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Parsippany Interfaith Council Annual Picnic Unites Diverse Community
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Interfaith Council held its annual picnic on Sunday afternoon, June 21st. There were food and games to be had for all members of the community that attended. There were many different people from diverse backgrounds, including members from Islamic, Jewish, Hindu, and Christian faiths.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This year, Pastor Aaron Oliver was missing from the group as he is currently deployed overseas in the Middle East as part of Operation Inherent Resolve. He is a Major in the United States Army and hopes to be home this December. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Kicking off 2024 Paris Olympics talking with U.S. soccer defender John Tolkin of Chatham
John Tolkin of Chatham is one of two players from New Jersey selected for the United States men's Olympic soccer team. The starting left back for Major League Soccer's Red Bulls, Tolkin made seven under-23 appearances in the lead up to the Olympics, as well as one with the full national team. Known for his bleached-blonde hair, Tolkin has seven goals and 13 assists in 109 MLS matches over five seasons.
Your Urban Air Parsippany-Troy Hills Adventure Awaits
PARSIPPANY — Urban Air Adventure Park, a premier indoor amusement facility offering a variety of activities and attractions for people of all ages, has leased 54,024 square feet in the former Kmart building in Arlington Plaza. Marshalls and HomeGoods have each leased approximately 25,000 square feet, wholly occupying the building. Kmart closed in 2017.
Horror moment tractor-trailer gas tank explodes into huge fireball that spread across highway in front of firefighters
HORRIFIC footage showed a firefighter walking toward a tractor-trailer that had caught fire on the side of a major highway. The truck exploded just seconds into the video, bursting into a gigantic mushroom cloud with flames rising dozens of feet into the air as New Jersey firefighters ran for cover.
Peapack-Gladstone library to temporarily close July 27
PEAPACK-GLADSTONE – The Peapack-Gladstone branch of the Somerset County Library System (SCLSNJ) will temporarily close on July 27 for renovations, according to an update posted on the SCLSNJ website. SCLSNJ didn’t provide a timeline for the renovations but said the branch would partner with local businesses and organizations to continue library programs, events and community outreach during the closure. ...
When will Route 3 in Clifton reopen? Update for Tuesday morning
A tractor trailer exploded and caught fire Monday morning on Route 3 in Clifton, killing the driver, causing lane closures in both directions and forcing nearby residents to evacuate their homes. Here is everything we know about the crash and the lane closures as of 9 p.m. on Monday. ...
New Denver Broncos QB Zach Wilson Sells New Jersey Home for $950K
Zach Wilson, the Denver Broncos newly minted quarterback, recently sold his Florham Park, NJ, condo for $950,000. The three-bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome is situated in a brand-new development about 23 miles east of Met Life Stadium, where Wilson used to play for the New York Jets. But with a spring...
Barbara Anderson
Barbara A. Anderson passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at her home. She was 91. Barbara was born in 1933 to Ethel (Fisher) and John “Jack” Becconsall in the Bronx. She attended PS 14 and the Walton Girls Academy in the Bronx before moving with her family to New Jersey.
New York State Troopers Stop Man For Oversized Load, You Won’t Believe This
How many times have we seen that guy traveling along Main Street with a mattress on the roof of the car and his left arm out the window holding on to the mattress for dear life? Transporting a mattress with your car is legal but you will get stopped if it isn't secure.
Truck Fire Shuts Down Route 3 in Clifton, New Jersey
CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) — A large truck fire on Route 3 in Clifton caused significant traffic disruptions Monday morning. The blaze, which erupted around 10 a.m., led to the complete closure of the roadway in both directions. Local authorities reported that the fire started after the truck, transporting an...
KFC Foundation grants Centenary University adaptive riding program a $10,000 Kentucky Fried Wish
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (Warren County) — The KFC Foundation is giving back to Hackettstown, NJ-based Centenary University TRAC (Therapeutic Riding At Centenary), an adaptive riding program for adults and children with disabilities at Centenary University. The KFC Foundation granted TRAC $10,000 to make a project on their wish list come...
Washington Township Calendar
July 24-31 Happenings at the Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library at 606 Delsea Dr., Sewell. For more information about the listed events call 856-589-3334 or email info@hegganlibrary.org. July 24 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Summer Storytime Adventures. July 24 – 6-7 p.m. – Craft Club. July...
Cedar Grove Recreation Announces Registration For Fall Cross Country
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Registration for Cedar Grove Fall Cross Country is now open, according to the Cedar Grove Department of Recreation. Limited spots are available for the Fall Cross Country Clinic, which is open to students in grades 1 through 3. The Clinic will be held on Tuesdays from September 17 to October 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Cedar Grove Park. It costs $50 per runner to register, with a $10 late fee after September 4. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Fall Cross Country Team is open to students in grades 4 through 8. Meets will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 10 to October 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Cedar Grove Park. Registration is $95 per runner, with a $10 late fee after September 4. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Centenary University introduces program that gives veterans free entrepreneurship training
In an effort to do more than just thank veterans for their service, Centenary University announced an initiative that will help them transition to civilian life as an entrepreneur. The Hackettstown-based university announced last week that it has launched the Veteran Ventures Program, a free virtual program offering comprehensive training...
Check Out 5 Fun Pet Friendly WDHA Events With Your Dog
Pet Friendly- Two of my favorite words – Why? Because it means our pets are invited!. It’s Terrie Carr and let me start by saying- I am always searching for cool spots, pet-friendly events, and places that welcome our furry family members. And I post events 5 at a time, as they make their way to our calendar, so you can plan to be with us, and have a blast! This week the first one is THIS SATURDAY at Diamond Spring Brewing Company in Denville– so keep the afternoon free!
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