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NJ high school football player recovering after collapsing during game
ELIZABETH — An Edison New Jersey high school football player who collapsed on the field during a game Friday night in Elizabeth has returned home from the hospital after tests came back normal. According to the St. Thomas Aquinas High School Facebook page, one of its players, Chase Young,...
The #1 Ranked College In America Is Right Here In New Jersey
It has been tough these days to tune out the noise coming from colleges around the nation—protests, unrest, financial issues, etc. There is a fair share of issues that not only students, but parents are facing as well when it comes to thinking about continuing education for our kids when they finish high school. We want the best for them and we want their education to be a good one. College isn't for everyone, but if you decide you do want to go you need to look for a good school and a school that's in your price range.
Rutgers president's resignation follows Ivy League trend
(The Center Square) – Like other now-resigned Ivy League presidents, Rutgers’ President Jonathan Holloway’s tenure has been marked by criticism over the 2023-24 school year pro-Hamas protests. Rutgers University’s president announced his resignation at the end of the 2024-25 school year, following a number of other Ivy League presidents who resigned within the past year, some of them facing criticism over the pro-Hamas protests. “In August, I informed Amy Towers,...
Staten Island HS football: Here are 31 more gridders who earned their way to top-performers status last week
Well, it took until Week 4 of the high school football season on Staten Island, but the defensive guys finally caught up to the offensive guys. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Princeton professor highlights protest investigation as university celebrates her award
From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. A Princeton University professor who was named a MacArthur Foundation fellow said on social media that the institution declined to quote her in an article on its website announcing her award.
Rahway High School Announces Students of Month for September/October
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway High School has just announced its Students of the Month for September/October.They are:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER 9th Grade :Tamara Campbell 9th Grade: Doreen Ofori 10th Grade: Lucas DeCastro 10th Grade: Hazel Hernandez 11th Grade: Aiden Luna 11th Grade: Charlet Schmitt 12th Grade: Nichole Collazos Duque 12th Grade: Nyissa Patten Congratulations to all those recognized![Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Piscataway School District Closed for Rosh Hashanah
PISCATAWAY, NJ - The Piscataway Township School District will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 3rd, for teachers and students in celebration of Rosh Hashanah.The Jewish New Year starts at sunset Wednesday, October 2, the first evening of Rosh Hashanah. At sunset on Friday, October 11, Yom Kippur begins with a day of reflection and fasting. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERFor more special observances throughout the 2024–2025 school year, visit the school calendar here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
St. Peter’s Boys High School Hall of Fame Induction Celebration set for Nov. 9
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — St. Peter’s Boys High School Hall of Fame Induction Ceremoney and Celebration is all set for Saturday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. in Nicotra’s Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bloomfield — and it’s not too early to reserve. The...
Chargers Girls Tennis Falls to Hopewell Valley in First Round of NJSIAA Central Jersey Group Two Tournament
PENNINGTON, NJ - The Spotswood High School girls tennis team lost to Hopewell Valley High School on Tuesday 5-0 in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group Two Tennis Tournament. Spotswood was the 12th seed in the tournament. Hopewell Valley was seeded fifth and moved on to face fourth-seeded Robbbinsville in the quarterfinals. Robbinsville had a first round bye in the tournament.Evolet Ion lost her first singles match to Emily Fang, (6-0, 6-0). Grace Paprota dropped her second singles match to Gwyneth Denham, (6-0, 6-1). Rosemarie Caron lost her third singles match to Aileen...
Kent Place strikes quick to defeat Gov. Livingston - Girls Soccer recap
Kent Place dialed up two first-half goals to pick up a 2-0 victory over Gov. Livingston in Summit. Caitlyn Quinn and Rachel Dwek both tallied a goal during the first half to help the Dragons win their fifth game of the season. The two goals were plenty enough for senior...
Chargers Boys Soccer's Comeback Against Old Bridge in GMC Tournament Group D Play Falls Short
OLD BRIDGE, NJ - The Spotswood High School boys varsity soccer team took on Old Bridge High School in the first game of group play in a new format for the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament on Tuesday. Spotswood is in Group D along with Old Bridge, East Brunswick, Carteret and Piscataway High Schools. The tournament is structured like the World Cup with group play leading to a knockout round. Spotswood lost to the Knights 3-2. Old Bridge took a 3-0 lead into the halftime break. Spotswood scored two second half goals to close the gap, but fell...
OneInMath: Empowering Linden Students in Math Skills
LINDEN, NJ - A local high school student, Shaan Barai , from Warren, NJ has started a OneInMath program at Linden Public Library. He is currently a junior at the Pingry School in Basking Ridge. His journey to begin the program began in April of this year. Shaan told TAPinto Linden" I reached out to the Union Public Library, but due to ongoing construction I was redirected to the Linden Public Library. I collaborated with Ms. Ginger Moore, Program Coordinator, who was very instrumental in supporting this effort. ” Shaan is the Founder of the Linden Chapter/ Session Leader...
Westfield Makes NJ’s Top 20 in 2025 Niche ‘Best Public Schools’ Rankings
WESTFIELD, NJ —Niche has released its 2025 K-12 School and District rankings and the nationwide school ranking platform listed Westfield Public Schools as #19 in New Jersey and #283 in the country among public school districts.Niche gave Westfield Public Schools an overall grade of A+. The district scored an A+ for academics, A+ for teachers, A for clubs and activities, A+ for sports, C+ for resources and facilities, C for diversity, A+ for college prep, A- for administration and A for food.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERNiche handed out As to Westfield...
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