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New Jersey school system ranked 4th best in the nation. Here's how NJ stood out
New Jersey's school system ranked fourth in the country in a recent study by WalletHub. The ranking took into account 32 benchmarks including performance, funding, dropout rate and safety. New Jersey schools stood out with the second highest reading test scores and the forth highest spending per pupil among all states. ...
Drowning adds to summer tragedies at NJ pools, lakes and oceans
ELK TOWNSHIP — The body of a 19-year-old was found in a lake less than a half hour after he was reported missing Saturday afternoon. Elk Township police said the man went missing at the Lake Garrison recreation area on Buck Road in the Monroeville section just after 2 p.m.
NJ woman sues Wawa after falling into dangerous hole
FLORENCE — A woman who says she fell into an open manhole in a Wawa parking lot has filed a lawsuit against the company. Courtney Barlow, 20, of Ewing, said she suffered permanent injury after the fall in the Route 130 store parking on Oct. 22, 2023, according to the lawsuit, which NJ.com first reported this week.
Men’s Track & Field/Cross Country Welcomes 15 Talented Newcomers to Class of 2028.
PRINCETON, NJ - The Princeton Men's Track & Field and Cross Country team will proudly welcome 15 talented athletes as part of its incoming Class of 2028. "We are extremely excited to announce the great class of 2028," said William M. Weaver Jr. '34 Head Coach of Men's Track & Field Jason Vigilante. "They represent another tremendous group of student-athletes who will be joining the Princeton Track and Field/Cross Country Team that won its 11th Ivy League Triple Crown in 2024."
Fish Falls Out of Sky in Monmouth Co., NJ, Destroys Tesla in Freak Accident
It sounds like something biblical. From out of nowhere, a fish falls out of the sky and right onto a car below. But there's a much simpler explanation after a freak accident in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The occurrence happened recently in the Atlantic Highlands section of Monmouth County. Fish...
A look inside most expensive NJ home listed for $28 million
Big homes with big prices take longer to sell. The posh Colts Neck real estate market is as strong as any other with not a lot of inventory to go around. But finding someone who can afford a $28 million home takes time. That’s why this home (OK, mansion) on...
24 Year Old Edison Man Dies in Saturday's Stafford Township Motor Vehicle Crash
STAFFORD - On July 20, 2024, at approximately 7:45 PM, a motor vehicle collision took place on State Highway 72 eastbound near mile 24.5, involving two passenger vehicles. A 2018 Subaru, driven by Justin Layer, 26, from Barnegat, was traveling east on Highway 72 when a 2023 Chevrolet Corvette, driven by Kevin Scoda, 24, from Edison, New Jersey, collided with him. Scoda's vehicle lost control, veered off the road, and crashed into a utility pole, while it was engulfed in flames. Before police and emergency services, unidentified citizens managed to help Scoda out of his vehicle. Kevin Scoda...
Monmouth County Fair opens and more things to do this weekend at the Shore
The 49th annual Monmouth County Fair opens Wednesday and runs through Sunday at East Freehold Showgrounds on Kozloski Road in Freehold. There will be plenty of food, rides, games, live entertainment, 4-H shows and exhibits. Highlights include Wallenda Productions Aerial Thrill Show; WonderZone Dinosaur Zoo; Butterfly Encounter; Bwana Jim’s Wildlife Show; Hilby the...
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 East Hanover – Ridgedale Ave (Lurker Park) Morris Plains – Jim Fear Dr (Community Park) Hanover – Pond Rd (Brickyard Field) For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Howell, NJ ex-police chief sentenced for workplace affair cover-up
HOWELL — A former Monmouth County police chief who served his community for nearly three decades has been sentenced for lying to investigators about a scandalous affair with a subordinate. Andrew Kudrick, 50, was sentenced to two years of probation in Superior Court in Monmouth County on Friday. The...
Ocean County Man Sent To Prison For Hate Crimes Against Jewish Community
LAKEWOOD – A Manchester man has been sentenced to 480 months in prison for committing a string of crimes and assaults against members of the Orthodox Jewish community, officials said. Dion Marsh, 29, previously pleaded guilty to five counts of violating the federal Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr....
Ex-Wall High teacher granted release with restrictions
FREEHOLD — Former Wall High School teacher and Brick Township resident Julie Rizzitello, who had been in Monmouth County jail since her July 3 arrest on charges related to having sexual relationships with two students, was granted release during a detention hearing on Tuesday. Rizzitello was given “release with level one monitoring,” presiding state Superior Court Judge Marc C.
FDNY battles fire at Staten Island home
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The FDNY responded to a fire at a home in Stapleton Tuesday afternoon. The blaze was reported at 102 Warren St., near Hill Street, at 3:58 p.m., according to a spokesperson for the FDNY. According to FDNY officials, 12 units were at the scene, including...
Victim identified in New Jersey truck explosion as new video shows jaw-dropping blast
Authorities have identified the driver killed in a dramatic tractor-trailer explosion that took down a highway wall in New Jersey earlier this week -- and they're sharing more details on the circumstances of the crash. According to investigators, Luis Santiago, of Linden, was the man behind the wheel of the...
Westfield Coach Named 2024 NJ Boys’ High School Track & Field Coach of the Year
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School track and field/cross country coach Christopher Tafelski has received national recognition for a second time for his leadership and performance during the 2023-2024 school year, Westfield Public Schools announced Wednesday. Tafelski has been selected by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association as the 2024 Boys’ High School Track and Field Coach of the Year for the state of New Jersey. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Tafelski was previously recognized in the fall by the USTFCCA as New Jersey's Cross Country Coach of the Year. According to the USTFCCCA, state-by-state winners were selected based on their teams’ performances throughout the 2024 outdoor track and field season. The Westfield High School boys track and field team won three state Group 4 championships this year. In June, the team went on to make history at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Trenton Thunder and NJM Insurance Group’s ‘Safe at Home’ Initiative Supports The Father Center of New Jersey
As this year’s Safe at Home Program nonprofit awardee, The Father Center of New Jersey will receive a donation from NJM Insurance Group (NJM) based on the total number of runs the Thunder score at all home games throughout the season. As of July 7, 2024, the Thunder have...
See all homes sold in Bridgewater, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Bridgewater reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 14 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,939-square-foot home on Leeham Avenue in Bridgewater that sold for $702,000. Bridgewater. 3105...
After racist comments and corruption case, NJ mayor’s new hot-mic moment
CLARK — A mayor who previously made headlines for getting caught making racist comments on tape and getting charged in a corruption case, is back in the news after a microphone picked up derogatory comments about a township council candidate at a Township Council meeting. In video posted on...
Disturbing New Details Released In Arrest Of Palisades Park Police Officer
Disturbing new details have come to light in the arrest of 42-year-old David Chun, a Palisades Park police officer.Chun, 42, of South Hackensack, was arrested Monday, July 22 on a slew of charges stemming from multiple assaults on a woman in Hasbrouck Heights between 2019 and 2023, Bergen…
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