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Local students receive degrees from Quinnipiac University
The following students received degrees from Quinnipiac University during commencement ceremonies held in May:. Matthew Rodgers-Aniello, earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in game design and development. Tuxedo Park. Matthew Kashevaroff earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in film, television, and media arts. Monroe. Bianca DeGennaro earned of Bachelor of...
Shotgun wedding? The Bernards Inn, run by Chef David Burke, can plan it in 2 months
It’s been a long time since the age of the shotgun wedding, when couples would rush down the aisle to avert a bulging baby bump on the big day. But today, some couples still opt for short engagements, whether it's due to everything from military deployments to impending moves to wanting smaller, more affordable celebrations.
NJ, PA troopers face off in charity softball game. Get ready for Battle for the Badges 2
FRANKFORD — Trooper up!. State police from New Jersey and Pennsylvania will meet on the diamond once again this week for Battle of the Badges. The charity softball game will benefit a Sussex County student and a Garden State trooper each facing serious medical challenges. The second annual match...
Wayne Police Lie in Wait and Nab Porch Pirates Attempting to Steal Shipped Cell Phones
WAYNE, NJ – Two men were arrested on Friday afternoon for Attempted Theft (among several other charges) when they were caught red-handed trying to steal shipped cell phones off the porch of a home on Laurel Drive in Wayne Township. Weeks earlier, the homeowner reportedly had a shipment of cell phones stolen from his porch “as soon as they had been delivered,” so this time he called in Wayne’s Finest. This is based on a statement released by the Wayne Police Department Public Information Officer, Detective Captain Dan Daly.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET...
NJ Town Mayor Calls For Improvements After 8-Year-Old Killed Riding Bike
Avyaan Gupta was riding his bicycle in Parsippany when he was struck by a vehicle and killed block from his home on Tuesday, July 9. He was eight years old.At 5:34 p.m., Avyaan was struck by a 2022 Mazda CX5 traveling in the area of 189 Littleton Road, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief…
'And That Is Long Enough:' Heigis Family Announces Sale Of Walpack Inn After 75 Years
The owners of the Walpack Inn, located in Walpack Township, are working toward selling the restaurant as they work toward retirement. In a statement posted to Facebook, Jim Heigis, his wife, Lee, and their daughters Lara and Jenny said:. "We would like to thank our many friends and loyal patrons...
Paterson Man Charged with Murder in Jersey City Shooting
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - A Paterson man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting that took place in Jersey City on Friday, May 10. According to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez, Makiyy Randolph, 21, is also charged with Felony Murder, Robbery, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Randolph was arrested on Friday, July 12, on Gates Avenue in Jersey City after a brief foot pursuit. Two teenagers, a 14-year-old female and a 16-year-old male are charged as juveniles with the same crimes in connection to the incident. As previously reported, shortly before 10:00 p.m. on the day of the incident, the Jersey City Police Department received a report of shots fired in the area of Pearsall Avenue and Garfield Avenue. Responding officers located a male victim – later identified as Resheed Wallace, 24, of Jersey City – with an apparent gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at approximately 10:25 p.m. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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...
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.
Franklin Band wins title 4 years in a row
The Franklin Band participated in the 173rd annual Inspection Day Parade in Port Jervis, N.Y., on Saturday, July 13, marching alongside the Franklin Fire Department. The band was awarded the Best Appearing Musical Unit trophy for the fourth year in a row. The band will perform a free concert from...
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 Killed By State Trooper In Thompson After Striking Officer With Car, Police Say
The incident occurred in Sullivan County at 2:20 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, on Rock Hill Drive in the town of Thompson. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, troopers were involved in a vehicle pursuit with the driver, identified as Orange County resident Albert Melendez of Middletown.
Public Notice: Independence Twp. Planning Commission Public Hearing, Aug. 8, 2024
PC File # 2024-003 Petitioner: Vito Pampalona. PETITIONER REQUESTS PLANNED REZONING OVERLAY FROM C-4 GENERAL BUSINESS TO PRO/MS MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICE STATION. Southwest Corner of Deerhill Drive & Dixie Highway. Parcel #08-19-351-004 2.59 Acres. C-4 General Business. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the...
Kyocera Celebrates a Gold Standard Victory with Awards from Keypoint Intelligence
Fairfield, NJ – Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc., one of the world’s leading document solutions companies, has launched a new campaign to commemorate its most recent success at the BLI Awards called “We’ve won gold!” These prestigious awards are presented by Keypoint Intelligence, a global leader in comparative analysis and product testing in the digital imaging industry.
NJDOT Drivers Hospitalized In Crash With Dump Truck On Route 208 (UPDATE)
A crash involving two NJ Department of Transportation vehicles and a dump truck closed Route 208 in Bergen County Monday, July 15, police said.The NJDOT vehicles were conducting street sweeping operations in a work zone on the left shoulder of the roadway in the left shoulder near Summit Avenue whe…
Extremity Medical Announces the 500th Case Using The Cartilaginator™
Parsippany, NJ, July 15, 2024 /OrthoSpineNews/ – Extremity Medical, a global medical device company with expertise in innovative technologies for upper and lower extremities, announced the 500th case using The Cartilaginator! The case was successfully completed on Friday June 28th, 2024, by Matthew Conti, MD from Hospital for Special Surgery for an MTP fusion.
Hundreds without power after FedEx truck crashes into utility pole in Hackettstown
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (Warren County) – More than 800 Jersey Central Power & Light customers in Hackettstown are without power after a FedEx truck crashed into a utility pole around 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The truck crashed into the pole at the intersection of Route 46 and Valentine Street. As...
Three Charged In Jersey City Shooting Homicide
JERSEY CITY, NJ.- On Thursday, a 14-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy were taken into custody, and on Friday, a 21-year-old Paterson, New Jersey, man was taken into custody. All three have been charged in connection with the May 10, 2024, Friday night shooting death of Resheed Wallace that occurred in the Greenville section of Jersey City.
Lehigh Coroner Seeks Next Of Kin For New Jersey Woman
Shirley J. Smith, 77, of Belvidere, broke her right femur in a fall and died from complications at St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem, said the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. Her death was ruled an accident. Anyone who can contact her family is asked to call the Coroner's Office at...
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