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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...
See all homes sold in Somerset County, May 20 to May 26
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Somerset County reported from May 20 to May 26. There were 42 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,887-square-foot home on Berger Street in Somerset that sold for $592,250. Basking...
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...
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
Plainfield Honors Fallen Soldiers on Memorial Day
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday morning, the City of Plainfield held its annual recognition of Memorial Day in the Elizabeth Urquhart Library inside Plainfield City Hall. The keynote speaker, Kelly Atkins, highlighted the origins of Memorial Day, and the struggle for equal treatment of military members while recognizing and remembering those who died on the battlefield.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "The first recorded version of Memorial Day was actually in Charleston, South Carolina, and it was started by former slaves about a month after the Confederacy surrendered Charleston," said Atkins, who serves at...
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...
City of Linden Will Host 9th Annual Afro House Music Festival on June 22, 2024
Linden, NJ - Come out and Dance in Diversity and Unite in Rhythm! The City of Linden will be hosting their 9th Annual Afro House Music Festival on Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 12 pm. -9 pm. There will be sound stages, cultural food trucks, guest DJ's and more....... Don't Miss Out!! Please see flyer for additional details. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Somerset County adopts ‘fiscally responsible’ budget
The Somerset County Board of County Commissioners adopted its 2024 budget, which Commissioner Director Shanel Y. Robinson described as “fiscally responsible and consistent with our duty to support the needs of our residents and promote economic growth.”. The $270.82 million budget increases the surplus, or “fund balance,” by 9%,...
Happy Days are Here Again: Classic Cruizers Curbside Car Show Returns to Main Street Somerville
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Happy Days are here again. A long-standing tradition that helped put Somerville on the map decades ago resumed Friday night, packing Main Street with car enthusiasts and visitors enjoying the dichotomy of Detroit iron.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER From Model T Fords, big fin Caddys and high-powered Corvettes to custom hot rods, muscle cars, motorcycles, restored pick-up trucks, imports and oddities, the Main Street landscape between Grove Street and Doughty Street is a canvas of polished chrome bumpers, fenders with curves, big block engines and more than a few sets of fuzzy dice hanging off rearview mirrors. In...
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...
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...
A Lot to Do: Busy Saturday in Plainfield on June 1
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Saturday, June 1 will be a busy day for events in Plainfield, as the city is host to a handful of gatherings whose times overlap. Those interested in attending multiple events will have to plan their day accordingly. The day will start off with a march and rally against gun violence sponsored by the City of Plainfield, Moms Demand Action, and the Plainfield Public Schools, among others. Marchers will leave the Plainfield Performing Arts Center at 9:30am before a 9:45 rally at Plainfield City Hall. Plainfield Councilor Terri Briggs-Jones and Union County Commissioner Rebecca...
Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Club Rumbles Through Downtown Somerville in Support of Veterans & MIAs
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Members of the Rolling Thunder veterans' motorcycle club rumbled down Main Street early Sunday afternoon during the 36th annual Nationwide Ride for Freedom. Hundreds of motorcycles gathered at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg at noon for their over-the-road rally, part of a national remembrance for American military still listed as Missing in Action or those held captive as Prisoners of War.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Rolling Thunder chapters are also advocates for veterans' causes. The long line of bikes with wide-open throttles certainly gets your attention, which is precisely why they ride - reflective of the club's motto - "We Will Not Forget." The five-hour rally traveled through adjoining towns in Somerset County. Rolling Thunder was incorporated in 1995 as a non-profit organization with more than 90 chapters in the United States. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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