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Launch Family Entertainment Set to Open 3 More NJ Locations!
Get ready to catapult yourself into more fun! A huge entertainment complex is getting ready to expand in New Jersey. Launch Entertainment, a family entertainment center with games and activities for people of all ages, is set open 2 more New Jersey locations in Morristown and New Brunswick, according to NJ.com.
A Boost for Morristown: Valley Bank
When Valley Bank decided to relocate its headquarters from Wayne to downtown Morristown, developers zeroed in on a row of vacant retail shops on Speedwell Avenue, just off Morristown Green. In October, Valley moved into its new multi-million-dollar home, which brings about 660 employees to the downtown area, stimulating the economy and attracting corporate employers looking for highly amenitized workplace ecosystems.
See homes sold in the Piscataway area, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Piscataway area reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 8 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,696-square-foot home on Lackland Avenue in Piscataway that sold for $532,000.
Edison woman killed by fallen tree at NY campground
An Edison woman was killed last weekend when a large tree fell onto her camper at a New York campground. The Facebook page for the Town of Colchester Police Department stated Carol E. Luistro was pronounced dead at the scene. Edison police said Luistro is the wife of a cousin to retired Edison Police Sgt. Joseph Luistro who died in January. ...
Jersey Shore fishermen’s club celebrates 75 years, avoids eviction — for now
A court Monday said Sunset Beach Sportsmen’s Club can move ahead on its eviction appeal and Nov. 11 is no longer a kind of doomsday for when it would have to leave the premises, an attorney for the club told NJ Advance Media. “I think it’s the right ruling...
Montclair Residents Clash Over Mosquito Control Spraying
UPDATE: The original article contained inaccuracies regarding comments made by Lisa Johnson, the Environmental and Code Coordinator for the Township of Montclair. These comments have since been clarified. In a battle between lawn signs, Montclair residents have fueled a contentious debate on lawn treatments aimed at mosquito control. As more...
Chance encounter forges special bond between Las Vegas family, Middlesex HVAC contractor
When Las Vegas residents Kari Thormodsgaard and her daughter Kara visited New York City, they never expected to see a sign from Rylee 2,400 miles away from their home. Rylee Thormodsgaard died June 28, 2022 at the age of 24. To mark his "wing-aversary," as his mother and sister call the anniversary of his passing, the two took a trip to New York.
Music of Moody Blues Comes to State Theatre
LODGE IS LIVE: John Lodge, right, with Jon Davison and Duffy King, will perform classics from The Moody Blues in a concert on Saturday, July 13 at the State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick. (Photo by Dana Grubb) State Theatre New Jersey presents The Moody Blues’ John Lodge on...
River Road Sinkhole Repaired, but Road Will Be Closed During the Day for Repaving
NOCKAMIXON TOWNSHIP, PA—PennDOT has reopened a stretch of River Road that it had closed for an emergency sinkhole repair, but delays will continue as the road is repaved. Route 32/River Road was closed on June 26 between Route 611/Easton Road and Bridgeton Hill Road while PennDOT fixed a sinkhole that had opened up. The agency on July 2 announced that the road had been repaired and reopened.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER But on July 3 and then again from July 8 through July 12, the road will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for repaving. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Bridgeton Hill Road/Marienstein Road and Route 611/Easton Road. Want more news like this delivered to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly e-mail newsletters online. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Bomb threat during Drag Story Hour in Montclair sparks bias investigation
A bomb threat that disrupted a Pride event at the Montclair Public Library has prompted a bias crime investigation.The threat came on Sunday afternoon in the form of an email to the children's library supervisor that said bombs had been placed at the library branches on South Fullerton and Bellevue avenues.The library was hosting a Drag Story Hour to mark the end of Pride month."It's sad because why try to ruin something for someone who wants to be there, if it's not your thing, this is a totally optional program, just don't attend," said LGBTQIA+ advocate Harmonica Sunbeam.The supervisor notified...
One of NJ's first vegan bars and pizzerias is opening in New Brunswick on Friday
When Ron Biton, owner of Veganized restaurant in New Brunswick, went vegan 30 years ago, he didn’t mind tossing meat, dairy and seafood to the trash. But he had one condition: He wasn’t giving up pizza. So he spent countless hours developing a vegan pizza with the cheesy...
Jersey Central Power & Light upgrading Morristown substation to reduce power outages
MORRISTOWN, NJ (Morris County) – FirstEnergy Corp. subsidiary Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) is upgrading a transmission substation in Morristown to help prevent or minimize the impact of power outages caused by flooding, particularly during hurricane season. The $78 million project will raise equipment within the facility to...
Ask The Staff: Wednesday Edition
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County College of Morris Awarded $650,000 Advanced Technology Education Grant from the National Science Foundation Leading Community College to Expand Data Science Program and Establish a Data Science Institute
RANDOLPH, NJ — County College of Morris (CCM) is thrilled to announce it has been awarded a $650,000 Advanced Technology Education (ATE) grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The grant, distributed over three years, will support the college’s expansion of its current nationally recognized Data Science program and aid in the establishment of a new, cutting-edge Data Science Institute. This initiative aligns with the college's commitment to innovation, academic excellence and meeting the evolving needs of the community and industry. Dr. Anthony J. Iacono, president of CCM, expressed gratitude to NSF for the generous grant and emphasized its significance in advancing the college's mission. "Not only...
4$th of July Celebration in Maplewood.
Celebrate the 4th of July in Maplewood. Something for Everyone Starting with a 5K race at 8AM and finishing with the Fireworks Display in Memorial Park starting at 9pm. Lots af things to do in between. See the list here:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
No Work Wednesday on Scarlet Nation
Scarlet Nation returns another weekly feature as it's time for another No-Work Wednesday. This day is dedicated to all Rutgers fans as we provide a relentless day of content, special guests, premium perks and non-stop action on Scarlet Nation. We will have so much content that those of you at work may not get a whole lot done. Regardless of where you are, you can get over the midweek hump by indulging in the plethora of content on Scarlet Nation and the wealth of information on our premium message board, The Round Table. Our lineup starts with the following articles and will have much more to come:
A New Era in Education: Blanquita B. Valenti Community School
In early 2020, a search for the perfect place to build the new Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey/Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center led the New Brunswick Development Corporation (DEVCO) to 165 Somerset St., home of the overcrowded Lincoln Annex School. In exchange for the property, DEVCO negotiated with the project’s major partner, RWJBarnabasHealth, to commit $55 million to build a new school at nearby 50 Jersey Avenue on land donated by the chair of the RWJ University Hospital board and developer Jack Morris.
Traffic Alert: Detours and Closures at South Beverwyck Road in Parsippany
PARSIPPANY, NJ - There is a road closure and detour alert for Parsippany-Troy Hills on Wednesday, July 3rd. South Beverwyck Road between Bee Meadow Parkway and Reynolds Avenue is closed to all southbound traffic due to a Morris County roadway project. All southbound traffic on South Beverwyck Road is detoured around the area.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Drivers are advised to plan ahead and use an alternate route. This is a multi-week project and the detour is subject to change. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
The Chairs are Coming Out for Chatham's Fourth of July Parade
CHATHAM, NJ -- The tradition of saving a spot along the parade route on Main Street continued on Tuesday with Chatham residents beginning to put out their chairs for Thursday's annual Fourth of July Parade. Chatham's 70th Fourth of July Parade is set to start at 10:30 a.m., starting at the intersection of Hillside Avenue and Main Street, and ending at the Chatham Middle School.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Chatham Borough Fire Chief Peter Glogolich, a 42-year member of Chatham Borough's Volunteer Fire Department, will be honored as the Grand Marshal for the 2024 Independence Day Parade. The Chatham Fire Department Association organizes the parade on Independence Day, as well as the fireworks at night, which is held at the middle school. DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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