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Fannie Lou Hamer’s Speech
In 1964, civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer delivered a searing speech at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City, challenging the nation’s commitment to freedom and equality. As a leader of the Mississippi Freedom Party, Hamer exposed the brutal realities of racism in America and demanded that Black citizens be allowed to exercise their right to vote. Although she and her delegation were denied official seats at the convention, her words resonated across the country, marking a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
1.5 million people in NJ live too far from any affordable supermarket
🍅 Communities don't have access to affordable, nutritious food. 🍅 The NJEDA is trying to combat food deserts with various initiatives. There are 50 food desert communities in all 21 counties of New Jersey, affecting 1.5 million residents. What qualifies as being a food desert?. A food desert...
One New Jersey School District Is Banning Cell Phones This School Year
How do you feel about cell phone use in schools in New Jersey?. I have a lot of friends who are teachers in Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland, and cell phones seem to be the bane of their existence. Trying to get their class to keep the phones off and away...
N.J. college offering free tuition to some students: Who is eligible?
A New Jersey college is offering free tuition to eligible residents in the state. Rider University, a private university in Lawrence Township, recently announced the Rider Tuition Guarantee — a new tuition program that is available to students pursuing an undergraduate degree who meet financial and academic requirements. The...
NJ Dept. of Military & Vets Affairs to Hold Outreach Event at Columbus Farmers Market This Week
COLUMBUS, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA) will be hosting a community outreach event at the Columbus Farmers Market this week. The outreach event will be held on Thursday, August 29 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the Columbus Farmer's Market, located at 2919 Route 206. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Representatives of DMAVA's Veterans Service Office (VSO) will be on hand to discuss benefits and programs available to veterans and their dependents. In Burlington County, VSO information can be accessed at the Joint Military and Family Assistance Center located at 1048 US Highway 206 South in Bordentown or 555 High Street Suite #6A in Mount Holly. For more information about the Columbus Farmer's Market outreach event, contact the Veterans Benefits Bureau at vbb@dmava.nj.gov. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Final Stafford Summer Concert & Evening Farmer's Market Tonight
MANAHAWKIIN, NJ - Summer is not over yet, but the final Summer Concert and evening Farmer's Market brought to you by the Stafford Historical Society will be held tonight, August 26, at the Manahawkin Lake Park, starting at 4 p.m. The evening will also feature the 21st Annual Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs contest.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Join Stafford Police, Animal Control, Recreation and Municipal Alliance starting at 4:30 p.m. for this annual fun-filled evening of fishing by the lake. This free event is open to all children 15 years of...
N.J. weather: Strong thunderstorms could fire up today, with bigger threat on Wednesday
New Jerseyans may want to keep an eye on the sky Monday afternoon and again on Wednesday, with forecasters predicting the possibility of several rounds of strong thunderstorms developing in the final days of August. The National Weather Service says isolated thunderstorms could pop up this afternoon as a low...
N.J. football preview, 2024: A look at the WJFL Memorial Division
It proved to be a bit of a rough season a year ago for the six teams in the Memorial this fall. None finished with a winning record and only Cherry Hill East proved to be a .500 team. Triton, Egg Harbor, Deptford and Bridgeton combined to win the same number of games as Cherry Hill East, while Atlantic Tech played a JV schedule in preparation for its varsity debut in ‘24. Look for Cherry Hill East to continue its resurgence and take the division crown, with the remaining squads also getting the opportunity to play against division opponents that are in a similar situation and taking steps in the right direction.
New sushi spot opening first NJ location in popular shopping mall
It’s great to hear when there’s news of a new storefront or business opening up in the Garden State especially when it’s a restaurant with a bar, of course. And you can’t go wrong with any kind of Asian fusion food. Just add a martini bar and you’ve got a line out the door.
Celebrating Sea Girt’s 'Great Little Library': A Night of Wine, Cheese, and Community
Sea Girt, NJ - The Sea Girt Library, nestled on The Plaza, has been a beloved community hub since it first opened its doors on May 13, 1992. Renowned throughout the Gold Coast area and beyond for its charm and warm hospitality, the library has become a cherished institution for both patrons and visitors alike. This past Saturday, the community’s unwavering support was on full display at the Friends of the Library Wine and Cheese Celebration. Held at The Plaza, the event saw over 160 attendees come together to enjoy food, drink, music, and to raise...
Shrewsbury River Waterway Navigational Channel September 2024 – May 2025 Channel Closures
RED BANK, NJ: Starting in September 2024, the Shrewsbury River Waterway navigational channel will undergo periodic closures as construction ramps up for the replacement of the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge (S-32) on Rumson Road (County Route 520). The closure period will last until May 2025 and is part of the extensive effort to replace the aging bridge that connects the Borough of Rumson to the Borough of Sea Bright, New Jersey.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The new bridge is expected to open to vehicles and pedestrians in 2025, marking a significant milestone in this...
Middletown: Four-year-old air lifted to burn center after stepping on illegally dumped hot coals at Sandy Hook.
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: According to a representative from the Gateway National Recreation Area, at Sandy Hook, their dispatch center received a call about a juvenile burn victim near Guardian Park at Sandy Hook beach, on August 13, at around 2:45pm. First responders arrived on the scene and found a 4-year-old boy with severe burns to both of his feet.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to a spokesperson for Sandy Hook, eyewitnesses reported the boy had stepped on hot coals that had been dumped between rocks in the park. Dumping coals this way is illegal...
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