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A new Costco is coming to North Jersey
There are hundreds of Costco warehouse stores across the nation. New Jersey has 21 of them. I certainly have a membership for the one in my town of Flemington. You can definitely save money as long as you shop there regularly enough. As with any big box store the key...
Newest U.S. Navy submarine — named after N.J. — makes dramatic arrival in Sandy Hook Bay
The U.S. Navy’s newest attack submarine, which is named after New Jersey, officially arrived in Middletown Friday, the township’s mayor said. The USS New Jersey passed Sandy Hook and docked at the bay side of Naval Weapons Station Earle in Middletown on Friday, said Middletown Mayor Tony Perry in a Facebook post.
New Jersey Districts Still Face Teacher Shortages as New School Year Begins
When New Jersey students head back to classrooms this week, many will return to schools with too few teachers. The state has for years faced a shortage of educators, with particularly troubling vacancies in subjects like math, science, special education, and instruction for English language learners. And those vacancies persist despite legislators’ efforts to smooth […]
Oh No! Restaurant Voted Best Breakfast in NJ is Up For Sale
The restaurant that has been voted as having the best breakfast in New Jersey is up for sale. Sigh. The place is great. It's on the Anthony Bourdain Food Trail. It's been a family-owned and run business for the last 50 years. I'm a huge fan of small, family businesses.
Ranking the 10-toughest N.J. cross-country courses entering 2024
This weekend marks the beginning of the 2024 cross-county season as runners are eager to compete and get a new year underway. N.J. is home to a plethora of historic trails that have hosted some of the state’s best and its time for NJ Advance Media to release it’s Top 10 courses ranking. From county championship sites to sectional hosts and more, find out which courses pose the hardest challenges down below.
West Nile Virus Reported In 4 New Jersey Counties
Do you feel like you're constantly swatting and smacking when you leave the house this summer trying to prevent a mosquito from settling on your skin long enough to bite you?. You're not alone. I can't go in my backyard without being swarmed. They've been really bad in some spots throughout the state.
NJ authorities: Watch out for these common scams
⚫ Scammers are after your money and/or personal data. ⚫ There's no shortage of tactics being used by fraudsters. ⚫ Red flag: You're being asked to send money in an odd way. There's always a fraudster out there, waiting to take advantage of a New Jersey resident who's not on...
HS Football: Second Half Lifts Wood-Ridge Past Weehawken, 34-20
WEEHAWKEN, NJ - The Wood-Ridge Blue Devils moved to 2-0 with a 34-20 win over the Indians in a NJIC Patriot League game on Friday night at Weehawken Stadium. After a low-scoring first half, both teams combined for 48 points in a back- and-forth second half of football.After Weehawken started the game off with a failed onside kick, Wood-Ridge marched down the field through four carries by Za’Ki McGhee, bringing the Blue Devils to Weehawken’s 32-yard line. After a five yard rush by quarterback Chris Rios, McGhee would cap off the drive with a 27-yard rushing...
Hoboken downs West Side, snaps losing skid - Football recap
Joe Borkowski knows that restoring the tradition and success that Hoboken enjoyed for most of the last four decades will require time. Friday night served a critical early step in that process. Jae’on Walker caught two long touchdown passes as Hoboken snapped a 14-game losing streak when it defeated West...
Football: Elizabeth Beats Bayonne, 25-6
BAYONNE, NJ – Elizabeth scored three touchdowns in the first half and went on to a 25-6 football victory over Bayonne in the Bees' first game of the 2024 season on Friday night.Arique Fleming threw three touchdown passes in the first half and a fourth one in the third quarter for Elizabeth (2-0). Two of his TD throws were to Nahjee Smith.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERBayonne averted the shutout in the fourth quarter when Leo Lin threw a TD pass to Jerome Hayes Jr. on a play that covered 53 yards.Lin finished with 154 passing yards. Chance Fischer carried 12 times for 58 yards for Bayonne. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Waldwick-Midland Park blows past Rutherford in coach’s debut - Football recap
Dan DiStasi won his coaching debut as Waldwick-Midland Park defeated Rutherford, 32-20, in Waldwick. With a new spread offense as its disposal, Waldwick (1-0) outscored Rutherford (0-1) in the first quarter, 12-0, and led 18-7 at halftime. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Gunfire erupts, cop injured in wealthy NJ neighborhood
RUMSON — Shots were fired early Friday morning in a Monmouth County neighborhood of multi-million-dollar homes. Police converged on Rumson Road near the intersection with Avenue of Two Rivers after sunrise, residents told the Asbury Park Press. A photo by News 12's Jim Murdoch shows a sedan in the hedges along the road and at least 13 evidence markers behind it.
Johnny Gaudreau’s sister shares call that ‘changed her life forever’ after NHL star & brother ‘killed by drunk driver’
THE sister of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, who was killed alongside his brother while biking in their home state of New Jersey, has shared an emotional post on Instagram. Katie Gaudreau, the younger sister of both men, broke her silence on Instagram Thursday and reflected on the “split second” her life changed forever. Katie, who […]
HS Girls Volleyball: Hasbrouck Heights Loses in Three Set Match
ENGLEWOOD, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights dropped a three game match to Dwight Englewood on Friday in independent girls volleyball. The Lady Aviators dropped the first set, 25-16, before finding their game, as they handed Dwight-Englewood 25-14 defeat in the second game, tying the match. Dwight Englewood prevailed in overtime of the final match, 30-28, to capture the victory.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERWith the loss, Hasbrouck Heights falls to 1-1 on the season, while Dwight-Englewood improved to 1-1 with the win. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Football: New Providence Holds Off Gov. Livingston, 13-12
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ -- New Providence came up with two big defensive stops in the final minute to hold on for a 13-12 football victory over Gov. Livingston on Friday night.The visiting Highlanders, trailing by one point, had driven from their own 6-yard line inside the Pioneers' 35 with a minute to go.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTEROn third down and seven, GL quarterback Lucciano Santamaria was stopped by New Providence's Mike Petses after a 1-yard gain. Gov. Livingston was whistled for a pre-snap five-yard penalty to set up fourth-and-11 from the...
Miles, McDuffie shine in Passaic Tech's win over No. 20 West Orange - Football recap
One week after a postgame shooting that left two people injured, Passaic Tech returned to the gridiron and defeated West Orange, No. 20 in the NJ.com Top 20, 28-21 behind a pass breakup from Jayden Santiago with less than five seconds remaining. Passaic Tech (2-0) came into this riding a...
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