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This 279 Year Old NJ Home Has Secret Passageways, Hidden Doors, and George Washington Visited
This Morris County home has a deep history in New Jersey and overall American history as it played a part in the Revolutionary War. Cricket Hill, built in 1745, is located in the Morris County town of Boonton and it has some intriguing features. The first unique feature is the...
NJ counties with the highest cancer rates may shock you
When I was a kid, older folks didn’t even want to say the word cancer out loud. Sometimes, you would hear “the big C.” It was the Voldemort of something that could strike you down. Of course, huge advances have been made. We haven’t beaten the many...
Want Snow? You Will See the Most Snow in this Town in New Jersey
Uncover the mystery of snow in New Jersey - why does one town get snow while another remains dry?. Will we have lots of snow this winter in New Jersey? That's the big question. For snow lovers, this winter has been a rather warm one, so far with more rain...
NJ superintendent, school admin husband rake in $600K annually – but actually live in Florida, possibly violating state law
Two New Jersey educators who together make over $600,000 per year reportedly live 1,200 miles away in sunny Florida — which may be a violation of state law. Teresa Segarra, the superintendent of Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School in Newark, and her husband, Jose Segarra, the school’s business administrator, only make a few in-person visits to the school each year, anonymous sources told NJ.com. The outlet reviewed voting and housing records showing the couple’s full-time address is actually Coral Gables, just outside of Miami. NJ man slapped with animal abuse after fatally crashing e-bike into goose The Segarras, both 79, rake in over $600,000...
An exciting adventure for kids now open in NJ at American Dream
EAST RUTHERFORD — If you or someone you know has little kids who are fans of “PAW Patrol,” then you’ll love this announcement. The PAW Patrol Hero Academy has opened at American Dream in East Rutherford. What is PAW Patrol?. The show centers around six rescue...
Morristown Festival on the Green returns Sunday with music, carnival rides and a cannon
There's plenty of reasons to get fired up about being in Morristown on Sunday. Partly sunny skies and seasonal temperatures are forecast for the annual Morristown Festival on the Green, which runs from noon to 5 p.m., rain or shine, on and around the town's center square. ...
This Month in Wayne History - Four Things You May Not Know About Wayne Township's Past
WAYNE, NJ - While reviewing many aspects of Wayne’s history, the staff at the Wayne Museum often come across historical items which contribute to Wayne’s uniqueness. For this month’s article, we spotlight four pieces of Wayne’s life throughout the 20th Century. These items are the Township of Wayne Grange No. 145, a gunpowder industry, a radio station, and a full marathon. Wait…. Wayne once had a “Grange”? CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERWell, what exactly is a grange? A grange is a national fraternal association originally made up of farmers, somewhat like a “trade...
Paterson Celebrates Salsa Icon Frankie Ruiz with Street Renaming Ceremony
PATERSON, NJ - The City of Paterson honored the legacy of salsa legend Frankie Ruiz by renaming a section of Summer Street “Frankie Ruiz Way” on Saturday. The ceremony took place between Essex Street and Park Avenue, where local officials, family members, and community leaders gathered to celebrate the life and contributions of the salsa star.“This is not just a proud moment for Puerto Rico but for the entire United States, because Frankie Ruiz, a Puerto Rican pioneer from Paterson, put our city on the map,” Mayor Andre Saygeh said. "You can't think of salsa without...
Bing: Social media threat against Columbia High School found to be ‘misunderstanding’
MAPLEWOOD, NJ __ The South Orange & Maplewood School District has determined that the social media posts circulating online that threatened Columbia High School was a “misunderstanding” involving a student. Supt. Jason Bing updated the community on Sunday night about what he originally called in an earlier note a “concerning situation” that surfaced over the weekend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERBut authorities, including local law enforcement, school staff and medical professionals identified and evaluated the student responsible for the post, he said.“Authorities have confirmed that the student does not threaten the school community....
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