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Greater Middlesex Conference boys soccer season stat leaders for Oct. 2
Check out the lists below to see the Greater Middlesex Conference boys soccer stat leaders through Tuesday, Oct. 1 in three statistical categories: goals, assists and saves. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Nebraska-Rutgers Preview with Larry Krayn, Host of the Knight Watch Podcast
After Nebraska overcame a sluggish start in West Lafayette to defeat Purdue handily (28-10), the Huskers return home Saturday to face Rutgers. The Scarlet Knights will come into Lincoln at 4-0, their best start in over a decade.
The Appeal of Conspiracy Theories: Exploring Americans' Beliefs
A new study from the University of Chicago indicates that 50% of Americans believe at least one conspiracy theory. What makes “fake news” so attractive?. | Op-Ed by Chris Connors, Editor-in-Chief, Morristown Minute.
National Council of Negro Women’s Staten Island chapter installs new president
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The National Council of Negro Women Staten Island Chapter (NCNW) has elected a new president. On Sept. 17, Beth Coleman-Oliver was officially sworn in as the new president of its Staten Island Section for the 2024-2026 term, marking a significant milestone in her commitment to advancing the interests of African American women and their communities.
See homes sold in the Perth Amboy area, Sept. 23 to Sept. 29
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Perth Amboy area reported from Sept. 23 to Sept. 29. There were 1 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 966-square-foot home on Carlock Avenue in Perth Amboy that sold for $399,000.
Fraudster Pleads Guilty: Stole $465K in COVID-19 Relief
NEWARK, N.J. - Jane Batista, 43, of Lake Worth, Florida, pleaded guilty today to charges of wire fraud and money laundering for fraudulently obtaining $465,489 in COVID-19 relief funding, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Batista entered her plea before U.S. District Judge Evelyn Padin in Newark federal court.
City of Elizabeth Announces Bike Ride For Cancer Awareness
ELIZABETH, NJ - The City of Elizabeth invites residents to join them on a bike ride to support cancer awareness. It is free to participate. The City of Elizabeth, Mayor J. Christian Bollwage, and the Department of Health & Human Services are hosting a Night Ride 4 Life Cancer Awareness Ride on Sunday, October 20. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe ride will take place at 50 Winfield Scott Plaza. The City of Elizabeth says preparation begins at 4:30 p.m. Start time is at 6:30 p.m. The ride will be 12 miles throughout the city. For more information, call 908-413-3504. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Niche.com Rates West Essex School District Among the Best in the County
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – In its recently released ratings of the Best School Districts in New Jersey, Niche.com ranked the West Essex Regional District No. 3 in Essex County.Statewide, West Essex came in No. 17 out of 243 public school districts in the state, according to the study.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERNiche.com also ranked West Essex No. 1 in Essex County for athletics, No. 10 in the state for athletes, and No. 4 in New Jersey for best places to teach.Northern Valley Regional High School in Demarest was ranked No. 1 in New Jersey, with Princeton Public Schools at No 2, Millburn Township at No.3, Ridgewood Public School District at No. 4, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional at No. 5, Tenafly No 6, Summit at No. 7, Mountain Lakes at No. 8, School District of the Chathams at No. 9 and Haddonfield at No. 10.Niche rates high schools in academics, teachers, clubs and activities, sports, resources and facilities, diversity, college prep, administration and food.The full statewide rankings and evaluations can be found here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Essex County, Get Ready to Strut Your Mutt
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North Jersey students meet Paul Rudd during trip to New Jersey Hall of Fame
Students at a North Jersey high school got the surprise of a lifetime this week when Paul Rudd, film and television star and soon-to-be-certified New Jersey icon, greeted them during a visit to American Dream. Rudd, whose credits include "Ant-Man," "Clueless" and "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," met and took a group...
Staten Island’s PS 22 chorus performs new song with singer Andy Grammer
These kid singers worked their “Magic” and got a platimum-selling pop star choked up — again. The viral chorus at Staten Island’s PS 22 — which has performed at the Oscars and on The View — were reunited with Andy Grammer as they debuted his new song “Magic” Tuesday afternoon. “When it comes to creativity in schools, the PS 22 chorus and [chorus director] Gregg Breinberg are a shining example of how creativity can impact kids,” Grammer, 40, told The Post. “It’s the combination of their amazing voices mixed with such genuine enthusiasm and emotion,” he added. “They work so hard on these...
Relaxing massage spas opening 2 New Jersey locations
New Jersey, you look like you could use a nice massage. Goodness knows we’re stressed out enough that we need a chance to relax. Lucky for us, two The NOW Massage locations are opening up in the Garden State. According to their website ,. The NOW is designed to...
Somerville Police Dog Marco To Join St. John’s For the Blessing of Animals Oct. 6
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Marco, the Somerville Police Department Therapy Dog, and Officer Nikki DeBiase recently visited St. John’s and the Rev. Canon Ron Pollock to learn the details for the Blessing of Animals on Oct. 6 at 3 p.m., rain or shine. The eight-month-old Marco, a familiar pup in Somerville, will join cats and dogs, birds and horses, toads and snakes, fish and bunnies, and all creatures furry or feathered or scaled, and their owners, at St. John’s, 158 W. High St., Somerville.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Owners are asked to bring their pets on a...
I tried the Prudential Center’s new menu and have thoughts
New Jersey Devils fans know what they want. This year, the Prudential Center came through in a big way for them. “We’ve spent time listening to our fans and are committed to providing a world-class food and beverage experience for everyone who comes through The Rock,” said Dana Seiden, Vice President, Partnerships at New Jersey Devils & Prudential Center. On Monday, Sept. 30, the Newark-based venue — ranked as one of the top five arenas in the world by Pollstar — unveiled their new menu based on what Devils faithful were looking for. “We added some new stuff, we changed some things around,” executive chef...
Volleyball Recap: Phillipsburg v. Warren Hills
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Outside hitter Caitlyn Jansen led the way with 12 kills and setter Sara Ellison assisted on 28 of Phillipsburg High School’s 31 total kill shots to lead the Stateliners to a straight-set victory over visiting Warren Hills, 25-22 and 25-9, in a Skyland Conference Raritan Division girl’s volleyball match on Tuesday at the high school gymnasium.Alexa Megjuric contributed eight kills and five service points, Ray-Anah Brown-Smith had six kills and Hannah Burdge and Amanda Mrotek combined for 12 service points for Phillipsburg (3-8 overall, 3-5 division).CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERJansen leads the ‘Liners with 74 kills this season while Megjuric has 54 and Brown-Smith 40. Megjuric has 54 blocks and Brown-Smith 35. Adison Acuna leads in digs with 27 followed by Megjuric (22) and Burdge (20).Ellison has 148 of P’burg’s 154 assists and Burdge lead in service points with 63 followed by Mrotek (45), Megjoric (32), Ellison (26) and Maddie Fallon (22). Warren Hills, which beat Phillipsburg 2-1 on Sept. 5, falls to 7-5 overall and 3-4 in division play. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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