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More hunting: The simple solution to NJ deer problem
In 2018, Saddle River finally became so fed up with deer overtaking their neighborhoods that in 2018 they began to fight, and they won the right to start removing what was becoming a true menace in their town. In order to protect the quality of life and safety of the...
Bayonne's St. Vito's Festival Draws Crowds
BAYONNE, NJ - The procession led by the Knights of Columbus, members of the Bridgemen, and members of the Bayonne Heritage Association made the block-long trek down 5th Street and Avenue C to the stage set up on the corner of Broadway, kicking off the St. Vito’s Festival on June 22. While the event was billed as the “first,” for residents with long enough memories, the festival was a call back to the kind that date back well into the last century, when Italians were the predominant group of immigrants calling the southernmost part of Hudson County...
Staten Island Road Racing: Mike Brannick, Sahar Victoria-Vitale win titles at S.I. Firecracker 3-Miler
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Match Recap: Seattle Reign FC Earns Late Equalizer Against Gotham FC
On the road at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, Seattle Reign FC picked up a point in a 1-1 draw with NJ/NY Gotham FC. After playing nearly the entire second half down a goal, Quinn’s picture-perfect service into the box forced an own goal for Gotham in the ninth minute of second half stoppage time.
NYC thunderstorm can cause power outages, flooding, hail, downed wires and transformers
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Tonight, a severe thunderstorm can potentially bring down wires, transformers, and trees, cutting out power for residents, Con Edison warns. In a written statement, Con Ed said that they are preparing crews “to respond to any outages that occur due to the severe rain and windstorms expected to hit New York City and Westchester County.”
66-year-old has run 5,723 streets in this N.J. county — and he’s still going
An ultramarathoner is on the brink of an epic running feat in Essex County. Chris Jaworski of Bloomfield said he has run every street in all but one of Essex County’s 22 municipalities and is currently making his way through Irvington, where he grew up and attended high school.
Former Acting Superintendent Dr. Gilbert Thanks Everyone
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – Dr. Kevin Gilbert was appointed to the position of Acting Superintendent during a firestorm that included the Board of Education placing Dr. Ronald Taylor on administrative (terminal) leave, the Intentional Integration Initiative’s review, severe budget issues, and other difficult situations. Dr. Rachel Goldberg, the Superintendent of the Springfield school district and SOMA resident, began her public comment praising Gilbert for how he handled his tenure as the acting superintendent. “I would like to say thank you to Dr Gilbert. You have taken more than most superintendents see in their whole careers in a...
This Week: Fourth of July Celebration in Roselle Park
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Fourth of July week will bring grilling, live music and, of course, fireworks to the borough. Residents will enjoy a day of festivities on Monday before getting some much-needed rest and relaxation for the holiday later in the week. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Monday, July 1 Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration Herm Shaw Field, 214 W. Colfax Ave. DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Thursday, July 4 Independence Day For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Fresh Start Second Chances Hosts Annual Scholarship Workshop Ceremony in Rahway
RAHWAY, NJ — On Monday, June 17, Fresh Start Second Chances, Inc. hosted its Annual Scholarship Workshop Ceremony at Sweet Bliss Event Space in Rahway. The event celebrated Rahway High School (RHS) seniors who participated in a five-month workshop dedicated to researching, drafting, revising, and submitting scholarship applications. Sponsored by Reworld and Dropped Along the Way, the ceremony exceeded its goal of $10,000, awarding over $15,000 in scholarships. Students received scholarships from various organizations, including the Rahway Chamber of Commerce, Pomptonian Food Service, Union County Club, It’s Kairos Time, RHSAAA, Inc., and regional sororities. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR...
10 most expensive homes sold in Union County, June 17-23
A house in Summit that sold for $2.6 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Union County in the past week. In total, 123 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $726,006, or $432 per square foot.
Union County Invites Residents to Participate in Nomahegan Park Clean-up Event, July 13th
The Union County Board of County Commissioners has partnered with the Union County Department of Parks and Recreation and the Township of Cranford to organize a special clean-up event focused on preserving the vegetation at Nomahegan Park, located at 955 Springfield Avenue in Cranford. Cranford residents and friends are welcome to participate at this event on Saturday, July 13th, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Veteran girls soccer coach blindsided, voted out by BOE after 21 years
A surprise decision earlier this month has divided a Union County district and left its girls soccer program without a coach just two months before the start of the upcoming season. The Berkeley Heights Board of Education voted against the rehiring of Gov. Livingston girls soccer coach Mike Roof at...
Two Cranford Residents Unexpectedly Go Live with Hoda Kotb on The Today Morning Show
CRANFORD, NJ- When Cranford residents, Sarah Harvan and Ellie Tantillo saw one of their favorite musicians, Gracie Abrams, was performing live on NBC’s Today show Citi Concert Series line up, they knew they had to go. The girls met at Cranford High School and are both currently studying at the University of Alabama. This is not the first time the two have gone above and beyond to see their favorite musician together, taking a recent road trip to Nashville to see Taylor Swift on her famous Eras Tour. Harvan just returned home from London this week after...
“Mr. Klimko’s Place” Named in Honor of Principal’s Retirement from Cranford’s BPS
CRANFORD, NJ – Brookside Place School principal, Michael Klimko, who was described by students as “empathetic,” “funny,” and “caring,” retired after 16 years, as well as another 17 years as a teacher. The PTA and student body made sure he would never be forgotten by surprising him with a “Mr. Klimko’s Place” street sign that was permanently installed on the blacktop. BPS Student Council Treasurer, 5th grader Casey Wright, addressed the crowd of teachers and students gathered in his honor, saying “This sign will always remind us of all your contributions to BPS. Hopefully, this sign will help...
What’s Happening in Cranford in June and July?
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast compiles what's happening in Cranford, starting with her terrific podcast. Upcoming events include: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Cranford Radio Podcast — Forging Queer Leaders: A Conversation with Col. Bree Fram and Dr. Liz Cavallaro 📙🎤 Cranford was a stop on a tour by the co-authors of a new book. I interviewed them and they’re the guests on this week’s podcast. Listen to Cranford Radio podcast Independence Day Celebration - Tuesday, July 2 🎇DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Food...
Cook School Fifth Graders, PTO Dedicate Lending Library in Plainfield
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Thursday morning, Cook School's graduating fifth grade class of 2024 and its Parent Teacher Organization held a dedication for a lending library—also known as a little library—on the school's campus. "I would like all the students to give yourselves a round of applause," said Cook School PTO Vice President John Johnson III. "Because without you guys investing in yourselves and asking your parents to invest in you by giving you money and going to our Scholastic Fair book sale that we have multiple times throughout the year, we wouldn't be able to use...
New Jersey governor signs budget boosting taxes on companies making over $10 million
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed a $56.6 billion budget moments before midnight Friday, hiking taxes on high-earning corporations to help the state's transit agency while spending billions on education and other programs.The Democrat-led Legislature, which passed the budget hours before Murphy signed, and the governor were two days ahead of their constitutionally set deadline to enact a balanced budget, avoiding a government shutdown."With this budget, we are going to make life more affordable for more families. We are going to create new economic opportunities for our workers and local businesses. And we are going to invest in the...
Plenty of bad accidents involving e-bikes and e-scooters on NJ roads
As I was pulling out of my driveway last week, I almost hit a teenage girl and her passenger on their e-bike. I live on a busy county road and even though the speed limit is 30 mph, not many people obey it. I have to pull the nose of...
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