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New luxury in NJ that’s a sad reality for most
Not sure if this should be viewed as a good thing or a bad thing. A sign that's actually better for us all, or a sign that signals a troubling trend. It's one thing if this was just New Jersey, but it's not. It's all part of a National trend that involves one of America's favorite quick meals - fast food. But make no mistake as this survey definitely points to trends that are happening here now in the Great Garden State.
NJ DWI checkpoints this weekend at the Shore
Impaired driving isn’t worth the risks: loss of life, fines, incarceration, license suspension and more. The Monmouth County DWI Task Force has ramped up efforts all summer long to drive home the message, and efforts aren’t over. Neptune City’s checkpoint is from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; all...
State of retail: More store closings than openings this year as industry adjusts
Amid a string of retail bankruptcies, retail store closures have outpaced openings so far this year — the first time that has occurred in two years, a new report by analytics firm Coresight Research found. The data marks a potential adjustment in the number of retail venues open across the nation, said John...
Ex-Plainfield Mayoral Candidate Indicted for Election Fraud
PLAINFIELD, NJ — A state grand jury has indicted a former mayoral candidate for election fraud and other criminal charges for trying to unduly influence the outcome of this city’s 2021 Democratic primary. The grand jury indicted Dr. Henrilynn Ibezim on eight criminal counts that include second-degree election fraud and trafficking other persons’ information; criminal attempt to commit false registrations; tampering with public records; forgery, hindering apprehension; witness tampering; and falsifying records, state Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said in a prepared statement.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER If convicted, the 70-year-old physician may...
New Jersey Globe will host 9th district candidate forum on August 26
With a week-long campaign to succeed the late Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-Paterson) underway, the New Jersey Globe will host a virtual candidate forum next Monday, August 26 at 8 p.m. for candidates to make the case for why they should be selected to replace Pascrell on the November general election ballot.
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...
Bound Brook Motorcyclist, 30, Dies Days Before Birthday In Crash
Wilson Gonzalez Jr., of Bound Brook, died at RWJ Hospital in New Brunswick on Friday, Aug. 16, his obituary on the Hagan-Chamberlin Funeral Home website says. Gonzalez was identified as the motorcyclist airlifted in the Thursday, Aug. 15 crash on the Manville Causeway near Weston Canal Road. Born in Puerto...
10 most expensive homes sold in the Plainfield area, Aug. 12-18
A house in Plainfield that sold for $770,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Plainfield area in the past week. In total, 14 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $460,071, or $289 per square foot.
Curtis Bashaw Running for New Jersey U.S. Senate Seat
Curtis Bashaw is a businessman from Cape May, New Jersey. He is a lifelong Republican and fiscal conservative who has thrown his hat into the ring for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the resignation of Senator Bob Menendez after he was convicted on bribery charges. Bashaw is also openly gay and has been […]
Last Graduating Class of Netcong H.S. Has Reunion
June 20, 1974 saw the end of an era. It was the day the last class graduated from Netcong High School. (After that, area high school students would graduate from Lenape Valley High.) The Netcong High class of 1974 had 94 members; 15 of those have passed away. In September, many of the remaining members of that graduating class will be gathering together for their 50th high school reunion. Recently, former classmates Amanda E. Rush of Netcong, Joe Benvenuto, of Byram, Earl Weaver of Succasunna, and Cindylu Pierce Fitzpatrick, of East Hanover gave a brief glimpse into the history of the school, reminisced a little about their time at Netcong High and shared some advice for recent high school graduates.
Summit, N.J. homeowners say backyards are falling into a brook
SUMMIT, N.J. – Homeowners in one New Jersey town say their backyards are falling into a brook.A handful of homes by the brook along Springfield Avenue and Summit Road in Summit are seeing their yards disappear. The homeowners partly blame it on a broken Union County pipe."The storm water drain is so damaged that the water shoots out like a fire hydrant," homeowner Lynette McKeon said.State, local officials survey damage in Summit, N.J.CBS News New York was there when State Sen. Jon Bramnick and Summit's recently elected council members came to see the most recent damage."Whether it's a retaining wall,...
Former Downtown Somerville Alliance Director Hired to Lead Downtown New Jersey Trade & Advocacy Group
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Downtown New Jersey, a statewide membership organization dedicated to the revitalization and sustainability of downtown districts across the Garden State, has appointed Natalie Pineiro, former executive director of the Downtown Somerville Alliance, as its new executive director. Pineiro hired by the DSA in January, 2019, resigned her position at the DSA in April, and has since been replaced by Olivia Manning who founded Downtown Bernardsville, where she spearheaded forward-facing marketing initiatives, community engagement efforts, and achieved a 3.4% growth in visitors year over year since 2020.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE...
Carvel, women's clothing shop close in downtown Madison
Two businesses in downtown Madison closed this month — a Carvel ice cream shop on Main Street and a women’s clothing and accessory store on Waverly Place called Stitch Boutique. The closures were first reported by TAPinto Madison, a local news site, which cited notices on the store windows announcing the closures. ...
Ruddy Interception Caps Chatham's Football Scrimmage vs. Randolph as Cougars Hold Their Own in Physical Matchup vs. Rams
RANDOLPH, NJ -- The Chatham football team started out its scrimmage vs. Randolph on Friday by moving the ball into the end zone on its first possession and capped it with a defensive stop on Kyle Ruddy's interception. In between, the Cougars showed they could hold their own in the physical skirmish with the Rams, taking a positive step toward the 2024 season opener vs. Morris Hills at home on Sept. 7.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "I thought it was a really good workout here," Evan Picariello, Chatham coach, said. "I thought it...
Freshii of Morris Plains Has Closed
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - Freshii, a fast-causal restaurant franchise located in Morris Plains, has closed. The store turned off their lights, officially, on August 22, according to a post on social media. The store, located at 1767 Route 10 in Morris Plains, was owned by husband and wife Kym and Greg Lahr and managed by Lahr's brother, Ryan.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “The food, quite simply, is fresh, incredibly tasty, and amazing, and most importantly is focused on nutrition,” said Greg Lahr at the time of opening. The store opened October of 2019. The post went on to say that the Newark location is open and happy to serve those needing their Freshii fix. "We hope to open a new location nearby in the future", the owners stated. "Thank you, it has been a pleasure to serve you". DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. 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/MorristownTAP/ and on Twitter at @MorristownTAP and on Instagram at @tapintomorristown Download the TAPinto App! Click here for Android. Click here for iOS For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
PHHS Cross Country Team Hosts Car Wash Fundraiser
PARSIPPANY — Support the Parsippany Hills High School (PHHS) Cross Country Team by getting your car sparkling clean at their upcoming car wash fundraiser! The event will occur on Saturday, August 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the IHOP located at 792 Route 46. For just $5.00...
Chatham High Student Kumar Continues to Give Back by Donating Proceeds of his Book to the Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce
CHATHAM, NJ -- Aryan Kumar learned much about Chatham businesses and how they survived the pandemic when he wrote his paperback book Main Street During Covid: A Chatham Story. Kumar, now entering his senior year at Chatham High, spent a year interviewing local business owners and writing about their struggles in the 67-page historical non-fiction book. On Friday, he gave back again, presenting the Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce with a check that represented the proceeds from his book.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "This organization, learning about it, especially during the Covid times, is admirable and speaks to the community of Chatham overall, sticking together in a business sense and keeping the economy going, even in tough times," Kumar said. More writing is "definitely' on the horizon for Kumar, who said he is researching other topics about Chatham. "If I can do a little bit with the library, which is currently in the works, that would be great," Kumar said. "I also do have a podcast I've been running 'Unheard of...' since January. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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