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An iconic Boston sandwich has invaded N.J. Here’s our review of the messy beast.
When Christian Cacicia opened Christo’s Wake and Steak in Bloomfield this past February, he pledged to bring regional sandwiches to the Garden State. Taylor ham, egg and cheese, New Jersey’s most beloved breakfast sandwich, was a given for the menu. Philly cheesesteaks were an obvious addition as well, an homage to our Southwest Jersey natives. Chopped cheese sandwiches, once found only in New York, continued their New Jersey expansion at Christo’s.
Firefighter honored for 50 years of service in Caldwell, Florham Park
CALDWELL – Robert Young, a former Caldwell firefighter, was honored at a Florham Park Borough Council meeting on Thursday, July 18 for his 50 years of combined service to both towns. Young is a former chief who used to work as the Florham Park fire official and now works...
Rep. Pascrell has setback in hospital, needs 'breathing assistance'
PATERSON –— Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. suffered a setback during his extended hospitalization this week, and the 87-year-old congressman needed “breathing assistance,” his staff said. Pascrell has been at St. Joseph’s University Hospital since he checked himself in on July 14 for what his staff said...
National Night Out Set for August 6th in Morris Plains and Morris Township
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - National Night Out will take place on August 6 in Morris Plains and Morris Township. The Morris Plains Police will be hosting National Night Out on August 6th at Morris Plains Community Park. The event will take place from 5pm - 8:30pm. There will be emergency services apparatus to view, fun activities including a dunk tank and blow-up obstacle courses, give aways, and refreshments provided! National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community.
(VIDEO) High Bridge intros $886K bond ordinance for police vehicles, road repairs
HIGH BRIDGE - The Borough Council introduced two ordinances unanimously and adopted several resolutions in a brief, seven minute-long meeting Thursday, July 18. The first ordinance introduced was a bond ordinance in the amount of $886,500 for items including a police vehicle and equipment for $95,000, with a down payment of $5,000 for a total amount bonded of $90,000 for a useful life of five years; a borough-wide crack seal repair for $20,000 with a down payment of $1,000 for a total bonded amount of $19,000 for a useful life of five years.
Friends of Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge will present a sustainability program on Sunday, Aug 11
Friends of Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge will present its August Second Sunday Program from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, in person only at the Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center, 32 Pleasant Plains Road, Harding Township. The program is "Taking Sustainability to a New Level by Changing...
Mosquito Control Took Place This Week in East Hanover, Hanover and Morris Plains
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - On July 23rd and July 22nd, the County of Morris treated areas of East Hanover, Hanover and Morris Plains for mosquitos. Due to an increase in adult mosquito populations, weather permitting, they treated the woods at the following locations via All-Terrain Vehicle on July 23rd and July 22nd between the hours of 4:30 AM - 8:00 AM. They used Anvil 2+2, active ingredient Sumithrin, EPA#1021-1687-8329 or Zenivex E4, active ingredient Etofenprox, EPA#2724-807.
Borough Officials Alerting Madison Residents of New Scam Hitting the Area
MADISON, NJ - A new scam is hitting the Madison area. According to borough officials, someone fraudulently posing as an ADT representative have been texting residents about upgrading their alarm system. The fraudster would then come to the residence to allegedly perform an upgrade. Once at the home, the fake...
Police ID driver killed in fiery Route 3 crash after truck clipped NJ Transit bus
Police have identified the tractor-trailer driver killed Monday when his truck collided with a New Jersey Transit bus and went up in flames on Route 3 in Passaic County. Luis Santiago, 55, of Linden, was driving a commercial truck on Route 3 East in Clifton when he “clipped” a bus carrying 29 passengers, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Clifton Police Chief Thomas Rinaldi.
WSL Co-Presidents Attend Unveiling of the Rahway Valley Railroad Mural
The Westfield Service League (WSL) has awarded Union County Connects a $2,000 grant to help pay for a mural along a planned bike and walking path starting in Roselle Park and eventually ending in Summit. The Rahway Valley Railroad Mural will celebrate the upcoming conversion of the abandoned Rahway Valley Railroad into a walking/biking path with a mural depicting its history and future transformation.
COMET Initiative launches at NJII Advanced Manufacturing Center
A July 19 ribbon-cutting ceremony in Landing celebrated the COMET program – a joint initiative of the New Jersey Innovation Institute’s (NJII) Defense Division, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) resources, and the United States Department of Defense. The only-of-its-kind summer internship program offers college students a hands-on,...
Power Outage in Summit NJ: Linden Maple Intersection Downed Power Line
SUMMIT, NJ -- According to the Summit Police Department, there is a power line down at the intersection of Linden/Maple causing power outages throughout Summit. JCP&L is on the scene for repairs. Please refer to their website by clicking here for updated restoration times.
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Madison police to host National Night Out Aug. 6
MADISON - The Police Department will host the National Night Out community outreach event from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6 along Waverly Place. The event, dedicated to building bridges between police and the community, offers the Madison Police Department and other law enforcement agencies an opportunity to interact with residents in a friendly atmosphere.
New Vernon pastor aims to attract younger generations back to church
VERNON — Alisa Dickhoff says that it is becoming increasingly difficult to attract millennials and younger generations to Sunday church service. And she should know — she's one of them. At 32 years old, Dickhoff was recently ordained as senior pastor at the First Congregational Church of Vernon,...
Chatham's National Night Out returns Aug. 6
THE CHATHAMS - The borough and township will celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at various locations. National Night Out is an annual nationwide community-building campaign that promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make local neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live and work. HELP SUPPORT...
They're cute, they're small - and they want you to want them
WASHINGTON TWP.— They are watching you. While you eat, while you shop, everywhere you go around town. They have invaded Long Valley and Chester and Hackettstown and they only want one thing. They want to be noticed. “They” are small plastic ducks, special ones that are dressed as a...
Things to Do in and Around Morristown This Weekend; July 26 - July 28
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Weekend Fun! Here's what's on TAP for the weekend in and around town!. Outdoor Summer Concert; Madison Community Arts Center; 6pm - 8pm. Get local news you can trust in your inbox. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of...
Roxbury and State to Talk About Ledgewood Water Line Extension
ROXBURY, NJ – Roxbury and state officials are scheduled to meet this week to discuss running public water mains down a portion of Emmans Road in Ledgewood, a section where unhealthy chemicals were found in private water wells in 2022. Roxbury Township Manager John Shepherd said the “kick-off meeting,”...
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