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N.J. bishop calls Paris Olympics opening ceremony ‘scandalous,’ asks for prayers
A New Jersey bishop is the latest Christian leader to condemn a performance from Friday’s 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremonies. The elaborate Olympics opening ceremony drew praise last week for its colorful celebration of art and culture. But, it also drew controversy for featuring numerous LGBTQ+ icons and imagery some said mocked religion.
NJ could reopen historic school as it closes 2 youth prisons
TRENTON — New Jersey is trying to figure out what to do with the sites of two youth prisons that are set to close within the next few years. Nearly seven years have passed since former Gov. Chris Christie announced plans to close the Female Secure Care and Intake Facility, or Hayes Building, in Bordentown and the New Jersey Training School in Monroe.
PCTI in Wayne is nearly 'out of real estate.' How does that affect parking woes?
WAYNE — Passaic County Technical Institute plans to build an enormous athletic facility at its campus off Oldham Road, further cementing its status as the most well-furnished high school in this area. But the structure is going to wipe out several dozen parking spots, and the growing school — now with more than...
[PHOTOS] Thrilling Cliffside Helicopter Rescue in West Point
It took the coordinated skill of the West Point Professional Firefighters as well as a helicopter pilot to safely evacuate a man who had reportedly fallen down a cliff in Orange County, NY. Hailed by local residents and first responder professionals alike as an "incredible" display of skill and teamwork,...
Developing Story: Undelivered Mail Found in Trash Dumpster in Nutley
NUTLEY, NJ - An eagle-eyed resident saw something, said something, then notified TAPinto Nutley about a situation that is now under federal investigation. On Tuesday, July 30, a resident spotted activity behind Abundant Life Academy on Washington Ave. Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that US Postal Inspectors were on the scene as mail was pulled from the dumpsters behind the school. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER A TAPinto Nutley photographer arrived at the scene after most of the activity took place. Left behind were the dumpsters and piles of paper trash. Other items were taken by the inspectors. Tampering with the mail is a federal crime. The US Postal Inspector Service is a federal law enforcement agency. As this situation is currently being investigated, details are limited. TAPinto Nutey will share more details as they become known. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Whale sightings unusually high for NJ. What’s the cause?
Viking Yacht Company, out of Burlington County, took to Facebook days ago to share about “unusually high numbers” of North Atlantic Right Whales around the region. Sightings have been identified in the New York Bight from the Block Canyon to the Hudson Canyon, according to the Asbury Park Press.
Help ID a pair of dine and dashers at Sack O’ Subs in Ventnor, NJ
A pair of dine and dashers dined at Sack O' Subs in Ventnor, according to a the popular sandwich shop. We would like to take a moment to thank our awesome patrons for another successful and busy weekend. We also would like to give a friendly reminder to the lucky few to pay for your food before you walk out with it. Unfortunately, this issue occurred both Saturday & Sunday at our Ventnor location. That being said, here are our first inductees to the wall of SHAME!
To all NJ retailers thinking of Christmas displays now
Summer in New Jersey is all about fun in the sun. At no point is anyone thinking about Christmas at such an early point in the year. Well, maybe except for Christmas in July. But once we get through July, that should be it. No more Santa, no more Christmas trees, and certainly no mega holiday displays in stores. In fact, those shouldn't make an appearance until we get closer to Thanksgiving.
NJ charges former investigator with preying on victims
⚫ A former investigator sent inappropriate messages to crime victims, officials say. ⚫ The alleged conduct is said to have occurred over several months. ⚫ The subject was removed from his position when the allegations were made. A person tasked with assisting victims of crime used his position to prey...
New Jersey gymnast wins Olympic gold with Team USA in Paris
NEW YORK -- As Team USA and Simone Biles celebrate their Olympic gymnastics comeback, one New Jersey town is over the moon for its new gold medalist.Hezly Rivera is making her Olympics debut this year in Paris at 16 years old. She competed in Sunday's qualifying rounds in the uneven bars and balance beam, helping Team USA secure its spot in the team finals.While she didn't participate in Tuesday's competition, she still accepted a gold medal alongside her teammates.She posted on Instagram after the win, saying in part, "OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST [emojis] couldn't be more thankful and super proud of this...
Lehigh Valley under another heat advisory, with 'decent amounts of fuel' for storms
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Another wave of heat is forecast for the Lehigh Valley and a large swath of the region in the coming days. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in effect from 10 a.m. Thursday to 8 p.m. Friday for heat index values — a measure of how hot it feels, factoring in humidity — around 100 degrees.
WVCSD EdTalk: July 31, 2024
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Warren County university freezes tuition after financial aid chaos leaves families hanging
A New Jersey university is freezing tuition at current rates after delays in processing federal financial aid forms have left families scrambling. The U.S. Department of Education has been rolling out improvements to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA form, that students must fill out to receive financial aid. But, the changes pushed back traditional deadlines and caused delays at schools across the nation.
North Jersey's No. 18 team hopeful that everything comes together | Top 20 countdown
Jason Luciani still reflects on the 2021 season and sees it as a turning point for his Butler football program. It was the year following a COVID-altered campaign, and the veteran Bulldogs coach was forced to start a bunch of freshmen and underclassmen as depth played a significant factor. Butler finished a respective 4-6...
New York sees highest amount of Listeria cases amid Boar’s Head outbreak
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Twelve people in New York state and two people in New Jersey have contracted Listeria food poisoning amid an outbreak linked to Boar’s Head sliced deli meat, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC mapped the ongoing Listeria outbreak but says those numbers could be higher because […]
Something is changing at the NJ Shore – Have you noticed?
As a lifelong resident of the Jersey Shore, there is both good and bad, when it comes to the summer season. Since it's always easier to talk about the negative, let's begin with the positives. For one, the weather is warm and the days are long. And let's be honest,...
State Council on the Arts Approves $30M+ in Grants, Names New Chair
The New Jersey State Council on the Arts has awarded more than $30 million in grants to support approximately 900 arts organizations, projects, and artists throughout the state. The grants were approved at the Council’s 58th Annual Meeting in Trenton. State funding for the Arts Council comes from the...