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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...
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.
'Decrepit' Raritan Mall will live to see another day after redevelopment plan fails again
RARITAN BOROUGH – The Raritan Mall will remain "decrepit" for now. A $96.3 million plan to redevelop the nearly vacant shopping center at the intersection of Orlando Drive and Route 206 was unanimously rejected by the Borough Council on Tuesday following vocal opposition by residents. The plan called for...
Ram & Rooster’s Chinese-Inspired Tasting Menu Pairs Traditional Concepts With Culinary Poise
I have been closely following Ram & Rooster, a Chinese-inspired tasting menu concept that opened in the Spring, since May of 2022 when Executive Chef and Owner Sean Yan took to Instagram to announce the project. It would be a full two years until the restaurant would open—building the expectations into an almost impossible-to-surmount feat. I spoke with Yan earlier this year about the project, which further added to my excitement.
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...
Rutgers Men’s Lacrosse Stars Shine at Annual Awards Ceremony
Rutgers men's lacrosse recently celebrated the Annual Rutgers Athletics Awards, with Shane Knobloch, Ross Scott, and Cardin Stoller being recognized for their exceptional performances on the field last year. Cardin Stoller posted a 54.1% save percentage, 11.24 goals-against-average, and made 173 saves in his breakout debut season. Ross Scott scored...
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...
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.
Valarie Adams & The Dimension Band set to perform Soulful Tunes at Piscataway's Summer Concert in the Park Series
PISCATAWAY, NJ - Get ready to groove to Motown, soul, funk, and rock hits as Valarie Adams & The Dimension Band take the stage on Thursday, July, 18 at 7 p.m. at Piscataway's Summer Concert in The Park Series. Held at the Columbus Park Extension Gazebo in Piscataway, the popular outdoor concert series is presented by the Piscataway Cultural Arts Commission and sponsored by Optimum.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Bringing music with a Caribbean flavor, the Verdict Reggae Soca Band kicked off the 2024 season last Thursday, July 11th. They’ve played in venues...
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.
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.
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...
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,...
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.
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.
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...
State will move forward on fracked gas power plant in Newark
The Murphy administration will move forward on a controversial plan to build a new, $180 million fracked gas backup power plant along Newark Bay in the city’s Ironbound section despite strong opposition from local lawmakers and community organizations. Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn LaTourette said an environmental justice review...
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...
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...
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