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Three of the dirtiest cities in America are here in NJ
When we tell outsiders where we’re from, we all get the eye roll. We’ve all heard the Jersey dis about smokestacks, pollution, litter, and grime. No one ever thinks of farmland, the gorgeous lakes and mountains, the Jersey shore, the hiking trails, the nature. All we ever hear about is the dirty reputation, which just isn’t warranted or fair.
3 hot dog joints voted among NYC’s best are actually in NJ
As Bruce Springsteen sang in “Jack Of All Trades,” it’s all happened before and it’ll happen again. It isn’t the first time the most amazing New York City food establishments of a certain category wound up being named as a place across the river in New Jersey.
Jersey City street remains closed from damage caused by train striking bridge
A portion of a busy Jersey City street will remain closed for repair work after a freight train struck an overpass last week. Work is being performed in the area of the Baldwin Avenue bridge over rail tracks to build a “bypass” for a 20-inch water main, causing the closure of the street from Magnolia Avenue to High Street.
P.F. Chang's restaurant at Hackensack mall closed by city's fire department. What we know
The P.F. Chang's China Bistro restaurant at the Shops at Riverside Mall has been shut down by the Hackensack Fire Department. The "Order to Vacate" notice posted on the restaurant door is dated July 2 and states: "The building is declared unsafe for human occupancy. No individual is to occupy this building until the structure is rendered safe and secure."
NJ lawmaker looks to ban algorithms blamed for jacking up your rent
A New Jersey legislator hopes to ban rent-setting algorithms, which housing advocates say can amount to price-fixing. Critics say using software like RealPage's service amounts to illegal price-fixing. [ more › ]
2024 Montclair Fourth of July Parade (PHOTOS)
The Montclair Celebrates July 4th Committee promised this year’s Montclair Fourth of July Parade would be fantastic, and they didn’t disappoint!. The community gathered along the parade route to celebrate Independence Day and cheer on the community groups marching. The annual event, full of local pride, featured fun...
Wayne, NJ schools chief is SORRY for painting ISIS as a terror group
Pray for the kids of Wayne, NJ: If the “adults” running its schools are any indication, they’ll grow up unable to recognize evil, let alone fight it. We’re looking at the apology from Mark Toback, Wayne’s superintendent, after a question on a middle-school quiz identified the Islamic State as a terrorist group, drawing heat from the radical, anti-Israel group Teaching While Muslim. The question: What is the name of “a terrorist organization that commits acts of violence, destroys cultural artifacts, and encourages loss of life in order to achieve its goal of global rule under strict Islamic Sharia law?” The correct answer: the...
Union Police Department's Big Ice Cream Social Set for July 22
UNION, NJ - The Union Police Department will help cool off Union residents with their "Big Ice Cream Social" at the iconic Magic Fountain Union Creamery. The annual Big Ice Cream Social will be held on Monday, July 22, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Union police officers will be helping residents beat the heat as they serve the Fountain's famous ice cream, free of charge.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Magic Fountain is located at 1081 Stuyvesant Avenue. Questions and concerns can be directed to the Community Policing Unit at (908)851-5252. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail to hit Bergen County Saturday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 5:07 a.m. on Saturday for strong thunderstorms until 5:45 a.m. for Bergen County. Wind gusts of up to 30 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are foreseen. "At 5:06 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Monsey, moving northeast at 30...
Little Falls Celebrates Independence Day with Annual Street Fair
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Little Falls Annual Fourth of July Street Fair brought the community together for a memorable day of celebration of fun on Thursday. The event transformed Main Street and Stevens Avenue into a bustling hub of activity. Attendees enjoyed live music from local band "With Skies", whose energetic performance added a vibrant atmosphere to the festivities. Food trucks lined the streets, offering a diverse array of delicious treats that satisfied every palate, while craft vendors showcased their handmade goods, providing unique shopping opportunities for visitors. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER One...
Wellness on the Waterfront at South Mountain Recreation Complex
Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs is celebrating National Parks and Recreation Month this July with “Wellness on the Waterfront.”. Enjoy free fitness and yoga classes and concerts outdoors at the Clipper Pavilion in front of the Orange Reservoir at the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex.
‘A never-ending cycle of fixes.’ Elevator issues in East Orange high rise leave tenants miffed
This isn't the first time. For the past 10 months, residents who live at The Pavilion apartments have dealt with elevators that are constantly broken. Only one is working currently.
North Jersey faces poor air quality and an impending heat advisory Friday morning
After a night of Independence Day celebrations, some parts of North Jersey were dealing with poor or even unhealthy air quality levels Friday morning. As of 10 a.m. Friday morning, parts of Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Morris counties were labeled either unhealthy or unhealthy for sensitive groups, per the Air Quality Index (AQI). By 11:30 a.m., most of the region was back down to a moderate AQI.
Large crowds take in Fourth of July fireworks on the Hudson River
More than 75 food trucks and vendors lined the streets as vendors look to come out and celebrate the Fourth of July. Mayor Steven Fulop says while many are having fun, the city's priority is making sure the event is safe for all.
JCP&L to upgrade transmission substation in New Jersey
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) is in the process of upgrading a transmission substation in Morristown to minimize the impact of power outages caused by flooding. Basically, the $78 million project involves raising the ... Read More » The post JCP&L to upgrade transmission substation in New Jersey appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
East Orange rolls out Safe Summer Initiative, juvenile curfew
EAST ORANGE — Have a great summer. Kids write the abbreviation “HAGS” in yearbooks to wish their fellow students well heading into the warmer months representative of freedom from the classroom. But East Orange city officials are still looking to add another adjective. Safe. They again rolled...
Bergen County Zoo announces extended summer hours, ticket prices
Late summer hours have begun at the Bergen County Zoological Park, with the Paramus zoo open for longer hours every Wednesday for those wanting to beat the heat and visit later in the day. Throughout July and August, the site at Van Saun County Park will be open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the last entry allowed at 6:30 p.m. The train and carousel will also be open for extended hours, with last...
More trucks roll through NY, NJ ports after Baltimore bridge collapse
New York Harbor's seaports saw an uptick in truck traffic after the collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. New York Harbor's seaports have seen more action since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge closed the Port of Baltimore, but that's brought additional truck traffic and environmental concerns to areas of Newark and Elizabeth. [ more › ]
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