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Pro-Palestine Protesters Crash New Jersey Memorial Day Parade
PRINCETON, NJ—A group of pro-Palestine students from Princeton University caused a stir at a local Memorial Day parade by chanting “Free Palestine,” leading to a disruption of the event that was intended to honor fallen US service members. The protest blocked the procession of the parade intended to honor America’s fallen dead in past wars. It wasn’t the first time pro-Palestinian protesters in New Jersey desecrated a military memorial. Last week, in Jackson Township, protesters mobbed a war veterans memorial. The incident has sparked a mix of criticism and debate over the appropriateness of the students’ actions during a ceremony
This Is The Richest Town In New Jersey
No one has to tell you that there is a lot of money floating around in many parts of New Jersey, and when you hear about the richest small town in the Garden State, your jaw will drop just a little bit. Some areas of the Garden State are pretty...
Solemn Ceremony Marks Memorial Day in New Brunswick, Highland Park
NEW BRUNSWICK and HIGHLAND PARK – The sick, the homesick and the lovesick – they and others have often sought the help of Air Force chaplain Lt. Colonel Louis A. Mattina. The men and women of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, and those he has counseled during one of his many oversea deployments, come to Mattina because they know they are entering a safe haven in which they can share their problems and sometimes shed their pain.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “In general, those who seek the counseling of a chaplain, it’s to help them...
Do You Know Which New Jersey Town Is the Oldest In The State?
New Jersey is one of the oldest states in the nation, and our history is an incredibly rich one. Do you know the oldest town in New Jersey?. We love to dig into the Garden State history books and learn as much as we can about the amazing history of New Jersey. One of the basics is which town in the state is considered the oldest.
Social Security latest COLA update for 2025 increase means bad news
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The roughly 70 million Americans who receive Social Security benefits are expected to see the smallest bump in their monthly checks since before the pandemic. Each year, Social Security benefits are subject to an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) based on inflation rates to ensure that monthly...
Couples wanted: NJ shore county hosting a free group wedding
💍 A group wedding is scheduled for June 26 at a golf course. 💍 The group wedding is a trial run for potential future events. Engaged couples are being given the opportunity to tie the knot for free. They just have to be willing to share the spotlight with other lovebirds.
Staten Island Memorial Day Parade 2024: 181 photos
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Despite rain in the forecast, hundreds of residents gathered along Forest Avenue to remember the fallen at the 105th annual Staten Island Memorial Day Parade, which kicked off in Randall Manor Monday and continued one of the borough’s most storied traditions. Staten Islanders are...
Have You Been To New Jersey’s Most Underrated Town?
There are so many amazing towns scattered all over New Jersey, and it's hard to give all of them the attention they deserve. One website has determined that one of those great towns is the most underrated in the state. Oftentimes, an underrated town in New Jersey winds up being...
Edison Municipal Offices Closed for Memorial Day
EDISON, NJ - All township municipal offices will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday. Also closed for the holiday are all three branches of the Edison Public Library and all Edison Township schools. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The township will not be collecting curbside garbage or recycling on Memorial Day. Garbage and recycling scheduled for pick up on Monday, in Recycling Sections #6 and #7, will be picked up on Tuesday. Garbage scheduled for collection on Tuesday will be picked up on Wednesday, according to the township. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Is the ‘Oz Escape Experience’ Coming to New Jersey a Scam?
Over the past month or so, I have been getting ads for something called the "Oz Escape Experience" hosted by Questo. The ads have very obviously AI-generated images of people dressed as Dorothy, The Lion, The Tin Man, and The Scarecrow. Immediately, I thought of the Glasgow Scandal that was...
Summit Memorial Day Parade -- Honoring Our Fallen Heroes and Supporting Those Who Serve
SUMMIT, NJ -- Amidst threatening forecasts and gloomy skies, Summit was able to muddle through some clouds and pull off its 2024 Memorial Day Parade. Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD addressed the local residents in her Memorial Day address, paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in protecting the USA. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER From the Mayor: Veterans, distinguished guests, first responders, elected officials, and neighbors. On this solemn day, our Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who have paid the ultimate price for the freedoms we continue to enjoy today. As we...
Green Village Fire Department Holds 2024 Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
GREEN VILLAGE, NJ -- The Green Village Volunteer Fire Department held its annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony, honoring service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice on Monday morning on the triangle. Janet Doherty of the GVFD Auxiliary led the ceremony that included the laying of the wreath by Green Village Fire Chief Mike Zalis.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Vietnam Veteran Ken Hetrick plays Taps. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Westfield’s Memorial Day Parade Canceled; Service to be Held Indoors
WESTFIELD, NJ — Due to inclement weather, Westfield’s Memorial Day parade has been canceled, officials announced Monday morning. There will be an indoor Memorial Day service at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 1 East Broad St., the announcement said. All are welcome to attend. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Community fights for Staten Island site, now poised for landmark status
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A nearly 100-year-old Oakwood cemetery originally built for African Americans took another step toward landmark status this week after the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission held a hearing Tuesday. Frederick Douglass Memorial Park, at the corner of Amboy Road and Montreal Avenue, looks poised for...
Watch newly hatched peregrine falcon chicks on a NJ livestream
ELIZABETH — Four male peregrine falcon chicks recently hatched at Union County’s Courthouse Tower, and they have been successfully banded, the Union County Board of County Commissioners announced. The identification bands, along with web cameras installed on the roof of the courthouse, assist the county and its wildlife...
Somerville Resurrects Memorial Day Parade and Solemn Service for Veterans at Historic New Cemetery
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The skies were dreary and bleak on Memorial Day morning, but the weather would be no match for the patriotic spirit that filled the air at Culver Park as the Memorial Day Parade line of march went off at 8:15 a.m. The Somerville High School marching band warmed up with their instruments, youth baseball teams gathered, and first responders' vehicles lined up in a neat row at the World War I memorial. The Central Jersey Corvette Club polished their cars, eager to escort local veterans in the parade. All were eager and optimistic to be...
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