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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...
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.
Stay safe: DWI checkpoints planned in NJ for Memorial Day weekend
🔴 DWI checkpoints will be set up in two Monmouth County towns this weekend. As we gear up for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, the Monmouth County DWI Task Force has announced it will be conducting two DWI checkpoints this weekend, Allenhurst Police Chief and County DWI Task Force Coordinator, Michael Schneider announced.
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...
2024 Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Service Held in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, NJ (MONMOUTH)–The Allentown Lions Club, Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Service was held today. The parade started at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Allen Drive and Main Street in the Borough, turned left up High Street, and ended at the lower Newell Elementary School Parking lot near the War Memorial. Grand Marshal La Piazza Ristorante owner and chef Nino LoPresti led the Historic Village’s 80th Memorial Day Parade.
Music festivals, block parties and youth camps: Trenton is eyeing summer events as part of its revitalization effort
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A once-proud industrial city, Trenton has struggled with economic woes in recent decades. As part of an ongoing effort to revitalize the city, officials are planning a series...
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...
Spotswood's Memorial Day Parade is Rain or Shine
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood's Memorial Day Parade, hosted by American Legion Post 253, on Monday, May 27 at 1 p.m. is rain or shine. According to a Nixle Advisory by the Spotswood Police Department, the parade will be canceled if thunderstorms are rolling through the area near or at parade time. In the event of a cancelation due to thunderstorms, the SPD will send out a notification via Nixle. Participants should begin lining up at noon at Spotswood High School. The parade route starts at Spotswood High School and continues on Summerhill Road before turning right onto Main...
After lead found in school, 3 parks, Trenton will go door-to-door to test kids
Public health officials plan to knock on the doors of homes in the East Trenton neighborhood to offer testing for children, after three parks and a city school there tested positive for high lead levels recently. Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora announced in January that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
Burlington filling this empty Bed Bath and Beyond location in Monmouth County
EATONTOWN - Discount retailer Burlington is getting ready to set up shop at the former Bed Bath & Beyond store on Route 36. A sign is stretched across the store’s window says Burlington is “Coming Soon.” The store's opening date is Oct. 18, according to Burlington's website.
Yankee Doodle Tap Room Is One Of New Jersey’s Oldest Bars To Date
Looking for a spot with some amazing food and drinks that also happens to be packed with a ton of history? This Princeton, NJ landmark is not only an amazing spot to grab food and drinks for a night out, but it's actually one of the oldest bars in the entire state of New Jersey!
Crayola Searching For Lawrenceville, NJ Student to Reunite Artwork
Crayola, the crayon company, has asked for the public's help in reuniting a former Mercer County, New Jersey student with a piece of art that she created when she was a child. NBC10 Philadelphia is reporting that Crayola has dug into its archives for its Campaign for Creativity. The company wants to highlight the importance of children being creative and artistic.
Controversial tradition ends: For first time in 155 years, Jersey Shore town’s beach opens on a Sunday morning
It would have been a routine Sunday morning anywhere else on the Jersey Shore, as families pulled wagons of beach gear across the sand, and children splashed in the surf, but in Ocean Grove, it was both historic and controversial. Visitors to the seaside community in Monmouth County were able...
A great time at the St. George Greek Festival in Hamilton, NJ
I love Greek food for sure, Jodi and I look forward to Greek Easter every year we celebrate with friends over a pig roasting over hot coals in the backyard. This week, my friend Peter who owns the Ewing Diner in Mercer County invited us in to meet the great folks at St. George's Church in Hamilton and speak to the packed festival.
Explosion and fire at NJ utility site knocks out power in Sayreville
SAYREVILLE — An explosion at a JCP&L substation knocked out power to over 3,000 homes and businesses late Friday morning in an outage that could last into Saturday morning. JCP&L spokesman Chris Hoenig told New Jersey 101.5 that a worker with a contracted company was burned in the explosion and fire at the facility near Main Street and Sayreville Boulevard around 11:45 a.m.
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