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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...
In Debate Over Tax Increase, Blairstown BOE Aims for Budget Transparency
In its regular monthly meeting on June 20, the Blairstown Elementary board of education focused most of its time on a single subject: next year’s budget. The board had already approved a tentative budget for next year in an April 25 meeting. That was before the state government approved a new temporary measure for schools affected by funding cuts.
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.
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...
JCP&L Invests $78 Million in Morristown Substation Upgrade to Combat Flood Risks
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has initiated a significant $78 million upgrade to a transmission substation in Morristown. The…
East Orange Scholar Excels at the University of Hartford
East Orange, NJ-The University of Hartford announced that Brianna Adams of East Orange has been named to the President's List for the spring 2024 semester. She is no stranger to the President's List, as she continues to excel at the University. The President's List recognizes a select group of students reaching the highest level of academic standing. To be placed on the President's List, students must maintain a GPA of at least a 3.75 and receive grades of C or better.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Spread across seven dynamic schools and colleges, the...
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...
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.
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...
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.
Ask The Staff: Wednesday Edition
It's that time of the week in which we unveil Scarlet Nation's original long-running Ask the Staff feature that gives our VIP members the chance to ask our staff the question of their choosing. We will provide you with an informed answer and this format will be open throughout the day. This is your chance to gain an insider's view of Rutgers athletics from experts who have been covering the team for almost two decades. Click here to enter the Q and A session of the week.
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:
Penn College enrollment counselor honored
Williamsport, Pa. — An enrollment counselor in Pennsylvania College of Technology has been honored by a statewide organization for her work helping high school students make the transition to college, school officials announced. The Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling presented the James McKeever Promising Professional Award to Sarah F. Marino, a Stroudsburg native, at its recent conference. The honor is bestowed annually to a secondary or postsecondary member of PACAC who is in the early stages of their career. Nominees must have demonstrated both...
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.
Easton Avenue shopping center in Franklin would get 'fresh look' in proposed redevelopment
FRANKLIN (Somerset) – A proposal to redevelop the vacant Kmart on Easton Avenue and give a facelift to the rest of the Rutgers Plaza shopping center will continue to be heard by the township Zoning Board of Adjustment on Aug. 1. The board began hearing the proposal by Levin Properties to build the 200-unit, four-story building in April and May with testimony continuing at its June 20 meeting by the project architect. ...
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.
The inside scoop on what Rutgers is getting in Gavin Sidwar
Rutgers has its class of 2026 quarterback locked in after landing a commitment from three-star quarterback Gavin Sidwar of La Salle (Glenside, Pa.) on Monday night. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound Sidwar competes in the Philadelphia Catholic League and his commitment came just two months after receiving an offer from the Scarlet Knights. Since taking over as the head coach at La Salle at the start of the year, head coach Brett Gordon has been impressed by Sidwar's well-rounded skill set.
Deren’s Midweek Top Five Takes: QB commits, a close miss and more fireworks
It's time for the return of another new Scarlet Nation original feature. There continues to be a lot going on in the Rutgers football and basketball world with plenty of interesting topics to discuss. Scarlet Nation publisher Bobby Deren shares five midweek takes during a busy time in the Rutgers...
The Gallery at Bex presents James Feehan “Journey Folk”
The community is invited to the opening of a solo exhibition of 35 paintings by James Feehan at The Gallery at Bex curated by C. Lee Callahan. Feehan presents work on the theme “Journey Folk” to populate his narrative paintings. The Folk referred to are the inhabitants of a tableau of magical paintings that locate the viewer among a great variety of painted worlds.
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