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All gift cards expiring — retailer announces closure of NJ stores
⚫ Sales at the closing stores are scheduled to run through September. ⚫ Gift cards can't be used at any location after a certain date. ⚫ NJ is home to three of the 94 locations that are closing. The home improvement market isn't as strong as it used to be.
New sushi spot opening first NJ location in popular shopping mall
It’s great to hear when there’s news of a new storefront or business opening up in the Garden State especially when it’s a restaurant with a bar, of course. And you can’t go wrong with any kind of Asian fusion food. Just add a martini bar and you’ve got a line out the door.
Is your town ready for older residents? NJ launches age-friendly effort
A big opportunity has opened up for local governments and organizations that want to make their communities more "age friendly," so that residents of an advanced age can stay where they're living and feel welcome to do so. A $5 million grant program is up and running from the New...
Stop & Shop to Close 32 Stores, Including 10 in New Jersey – Here’s Where
Bad news if you're a Stop & Shop lover. Grocery retailer, Stop & Shop has announced they are closing 32 locations in the tri-state area, including 10 of them in New Jersey. The company is moving forward with growth restructuring to improve the customer experience, so they're closing down under-performing locations. The good news is, employees at the impacted locations will be offered opportunities within the company.
The times when idiots in NJ went too far with wild animals
Oh, great. Making us the laughingstock of the country, this story had to go national. Some Mensa candidate went to the Cohanzick Zoo in Bridgeton and she could have had her arm ripped off. This woman decided to climb over the outer barrier and enter the enclosure where a Bengal...
These are the most cost-efficient school districts in NJ — and they’re still hurting
TOMS RIVER — The state is forcing a school district that already has one of the tightest belts in New Jersey to suffer through massive budget cuts. When it comes to spending per pupil, Toms River is the second most efficient district of its size and the fourth most efficient district in New Jersey out of around 600.
New Jersey high school football rankings: Bergen Catholic No. 1 in 2024 Preseason MaxPreps Top 25
The Crusaders begin the season ranked No. 19 nationally and will be tested out of the gate as they open the season with a showdown against IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) on Aug 29. Bergen Catholic 34-2 record during their run to three straight Non-Public A state titles and also went 5-1 during the pandemic-shortened spring 2021 campaign.
Dozens of New Jerseyans Sickened with Salmonella from Cucumbers
NEW JERSEY -- Dozens of New Jerseyans have been infected with Salmonella bacteria contracted from cucumbers, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA.) The agency noted that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) determined that the active outbreak concluded as of August 22, 2024. During the outbreak, however, between 20 and 25 New Jersey residents contracted Salmonella. Across the country 551 individuals contracted the illness in 34 states.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The FDA says that symptoms of Salmonella contraction usually occur within 12 to 72 days of consuming contaminated food with symptoms including diarrhea,...
Sayegh will run to succeed Pascrell
Paterson Mayor André Sayegh will run for New Jersey’s 9th congressional district, adding another prominent name to the field of candidates seeking to replace the late Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-Paterson). “After careful consideration, it is my intention to pursue the ninth congressional seat,” Sayegh told the New Jersey...
Colts Neck School Board Update: New Board Member Appointed, Mr. Richard J. Wickberg
COLTS NECK, NJ - In a nearly unanimous vote, The Colts Neck Township Board of Education appointed Mr. Richard J. Wickberg to serve through January 2025. Board member Orrico recused. This, in the beginning of the meeting, filled the vacancy due to the death of former Board President John Camera. The board thanked the candidates who also vied for the seat. Board President Jessica Ramirez congratulated all. "As we gather here tonight, I am pleased to begin by congratulating Richard Wickberg on his successful appointment to the Board of Education. Richard, we are eager and excited for your experience and skills that you bring to this table." stated Board President Jessica Ramirez.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Ramirez also thanked the other candidates who vied for the seat. "Your willingness to step up and offer your time, insights and commitment to this board are greatly appreciated. It's through the dedication of individuals like yourselves that our community continues to thrive and grow stronger." You can watch the swearing in below: For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Former command historian from Fort Monmouth publishes a history of the base, the US Army’s ‘House of Magic’
FORT MONMOUTH, NJ (SBN) — Fort Monmouth closed in 2011, with its missions dispersed to other military bases around the country. Soon, the base property will become energized once more, as Netflix redevelops a large portion of the base that straddles Oceanport, Eatontown, and Tinton Falls, into a major motion picture and television production studio.
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