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Pascrell, Citizens Police Academy, Activity List, All On Mayor's Mind
Hawthorne lost a friend this week. Bill Pascrell, our Congressman, passed away at the age of 87. After serving his country as a member of the Army, Bill went on to a career teaching history. He later became Mayor of the City of Paterson and for the past 28 years Bill served in the U.S. House of Representatives. Bill was tenacious, passionate and never lost his touch with the people. He lived his entire life in his beloved City of Paterson but ventured into our town frequently, visiting with his family members who have lived here,...
Handgun Seized, 5 Burglars Captured Following Wild Pursuit Through Wyckoff, Franklin Lakes
A Birch Road resident called 911 reporting two people inside her home, Franklin Lakes Police Capt. Robert Grassi said. Responding officers located a suspect vehicle, a white 2016 Ford Fusion, near the home and tried to conduct a motor vehicle stop. The vehicle fled and a pursuit ensued into neighboring...
Montclair Goes to Chicago for DNC
If you tuned in to watch the Democratic National Convention, you might have seen a few familiar faces from Montclair and Essex County. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill, both of Montclair, were in Chicago for the DNC. Sherrill, who is considering a run for governor of New Jersey, spoke at a DNC event honoring women in national security. Gill, who was joined by his wife, Assemblywoman Alixon Collazos-Gill, served as a delegate.
N.J. police chief who lost $210k job used homophobic slurs, ripped mayor, new docs show
Roselle Police Chief Stacey Williams lost his job in July, when the borough fired him after an investigation concluded he had made graphic homophobic remarks to his officers. Now, an internal affairs report shows just what those alleged slurs were. One was made to a friend in the presence of...
Dog trainers in NJ don’t have to be certified — should that change?
Just say you're a dog trainer, and voila, you're a dog trainer. There's no legal requirement that one be certified in order to be hired to teach a dog behaviors and skills. But advocates say it's time for that to change. And a bill introduced in Trenton paves the way for New Jersey to become the first state in the U.S. to make the move.
New Jersey sees steep decline in mental health issues like anxiety, depression: Study
Are you over the pandemic blues? According to a study, most people in New Jersey are getting there. Virtual medical assistants DocVA gathered data on anxiety and depression from the...
The best states to live in — do you agree with NJ’s ranking?
âš« A new report ranks the 50 states, based on 51 factors. âš« NJ performs better than Pennsylvania and New York. Dozens of measures have been analyzed in order to determine the best places to live in. The personal finance website WalletHub is out its 2024 list of the best...
Heiler Painting: A Company Built on Care, Capability, and Community
In New Jersey, a painting company has been making waves with its commitment to exceptional service, community involvement, and employee growth. Heiler Painting, founded over a decade ago, has evolved from a small team of two to a thriving business with 50 employees, serving the Philadelphia Metro and South Jersey areas.
Wawa Is Giving Out Free Coffee For Teachers This Back-To-School Season
Back-to-school season is right around the corner, which means early alarms and a whole lot of hustle for teachers. Between getting lesson plans together and helping students, mornings can be hectic. There's nothing worse than showing up for work without a coffee in hand, especially if you're a teacher. During...
New luxury in NJ that’s a sad reality for most
Not sure if this should be viewed as a good thing or a bad thing. A sign that's actually better for us all, or a sign that signals a troubling trend. It's one thing if this was just New Jersey, but it's not. It's all part of a National trend that involves one of America's favorite quick meals - fast food. But make no mistake as this survey definitely points to trends that are happening here now in the Great Garden State.
Uncover Prohibition-Era Shore Skullduggery at the Brick Library
BRICK TOWNSHIP — Explorer Steve Nagiewicz’s chance to find an unknown shipwreck off the New Jersey coast led to a more intriguing discovery, evidence of shady business that thrived when alcohol was illegal. Join the Ocean County Library’s Brick branch for “Rumrunners, Prohibition and the Rise of the Mob” at 6:30 p.m.
NJDEP stormwater management ordinance introduced
LAVALLETTE — The Lavallette council introduced an ordinance that updates the borough’s stormwater management code to be consistent with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s guidelines, during its meeting on Monday, Aug. 19. “This is an ordinance, as promulgated by the New Jersey Department of (Environmental Protection), changing the requirements and regulations for stormwater management,” said Borough Attorney Bill Burns.
Wellness Campaign holds first Walk with the Mayor
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — Point Pleasant Beach’s Mayors Wellness Campaign hosted its first Walk with the Mayor event last Friday morning, offering residents the opportunity to discuss some of the borough’s most pressing topics with Mayor Doug Vitale. With Inlet Drive serving as the backdrop for the first such walk in Point Pleasant Beach, the mayor and residents talked about a variety of current issues in the borough, including a possible Channel Drive land acquisition and the status of 5G radiofrequency infrastructure.
Recall issued for these popsicles usually sold from ice cream trucks, at concession stands
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Approximately 137,000 cases of single-serve Popsicle Jolly Rancher Frozen Confection Pop products are being recalled by Unilever in the U.S., according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The products, marked for individual sale, are being recalled as they may contain milk, an unlisted...
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