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Harrison’s Pacheco returns to D1 women’s basketball, commits to Marshall
Adiana Pacheco acknowledges that committing to continue her playing career at Marshall represents a leaving of her comfort zone since it will be her first time leaving the Northeast. But for Pacheco, who lives in Harrison and was also a North Arlington resident in her younger years, the return to...
Bliss Earns Chatham Historical Society Scholarship with her Essay on How Her Family Came from India and Grew Roots in Chatham
CHATHAM, NJ -- Karina Bliss has been announced as the recipient of the 2024 Margaret Keisler scholarship offered by the Chatham Historical Society for her essay: My Town by a River. The $1500 scholarship was presented to Bliss at her Chatham High School commencement exercises. The scholarship is named in memory of “Peg” Keisler, a lifelong resident of Chatham who was the Borough’s historian and dedicated educator.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As part of the scholarship process, students were asked to share their own stories. In her essay, Bliss recounted how her family, originally...
Important Firework Rules To Know in Jersey City Ahead Of July 4th
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City is reminding residents how to safely use and enjoy fireworks ahead of Fourth of July Celebrations. Sparklers are safe to use, according to the City.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER But when it comes to other fireworks, the City reminds residents not to disturb the peace. Launching aerial fireworks is illegal in New Jersey. The City especially warned against the use of any kind of fireworks in municipal parks. The City also advised residents not to possess or sell illegal fireworks this Fourth of July. For any questions, contact the Municipal Prosecutor at prosecutor@jcnj.org with questions.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. To report illegal fireworks use, contact the Jersey City Police Department at 201-547-5477. To report illegal fireworks sales, call 201-547-4900. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
See all homes sold in Montclair, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Montclair reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 23 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 3,120-square-foot home on South Mountain Avenue in Montclair that sold for $950,000. 530...
See homes sold in the Jersey City area, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Jersey City area reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 49 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,337-square-foot home on Rose Avenue in Jersey City that sold for $700,000.
Registration is open for East Orange’s summer 2024 basketball league for grades 9-12
Youth in grades 9-12 can register for East Orange’s summer 2024 basketball league. The program is from Jul. 11 to Aug. 23. Game days are Wednesdays and Thursdays. Register online or with any park coordinator. The Jersey Bee’s staff includes producers and editors who work together to gather, verify,...
Pancho Villa Rodeo Contributes $10,000 to Dover’s Cultural Extravaganza
DOVER — The Town of Dover announces that Pancho Villa Rodeo, the inaugural lead sponsor, has generously donated $10,000 for the Cultural Extravaganza Festival on September 28th. Thanks to the support of all our local sponsors, the Dover Recreation Department can host this event free of charge to residents.
See homes sold in the North Bergen area, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the North Bergen area reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 7 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,737-square-foot home on Durham Avenue in North Bergen that sold for $574,000.
Montclair Residents Clash Over Mosquito Control Spraying
UPDATE: The original article contained inaccuracies regarding comments made by Lisa Johnson, the Environmental and Code Coordinator for the Township of Montclair. These comments have since been clarified. In a battle between lawn signs, Montclair residents have fueled a contentious debate on lawn treatments aimed at mosquito control. As more...
Franklin Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Man
SOMERSET, NJ - Local authorities are requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing man, Jeffrey Wells, who was last seen early this morning. Jeffrey Wells, 48, is described as a Black male, 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing approximately 200 pounds. He was last seen wearing black shorts and a sports jersey in Viking Avenue at 4:40 a.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Franklin Township Police Department is actively searching for Wells and urges anyone with information on his whereabouts to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Franklin Township Police Department at 732-873-5533 or call 911. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Car Thieves At Large After Montclair Pursuit: Police
At 4:15 a.m., officers responded to a residence on Warren Place on a report of a burglary to motor vehicle in progress, Montclair police said. The resident reported observing two men, wearing all dark clothes with their faces covered with a mask or hooded sweatshirt and gloves, walking on the front of the property, police said.
Rutherford Police Chief Refuses To Leave Residents Behind In Assuming Statewide Leadership Role
He was going for an FBI agent, but while growing up in Rutherford and meeting his friends' parents and coaches who were police officers, he decided to switch gears. Twenty-six years into his law enforcement career, and 11 years in his role as Rutherford Police Chief, Russo has been sworn in to a one-year term as the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police's 109th president.
New Jersey Transit commuters sound off on delays and cancelations, Amtrak asks for patience
With the holiday getaway now in full swing, there is continued concern this week from New Jersey Transit customers.For weeks, riders have faced delays and cancellations at a seemingly endless rate and as the decades-old train line infrastructure continues to age, the problem is likely only going to get worse."If you're in this city and this happens, you're stuck!" a commuter said.Trouble ahead. Trouble behind."I commute in twice a week and it's a nightmare," another commuter said."They make you come here and wait for hours and hours and hours and hours and then they go, 'Yeah, we don't have trains...
Could massive Cat 4 Hurricane Beryl affect New Jersey gas prices?
New Jersey will be spared the wrath of Hurricane Beryl — the first Category 5 storm of the 2024 hurricane season, which is barreling through the Caribbean — but Garden State residents could be hit in one unpleasant way: rising gas prices. The storm has rampaged through the Caribbean Sea with sustained winds...
NJ traffic nightmare after road buckles on Garden State Parkway
🚧 A crack in the right lane of the southbound Parkway was reported after 3 p.m. 🚧 20-mile delay between Tinton Falls and Toms River. Repairs were completed Tuesday night after the pavement buckled on southbound Garden State Parkway Tuesday afternoon, creating a nearly 20-mile delay. State Police...
NJ State Troopers searching for Warren County stabbing suspect
Authorities are asking for your help locating a man wanted in connection to a stabbing in North Jersey late Tuesday night. Officials say at around 10:20 on the night of July 2nd, state troopers responded to a report of a stabbing victim at a home on Meadow Cliff Lane in Hardwick Township, Warren County.
Mountain Lion Reportedly Dangerously Close To Upstate New York
A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...
Here’s how many N.J. traffic deaths have happened so far in 2024
Traffic deaths have increased during the first half of 2024 in New Jersey, bucking a national trend and concerning safety experts. As of July 2, 48 more people died in crashes compared to the same time in 2023, State Police fatality statistics show. A total of 314 people died on the roads this year, more than the 266 who were killed during the same time period in 2023, an increase of 18%.
NJ study: Are we creating a gambling problem for our kids?
It's shocking how young people are when they're first exposed to gambling, according to folks behind new research out of The College of New Jersey and the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. The issue is only expected to worsen, given the ability to wager right on a phone...
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