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UCHS Welcomes 800 Freshmen For Orientation
800 incoming 9th graders attended freshman orientation this week at Union City High School. The two day event was intended to help familiarize Union Hill and Emerson Middle School graduates with their new school for the next four years. The orientation began with Principal Ryan Lewis speaking to the students...
Crabbae West Restaurant Celebrates Its First Year In West Orange With Ribbon Cutting
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Mayor Susan McCartney, West Orange Chamber Board Members, President Tez Roro, new Executive Director Sabrina Campbell Allen, West Orange Public Relations members, Downtown Alliance Director Megan Brill and Council Members Michelle Casalino and Tammy Williams celebrated Crabbae West's one-year anniversary with Chef Kashif Jones, family, friends and business partner Ken Patel. Crabbae, which also has locations in Maplewood and Kenilworth, has Caribbean-infused specialty menu items like rib-eyed steaks, seasoned crab legs and Rasta Pasta. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Kashif, a former correction officer, actually started the business in...
Vehicle Registration Open for Union's Annual Car, Bike and Truck Show
UNION, NJ - Calling all car, bike, and truck enthusiasts. Union's annual Car, Truck and Bike Show is set for Sunday, Oct. 6. The free family fun event has something for every gear head or casual admirer. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER An anticipated 2,000 attendees will have the opportunity to view over 400 vehicles while listening to live music from DJ's and local bands and enjoying the kid's zone. Food trucks and vendors will be on-site selling food and non-alcoholic beverages and there will also be a beer garden. The festival, hosted by the Township of Union, will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Union Center, Morris and Stuyvesant Avenues. Registration is now open: $20 online registration $25 day of registration $20 for seniors 62 years and over Free for veterans (must bring DD-214) Register at Uniontownship.com!DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 13. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Montclair Goes to Chicago for DNC
If you tuned in to watch the Democratic National Convention, you might have seen a few familiar faces from Montclair and Essex County. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill, both of Montclair, were in Chicago for the DNC. Sherrill, who is considering a run for governor of New Jersey, spoke at a DNC event honoring women in national security. Gill, who was joined by his wife, Assemblywoman Alixon Collazos-Gill, served as a delegate.
The Township of Verona Is Hiring
VERONA, NJ - The Township of Verona is looking for a full-time custodial worker who will work at Verona Town Hall, the Police Department, and the Public Library. The Township of Verona says responsibilities may include garbage removal, sweeping, vacuuming, washing and cleaning windows/floors, floor polishing, dusting, and more. The workweek is Monday through Friday, with a starting salary of $47,284. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Candidates must be flexible during working hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license and, the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language sufficiently to perform the job. Evening hours are required. For more information on the job or to apply, click here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
March Planned for Sept. 6 to Pray for New Brunswick and its 9,000-plus Students
NEW BRUNSWICK – A march that hopes to attract at least 100 participants from across New Brunswick will offer prayers for the city and its students as they begin a new school year. Interfaith leaders and other participants will begin the march on the steps of the New Brunswick Free Public Library.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Sept. 6 event, which will start at 5:30 p.m., is being organized by the city’s Department of Human and Community Services under director Keith Jones II and is open to all residents. Jones said he was recently...
Edison Township to Auction Off Vehicles and Equipment
EDISON, NJ - The township will be auctioning off vehicles, equipment, and supplies from Saturday through Wednesday. Bids can be made online and are open to the public. To see all available items for auction, click here. Edison Township has listed 32 items for auction. These include cars, trucks, transport trailers, vans, forklifts, trailers, bicycles, and various computers and monitors. Minimum bids range from $5 to $100 depending on the item.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to USGovBid, items may be inspected on Monday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. All auction pieces are located at the Edison Department of Public Works, 745 New Durham Road. All participants must be 18 years old with a valid driver's license to bid, according to the website. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Spine patient wins $3M settlement
A woman who suffered complications after having spine surgery won a $3 million settlement, the New Jersey Law Journal reported Aug. 23. The woman had a same-day microdiscectomy in February 2018 at JFK University Medical Center in Edison, N.J., the report said. After surgery, she reported severe pain and numbness, and nurses noticed she had urinary incontinence.
N.J. police chief who lost $210k job used homophobic slurs, ripped mayor, new docs show
Roselle Police Chief Stacey Williams lost his job in July, when the borough fired him after an investigation concluded he had made graphic homophobic remarks to his officers. Now, an internal affairs report shows just what those alleged slurs were. One was made to a friend in the presence of...
Uncover Prohibition-Era Shore Skullduggery at the Brick Library
BRICK TOWNSHIP — Explorer Steve Nagiewicz’s chance to find an unknown shipwreck off the New Jersey coast led to a more intriguing discovery, evidence of shady business that thrived when alcohol was illegal. Join the Ocean County Library’s Brick branch for “Rumrunners, Prohibition and the Rise of the Mob” at 6:30 p.m.
Dog trainers in NJ don’t have to be certified — should that change?
Just say you're a dog trainer, and voila, you're a dog trainer. There's no legal requirement that one be certified in order to be hired to teach a dog behaviors and skills. But advocates say it's time for that to change. And a bill introduced in Trenton paves the way for New Jersey to become the first state in the U.S. to make the move.
New Jersey sees steep decline in mental health issues like anxiety, depression: Study
Are you over the pandemic blues? According to a study, most people in New Jersey are getting there. Virtual medical assistants DocVA gathered data on anxiety and depression from the...
The best states to live in — do you agree with NJ’s ranking?
⚫ A new report ranks the 50 states, based on 51 factors. ⚫ NJ performs better than Pennsylvania and New York. Dozens of measures have been analyzed in order to determine the best places to live in. The personal finance website WalletHub is out its 2024 list of the best...
Heiler Painting: A Company Built on Care, Capability, and Community
In New Jersey, a painting company has been making waves with its commitment to exceptional service, community involvement, and employee growth. Heiler Painting, founded over a decade ago, has evolved from a small team of two to a thriving business with 50 employees, serving the Philadelphia Metro and South Jersey areas.
Wawa Is Giving Out Free Coffee For Teachers This Back-To-School Season
Back-to-school season is right around the corner, which means early alarms and a whole lot of hustle for teachers. Between getting lesson plans together and helping students, mornings can be hectic. There's nothing worse than showing up for work without a coffee in hand, especially if you're a teacher. During...
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