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Free Expungement Clinic Helps Over 225 Somerset Residents
SOMERSET, NJ—On October 1, 2024, a partnership between the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender (NJOPD), First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, and the prosecutor's offices of Somerset and Middlesex counties brought a "Clean Slate" expungement clinic to Somerset, providing vital legal assistance to over 225 residents, according to a press release. The clinic offered free services aimed at helping eligible residents clear their criminal records. Experienced attorneys from NJOPD guided attendees through the eligibility process, helped them complete necessary paperwork, and provided information on other support services available in the community.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP...
Sunday Funday: East Brunswick Day is October 6
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Join your friends and neighbors at the 10th Annual East Brunswick Day this Sunday, October 6, from 12:00–4:00 at the Community Arts Center.A day for fun, food, friends and community, this year's EB Day will feature almost 200 vendor/exhibitor booths (the most ever on EB Day), 14 food trucks, a Family Fun Zone, a large Touch-a-Truck area, on stage entertainment, and a beer garden!A full list of vendor/exhibitors can be found here. Check out where your favorites are located by looking at the vendor map.As part of the day celebrating East Brunswick, we ask that you bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to REPLENISH Middlesex County. A donation made in the collection van on the front horseshoe of the Arts Center will give you a ticket (one per person) to a free spin at the Prize Wheel at the EB Recreation & Parks booth! Part of being a strong community is helping those in need, so be sure to bring your non-perishable food donation on Sunday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Day of Dignity event this Saturday: Free meals, hygiene kits, clothing, and haircuts for those in need
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Islamic Relief USA will host its Day of Dignity event on Staten Island this Saturday with Bait-ul Jamaat - House of Community -- offering warm meals, hygiene kits, clothing, and free haircuts to those in need. Over the years, this event has expanded to support not...
Seven most expensive homes sold in the Plainfield area, Sept. 16-29
A house in Plainfield that sold for $630,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Plainfield area between Sep. 16 and Sep. 29. In total, seven residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $394,571. The average price per square foot ended up at $284.
Springfield Police Make Arrests in Five Theft Cases on Morris Ave. and Morris Turnpike
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Springfield police made arrests in five cases of theft between Sept. 20 and Sept. 26 in the township's business district. On Sept. 20, officers were dispatched to a Morris Avenue business on a report of a shoplifter who had left the scene. An individual matching the description of the suspect was located by a responding officer. The suspect, a 66-year-old Newark man, was arrested and charged with theft. Merchandise totaling $135.02 was recovered at the scene. Two days later, officers responded to a Morris Avenue business to investigate a reported shoplifting. A 25-year-old Bronx, N.Y....
Historic convocation of NJ priests looks to the future with hope | Faith Matters
A convert in one sense is a person embracing a new religion or even “a” religion. But “conversion” can also mean “to alter for more effective utilization.”. Last month, Joseph Cardinal Tobin, Archbishop of Newark, convened all the priests of the archdiocese at the Venetian in Garfield to commence a two-year process of Pastoral Conversion for this local church in Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Union counties.
Football: Woodbridge Overpowers Perth Amboy, 35-0
PERTH AMBOY, NJ -- The Woodbridge football team remained undefeated with a 35-0 victory over Perth Amboy on Friday night.Shamar Wells scored three touchdowns for the Barrons (6-0), who had one touchdown in each of the first three quarters and then two TDs in the fourth quarter.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERWells scored on a 3-yard run in the first quarter. Woodbridge extended its lead to 14-0 in the second quarter on Derek Anderson's 42-yard TD pass to Isaiah Toliver, who was also 5-for-5 kicking extra points on Friday night.In the third quarter, Bryan Anderson scored on a 37-yard run. Wells' two TD runs in the fourth quarter were for 43 yards and 23 yards. He finished with 167 yards on 15 carries and Bryan Anderson had five carries for 71 yards and three receptions for 31 yards. On defense, Bryan Anderson made two interceptions.Derek Anderson completed 4 of 7 passes for 73 yards.Woodbridge will host Montgomery next Friday, Oct. 11. Perth Amboy is 1-5. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Fanwood Green Team Collects 420 Pairs of Shoes for Soles4Souls Program
FANWOOD, NJ – The Fanwood Green Team held a highly successful shoe drive in the spring in collaboration with the Soles4Souls program. Over 420 pairs of shoes were collected at three drop-off locations: Charles Studio, Fanwood Eye Care, and the Goddard School.“I would consider the shoe drive quite successful,” said Laura Lang of the Fanwood Green Team, who took the lead along with her 15-year-old son, Luke, in the Green Team’s collection initiatives. “Originally, I researched another shoe collection organization, but realized upon further investigation they were for profit and didn’t align with our (Green Team’s)...
NJ favorites collaborate to create perfect drinks for fall
I’m a sucker for fall-flavored beers. Even more so, a sucker for any time Source Brewing collaborates with fellow New Jersey businesses. Source announced on their Instagram this week that they have two new beer flavors out with help from Jersey Freeze and Battleview Orchards. The Apple Cider Donut...
Plainfield cruises past Franklin following bye week - Football recap
Plainfield came out of its bye week flying as it defeated Franklin 34-2 in Somerset. Plainfield (3-2) took a 27-0 lead into halftime before adding another touchdown in the third quarter. Plainfield has outscored its opponents 123-2 in its three wins, coming off a 41-0 victory against Perth Amboy on...
Edison Council Considering Ordinance to Reduce Light Spilling Into Homes
EDISON, NJ - The township council will hear an ordinance to minimize light spilling into residential properties. The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the ordinance at Wednesday’s meeting. According to the ordinance, the township has received numerous complaints regarding ‘over-illumination’ at residential properties. The ordinance would prohibit soffit lighting above the height of the first floor on the side yard of any residential dwelling. Soffit lights are installed on a home's exterior covering the roof's underside. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Football: Hunterdon Central Beats East Brunswick, 28-8
FLEMINGTON, NJ -- Junior quarterback Andrew Cella passed for three touchdowns and ran for another to lead Hunterdon Central to a 28-8 football victory over East Brunswick on Saturday.East Brunswick had the ball for more than nine minutes after the opening kickoff before facing a fourth-and-goal at the Red Devils' 1-yard line. Hunterdon Central's defense stuffed EB's attempt to get into the end zone and killed the drive.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERWith 9:23 left in the second quarter, Hunterdon Central took a 7-0 lead when Cella scrambled away from the Bears'...
How One Elizabeth Native Is Embarking On His Music and Entertainment Journey
ELIZABETH, NJ - Elizabeth native Jordan Calixto has had a longtime love for the music and entertainment industry. His journey into music production and DJing began at the age of 11. At Elizabeth High School he participated in the Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Symphonic Bands.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAfter graduating from Elizabeth High School, Calixto was accepted into the inaugural class at the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports, and Entertainment at Long Island University, where he is now a senior.In addition to his studies, Calixto has contributed to several independent music projects, serving...
The Jersey Shore’s Top Grocery Stores
The supermarket chain with the most stores in New Jersey is ShopRite. According to Patch, there's been a consolidation when it comes to supermarket chains with a recent study comparing grocery store ownership throughout the state. Here's the breakdown of store ownership for Ocean and Monmouth Counties, with ShopRite leading...
AriZona iced tea is launching Wonka-esque factory tour in NJ
My father would have absolutely loved this. He loved machines, and the more automated the process, the better. He could get lost in watching industrial films and found assembly lines fascinating. Having lived in Rahway most of his life, Woodbridge wouldn’t have been far. What Dad would have loved...
Edison football rolls past Newfield, Towanda bests Athens
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Edison, Towanda, and Spencer-Van Etten/Candor were among the winners on a busy day of high school football in the Twin Tiers. (Video Courtesy: PSAC Digital Network) Edison football’s dominant Homecoming win highlighted a busy Saturday of high school action in the Twin Tiers. The Spartans kicked-off the day with a 63-6 […]
Brisk Business for Residents at Piscataway’s First Town Wide Yard Sale
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Shoppers milled about Piscataway neighborhoods on Saturday, the first of two days for the township’s first town wide yard sale.Organized by Councilmember Michele Lombardi, more than 365 households in every section of town cleared their closets and garages of items they no longer needed, and put them out for sale on blankets and tables spread out on their driveways and walkways, all at super low prices to attract even the savviest bargain hunter.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“I’m starting to hear that people are out shopping,” said Lombardi holding...
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