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For families seeking respite care for severe autism, NJ just got a bit more generous
The state announced that it will provide $7.3 million to pay for additional hours of caregiving for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. New Jersey will provide $7.3 million to pay for additional hours of emergency caregiving for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, after Gov. Phil Murphy signed the state budget and a bipartisan bill into law last week.
Not interested in fireworks or parades? Here are 9 things to do in North Jersey, July 5-7
It's Fourth of July weekend and we've got your big lists of Independence Day events, but if you're not into fireworks and parades, here are nine other things to do. Need some sports? We've got Jackals baseball in Paterson, Big3 basketball in Newark and roller derby in East Rutherford. Summer...
Will NJ be ready to show off its Revolutionary history for the nation's 250th anniversary?
When it comes to the American Revolution, New Jersey was the epicenter. The Garden State saw more action during the war than any other state. Members of the New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, including John D. Alden and D. Stanton Hammond, documented more than 600 different battles and skirmishes in the state, starting with the often overlooked “tea party” at Greenwich on Dec. 22, 1774, and ending with Major William Crane's delivery of a captured enemy ship to Elizabethtown on March 3, 1783.
Clifton school official to sit on NJ Board of Ed. Here's what it means locally
The state Senate has confirmed Gov. Phil Murphy's appointment of Clifton Assistant Superintendent of Schools Ahmed Shehata to the New Jersey Board of Education. The appointment marks a significant milestone for Shehata and the Clifton Public School District. Shehata's appointment is great news for the city's schools and its residents,...
June was a historically hot and dry month for NJ. Will July be similar?
North Jersey saw a historically warm and dry June this past month as residents saw record high temperatures with little rainfall. In the area around Newark Airport, June 2024 ranks as the second warmest June with data tracing back to 1931, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Brian Ciennecki. The...
Voter education event for those with disabilities
The Bucks County Center for Independent Living and the League of Women Voters of Bucks County are partnering for a voter education event on Thursday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Bucks County Community College’s Epstein Campus, 1304 Veterans Highway, Bristol, to offer students and young adults with disabilities the opportunity to experience the voting process and learn about their rights as a voter.
Hulmeville SC Demons fundraising for Kansas trip to National Championship
The Hulmeville SC Demons, a local boys soccer team, recently won the 2024 Eastern Pennsylvania Presidents Cup and clinched the Eastern Regional Presidents Cup. This victory secured the team’s spot in the National Presidents Cup Championship in Wichita, Kansas, from July 11-16. The team is currently seeking sponsors to...
N.J. brewery owned by a female veteran has closed
New Jersey’s brewing community is again without another beer maker, with the recent closure of a business that’s believed to be among only a few woman-owned breweries in the state. Backward Flag Brewing Company, which was known as space devoting itself to helping veterans transition into post-military careers,...
Reedman Toll Subaru donates $16K to Women’s Animal Center
Women’s Animal Center recently hosted a visit for its longtime corporate partner Reedman Toll Subaru of Langhorne. Marc Sosky, sales manager, presented a $16,186 charitable contribution, the proceeds raised during the annual Subaru Share the Love event. Subaru donated $300 for every pre-owned and new Subaru vehicle sold during the holiday season to Women’s Animal Center.
NAC Have a Heart Foundation donates $10,000 to Fuel the Force
The NAC (Newtown Athletic Club) Have a Heart Foundation recently donated $10,000 to Fuel the Force, a nonprofit organization that offers a free lunch program and special events for Bucks County police officers. This unique mission was established by local community member Christina Nelson in 2022 to shine a light...
NJ community colleges dodge $20 million budget cut
Flat state funding means tuition rates should go largely unchanged. Lawmakers restored a proposed $20 million cut to community colleges in the final version of the state budget Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law on Friday night. Community college leaders say this will allow them to continue supporting students without significant tuition increases or reductions in services.
Corrections officers did nothing as N.J. teen was badly beaten by other inmates, lawsuit says
Corrections officers at a juvenile detention facility failed to intervene nearly two years ago when a 19-year-old was brutally beaten by three other inmates in a planned attack, according to a lawsuit. The Essex County man was left blind in one eye and is still psychologically scarred following the attack...
New Jersey woman charged after several dead animals found inside freezer
A woman in New Jersey is in custody after dozens of animals were removed from inhumane conditions and several others were found dead inside her home.On Monday, police in Galloway Township executed a search warrant at a home on the 300 block of Cresson Avenue.The search warrant was the result of an ongoing investigation after police said they received multiple reports of animals living in poor conditions.At the home, authorities say they rescued seven dogs and 29 cats.Investigators also reportedly found two dead dogs, a dead cat, and four dead kittens inside a freezer.The woman who lived at the home,...
New Jersey Civil Services Commission Announces Volunteer Firefighter Opportunities For All Local Municipalities
ELIZABETH, NJ - The application portal for volunteer firefighter positions has opened according to the New Jersey Civil Services Commission. Opportunities are available throughout the state, including Elizabeth. The deadline to apply is September 3. The City of Elizabeth requires all applicants to be Elizabeth residents. All opportunities require proof of residency in New Jersey. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Additionally, all applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and must be at least 18 years of age, but not older than 35, and have a valid driver’s license. Candidates may also be required to undergo a medical and psychiatric examination. More information can be found on the State of New Jersey website. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Exciting News For Real Housewives Of New Jersey Fans
If you watch the Real Housewives of New Jersey you’re sure to know this famous husband who’s been on the show for years, but what you may not know is that he also does standup comedy and he’ll be performing in New Jersey this summer. Real Housewives...
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