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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
District Recaps Construction Projects Set for Summer
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The 2023–2024 school year wrapped up with one last meeting of the Bridgewater-Raritan board of education June 25 at the Wade Administration Building. Superintendent of schools Robert Beers said that, with graduations over, there was a different buzz around the district now – one in the form of construction.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER He explained that grandstand and fieldhouse work at Basilone Field at Bridgewater-Raritan High School is ongoing, and is expected to be completed by the end of the summer. Every school except for the multi-building Bridgewater-Raritan High School...
Montclair Modern Aging Collective Formed to Support New Senior Center
As work on the first-ever Center for Modern Aging begins, activists are beginning outreach to Montclair’s diverse community to form the Montclair Modern Aging Collective (MMAC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of modern agers through collaborative efforts and innovative programs. The formation of MMAC comes nearly...
You Have to Try Out New Jersey’s Best Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant
In a recent article, I read from lovefood.com, they did the number one "hole in the wall" restaurant in each state in the US. It's crazy to see so many "hole-in-the-wall" restaurants that are truly delicious. I remember growing up in Pennsylvania and there were so many of these little...
Restored Glory: The National
Grand bank buildings are signs of a bygone era, but they’re finding new life on Main Streets across New Jersey – including 17 Watchung Plaza in Montclair. This Colonial Revival-style structure that became The Montclair National Bank in 1926 and later a Chase Bank was sold in 2021 to The Bravitas Group, a real estate company known for repurposing architecturally interesting buildings.
🔴 A man has been charged with installing a skimmer on an ATM at a NJ market
MIDDLESEX — A California man has been charged with installing a skimming device on an ATM at a store in the Central Jersey borough in March, police said. A skimmer is a device that scammers attach to card readers to steal card data and PINs. The data can then be used to either make unauthorized purchases, withdraw cash from ATMs or create counterfeit cards.
St. Bernards completes procedure using new robot for the first time in Arkansas
St. Bernards Hospital completed a first in the state accomplishment. The hospital used a new robot called the da Vinci five surgical system in a groundbreaking procedure Monday. The robot is capable of completing minimally invasive procedures for urology, gynecology, thoracic, and general surgeries. At St. Bernards, the da Vinci...
Paterson City Council Honors Shanell 'Red' Irving for Her Contributions to Music and Community
PATERSON, NJ - Shanell "Red" Irving, a celebrated artist and community leader, was recognized by the Paterson City Council for her remarkable contributions to the music industry and her unwavering commitment to her community. Born and raised in Riverview Towers, Irving found her passion for music early on by immersing herself in the vibrant Hip Hop and R&B scenes at the CP Recreation Center. Her artistic journey was significantly influenced by the iconic sounds of "Rapper's Delight" by the Sugarhill Gang and "Do You Wanna Rock" by The Sequence, which inspired her to become a rapper, singer, and...
With spot in 2024 Olympics, Mendham swimmer Jack Alexy is 'living my dream'
Jack Alexy still remembers watching swimming at the 2012 London Olympics from his family's Mendham home. All four Alexy siblings – Kate, Max, Jack and Rob – were swimmers, growing from "Mom and Tot" classes through tadpoles, minnows, and all the other levels at Somerset Hills YMCA in Basking Ridge. Jack was...
Westfield Community Concert Band Summer Concert Series continues in July
The Westfield Community Concert Band, under the direction of Dr. Thomas Connors, continues its 112th season with its annual Summer Concert Series in Mindowaskin Park, East Broad Street, Westfield. The band will be performing Thursday evening concerts on July 4 and 11. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and are free to the public.
The New Client Experience: Manasquan Bank
Manasquan Bank’s new branch in the heart of Metuchen represents a dichotomy between tradition and progress. Building on its strong roots in the community, the bank decided to relocate from 442 to 429 Main St. – taking with it a 10,000-pound antique Mosler Safe Company vault door that dates back to its founding in the 1880s and will serve as a centerpiece in the vestibule. At the same time, the 429 Main St. building, which was completed in May of 2023, features 5,360 square feet of modern amenities and services that reflect a commitment to functionality, efficiency, and enhancing the client experience.
City of Plainfield Kicks Off Commemorative 4th of July Parade Photo Exhibition
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Tuesday, the City of Plainfield held an opening ceremony in the Anne Louise Davis room of the Plainfield Public Library for a photo exhibition showing its Fourth of July Parade through the years. The city will host its 100th Fourth of July Parade on Thursday. "As I look on the walls, they tell you a lot about our history," said Mayor Adrian Mapp, who thanked the Plainfield Public Library for dedicating resources to make this possible. "I hope that a lot of our residents will come through and view this exhibit and they...
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