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WSFS Bank Donates $50,000 to Nonprofit Organizing 250th Birthday Celebrations for Navy, Marine Corps
From left: Homecoming 250 Vice President Monica Hallman and President George Leone; Rodger Levenson, CEO of WSFS Bank; and Steve Klammer, Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Bryn Mawr Trust. WSFS Bank has donated $50,000 to Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps, a nonprofit organizing 250th birthday celebrations for the...
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...
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...
A New Jersey Man Just Caught A Fish Worth Over One Million Dollars
Spending a day fishing at the Jersey Shore is like nothing else; it's relaxing to spend a day in the sun trying to catch the big one. Now imagine you reel in a fish so big that it warrants a check for over One Million dollars. I don't know about...
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...
In Wake of Cybersecurity Breach, Sparta Police Offer Advice About Protecting Personal Information and Credit
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – A cybersecurity breach a few months ago has left residents vulnerable to identity theft and compromised credit, according to an announcement by the Sparta Police Department. The breach was not limited to Sussex County but affects people globally. According to an announcement by the Sparta Police, “a large amount of sensitive data has been uploaded to the dark web.” It appears to primarily affect anyone who applied for credit between the 1990s and early 2000s.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER A free tool is available to safely check whether your...
25 News Stories You Missed This Week in Montclair + Beyond
Labor Day weekend has crept up on the Garden State once again as one more magical summer comes to a close. It’s been another busy week in Essex County and we’ve got all the news to keep you up to date. Among the highlights: the Montclair Jazz Festival announces its headliner and lineup for the 15th annual celebration; H Mart’s largest Northeast food hall opens at American Dream; and lightning strikes the sea turtle rescue exhibit at Turtle Back Zoo. Read on for all the news in Essex County for the week ending September 1st, 2024.
16-year-old charged with attempted murder in N.J. football game shooting
WAYNE, N.J. — A 16-year-old is accused of shooting two other teenagers Friday night outside a high school football game in Wayne.It happened at Passaic County Technical Institute (PCTI).Witnesses reported hearing at least half a dozen shots echo across the parking lot as the football game against Lenape High School concluded. Investigators said the gunman injured a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old, who were sent to St. Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson. Both victims were still in the hospital Saturday. They are expected to survive.The 16-year-old suspect was taken into custody Friday night. The Passaic County prosecutor's office has charged...
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...
New fast casual restaurant opening in Middlesex County
When you think of fast casual restaurants you probably think of places like TGI Fridays, Applebee’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, etc. If you heard a restaurant was called Tropical Smoothie Café you might think that’s all they serve: smoothies and maybe a yogurt parfait here and there. Nope....
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.
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.
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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