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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.
1.5 million people in NJ live too far from any affordable supermarket
🍅 Communities don't have access to affordable, nutritious food. 🍅 The NJEDA is trying to combat food deserts with various initiatives. There are 50 food desert communities in all 21 counties of New Jersey, affecting 1.5 million residents. What qualifies as being a food desert?. A food desert...
Yikes! 1 in 5 New Jerseyans turn to alcohol before these decisions
We have plenty of reasons to be stressed in New Jersey, and finances are definitely one of the bigger issues. Yeah, I’m looking at you, tolls and property taxes. A recent survey was put out by Card Rates that highlighted the number of New Jerseyans who turn to alcohol when making some of their bigger financial decisions.
Over Three Dozen New Jersey High School’s Get National Praise as ‘The Best’
As the back-to-school season quickly approaches, U.S. News and World Report released its ranking of the best high schools in the United States. New Jersey was amazing, with 37 schools acknowledged for being above average. This was quite the data crunch. U.S. News and World Report included 25,000 rankings, including...
Intruders Disrupt Quiet Night in Erwin Park Road in Montclair
MONTCLAIR, NJ - A burglary was reported last week, police officials announced Tuesday. The Montclair Police Department stated that on August 12, an Erwin Park Road resident reported an unusual commotion outside their residence.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The homeowners reported hearing suspicious noises that prompted them to check outside. As they were peering through their window, they were alarmed to see two vehicles parked at the edge of their driveway. They noticed at least two men on their property carrying flashlights. The intruders fled the scene when they realized they had been spotted by the residents. Upon inspection, the homeowners discovered the rear door wide open. Further investigation revealed that a wallet and a backpack, which had been left on the dining room table, were missing. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Dog trainers in NJ don’t have to be certified — should that change?
Just say you're a dog trainer, and voila, you're a dog trainer. There's no legal requirement that one be certified in order to be hired to teach a dog behaviors and skills. But advocates say it's time for that to change. And a bill introduced in Trenton paves the way for New Jersey to become the first state in the U.S. to make the move.
New Jersey sees steep decline in mental health issues like anxiety, depression: Study
Are you over the pandemic blues? According to a study, most people in New Jersey are getting there. Virtual medical assistants DocVA gathered data on anxiety and depression from the...
Millburn Residents Read 37,537 Books During Library’s Summer Reading Contest, Plus Future Events
MILLBURN, NJ — The Millburn Free Public Library recently reported impressive statistics for its annual Summer Reading Contest. 1,199 readers read 37,537 books. Participants included:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER 921 kids 100 teens 178 adults Over the summer, the library hosted many interesting and fun activities for children, teens and adults, including the Second Annual Pride Celebration, live and virtual author visits, crafts, a Juneteenth celebration, a cybersecurity presentation, a Medicare presentation, a live concert series, hybrid events, the seed packet library, a class about cyanotype (solar printing), a pop-up at Liv Breads, an Aquatic Adventures program,...
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...
The best states to live in — do you agree with NJ’s ranking?
⚫ A new report ranks the 50 states, based on 51 factors. ⚫ NJ performs better than Pennsylvania and New York. Dozens of measures have been analyzed in order to determine the best places to live in. The personal finance website WalletHub is out its 2024 list of the best...
NJ bill stifles colleges but saves you lots of money
⚫ New legislation takes on tuition hikes at public colleges. ⚫ The bill specifically targets in-state tuition rates. ⚫ The proposal is being made in anticipation of an "enrollment cliff" Your kid commits to college at one price, but that price can change year after year. To make the college...
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.
Chatham Be Positive Club Raises More than $20,000 for Pediatric Cancer Research with Third Annual 3v3 Basketball Tournament
CHATHAM, NJ -- The Chatham Be Positive (B+) Club held its third annual 3v3 basketball tournament on Saturday at the Garden Park courts and raised more than $20,000 for pediatric cancer research. Twenty teams competed in the 2024 Be Positive Club tournament, which has now raised more than $50,000 in three years.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Carly Bergstein, executive director of the B+ Foundation, speaks at the Chatham event on Saturday The Chatham B+ Club was started three years ago by Mark Pasacreta and a group of Chatham High students to raise money for...
Bloomfield Police Launch 'Cops in Crosswalks' Initiative
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- To enhance public awareness of pedestrian safety and minimize injuries and fatalities, the Bloomfield Police Department will intensify enforcement against drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. The "Cops in Crosswalks" initiative will be implemented across the township. Undercover officers will act as pedestrians in crosswalks, and any driver observed not stopping will be reported to their colleagues in nearby patrol cars for a traffic stop.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER With the new school year underway, the "Cops in Crosswalks" campaign will place extra emphasis on unsafe driving in school zones throughout the community. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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.
Heiler Painting: A Company Built on Care, Capability, and Community
In New Jersey, a painting company has been making waves with its commitment to exceptional service, community involvement, and employee growth. Heiler Painting, founded over a decade ago, has evolved from a small team of two to a thriving business with 50 employees, serving the Philadelphia Metro and South Jersey areas.
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