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Decades-old auto parts store in Southern New Jersey abruptly demolished
Here's another case of "here today, gone tomorrow" in South Jersey. A decades-old auto parts store right in the heart of Gloucester County is quickly being reduced to rubble. That store is the old Pep Boys right off of the corner of the Black Horse Pike and Ganttown Road in Turnersville, Washington Township.
BERKELEY COLLEGE LAUNCHES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED MEDIA DEGREE PROGRAM
Curriculum Focuses on Traditional and Emerging Media. Berkeley College recently announced the launch of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Applied Media degree program, with concentrations in Digital and Social Media, and Social and Cultural Responsibility. The program, approved to be offered on-site at the New York City and Woodland Park campuses and online, prepares students to master the art of verbal, written, and visual communications to help shape the future of the ever-changing media industry.
Orange County to Purchase Maple Avenue Building
CHESTER – On Monday, July 9, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus officially signed the resolution, entering into an agreement to purchase the Maple Avenue Building located in the Village of Chester. The future of the building has been under consideration for some time, including a failed referendum in 2019 until on July 2nd, the Orange County Legislature moved the process of acquiring ownership along with a unanimous vote.
Man Busted For Stealing From Scrapyard: Byram Township Police
In December 2023 and last month, Raimos Scrap Iron and Metal in Stanhope told officers they had video surveillance of a person breaking into and stealing from their scrapyard, Byram Township police. During an investigation, police were able to recover numerous pieces of evidence. On Tuesday, July 2, police learned...
Pickleball and Tennis Courts in North Caldwell to Close for Construction
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ -- A construction project to upgrade the Liberty Park tennis and pickleball courts will begin on Wednesday, July 24. The last day to use the courts will be Tuesday, July 23.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to the Borough of North Caldwell, the courts will be closed for approximately three months. Once completed, the new venue will have four tennis courts, four pickleball courts and a multi-sport court. Here is a view of the entire proposed concept for improvements at the Liberty Complex. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Montville Township High School SAC President Ava Failla Asks Peers to Make a Difference
MONTVILLE, NJ – “The most important lesson I have learned in high school is having confidence and believing in yourself. If you don't believe in yourself, no one else will.” Those are the words of Ava Failla. Failla served as the Montville Township High School [MTHS] Class of 2024 Student Activities Counsel [SAC] President. During the MTHS graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 20, 2024, Failla was one of four student speakers. Her remarks to the Class of 2024 focused on the most important lessons she learned during her four years as an MTHS student in the Montville...
Madison To Hold July Board of Ed Meeting July 23
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Board of Education is scheduled to take place July 23. The public session will take place at 7pm. YouTube Live Link:https://youtube.com/live/FqQhcR13GJwCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Zoom Webinar Links:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84172062871?pwd=gFIAcHNh89lfrArERYaSdhPKiaCjeF.1 Passcode: 757090 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 happensDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Celebrating Something Special? Showcase Your Wedding, Christening, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Graduation, Reunion and MORE on TAPinto Milestones! For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
2 neighborhoods in this New Jersey city picked as top ‘sleep sanctuaries’
Our days in the Garden State can be stressful, we have a lot going on. After a busy day we all just want a good night’s sleep, but where are the best places to get one in New Jersey?. Amerisleep recently surveyed 3,000 people to identify the most coveted...
Freeport community prepares for public visitation of Corey Comperatore
Today, ahead of the funeral, there will be a public visitation for Corey Comperatore, the victim of the shooting at the Donald Trump rally in Butler over the weekend. KDKA's Lauren Linder has the details.
Sparta Education Association: Good News for July
SPARTA, NJ – At the board of education meeting, Sparta Education Association President Angela DeLuccia shared good news about the staff and school district. Good Evening, My name is Angela DeLuccia and I am the very proud president of the Sparta Education Association. While I know the wheel of progress never stops turning, it is my sincere hope that everyone has had at least a little time to enjoy their summer so far.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Just a few short weeks ago we celebrated the promotion of our eighth graders and the graduation of...
Fundraising begins for township’s all-inclusive playground
An all-inclusive and accessible playground is coming to Washington Lake Park as the result of a collaborative community effort. That effort took a significant leap forward recently with the announcement that Washington Township will get a $750,000 Green Acres grant to help pay for the project. “This additional funding means...
Paterson patrol officers barred from using new pursuit vehicles after 2 crashes
PATERSON — City police officials have stopped allowing patrol officers to use the department’s new Dodge Durango Pursuits after crashes six days apart damaged two of the vehicles. The 10 Durango Pursuits acquired for the police division went into service in the middle of June, officials said. One...
This Passaic County town will serenade local shoppers with summer concert series
HAWTHORNE — A series of outdoor concerts will take place this summer as officials continue to try to support downtown merchants in more creative ways. The six musical acts, which begin Saturday afternoon on the grounds of the Louis Bay 2nd Library & Community Center on Lafayette Avenue, will mark the latest attempt by the borough to charm new clientele to the business district. ...
A Day on the Greens: Supporting Community Causes at Knoll West Country Club
PARSIPPANY — What could be better than a phenomenal day of golf at one of Morris County’s most beautiful courses, all for the benefit of multiple worthwhile causes that help support our community?. On Thursday, July 11th, Morris County Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 held their Annual Basil...
Police: Duo stole 280 iPhones worth $117K in NJ smash and grab
A Passaic man has been accused of helping steal a massive amount of iPhones from an Essex County wholesale electronics store three months ago. On April 18 around 2:24 a.m., Fairfield police were sent to investigate an alarm going off at United Tower Associates, which also operates as Digital World Shop, along Bloomfield Avenue.
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