Soldiers were Black troops who served in segregated units formed after the Civil War mostly for duty in the West. The ceremony had quasi-military ceremonies such as a rifle salute and showed renderings of what will happen to the park and a monument to Buffalo Soldiers set to be in place at Rose Garden in Bethlehem.
Jersey Diners vs. Hartford Yard Goats 06.08.24
FOX Sports Radio New Jersey was representing the Somerset Patriots game where they took the field as the ‘Jersey Diners’. FOX Sports Radio NJ handed out great merchandise including WMTR T-Shirts that were exclusively won by spinning the Fox Sports wheel. FOX Sports Radio NJ was playing the...
Work to resume at Fourth Street garage as Easton fights for former subcontractors to be paid
The Fourth Street Parking Garage will receive long-awaited work after a resolution passed by Easton City Council to bring on a new contractor. This resolution arrives after problems arose with the original contractor the city hired to construct the garage, Perrotto Builders. After the city complained of the quality and timeliness of their work, only the bottom deck of the garage opened last May. The garage fully opened last June.
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