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Four-star Kai Pritchard returning to Rutgers this weekend
One recruit name for Rutgers football fans to keep an eye on this weekend is Kai Pritchard. The class of 2026 offensive tackle has turned into a true national prospect and will be at SHI Stadium for this weekend's Big Ten game. Pritchard is a 6-foot-5, 275-pound offensive tackle from...
What $750,000 can buy you in Mercer County, Sept. 30 to Oct. 6
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between Sep. 30 and Oct. 6. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Mercer County, all of which featured homes under $750,000. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top...
Rutgers lands scoring guard Kaden Powers
Kaden Powers, a senior shooting guard from Seattle, Washington has announced his commitment to Rutgers. The 6-foot-5, 210-pound guard is Rutgers's third commitment in the class of 2025. Powers continues the Scarlet Knights's success on the West Coast as he joins Lino Mark who committed to the program on October 2nd.
Vote: Big Central Conference Readers’ Choice Football Top Midseason Player
With the midseason point having passed, who’s been the best of the best for our Player of the Week winners? Fans get to vote for their choice based on the previous MyCentralJersey.com’s Big Central Conference Readers’ Choice Football Player of the Week poll winners through Week 5 of the 2024 season. ...
A Princeton restaurant is celebrating its anniversary with free food. Here's how to get it
More than a dozen years ago, Jammin’ Crepes didn't have a brick-and-mortar home, but it was a West Windsor Farmers Market favorite. Serving crepes made-to-order and stuffed with micro-batch jams and farm-sourced ingredients, Jammin’ Crepes frequently drew a line on market days. It was at the forefront of the dawn of the farm-to-table movement and farmers market craze. ...
Plainfield Athlete of the Week: Joel Cordoba
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Plainfield football wide receiver Joel Cordoba is the Athlete of the Week for September 30 through October 6 due to his three touchdown performance against Franklin on Friday.This is not Cordoba's first time as Athlete of the Week, as he received the honor last year. It's also not his first time scoring three touchdowns, as Cordoba, who also plays varsity basketball, previously scored four in a win against North Hunterdon last season.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERJoel began playing football at five years old. Tall as a kid, Joel played wide receiver before a stint...
Journey Through Bereavement: Bereavement Support Group
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The Church of the Little Flower is offering a "Journey Through Bereavement" support group for individuals who are navigating grief. This support group will be held every Monday from October 21 through December 9 at 7:00 PM at the church, located at 290 Plainfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ.This series is designed to provide comfort, connection, and guidance to those grieving the loss of a loved one. The support group will be facilitated by experienced professionals who understand the complexities of grief and will offer participants a safe space to share, reflect, and heal.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERRegistration is required. Please visit littleflowerbh.org to register. For further information, contact the church at 908-464-1585. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
South Plainfield Elks Lodge to Celebrate Grand Re-Opening After Hurricane Ida Damage
The South Plainfield Elks Lodge is thrilled to announce the Grand Re-Opening of its newly renovated social quarters following extensive repairs from the devastation caused by Hurricane Ida. After months of hard work and dedication, the lodge is ready to showcase its resilience and the strength of the Elks community.The celebration will take place on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the lodge located at 1254 New Market Avenue, South Plainfield. A light affair will be provided, and all members and guests are encouraged to attend.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERNot an Elk? No problem! Stop by, enjoy the hospitality, and learn more about becoming part of this incredible organization. The South Plainfield Elks Lodge looks forward to welcoming everyone to this special event. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Middlesex County installs free Narcan kiosks to combat opioid overdoses
As part of an ongoing commitment to combat the opioid epidemic and support harm reduction, the Middlesex County Opioid Settlement Advisory and Implementation Council (MOSAIC) and the Board of County Commissioners led and funded a new initiative in Woodbridge and New Brunswick. With fully automated, 24-hour health care kiosks, residents now have...
New Christopher Reeve documentary uncovers actor's real superpower
Philadelphia (tca/dpa) — Princeton, New Jersey-raised actor Christopher Reeve was best known for playing Superman. But his superpower was his fight for advancements in spinal cord injury research and better quality of life for those with paralysis. It was a cause deeply personal to Reeve, who was paralyzed from the neck down after a near-fatal horse-riding accident in 1995. At 42, he was restricted to a wheelchair and forced to breathe through a ventilator. At the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in Marlton, New Jersey, Reeve learned to embrace the challenges his new life presented and established a foundation with his wife Dana...
Summit NJ Names Roger Dornbierer New Zoning Officer
SUMMIT, NJ -- During the Common Council meeting this week, Roger Dornbierer was named as the new City of Summit Zoning Officer, effective October 7. Dornbierer comes from the Township of Bridgewater, where he worked as a Certified Zoning and Property Maintenance Officer. In that capacity, he performed all duties required by the Municipal Land Use Law and the ordinances of the Township of Bridgewater relative to the development and use of land. He replaces Christa Anderson, who retired several months ago. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER"Council Member Greg Vartan and I sat in on the interviews,...
New Affordable Housing Obligations are Fast Approaching
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Borough Planner McKinley Mertz attended the Tuesday, October 8 council meeting to give the council an update regarding the next round of affordable housing obligations. Due to the absence of Mayor Al Morgan the meeting was presided over by Council President Peter DeSarno.The newest affordable housing legislation came into effect in March 2024. The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is now responsible to calculate the new obligations for each New Jersey municipality. The DCA calculations are due on October 20. Mertz noted that since October 20 is Sunday, the calculations will likely...
Boulevard Veterinary Clinic Pet of the Week: Tucker
KENILWORTH, NJ – Meet Tucker Kenilworth's TAPinto Pet of the Week!Tucker is 10 weeks old and is a mini Goldendoodle. He was born in Rhode Island but was happy to hear he was adopted to a family in New Jersey because he wants to fist pump at D’Jais down the shore. Tucker enjoys eating leaves, long walks down the Boulevard and belly rubs. When he grows up, he would love to be the new mascot for Target instead of Bullseye the dog! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSubmitted By: Sarah Montero Would you like your pet to...
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