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Part of Coconut Creek Parkway Shut Down on Tuesday Following Tractor-Trailer Crash in Pompano Beach
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Eastbound Coconut Creek Parkway was closed near the entrance to Broward College – North Campus for part of Tuesday as crews cleaned up debris from a tractor-trailer crash in nearby Pompano Beach. The crash between the 18-wheeler and another vehicle happened around 11:45 p.m. on Monday near the 1400 block of NW 31 Avenue in Pompano Beach.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Broward County Sheriff’s office said the driver of the tractor-trailer had to be extricated and was taken to the hospital. The driver of the second vehicle was also...
Garage Sale and Barbecue Fund Raiser Benefits Somerville American Legion Junior Auxiliary
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Junior Auxiliary of American Legion Post #12 is hosting a Community Garage Sale and Barbecue Fund Raiser on Saturday, July 6. The garage sale opens at 8 a.m. and will end by 3 p.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The barbecue begins at noon and ends at 4 p.m. All proceeds from the garage sale and barbecue will benefit veterans and community service projects. American Legion Post #12 is located at 232 Union Ave. (Route 28). For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Clark Township's Annual Independence Day Fireworks Display Begins at 9 p.m.
CLARK, NJ — The Township of Clark's annual fireworks display for the 4th of July is happening this Thursday, beginning at 9 p.m. The celebration will take place on the Clark Recreation Grounds/Johnson Field.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER There will be a DJ commencing the festivities at 7:30 p.m. There will also be food, snacks, ice cream, and more. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark 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
Nutley Solicitation for Water & Sewer Line Protection Insurance
The Nutley Department of Public Works has recently been made aware of a solicitation from American Water Resources regarding water and sewer line protection insurance. It is important to note that American Water Resources is in no way affiliated with the Township of Nutley, and the Township DOES NOT ENDORSE any service line warranty programs. As with any insurance or warranty program, it is important for individuals to conduct their own due diligence. This entails at a minimum thoroughly understanding what is covered, what is not covered, and any exceptions that may apply. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Kids Enjoy Camp Willabee at Sayreville Police Station
SAYREVILLE - Each year, the Sayreville Alliance organizes Camp Willabee at the borough's police headquarters, bringing together a community of partners dedicated to preventing drug and alcohol use among children. Teachers from Eisenhower, Wilson, Arleth, Truman, and Sayreville Upper schools dedicate their time each summer to run this enriching camp from June 26-28.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This year, 86 elementary school students participated in a variety of fun and educational programs, fostering positive interactions with Sayreville police officers. "We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Police Administration for allowing the students to tour...
West Orange Police Officer Creates Older Police Academy
WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange’s first female Hispanic officer, Karen Roach Mango, grew up in West Orange after her family emigrated from Peru in 1990. She was a substitute teacher in Orange before joining the police department in 2004. Mango offered a learning series called the Older Police Academy through The West Orange Department of Senior Services during June. During the classes, Mango taught seniors about the Port Authority and the seniors enjoyed learning, lunching and laughing with her.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Mango shared, “The program explains the functions of the...
OGeez! Owner Presents Plans for Cannabis Gummy Factory on Rutgers Street in Maplewood
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — OGeez! Cannabis presented plans for their Maplewood cannabis gummy factory on July 1. Committee Member Dean De Luca began the discussion, “Back in 2022, the township committee approved a manufacturing license for OGeez! We have one manufacturing license in town, and OGeez! has applied for it. It required them to find a location in our commercial and industrial area.” He continued to say that OGeez! found a location at 220 Rutgers Street. One of the requirements was to host a day and a night community meeting to explain their operations and obligations.CLICK HERE TO...
The Boathouse Bar and Grill Loses Liquor License in Foreclosure
BELMAR, NJ - Because of an inability to pay mounting debts, The Boathouse Bar and Grill at 1309 Main Street in Belmar has lost its liquor license due to a foreclosure process, rendering the establishment unable to serve alcohol. The Boathouse, a well-known venue owned by Tim Harmon and Matt Harmon under the name Two Dawgs for over 20 years, was once a popular destination in the borough. However, in recent years, the business has faced a steady decline. The Harmons failed to meet their financial obligations and pay for accumulating debt in a timely manner. The foreclosure involving the liquor license marks a significant chapter in these financial woes.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As the situation continues to unfold, we will provide updates as more information becomes available. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Westfield School Board Updates Policies Regarding AI, Tutoring
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Board of Education voted to amend the district’s tutoring services policy to prohibit staff members from providing fee-based evaluations and counseling services to students in the district during its June 25 meeting. “The amendment is in reference to evaluations or counseling that would potentially be used by a parent as the basis to request a 504 or other referral, and specifically meant to avoid placing staff members into possible professional conflicts as well as possible conflicts of interest,” Board Member Leila Morrelli said at the board's June 11 meeting during the first...
Jasmine Akauola Appointed Assistant Principal of Bedwell Elementary School
BERNARDSVILLE- At its Board of Education meeting on June 26, 2024, the Somerset Hills School District approved Mrs. Jasmine Akauola as Assistant Principal of Bedwell Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year. Beginning her career in education in 2005, Akauola has taught Pre-K, 3rd grade, 5th grade bilingual, and K-12 ESL. Most recently she served as the Program Supervisor of World Languages and ESL/Bilingual Education for Rahway Public Schools. Akauola is an adjunct professor at Union College of Union County and is a new staff member of the Institute for Intensive English. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR...
Rahway PD Issues Advisory in Anticipation of Independence Day Celebration
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Police Department, in collaboration with the Union County Police Department, Rahway Fire Department, Rahway Fire Aid Squad, and Rahway Department of Public Works, will be on hand to ensure the safety and security of the upcoming fireworks event on July 3 at Rahway Cemetery. Event Details:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Date: July 3, 2024 Location: Rahway Cemetery Attendance: Over 2,000 attendees expected Road Closures: St. Georges Avenue: Closed from West Scott Avenue to West Grand Avenue Closure Time: 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM Park Access: Rahway Park: Closed from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM Please plan accordingly and use alternate routes to avoid delays. The Rahway Police Department appreciates your cooperation and understanding as we work to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for all attendees. [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
Chamber of Commerce's Ridgewood Sidewalk Summer Sales to Return in August
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce will be holding its annual Summer Sale Days on August 1, 2 and 3. Local merchants in downtown Ridgewood will sell their wares out on the sidewalks and will offer a number of attractions and exclusive deals. The event presents a great opportunity for residents to support local Ridgewood businesses while simultaneously taking advantage of some great deals. Additionally, there will be free parking in the Hudson Street Parking Garage all day Saturday, August 3, so shoppers can park and shop to their heart's content. For more information, contact the chamber directly at info@ridgewoodchamber.com or via phone at 201-445-2600. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Read more Business & Finance news from around Ridgewood here: Spring Sale Comes to Ridgewood, May 2 - 4 Get Paid to be Poolside: Graydon Pool Offering Seasonal and Part-Time Employment in Ridgewood Beat the Heat: "Free Cone Day" Comes to Ridgewood For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
The Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health
Social media has become an integral part of daily life in the digital age, especially for the younger generation. Platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and Facebook provide endless content streams, encouraging connectivity and creativity, but they also present significant mental health challenges, especially for their younger users. Social media can offer a sense of community and belonging, which is particularly important for adolescents navigating the complexities of identity and social relationships. It allows for creating online communities where individuals can share experiences and offer support.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER However, while some people...
Your Guide to Independence Day in New Brunswick, Highland Park
NEW BRUNSWICK and HIGHLAND PARK – The annual dazzling display of holiday fireworks that on Wednesday will light up the sky – however explosive and exciting – will be just the exclamation point on a night of family fun on both banks of the Raritan River. In Boyd Park in New Brunswick, the free Independence Day celebration starts at 6 p.m. with music, activities for kids and an array of food available for purchase from local vendors.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In Donaldson Park in Highland Park, the festivities will also start at...
Princeton Summer Theater's Season Hums Along With a Musical, The Last Five Years
Princeton, NJ – Some may already be familiar with The Last Five Years from the 2014 movie of that name starring Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan as the married – and soon to be unmarried – couple, Cathy Hiatt and Jamie Wellerstein. As a critic for the British publication, the Observer, wrote of the film, it is "an enjoyable anomaly . . . not just a romcom for people who hate romcom,” . . . but also a musical with “literate wit and knowing, more-bitter-than-sweet poignancy." In the end, the Observer wrote, "It's a film to bring...
Coral Springs Police Investigate Body Found in Front of Tire Store on Wiles Road
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs police were investigating on Tuesday a person found dead on Wiles Road and 110 Avenue close to Brookside Square shopping center. A police spokesman would only say that officers were conducting an “active ongoing death investigation.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Scores of officers closed off the area around Tires Pro at 10936 Wiles Road. The department’s Incident Command Center was in the parking lot. A blue tarp surrounded the entrance to the store. No other information was immediately available.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. MORE CORAL SPRINGS NEWS: BUSINESS & FINANCE: New Fun Center Featuring Trampolines Opening in Coral Springs GOVERNMENT: Coral Springs Homeowners Would Pay Slightly More for City Services Next Fiscal Year Under Proposed Budget FOOD & DRINK: New Chain Restaurant, Tropical Smoothie Café, Coming to Coral Springs POLICE & FIRE: New Fire Chief Sworn in to Lead Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department EDUCATION: Metal Detectors Will Be Installed at High Schools in Coral Springs at Start of 2024-25 School Year For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Pedestrian Bridge Connecting Main Street Somerville Apartment Buildings Lowered into Place Above South Davenport Street
SOMERVILLE, NJ - A pre-fabricated bridge was lowered into place between the Edge I and Edge II apartment buildings over South Davenport Street Tuesday morning. Preliminary site plan work had begun June 22; by the end of the week, two pits had been excavated, one alongside the Starbuck's, where customers inside worked their laptops and sipped their coffees watching the bridge being lowered into place on Tuesday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The dproject is expected to be completed by July 12. Forms were installed for concrete which was poured into the pit by a...
Battleship Offers Tours, Fireworks Viewing Wednesday in Camden
Leer en español CAMDEN – The Battleship New Jersey, which returned to Camden from dry-dock maintenance just 12 days ago, will open for tours again on Wednesday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Self-guided tours cost $30 for adults, $25 for senior citizens and children age 12 and under, and $20 for veterans. Details and ticket reservations can be found on the battleship website. Self-guided tours begin tomorrow – available every day – from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Guided tours are also every day, starting at noon. The battleship staff also invited the public on Wednesday night beginning at 7 to the ship's deck to view Camden County fireworks, for a $10 donation per person. The fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. at Wiggins Park, nearby on the Camden waterfront. Although the ship reopens on Wednesday, the reopening ribbon cutting will be held on July 10 at noon with Camden County Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli, Mayor Victor Carstarphen, the battleship leadership and others. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Coconut Creek Police Asking Public to Help Find Red Honda Civic That Hit and Killed a Pedestrian
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Coconut Creek police are looking for a red Honda Civic involved in a hit-and-run crash last week that left a person dead by the side of the road in a ditch. They’re looking for a “molten lava red,” 2018 to 2021 Civic SI, said Scott Leamon, a police spokesperson. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “The one we are looking for is missing its right-side mirror,” he said. “It will likely have damage consistent with swiping a guardrail, and damage to the front windshield.” On Wednesday, a passerby called police shortly after...
Union County Discussing Reservoir Project in Clark Today, July 2
CLARK, NJ — The Township of Clark announced that "Union County representatives will be offering a presentation of the plans proposed for the Clark Reservoir and Recreational Area. Community members are invited to attend to learn about the project." The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 2. TAPinto recently covered the concerns among some residents about the proposed recreational area project and upcoming Clark Reservoir dredging.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Township of Clark had stated back in May that, because the proposal was a "county project on county land and not a town...
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