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New Denver Broncos QB Zach Wilson Sells New Jersey Home for $950K
Zach Wilson, the Denver Broncos newly minted quarterback, recently sold his Florham Park, NJ, condo for $950,000. The three-bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome is situated in a brand-new development about 23 miles east of Met Life Stadium, where Wilson used to play for the New York Jets. But with a spring...
Harding volunteers begin preparing for the 70th annual auction, flea market
HARDING TWP. - Bargain shoppers, take notice. The New Vernon Volunteer Fire Department (NVVFD) is planning to hold its annual country auction and flea market on Saturday, Sept. 28. This year marks the 70th installment of the big, annual fundraiser. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You obviously care about local news...
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy met with Trump in Bedminster over the weekend
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and first lady Tammy Murphy met with former President Donald Trump at his Bedminster, N.J., property on Saturday to wish him well after the assassination attempt a week earlier at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., a spokesperson for the governor said. The meeting was...
Prominent Harvard scholar criticized by conservative lawmakers is leaving for Princeton
Khalil Gibran Muhammad, a prominent scholar of race and African American history, is leaving Harvard University to join Princeton University’s faculty following high-profile attacks on his work from Republican critics in Congress last December. Muhammad, who teaches a popular “race and racism” course at the Harvard Kennedy School, said...
Scarlet Knights at the Paris Olympics
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers Athletics will be well represented when the Opening Ceremony to the Paris Olympics begin on Friday, July 26 with five former Scarlet Knights – Kahleah Copper, Arella Guirantes, Casey Murphy, Sebastian Rivera and Rudy Winkler – competing in four sports at the 2024 Games. Denise Reddy, an All-American women’s soccer player, will serve on the U.S. Women’s National Team coaching staff.
Universal Windows Direct opens new showroom in South Amboy
Universal Windows Direct has opened a new showroom in its headquarters in South Amboy, the company announced Monday. Owner Doug Conner said the company, which has offered high-quality, energy-efficient windows and entry doors for more than two decades, is excited to now offer a physical location for customers to view their products, meet experts and ask questions.
Weekend Winners: Applewood Farm, Course Brook, Full Gallop, New Jersey, Silverwood, & Rebecca Farm
We’ve kept an eye on the 4* running at Rebecca Farm this weekend, but there was plenty of other Eventing action happening around the country. From New Jersey to Massachusetts to South Carolina and Wisconsin, there’s plenty to catch up from this week. Congrats to all on a...
TCNJ to provide room and board to local community college students
EWING — Come the fall semester, the housing situation at The College of New Jersey will be different than ever before. TCNJ and Mercer County Community College have worked out a deal where TCNJ will provide room and board to its students, according to a release from MCCC. The partnership “for the Fall 2024 semester and beyond” will also offer MCCC students special rates for the accommodation.
NJ teacher charged with assaulting 11-year-old special needs student
WEST ORANGE — A special education teacher is facing charges including child endangerment for assaulting an 11-year-old student at school, according to authorities. Jaron Spicer, 32, of Bayonne was arrested on July 16, according to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens. The teacher at Mt. Carmel Guild Academy in West...
New Date and Time Announced for Annual Piscataway Bike Rodeo
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Safe bicycle riding is the theme of this year’s annual Bike Rodeo. Piscataway families are invited to bring their bikes to the free event on Tuesday, July 30 from 6-7:30 pm at the Little League Complex, 495 Sidney Road.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Bicyclists young and old will be able to test their skills in bike games and challenges, and community partners will be on hand to provide safety tips and basic bike repairs, and several raffles will be held with chances to win new bicycles. This is a new location for the annual event. Extreme weather conditions prompted organizers to move the date and location earlier this month. To participate in the 2024 Piscataway Bike Rodeo click here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
These are the hottest wings in New Jersey
Found 'em. And they are HOT. A few weeks ago, we were talking wings on the morning show and the owner of Marleys Gotham Grill in Hackettstown called the show. He challenged us to visit and try the hot wings. It was great meeting Bruno who opened the restaurant in...
YMCA collects items for Benny’s Bodega
The Sussex County YMCA is holding a “Stuff the Bus” donation drive through Friday, July 26 to benefit Benny’s Bodega in Newton. Benny’s Bodega, a nonprofit organization, provides food, clothing and other necessities to individuals and families facing hardships. The Sussex County YMCA invites all community...
Morristown Employee Facing “Disciplinary Action” for Comment Posted After Trump Shooting
MORRIS COUNTY — An update to a story that first appeared in Morris Focus on July 16, titled “Community Condemns Morristown Worker’s Post on Trump Assassination.” Click here to read previous story. Morristown has taken unspecified “disciplinary action” against Tia Ellzey, a town employee, for a...
Highland Township swimmer drowns in Townsend Lake
INDEPENDENCE TWP. — A 21-year-old Highland Township man drowned last Tuesday while swimming in Townsend Lake in Independence Township, police reported last week. The man was swimming with a friend when he unexpectedly went underwater and did not resurface, police said. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team...
Rescuers search for possible drowning victim in Delaware River in Easton
Rescuers are searching for a potential drowning victim in the Delaware River in Easton. The person reportedly went under water without visibly resurfacing, according to a report from around 4:15 p.m. on Saturday. Pennsylvania Water Rescue is searching the 700 block of North Delaware Drive, Easton Police Sergeant Eric Campbell said Sunday morning. Pennsylvania Water Rescue couldn’t immediately ...
Renowned Sculptor George Anthonisen and his Wife and Manager Ellen Are Art Legacies
Solebury couple George and Ellen Anthonisen have built a formidable legacy in the art world writes Tamala Edwards for 6 ABC Philadelphia. George’s early sculptures, often depicting his family, highlight his exceptional visual memory. George, a sculptor, attended the University of Vermont, followed by rigorous training at the National...
Edison Man Charged in Connection With Fatal Stabbing
On July 21, 2024, at approximately 4:37 P.M., Edison Police Department. received a 911 call reporting a stabbing on Horizon Drive. Upon their arrival,. officers discovered Lizbeth Benitez-Rivera, 37, of Edison, with multiple stab. wounds. Benitez-Rivera was pronounced deceased at the scene. An initial investigation led by Detective Clint Hetzell...
Loyalty Lodge Car Wash Benefits Union's Boy and Girl Scouts
UNION, NJ – The warm weather helped all the volunteers stay cool at Saturday morning's car wash at Loyalty Lodge 33. “One of my incentives this year is to open the lodge up to the community,” said Lodge President Aneil Chetram. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “We want to bring the community to our lodge. This is one of the first events we’ve hosted. We wanted to help the Boy and Girls Scouts and are having a great morning.” The Loyalty Lodge is located at 1912 Morris Avenue. “We need funding throughout the year to pay for items like patches, the pine wood derby, material for activities during our meetings and equipment for camping trips,” said Kate Rahal, Scout committee chair. “This kind of event helps pay for those types of things, and we are grateful.” For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
100 attend Family Fun Day
Despite temperatures near 90 degrees, high humidity and a chance of thunderstorms, more than 100 residents attended Stanhope Family Fun Day on Sunday, July 14. The annual event was postponed from Saturday, July 13 because of rain in the forecast. Mayor Gene Wronko said the borough’s Recreation Commission has organized...
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