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More than 1,500 Volunteers Package 150,000 Meals as Robbinsville Comes Together to Fight Hunger
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – The greater Robbinsville community came together in a display of volunteerism on Saturday, as the ONE Project hosted the 2024 NJ Hunger Project at Robbinsville High School. Nearly 1,500 volunteers packaged 150,624 meals to support food-insecure children across New Jersey, Amman Seehra, one of the event’s founders told TAPinto, adding that this was the ninth year of the effort, leading to a total of more than 850,000 meals being packed.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As witnessed by TAPinto, the volunteers assembled Red Lentil Jambalaya meals, a nutritious and non-perishable dish...
Harvard Kennedy School Professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad To Leave, Join Princeton in 2025
Harvard Kennedy School professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad teaches his Race and Racism course to first-year master's in public policy students. Muhammad will leave Harvard to join Princeton University at the end of the year. By Nicholas T. Jacobsson. Harvard Kennedy School professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad, who taught the school’s flagship...
Iconic Japanese restaurant in Collingswood closes indefinitely after co-founder’s passing
Sagami in Collingswood announced an unexpected indefinite closure after news of its co-owner Chizuko Fukuyoshi passed away at 79 years old. The restaurant has served Japanese cuisine to the community for over 50 years.
Original One-Acts On Richard Somers And Molly Pitcher to Play Somers Point
SPQR Stage Company, the Jersey Shore's “Original” theater company, has announced a combined performance of two one-acts, “Molly Pitcher—Revolutionary Girl Power” and the world premiere of “Richard Somers—Anatomy of a Hero,” both written and directed by Bill Sterritt, SPQR's artistic director. Performances will take place 8 p.m. Aug. 5-7 at Studio;Space in Somers Point.
After a night of "Summertime Vibes" in Ocean City, Night in Venice award winners announced
OCEAN CITY, N.J. (CBS) — Summertime vibes were on full display Saturday night in Ocean City for Night in Venice. The theme was "Summertime Vibes: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett," and dozens of boats and houses were honored for their festive decorations. Winners can pick up awards at City Hall, 861 Asbury Avenue.See the full list of award winners. Boat resultsBoat Number, name of the boat, family's name and theme Best in show, 25 feet and over: #223, GI Joe, Tortis, Life Gives You Limes, Make MargaritasBest in show, 24 feet and under: #244, That's What Sea Said, Young & Beiswinger Families, It's 5...
Help Solve the Mystery of Missing NJ Man
A Central Jersey man is missing and may be in danger. His family is desperately trying to find him. They are asking the community for help bringing him home. This is the story of Anthony M. Reyes. Anthony Reyes is a 36-year-old man who disappeared on June 28th from his...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Mon 7/22
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS (Atlantic & Cape May Counties) - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. 5 - 10 knots (Gust 12 knots) TODAY: S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming around 10 kt late. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
An Invitation to Meet the ‘Cake Boss’ at AC Ribbon Cutting
Buddy ‘Cake Boss’ Valastro will be hosting the official ribbon-cutting for Buddy’s Boardwalk Empire at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City on Friday, July 19. New Jersey Hall of Famer Buddy Valestro was already working alongside his father at Carlo’s Bakery, the family’s Hoboken bake shop by age 11.
NJ man dies a hero after rescuing children from dangerous river
HAMILTON (Atlantic) — A man who rescued two boys from a river Wednesday afternoon died several hours later. Township police said the boys, ages 8 and 12, went swimming in the Great Egg Harbor River at Weymouth Furnace County Park around 1 p.m. on July 17. Swimming is prohibited.
Temps in the mid-80s with chance of showers in NY, NJ
NEW YORK (PIX11)—It was National Ice Cream Day, and the weather in New York and New Jersey lent itself to outdoor scooping. The tri-state area hit the mid-80s Sunday, with parts of New Jersey climbing closer to 90 degrees. The beginning of the work week will prove cooler than last, with temperatures remaining in the […]
When NJ residents can expect their next ANCHOR rebate
💲 The process on a third year of ANCHOR payments is about to begin. 💲 ANCHOR benefits go to both homeowners and renters. 💲 You may not have to do anything in order to receive your next payment. The ANCHOR property tax relief program is part of...
See all homes sold in these New Jersey counties, July 1 to July 7
The following is a listing of all real estate transfers in these New Jersey counties reported from July 1 to July 7, 2024. NJ.com publishes weekly reports on recent real estate sales across the Garden State, as well as top sales by county and other real estate news, from unique homes for sale to trends.
See all homes sold in Camden County, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Camden County reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 114 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,320-square-foot home on Rambler Avenue in Runnemede that sold for $320,000. Atco.
More Than 200 Swimmers Make Splash in Sea Isle Ocean Swim
Max Seidel and Delaney Burns had just completed a mile-long swim in the ocean – a feat that would be impossible for most people – and seemed totally unfazed. “I loved it. The weather was great. The water was nice,” Seidel, 23, of Lexington, Mass., said with a smile.
19-year-old drowns while swimming in N.J. lake
A 19-year-old man drowned Saturday in Lake Garrison in Gloucester County, according to the Elk Township police chief. The Gloucester County Medical Examiner’s Office determined the man accidentally drowned, according to Elk Township Police Chief Lance Hitzelberger. The man was taken from the lake to Inspira Hospital in Mullica Hill, where he was pronounced dead, the chief said in a news release.
WITH IBN MUHAMMAD ON BOARD, HINSON BELIEVES HIS 2024 PANTHERS GO FROM SPECIAL TO VERY SPECIAL
Rob Hinson knows a good football team roster when he sees one. During his 14 seasons as head coach of the Timber Creek High School football team, his record was 114-43. Hinson led the Chargers to multiple championships. His 2016 team, led by quarterback Devin Leary (drafted this year by...
Man sentenced in prison break and fatal brawl outside popular Philadelphia cheesesteak shop
A man convicted of helping two other men escape prison while he was in custody over a fatal brawl among soccer fans outside a famed Philadelphia cheesesteak restaurant has been sentenced in both cases.Court documents indicate that Jose Flores-Huerta, 36, was sentenced in the escape case Thursday to 11 months to 23 months plus probation.Flores-Huerta was convicted of helping Ameen Hurst, 18, and Nasir Grant, 24, who cut a hole in a fence surrounding a recreation yard at the Philadelphia Industrial Correction Center in May 2023.RELATED: How an alleged killer and another inmate escaped a Philadelphia prison. Here's what we...
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