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Summit Boys, Girls Soccer Teams Hit Pre-County Tournament Strides
SUMMIT, NJ – Nearly a month into the 2024 season, Summit boys soccer remains on a tear. The Hilltoppers (9-0-1) are undefeated after ten matches, having allowed a mere seven goals and showing no signs of slowing down with the playoffs inching closer. Most impressively, Summit has shown the ability to win in every which way. In contests where they were far superior, the Hilltoppers have dominated; against tougher opposition, they’ve found ways to grind out victories. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERIn a road contest against Johnson on Sept. 24, senior midfielder Thomas Flack’s goal pushed the...
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...
PJ Hayes transformed his game long before his transfer to Rutgers Basketball
Rutgers basketball will debut nine new players when the season begins in early November. PJ Hayes is among those new Scarlet Knights as he came to Piscataway via the transfer portal after averaging 10.2 points per game last season for San Diego. But Hayes' game has taken on a new...
AG Office ‘Ongoing’ Investigation into Montclair Puts Spiller in Spotlight
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Taste of Berkeley Heights to Showcase Local Restaurants on October 14
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Berkeley Heights Business & Civic will host its first-ever Taste of Berkeley Heights event on Monday, October 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Embassy Suites. Organized by Chairs Chris Wang and Kristina Brusco, the event will bring together over 25 local restaurants, food trucks, and dessert vendors to celebrate the town’s diverse culinary scene."This is a great opportunity to highlight the amazing restaurants we have here," said Wang, emphasizing the diversity of the participating establishments, which range from Patria Station’s empanadas to Amerigo’s lasagna and Neelam’s tikka masala.CLICK HERE TO...
Veteran educator departs Hackensack for role as assistant schools chief in Wayne
WAYNE — A veteran educator from Bergen County has been appointed to be the township district's assistant schools chief following an exhaustive search that drew almost six dozen applicants. Lauren Kazmark, 46, now the director of curriculum for the Hackensack K-12 district, emerged as the top candidate, and she will start the job...
Crowds flock to wholesale stores amid dockworkers strike
UNION, N.J. (PIX11) — The dockworkers’ strike is on its second day, with no update on a deal. Ports from Maine to Texas are shut down, as workers picket for better wages and protections against automation. Despite Governor Kathy Hochul’s Monday warning to not stockpile supplies, membership stores like Costco and BJ’s have been flooded […]
Governor Livingston High School to Host College and Career Fair For Local Students
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - There are different paths for students to take after high school which are unique to each individual. Navigating through the next steps can be difficult. To that end, Governor Livingston High School is hosting a College and Career Fair on Monday, October 7, providing students with the chance to meet with their prospective college or explore options post graduation. The event is open to students from all grades. School Counselor Emily Adriansse said, “This fair is a great opportunity for upperclassmen to get a better idea of their future.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
New Rutgers prof suspended over animal abuse allegations
✅ Xiaobing Zhang was suspended at FSU before coming to Rutgers. ✅ He denied pain relief to 1,500 animals, according to the allegations. ✅ Zhang was hired by Rutgers Medical School to start work Sept. 3. A newly hired Rutgers professor has been placed on paid leave after receiving a...
Sounds of Silence: Short Strike Cast Pall Over Bayonne Ports
BAYONNE, NJ - Silence is not always golden, despite what the old 1960s pop song says, at least where local container ports are concerned.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERWhile a tentative agreement to end the labor dispute would be announced hours later, an eerie silence hovered over Global Terminals in Bayonne, on Thursday, where on any given day, cranes moved non-stop unloading goods off the ships.The workers who normally operate the machine line on the docks and the access rail line, their cars – with protest posters on their windshields – stretched for almost a...
Sparta Girls Volleyball Defeats Morristown in Three-Set Thriller
SPARTA, NJ - The No. 13 ranked Sparta Spartans hosted the No. 9 ranked Morristown Colonials in a top-20 matchup. After being taken down on opening day in Morristown, the Spartans got revenge on the Colonials and recorded a win in a three-set thriller.Senior Giselle Faria said, “It felt amazing. We knew that we are a different team now from when we saw [Morristown] in September, so it was important for us to play our game and get the win.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERIn the first set, Aralyn Saulys got the Sparta offense running...
Rahway PD Issues Road Closure Announcement Wednesday Morning
RAHWAY, NJ — Around 10:15 on Wednesday morning, the Rahway Police Department issued an advisory about a road closure.The advisory announced that Old Lake Ave. is closed for vehicular traffic between Maple Ave. and W. Hazelwood Ave. due to tree-removal. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERTravelers are advised to avoid the area. [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
Chatham wins bottom three flights for 11th-straight Morris County title
Chatham, No. 19 in the NJ.com Top 20, displayed strong depth en-route to its 11th-straight Morris County Tournament championship on Tuesday at Delbarton in Morristown. For the third year in a row, the Cougars won individual titles at third singles, first doubles and second doubles and tallied 20 points for the tournament.
WHRHS Girls Volleyball: Watchung Hills Shuts Out Hillsborough, 2-0
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills avenged an early season loss and shut out Hillsborough on Tuesday, 25-15, and 25-20.The Watchung Hills volleyball team delivered an impressive performance, defeating Hillsborough in a decisive match with a final score of 2-0. This victory improves Watchung Hills' record to 5-4, showcasing their resilience and teamwork on the court.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERFrom the outset, Watchung Hills dominated the match, taking the first set 25-15. The team displayed remarkable synergy, with Emma Jubin leading the charge with 11 kills and 3 digs, demonstrating her skill and determination. Danielle...
Michigan Deli Athletes of the Week: Alexa Rivera and Christiano Pacheco
KENILWORTH, NJ – Alexa Rivera and Christiano Pacheco have been named this week’s Athletes of the Week. Alexa Rivera is a sophomore at David Brearley and has been playing soccer for 10 years. She has also participated on the track team for a year. “One of my favorite sports memories is when my club team competed in the national championship in Florida. It was an unforgettable experience to play against top teams from around the country and to be part of such a high-level competition.” Outside of sports, Alexa loves spending time with her friends and working out. After graduation...
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