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Jerusalem Lodge #26 Donates Backpacks to Support Plainfield Elementary Students
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Thursday, Jerusalem Lodge #26, based in Plainfield, donated 168 quality backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need. The donation was accepted at the Administration Building by Superintendent Rashon Hasan and members of the executive leadership team.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “We have been a part of Plainfield for over 200 years," said Senior Warden Robert Arroyo. " We were here before the county was even established, so giving back to this community is not something we think about as an obligation, but rather as an integral part of...
Moisés Chace delivers six dominant innings as Fightin Phils down Somerset
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. - Moisés Chace was brilliant in his third Double-A start as Reading defeated Somerset 7-1 on Saturday at TD Bank Ballpark. The 21-year-old right-hander struck out 13 and allowed only one hit over six scoreless innings for the Fightin Phils. Justin Crawford sparked a five-run sixth inning with a three-run home run.
Women’s Rugby Dominates Princeton in Season Opener
PRINCETON, N.J.—The Sacred Heart University women's rugby team opened the season with a 67-0 win on the road at Princeton on Saturday afternoon. The Pioneers swept their first National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA) game to start 1-0, while the Tigers opened the season 0-1. Reese Torticill and Ashley Torres-Brown scored a pair of tries, and Alyssa Cunningham made six conversions, scored on a penalty kick, and added a try for the Pioneers. Fabiola Millien-Faustin , Makena Wright , Samantha Melvin , Megan Chura , and Caitlyn Caldon also scored for Sacred Heart. Torticil, Millien-Faustin, and Torres-Brown each scored a try,...
Comeback falls short for No. 12 St. Thomas Aquinas in season opener - Football recap
St. Thomas Aquinas, the No. 12 ranked team in the NJ.com rankings, saw its second-half comeback attempt fall short on the road in a season-opening 36-26 loss to Mount St. Joseph (MD). The Trojans starred at a 29-0 deficit at the half. In the third quarter, the Trojans got things...
Edison Public Schools Begin Next Week: See Important Dates for 2024-2025
EDISON, NJ - The 2024 - 2025 academic school year will begin in Edison Township on Thursday. The last day of school is scheduled for June 25, 2025. All Edison Township schools will be closed on the following dates:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER October 3-4 - Rosh Hashanah November 1 - Diwali November 4 - 8 - Fall Break November 28-29 - Thanksgiving December 24-January 1 - Winter break & New Year's Day January 20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 29 - Lunar New Year February 17 - President's Day March 31 - Eid April 14-18 Spring break May 26 - Memorial Day June 19 - Juneteenth Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Preschool and Elementary School students on November 14, November 21, March 13, and March 20. Conferences for Middle School are scheduled for December 5 and February 13, and High School is scheduled for December 3. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
10 most expensive homes sold in the Trenton area, Aug. 19-25
A house in Ewing that sold for $553,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Trenton area in the past week. In total, 42 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $227,016. The average price per square foot was $165.
Kawah wins it for Franklin over Trenton - Football recap
Dubem Kawah’s 50-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter proved to be the difference as Franklin defeated Trenton 26-22 in Somerset. Jonel Lince gave Trenton a 22-14 lead in the second quarter with a 53-yard run, but Amir Glover answered with an 86-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to send Franklin into halftime down by two.
Live Amateur Boxing Is Coming To Elizabeth
ELIZABETH, NJ - Live Amateur Boxing is coming to the City of Elizabeth on Saturday. The Elizabeth Boxing Team will face off in head-to-head matchups against other cities at Veterans Memorial Waterfront Park, 71 Front Street. The event is open to the public. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Weigh-ins are from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., with the first round of matchups set to begin at 3 p.m. For more information, please contact the City of Elizabeth Recreation Department at 908-820-4220. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
New Jersey judge rules smoking can continue in Atlantic City casinos
A judge on Friday allowed smoking to continue in Atlantic City's casinos, giving some measure of relief to the city's struggling casino industry while rebuffing workers who have long sought to be able to breathe clean air on the casino floor.The ruling by Superior Court Judge Patrick Bartels represented a major victory for the city's nine casinos, most of which are winning less money from in-person gamblers than they did before the COVID19 pandemic hit.But it was a big setback for workers who have been trying for four years to ban smoking in their workplaces, first by trying to get...
Vandalism Forces Closure of Pennington Park Soccer Field, Disrupting Local Leagues
PATERSON, NJ - The soccer field at Pennington Park was closed Saturday after being vandalized, just as local youth leagues were preparing for the new season. A large burn mark was discovered at the midfield line of the recently renovated turf, forcing the school, youth, and adult leagues that use the field to relocate. Mayor Andre Sayegh confirmed that the Paterson Fire Department responded to the incident early Saturday morning, between 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. The field, which underwent an approximate $560,000 renovation in 2023, is now locked with a chain to prevent further damage.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Pennington Park is a point of pride,” Sayegh told TAPinto Paterson. “We renovated the baseball field, built a fitness zone, and just cut the ribbon on a new playground. We recently installed a new soccer field that some cowardly scofflaws destroyed. There is a thorough investigation underway, and we will prosecute the perpetrators to the fullest extent of the law.” Officials are unsure how long it will take to repair the affected portion of the turf. An investigation is ongoing. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
THE ANNUAL ARTS AND CARE EVENT RETURNS TO THE ICE HOUSE | Article & Photography by: Diane Fleischman
The Arts and Care event held its second gathering at the Ice House in Bethlehem this weekend. The event, created by Michael Judkins, a Lehigh Valley resident, and founder of Oct 14 Entertainment, stated “I wanted to create an event that merges my two worlds of Mental Health and the Creative Arts and to educate and focus on well-being and the feeling of expressive creative arts in the same environment.”
Numerous South Brunswick Residents Fall Victim to Cryptocurrency Scams, Sum Loss of $250,000
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Police say that several South Brunswick residents have been scammed using cryptocurrencies over the past few weeks, resulting in a sum loss of $250,000. Authorities are urging residents to be aware of these types of scams. In a press release, police did not provide specific examples of crypto scams used on South Brunswick residents. They described the scammer's methods as impersonating technology companies, hacking and mimicking corporate emails, soliciting investments into fraudulent companies, and impersonating law enforcement agents. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The goal of these scams is to...
Fall Jazz Concert Series at Allamuchy’s Rutherfurd Hall.
Jazz at Rutherfurd Hall Fall Series begins on September 15th. Jazz at Rutherfurd Hall is in its 9th year and continues to entertain audiences with exceptional quality musicians of the highest caliber. Featuring the songs of George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin and Johnny Mercer and many more. All concerts...
Allentown police investigate weekend street shooting
Police are investigating a shooting Saturday along South Hall Street in Allentown that occurred as a peace walk was reportedly being held nearby. City Police Capt. Daniel Gross Jr. told lehighvalleylive.com the incident happened sometime Saturday afternoon in the 100 block of South Hall Street, near Eighth and Union streets. He confirmed someone was wounded and taken to an area hospital for treatment, but said the injuries did not appear life threatening.
REVIEW: Pentatonix hits all the right notes at Allentown Fair
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A cappella music seems to have lost some popularity from its high note just a decade ago, amid the "Pitch Perfect" movies and “The Sing-Off” TV show. Five-member vocal group Pentatonix won that show in 2011 and in 2017 played to a sold-out Allentown Fair grandstand audience of 10,500 who happily sat in pouring rain to hear them.
Hanover Township Day is Set for September 7th with a Raindate of September 8th
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - There has been a rain date announced for Hanover Township Day in the event that our area gets hit by unfavorable weather that day. The event is scheduled for September 7th from 1pm - 5pm at Malapardis Park with a rain date for the next day - September 8th. The day is expected to be fun for all! There will be a hay ride, face painting, balloon art, inflatables, a test-your-strength, story time, the Whippany Park High School Marching band, a bubble show, great food, dance, karate and much more.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Dominican boxer Euri Cedeño prepares for third fight of 2024 in Bethlehem
Dominican boxer Euri Cedeño is now part of the Kings Promotions family based in Reading, Pennsylvania. Cedeño, who remains undefeated with an impressive record of 9-0-1, has secured 8 wins by knockout, including his most recent victory where he dropped his opponent Dormedes Potes with a powerful body shot combination in the first round, leaving his opponent unable to continue.
Rutgers Football opens Akron game week as 26.5-point favorites
Rutgers Football is fresh off their season opening victory and now sit at 1-0 on the season after defeating Howard 44-7 inside of SHI Stadium on Thursday night. This week Greg Schiano and the Scarlet Knights turn their attention to a new opponent as the Akron Zips are set to come to town for another out of conference matchup.
The Dublin Boys of Morristown
The inhabitants of any village, town, or city are attracted by a population of generally like-minded people. One of the reasons why people want to get away from where they live is a perceived threat or actual physical danger. In the case of Morristown, the emigrees were escaping a deadly...
Severe teacher shortage hits Paterson schools just before new academic year
Paterson's school district is coping with more than 150 vacant jobs as the first day of classes looms.New Jersey's third-largest city is taking steps to minimize any disruption the shortage would have.The superintendent, Dr. Laurie W. Newell, says she will use per diem substitutes and combine classes where appropriate. They'll also use a virtual teaching platform.Education officials say they're working to recruit more educators. The vacancies represent about 7 percent of teaching positions in K-12.ALSO READ: NYC delays cellphone ban in schoolsNew York City Mayor Eric Adams says the planned restriction of cell phones in NYC schools has been delayed.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More New York City news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
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