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Brick’s ‘Summerfest’ Continues Thursday With New Band ‘Aftershock,’ Plus Food and Fireworks
Brick Township’s Summerfest celebration will continue Thursday night with music, food trucks, a beer-and-wine garden and – as always – fireworks over the river At Windward Beach Park. This week’s band is “Aftershock,” a “South Jersey cover band doing a little bit of everything – rock, pop,...
CrowdStrike software outage prompts cancellations at major NJ hospital network
Hospitals at one of New Jersey's largest health care systems are delaying some procedures for patients Friday due to the global software outage that has affected hospitals along with airlines, banks and other industries across the globe. Some clinical and patient computer systems at RWJBarnabas hospitals were not working correctly...
Oaksterdam University and NJEDA Graduates Among First Equity Operators to Open in New Jersey
The State of New Jersey has centered social equity efforts in the launch of its in-state cannabis market, including through the first-of-its-kind program to provide direct financial and technical assistance to qualifying social equity applicants, according to a statement. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority directly supported 48 Seed Equity Grant Program recipients through grant funding and education provided by Oaksterdam University. This program provided targeted education and training to help advance their businesses.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Oaksterdam University developed this intensive 9-week program specific to New Jersey laws and regulations that...
Walmart building massive new warehouse of the future in NJ
PILESGROVE — Walmart giveth and taketh away in Salem County with the closing of one facility and the announcement of a new one. A Walmart distribution center under construction in Pilesgrove is one of five being built around the country as part of a plan to make its online grocery business more efficient.
Senate approves resolution honoring NJ Purple Heart veterans
💜 New Jersey could soon become a Purple Heart state. 💜The Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan joint resolution. 💜 If signed into law, NJ would become the fourth Purple Heart state in the U.S. To honor our veterans, a bipartisan joint resolution that would declare New Jersey...
Too many reusable grocery bags? What you can do with them in NJ
🔴A groundbreaking plan for unwanted reusable bags launched in NJ last year. 🔴Residents can donate their unwanted bags to local food banks. 🔴The initiative has proven successful over the past 12 months. Not sure what to do with all those reusable bags piled up in your house...
When NJ residents can expect their next ANCHOR rebate
💲 The process on a third year of ANCHOR payments is about to begin. 💲 ANCHOR benefits go to both homeowners and renters. 💲 You may not have to do anything in order to receive your next payment. The ANCHOR property tax relief program is part of...
Family Celebrates NJ’s Longest Married Couple
HOWELL – Imagine a Marine veteran, a chance encounter in Jersey City, and nearly eight decades of unwavering love. What’s the result? An unforgettable anniversary party celebrating 75 years of marriage!. Lou and Gloria Parisi of Loch Arbour recently toasted their diamond-golden anniversary at the Howell home of...
Loud Booms Heard Across New Jersey May Have Been Caused By A Meteor
Did you hear the loud booms that screamed across the Garden State earlier this week?. Some people could have sworn that what they heard was an earthquake, other people were convinced that what they heard was actually an explosion. Reports of hearing the boom came in from North Jersy, parts...
Lives in Translation Program Helps Hundreds of State Residents Be Heard and Understood
More languages are spoken in New Jersey than almost any other state in America, yet there is a critical shortage of translators. Students and faculty from Rutgers-Newark’s Lives in Translation program, the only one of its kind in the state, are helping to fill the void. “NJ is one...
Should NJ schools ban cell phones? Districts grapple with tough decision
The latest issue befuddling many New Jersey school districts as they prepare for the new academic year is what to do about cell phones. A growing number if districts are debating policies that would severely restrict cell phone use or ban their possession outright in classrooms. Why are cell phones...
NJ: Don’t fall for fake tax credits — not from IRS
💲 The IRS has issued an alert about a series of scams and fake social media advice. 💲 The advice leads to false claims for certain tax credits. 💲 This has led to thousands of inflated refund claims during the past tax season. The Internal Revenue Service...
Starting NJ’s School Year In August: Good Or Bad Idea?
Are you ready for the kids to go back to school yet?. Most of the New Jersey school districts don't return to the classroom until after Labor Day. Since it's required by the state for the school year to consist of at least 180 days, if the Garden State did decide to start school in mid-August, that would translate to an earlier start to summer break at the end of the school year. Sources claim it could potentially be a good thing because it would allow for high school students to focus on applying to colleges sooner.
DMV Will Soon Eliminate Temporary Paper License Plates In NJ
My mom recently just purchased a new vehicle and I am SO incredibly happy for her. She loves it, too, which makes it that much better to partake in her joy. She is having a bit of trouble with all the technology in it, though. She went from a 2007...
New Jersey Businesses, Flights and First Responders Impacted by Global Technology Outage
NEW JERSEY — Some businesses and travelers in New Jersey are feeling the impact of a global technology outage. Gov. Phil Murphy said businesses and banks are impacted and flights are grounded.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike says Friday's outage happened when it deployed a faulty update to computers running Microsoft Windows. The company said that a fix was on the way. As of 9 a.m., there were major disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport. On X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, the airport's handle posted "The PANYNJ is not affected by the ongoing global outage, but airlines are experiencing delays/cancellations. DO NOT head to EWR unless your flight is confirmed." Murphy said the state's Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) was activated as of 3 a.m.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. "(The SEOC has) provided guidance to relevant executive branch agencies on how to address the situation. We are also engaging county and local governments, 911 call centers, and utilities to assess the impact and offer our assistance," Murphy said in a statement. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
New Jersey Ballet's Season Opener Friday November 8
Join New Jersey Ballet for Creative Forces, featuring Justin Peck's dynamic Murder Ballades and Jerome Robbins' elegant In the Night. The season opener will take place on Friday November 8 at 7:30pm Peck's Murder Ballades brings thrilling narratives and contemporary movements to the stage, set to Bryce Dessner's evocative music. Robbins' In the Night, set to Chopin's romantic nocturnes, explores different facets of love through masterful choreography. Celebrate the brilliance of these visionary choreographers in an unforgettable evening of ballet with additional repertory to be announced soon. Purchase tickets HERE For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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