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New Jersey's tall ship offering more than just a day on the water
CAPE MAY, N.J. (CBS) — Stepping aboard the A.J. Meerwald offers much more than just a day on the water."She is now our floating classroom and used for environmental education," Jessica York, executive director of Bayshore Center at Bivalve, said.With a packed deck, the 1928-built oyster schooner hosts family education sails. Fern Hoffman is the captain."She's very purpose-built, and it's neat to see her fulfill her purpose. Even though we're not sailing for oysters anymore, we're still in the same grounds that she was meant to sail in," Hoffman said.A.J. Meerwald's story steers the crew and its hands-on learning. Quite...
N.J. Sen. Pou will replace late Rep. Pascrell on November ballot
PATERSON, N.J. — Party leaders in New Jersey have chosen state Sen. Nellie Pou as the 9th Congressional District's Democratic nominee.She will replace late Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. on the ballot in November, facing Republican candidate Billy Prempeh.Pou is favored to win in the heavily Democratic district, which includes parts of Passaic, Hudson and Bergen counties. If elected, Pou would make history, becoming the first Hispanic woman to represent New Jersey in Congress.In a post on X, Pou wrote, "I am humble and grateful to be placed on the November ballot as the Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th...
Kelsey Grammer Returns to South Jersey as Celebrity Bartender
South Jersey has become a popular destination for numerous celebrities in recent years. Former Eagles Legend Jason Kelce hosts his annual Charity Event in Sea Isle City each year and Oscar-Award Winning Actor Edward Norton spent part of his Summer in Cape May. Best known for his role as Dr....
Big law change could help drunk drivers in New Jersey
⚫ Drivers have another option when fighting a DUI charge in NJ. ⚫ In appropriate cases, drivers can reduce penalties significantly. ⚫ NJ records tens of thousands of DUI cases yearly. Until recently, individuals facing drunk driving charges in New Jersey have had two choices: admit responsibility or fight the...
New Jersey’s Biggest Halloween Party Set to Return
It's billed as the Northeast’s Largest Halloween Party. Fright Fest Extreme is returning to Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson. This promises to be the biggest one yet. Fright Fest Extreme will debut on September 13th, which not coincidently is a Friday night. The event will be open weekends and some weeknights until November 3.
The cost of owning an electric car just went up in New Jersey
TRENTON — A few days ago, New Jersey electric vehicle owners started to feel some effects of state budget concerns, according to E&E News by Politico. They cite the financial woes are far from over since they are “compounded by the erosion of gas tax revenues.”. As of...
$1.5M lawsuit: Trooper handcuffed then punched NJ woman having crisis
⭕ NJ woman waiting for medical help was handcuffed. ⭕ Trooper punched woman, then held her in custody for days. ⭕ Excessive-force lawsuit seeks $1.5M from State Police. A woman has filed a $1.5 million excessive force lawsuit against the New Jersey State Police after being handcuffed and then punched in the face by a trooper. Before the bloody encounter with troopers, she had been waiting for a mental health evaluation.
Broken items? NJ repair event will bring them back to life for free
SUMMIT — Most of us are guilty of getting rid of household items too soon. But luckily, there’s an upcoming event in Union County to stop the cycle and teach sustainability. "If you have an item that you love that's broken but can be fixed, this is a...
16-year-old charged with shooting 2 other teens after NJ high school football game
A New Jersey 16-year-old is facing multiple charges after he allegedly shot two other teens at a high school football game in Wayne, the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office announced Saturday.
Southern pulls away in second half to beat Highland in season opener
Chuck Donohue Sr. returned to familiar territory to get his Southern Regional football team a much-needed win. The Rams got their season started on the right foot and snapped a five-game losing streak dating back to last year with a 17-0 victory over Highland at the fourth annual Battle at the Beach Football Classic.
Middlesex County Jazz Festival will include tribute to the late Russell Malone
Russell Malone — the great jazz guitarist and William Paterson University music professor who died of a heart attack on Aug. 23, at the age of 60 — had been scheduled to headline the Metuchen lineup of the Middlesex County Jazz Festival, on Sept. 28. That portion of the festival will now be devoted to a tribute to him, featuring his quartet with Mark Whitfield on guitar.
Shooting Victim, 41, Found Lying Face Down In Paterson Dies
A man was killed in a Paterson shooting overnight, authorities said.A 41-year-old man was found lying face-down with gunshot wounds by officers responding to a ShotSpotter activation at Auburn and Ellison streets around 2:45 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes a…
Summit Hilltoppers bolstered by 5 senior captains ready to lead the way
SUMMIT, NJ — The No. 1 ranked team in Union County for the 2023 season, the Hilltoppers had a two-touchdown lead at home against West Essex and were that close to hosting a sectional state championship game. Then West Essex High School mounted a comeback. Summit High School turned...
Franklin Township Community Food Distribution Day
SOMERSET, NJ - The Community Food Distribution Day will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 11 am to 11:30 pm at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, located at 771 Somerset St., Somerset, N.J. In partnership with the Franklin Food Bank and the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, this monthly event provides fresh produce to those facing food insecurity.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The distribution operates on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Community members in need are encouraged to arrive early to receive food assistance. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Global wheel and tire manufacturer chooses Hunterdon for Northeast expansion
FLEMINGTON – Larken Associates, a real estate building, development and management company, has signed a 32,456-square-foot industrial lease with Vision Wheel, Inc. at Flemington Junction Business Center, bringing the property to full occupancy. Rob Marek, executive vice president of Raider Realty, Larken Associates’ in-house brokerage division, represented the firm in the transaction. Established in...
Saturday Blurbs: Interesting Little Stories From the Past Week
A study from WalletHub on the ”Best & Worst Community Colleges,” has placed Hudson County Community College 576th on a list of 650 schools around the country. The rankings were based on factors such as Cost & Financing, Education Outcomes, and Career Outcomes, in all of which HCCC ranked relatively low. Manhattan Area Technical College took the stop spot on the list. An HCCC spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment.
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