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Special Teams Preview: Rutgers 2024
Next up on our Rutgers football 2024 position preview list, we have the special teams. Rutgers special teams were truly special last year as they typically are under head coach Greg Schiano. Multiple blocked kicks and consistent field goal kicking were major backbones for the Scarlet Knights in 2023 and 2024 looks to be more of the same.
New Jersey to allow power plant hotly fought by Newark residents
In the first major decision issued under an environmental justice law designed to prevent additional sources of pollution in already overburdened communities, New Jersey will allow construction of a backup power plant at one of the country's largest sewage treatment facilities.The facility dumped some 840 million gallons of raw sewage into waterways when Superstorm Sandy knocked out electricity in 2012.Anticipating the fury of environmental and community activists who have fought the project, Shawn LaTourette, the state's environmental protection commissioner, said his department will require the new facility to use solar panels and battery storage to ensure a net decrease...
Elizabeth Church Announces 180th Anniversary Celebration
ELIZABETH, NJ - St. Mary of the Assumption Church is celebrating its 180th anniversary this summer. The church will hold a celebration event on Saturday, August 3, and Sunday, August 4. Saturday’s event will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday’s will run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The event will feature live music, entertainment, and a beer garden. Food will also be provided. For more information, you may contact St. Mary’s at 908-352-5154. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Union County residents on the autism spectrum share their stories
ELIZABETH, NJ — Balancing work, school, a social life and hobbies can be a daunting task for many adults, but for those on the autism spectrum, it can present unique challenges. Two Union County residents shared how they have found support and success with the assistance of Community Access Unlimited, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities.
Staten Island Postcards 9/11 Memorial vandalized; officials outraged
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Postcards 9/11 Memorial in St. George was recently vandalized with graffiti, prompting outrage from Borough President Vito Fossella. In the heinous act, an individual or individuals scrawled the anti-police acronym “ACAB” and a misspelled “Free Palistine.”. The memorial honors the memory...
Suspected drunk FedEx driver arrested after crashing truck into utility pole in Hackettstown, police say
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (Warren County) – A FedEx driver is accused of driving under the influence after crashing his truck into a utility pole in Hackettstown on Tuesday afternoon. The truck crashed into the pole at around 2:59 p.m. at the intersection of Route 46 (Main Street) and Valentine Street,...
YouTube stunt influencer busted in string of NJ crimes
A reckless social media stunt driver has now been linked to a string of New Jersey burglaries by Fairfield police. Antonio Ginestri — who goes by the handle "Squeeze.Benz" on both Instagram and YouTube — was first arrested in May and now faces new charges in different crimes.
GLAMPING- Summer 2024 Makeup Camp Grades 5-8
This class is from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM every day Monday-Friday. Dress to impress every day as we'll be discussing the latest fashion trends, how to elevate and polish your look, dressing for success in school, proper hygiene, and great skincare, good etiquette, embracing your uniqueness, and, of course, every day a new makeup look. You will learn about products, tools, and techniques used to create gorgeous makeup looks!CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER And yes, there will be homework assignments like cleaning your room, organizing your closet, clothes, shoes, and accessories, as...
Kolluri Resigning as CEO of Gateway Development Commission
Kris Kolluri, the CEO of the Gateway Development Commission, will resign from his role on Aug. 16. Kolluri has been leading the $16.1-billion Hudson Tunnel Project and $1.7-billion North Portal Bridge on the Northeast Corridor rail line between Newark and New York City. “The progress we have made together is...
Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and State Senator Joe Pennacchio Join Local Mayors to Discuss Whippany River Watershed
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Local Mayors from East Hanover, Morris Township, Florham Park and Parsippany joined Hanover Township Mayor Thomas 'Ace' Gallagher at a working lunch meeting on July 17th to further strategize their efforts to stop the repeated flooding that occurs in the Whippany River watershed every time there is a heavy rain. Congresswoman Mikie Sherill joined the group, presenting a check for $500,000 which will be used to start targeted removal of trees and other snag hazards from the Whippany River watershed. The towns have already used grant money (from previous awards) to hire Colliers Engineering...
NJ man suffers severe burns while making fireworks at home
HILLSBOROUGH — A Somerset County man suffered second-degree burns when chemicals he was mixing for a homemade firework exploded early Saturday morning. Hillsborough police and first responders from several neighboring towns responded to a residence on Three Bridges Road at approximately 4 a.m. They said the man, who has...
New Jersey Devils claim two of the NHL's best contracts (and avoids one of the worst)
The New Jersey Devils have made it a point to avoid the detrimental contracts that make it hard to do business. Yes, they have some stinkers on the books. Many will point to Ondrej Palat’s $6 million average annual value, but he’s not even close to one of the worst contracts in the league. Then, there are the contracts for the team’s foundational pieces. Right now, he has Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, Jack Hughes, Timo Meier, and Dougie Hamilton in the middle of deals that were originally seven or more years long.
Algal blooms force closure of beach at North Jersey's largest lake
The latest heat wave to hit North Jersey may have snapped, but the effects left from the steamy weather has led to the formation of a harmful algal bloom in Lake Hopatcong, forcing the beach area of the state's largest lake to close. The closure of the popular Hopatcong State...
New Jersey Hall of Fame Announces 2024 Inductees
NEWARK, NJ – On the heels of opening its new location at American Dream, the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) has announced its next class of inductees. The list of 18 honorees includes actress Meryl Streep, actor Paul Rudd, Jersey Mike’s Subs founder Peter Cancro, former New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms, and singer-songwriter Lesley Gore. The inductees will be celebrated at the 16th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. This year, the ceremony will be a pre-taped television special, filmed at the 10,000-square-foot NJHOF at American Dream and other satellite exhibits. The special...
NJ restaurant receiving Guinness World Record for most tequilas
Last fall I shared the news about a place opening in Metuchen. Meximodo Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar opened in mid-November. Just like their delicious Mexican food, the name is a mouthful. Friends just call it Meximodo. In that article I mentioned how Meximodo would be proudly offering over 1,000...
Woman Shot, Suspects Apprehended After Pursuit: Police
At 10:01 a.m., police observed two men exiting a stolen vehicle at S. 10th Street and South Orange Avenue, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. The two men proceeded to fire weapons, striking a woman, Fragé said. The woman was transported to University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is in stable condition, Fragé said.
Wave Set celebrates 10th anniversary of Wohl brothers’ lifesaving liver transplant with $10K gift to Sharing Network
A $10,000 gift from co-founders of the Wave Set nonprofit organization will support the newly established Joseph S. Roth Simulation Center, a state-of-the-art training facility at NJ Sharing Network’s headquarters in New Providence. Cameron and Jared Wohl, of Little Falls and Livingston, announced the philanthropic contribution in a heartfelt...
Rutgers Football Top 50 Preseason Player Countdown: No.38 Abram Wright
The start of the 2024 Rutgers football season is just around the corner and that means it's time for Scarlet Nation's annual Top 50 player projections. We will be counting down the top 50 players based on projections of how they will perform this season. The list moves on with a look at No.38, Abram Wright.
Little League Section 3 South All-Star 12s baseball: South Shore bounces back, rides Stephen Grippo’s two-way heroics to the title
Goliath went down, but he got right back up. South Shore bounced back into form in a big way on Wednesday night. After suffering a stunning defeat at the hands of Greenwich Village on Tuesday, the Staten Islanders rallied for a 7-0 triumph against the Manhattanites one day later to capture the Little League Section 3 South All-Star 12s baseball crown.
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