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Fannie Lou Hamer’s Speech
In 1964, civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer delivered a searing speech at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City, challenging the nation’s commitment to freedom and equality. As a leader of the Mississippi Freedom Party, Hamer exposed the brutal realities of racism in America and demanded that Black citizens be allowed to exercise their right to vote. Although she and her delegation were denied official seats at the convention, her words resonated across the country, marking a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
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...
One New Jersey School District Is Banning Cell Phones This School Year
How do you feel about cell phone use in schools in New Jersey?. I have a lot of friends who are teachers in Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland, and cell phones seem to be the bane of their existence. Trying to get their class to keep the phones off and away...
N.J. college offering free tuition to some students: Who is eligible?
A New Jersey college is offering free tuition to eligible residents in the state. Rider University, a private university in Lawrence Township, recently announced the Rider Tuition Guarantee — a new tuition program that is available to students pursuing an undergraduate degree who meet financial and academic requirements. The...
First Commerce Bank Named Premier NJEDA Lender
First Commerce Bank, Lakewood, has been honored as a Premier Lender by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). The recognition highlights the bank’s commitment to supporting local businesses and fostering economic growth in the state. As part of the Premier Lender Program, First Commerce Bank will provide businesses...
NJ Dept. of Military & Vets Affairs to Hold Outreach Event at Columbus Farmers Market This Week
COLUMBUS, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA) will be hosting a community outreach event at the Columbus Farmers Market this week. The outreach event will be held on Thursday, August 29 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the Columbus Farmer's Market, located at 2919 Route 206. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Representatives of DMAVA's Veterans Service Office (VSO) will be on hand to discuss benefits and programs available to veterans and their dependents. In Burlington County, VSO information can be accessed at the Joint Military and Family Assistance Center located at 1048 US Highway 206 South in Bordentown or 555 High Street Suite #6A in Mount Holly. For more information about the Columbus Farmer's Market outreach event, contact the Veterans Benefits Bureau at vbb@dmava.nj.gov. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Final Stafford Summer Concert & Evening Farmer's Market Tonight
MANAHAWKIIN, NJ - Summer is not over yet, but the final Summer Concert and evening Farmer's Market brought to you by the Stafford Historical Society will be held tonight, August 26, at the Manahawkin Lake Park, starting at 4 p.m. The evening will also feature the 21st Annual Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs contest.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Join Stafford Police, Animal Control, Recreation and Municipal Alliance starting at 4:30 p.m. for this annual fun-filled evening of fishing by the lake. This free event is open to all children 15 years of...
N.J. weather: Strong thunderstorms could fire up today, with bigger threat on Wednesday
New Jerseyans may want to keep an eye on the sky Monday afternoon and again on Wednesday, with forecasters predicting the possibility of several rounds of strong thunderstorms developing in the final days of August. The National Weather Service says isolated thunderstorms could pop up this afternoon as a low...
N.J. football preview, 2024: A look at the WJFL Memorial Division
It proved to be a bit of a rough season a year ago for the six teams in the Memorial this fall. None finished with a winning record and only Cherry Hill East proved to be a .500 team. Triton, Egg Harbor, Deptford and Bridgeton combined to win the same number of games as Cherry Hill East, while Atlantic Tech played a JV schedule in preparation for its varsity debut in ‘24. Look for Cherry Hill East to continue its resurgence and take the division crown, with the remaining squads also getting the opportunity to play against division opponents that are in a similar situation and taking steps in the right direction.
NYC funeral home chain agrees to pay $700K for allegedly mistreating grieving families
R.G. Ortiz Funeral Home Inc. has locations throughout the city, including at 524 Southern Blvd. in the Bronx. R.G. Ortiz Funeral Home Inc. has agreed to a legal settlement with city regulators who sued the business last spring. [ more › ]
Former North Rockland High School teacher remembered as a ‘community hero’
The North Rockland community is saying their goodbyes tonight to a well-known former high school teacher who died last week after a yearslong medical struggle due to a surfing accident that left him quadriplegic. Billy Keenan died at Westchester Medical Center last Wednesday at age 57. “He was an inspiration...
Charges Upgraded For 20-Year-Old Man After Pedestrian Dies In WNY Hit-Run Crash
Samuel Collazo, a 20-year-old Westfield resident, was identified as the driver of the motorcycle that struck Angel Guzman Morales, 54, of Union City, last Saturday, Aug. 17, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Collazo was initially charged with knowingly leaving the scene of a crash resulting in serious bodily injury,...
PwC Manhattan Lodging Index Q2 2024
The rate of growth in occupancy, average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR), while robust, continued to decelerate. Luxury hotel occupancy benefitted from increased demand, while ADR growth levels for lower priced properties continued to show significant improvements. For the overall Manhattan hotel market, Q1 RevPAR increased 9.4 percent while Q2 increased 6.8 percent, from the same respective periods in 2023.
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