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A century of patriotism: Plainfield's 100th July 4th parade takes on added significance
PLAINFIELD – The city's celebration of the 100th anniversary of its Fourth of July parade is more than a celebration of the holiday marking the country's independence. The three-day event is also a celebration of Plainfield, its organizers say. Beginning in 1924 as an event just for the city...
Longtime gym, racquetball club in South Plainfield eyed for redevelopment. Here's the plan
SOUTH PLAINFIELD – A warehouse and office space may replace a former racquetball club here that shuttered in 2022. SSEO Plainfield, Inc. is seeking preliminary and final major site plan approval and bulk variance and design waiver relief to permit a change of use to the property at 219 Saint Nicholas Ave., which previously housed The Club at Ricochet. ...
July 4th Closures and Cancellations In and Around Madison
MADISON, NJ - As July 4th is a national holiday, here are the closures happening in and around town. Borough offices are closed Post office are closed, and there is no mail delivery Madison Library is closed Morris County Library is closed on July 4 No garbage or recycling pickup NJMVC Facilities will be closed CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Get your local news delivered to your inbox for FREE each day. Sign up to get all the news as it happens at www.TAPinto.net/enews and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MadisonTAP/ and on Twitter at @MadisonTAP to get all the news as it happens Celebrating Something Special? Showcase Your Wedding, Christening, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Graduation, Reunion and MORE on TAPinto Milestones For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
NYC clears 220 tons of trash from this debris-ridden Staten Island location
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It took 20 days and the removal of 220 tons of trash, but New York City finally delivered for a North Shore community. The Port Richmond North Shore Alliance civic group pushed for years to get the old North Shore Branch of the Staten Island Railroad, controlled by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), cleaned up, but their calls fell on deaf ears.
Fourth of July fireworks and more things to do this weekend at the Jersey Shore
If there's one thing Americans can agree on, it's fireworks. We love the colors as they light up the sky, the spectacle, the oohs and aahs from the masses of people around us. ...
66-year-old has run 5,723 streets in this N.J. county — and he’s still going
An ultramarathoner is on the brink of an epic running feat in Essex County. Chris Jaworski of Bloomfield said he has run every street in all but one of Essex County’s 22 municipalities and is currently making his way through Irvington, where he grew up and attended high school.
4$th of July Celebration in Maplewood.
Celebrate the 4th of July in Maplewood. Something for Everyone Starting with a 5K race at 8AM and finishing with the Fireworks Display in Memorial Park starting at 9pm. Lots af things to do in between. See the list here:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
N.J. mayor who made racist remarks caught using a slur, again
Clark Mayor Sal Bonaccorso is not apologizing for calling a political rival a slur for people with intellectual disabilities during last month’s council meeting. Bonaccorso made the derogatory remark during the township’s June 20 meeting after a Democratic candidate for council addressed the all-Republican board during its public comment portion, according to a recording on Clark’s YouTube channel.
Where to see the best fireworks in North Jersey: Check out these 7 massive displays
Looking for the best Fourth of July fireworks displays in North Jersey? Look no further — we've curated a list of some of the most extravagant, colorful pyrotechnic shows. Here's what to know about where to go to be dazzled for this July 4th holiday. ...
Budget cuts leave Staten Island as only borough without this crucial healthcare service
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- While Mayor Eric Adams is celebrating the passing of New York City’s new budget, struggling Staten Islanders are mourning the loss of a crucial healthcare service which continues to operate throughout the rest of the city, but has been eliminated here on Staten Island. The...
NJ101.5 listeners have voted for the best ‘dive’ bar in NJ
Thousands of votes came pouring in on Friday and through the weekend after we announced the finalists in the four-region contest to find the best Jersey dive bar. We ended up with five finalists because of a rare tie in Central Jersey between Ellery's in Middlesex Boro. and Lagoda's Saloon...
Holiday Reminder: Livingston Garbage/Recycling Schedule Altered, Offices to Close on July 4
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Livingston residents whose garbage and recycling is typically collected on Thursday and/or Friday are reminded that the schedule will be altered from Thursday, July 4 through the end of the weekend due to the Independence Day holiday. Additionally, there will be no metal collection on Friday, July 5. Livingston Town Hall and all township offices will also be closed on Thursday. The offices will close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 and will reopen during summer business hours (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) on Friday, July 5.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
Woodbridge to Host Huge July 4th Festivities, Fireworks
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — This community’s 2024 Independence Day celebration and fireworks display will be Wednesday, July 3 at Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park on the Sewaren waterfront, an annual event that draws thousands of spectators. Mayor John E. McCormac says the town’s Fourth of July festivities will be the region’s largest, capped off with an incredible firework show, called “Bringing the Night to Life,” choreographed to patriotic music that starts at dusk or about 9:30 p.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Meanwhile, the Woodbridge Police Department says its annual illegal fireworks crackdown is underway....
4th of July Fun in Cranford
CRANFORD, NJ – Independence Day celebrations are just around the corner and Cranford is taking two days to celebrate the occasion with fun for all ages. Tuesday, July 2:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Cranford will host its annual fireworks display in Nomahegan Park. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. with rides, games, inflatables and food trucks. The fireworks will begin around 9:15 p.m. The rain date is July 7. Thursday, July 4: Canoe Races, which begin at the Cranford Canoe Club at 8:30 a.m. The Cranford Jaycees Firecracker 4-Miler and Fun Run will start at Nomahegan Park at 8:00 for the Fun Run, followed by the Firecracker 4-Miler at 8:30.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Need some flags to show your American pride this week? The Cranford Woman's Club is selling 10 quality 8" x 12" flags for $20 and can be purchased here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Jersey Shore fishermen’s club celebrates 75 years, avoids eviction — for now
A court Monday said Sunset Beach Sportsmen’s Club can move ahead on its eviction appeal and Nov. 11 is no longer a kind of doomsday for when it would have to leave the premises, an attorney for the club told NJ Advance Media. “I think it’s the right ruling...
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