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#DestinationNutley - Fourth of July, Fireworks, and Food
NUTLEY, NJ - Today means three things in Nutley: Fourth of July, fireworks, and food. After gorging on food from the grill all day, head to the Nutley Park Oval at 6 p.m. for the township's annual fireworks show.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Fireworks begin after dark, somewhere closer to 8:30 p.m., but before that there is a dance party featuring DJMC Entertainment. Some of Nutley's favorite food destinations will remain open tonight to serve the local celebrants. Cuppily, at the corner of Franklin Ave. and Chestnut St. will be open serving both hot and iced...
Sean Quinn Is Recipient Of Catholic Media Awards
AREA— TheArchdiocese of Newark and its news outlet, Jersey Catholic, have been nationally recognized for their contributions to communications and Catholic journalism, earning 10 prestigious awards from the national Catholic Media Association (CMA) at its annual Catholic Media Awards ceremony held inAtlanta, Ga., on June 21. Archdiocesan staff members...
Raiders Down Millburn, 3-1, In Cal Ripken 12U District 12
Controlled pitching called the shots in the Cal Ripken, Jr. District 12 12U semifinal game between third-seeded, 3-1 Scotch Plains-Fanwood and second seeded, 4-0 Millburn-Short Hills at Gumbert Field 2 in Westfield on June 26. Pitcher Will Sacchetti won his duel against Miller pitcher Vir Bhatia, 3-1, to advance the Raiders to the District 12 Championship Game at the same location on June 29 to face the top-seeded Cranford Cougars who came from behind to nip the Chatham Cougars, 5-4, in the other semifinal.
Video: Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board Meeting – June 17, 2024
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board Meeting – June 17, 2024. Publisher of Parsippany Focus since 1989 and Morris Focus since 2019, both covering a wide range of events. Mr. Cahill serves as the Executive Board Member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, President of Kiwanis Club of Tri-Town and Chairman of Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Board.
Maplewood library is hiring a substitute librarian
Maplewood library is hiring a substitute librarian. Applicants must have an MLS degree and NJ State Certification or be currently enrolled in a MLIS program. Resume and cover letter accepted by email. The Jersey Bee’s staff includes producers and editors who work together to gather, verify, and report useful local...
Why Did Work Stop on Halo High Rise in Downtown Newark? What We Know
NEWARK — Amid claims of both funding and safety issues, construction has stopped on a gleaming residential high rise in downtown Newark – a project that has been among the most visible signs of the city’s development boom. The owner of the Halo on Washington Street sued its lender last week with claims Parkview Financial did not make good on a $90 million loan. And court records show the builder of a neighboring Essex County family courts building has also sued the Halo’s owner and general contractor with claims the construction endangered their workers with “safety issues”...
See homes sold in the Parsippany-Troy Hills area, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Parsippany-Troy Hills area reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 12 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,464-square-foot home on Welsh Place in Morris Plains that sold for $590,000.
See homes sold in the Franklin Township area, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Franklin Township 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 1,336-square-foot home on Buckingham Way in Somerset that sold for $450,000.
Former Trailblazer standout Spencer Wallace Joins Utah Tech’s Men’s Golf Coaching Staff for 2024-25 Season
Former Trailblazer standout Spencer Wallace, a top player in the program's history, is set to join Utah Tech's men's golf coaching staff for the 2024-25 season as the new assistant coach. Wallace's success as a player and instructor, coupled with his experience collaborating with renowned instructors, positions him to elevate the team with his leadership and expertise.
Police Release Photos of Suspect in Connection with Theft of Montclair Pride Flag
The Montclair Police Department has released security camera photos of a suspect in connection with the Pride flag theft last month. On June 7, the community raised the Pride flag on the corner of Church Street and Bloomfield Avenue. On Friday, June 14, a member of Out Montclair, a local LGBTQ+ advocacy group, reported it missing.
West Orange Student Receives Sharing Network Foundation Scholarship
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Sharing Network Foundation an organization that raises awareness of organ and tissue donation and transplantation, recently awarded scholarships to seven New Jersey high school students. Lavarra (LJ) Hines, a West Orange resident and recent Newark Academy graduate, received one of the scholarships. According to the foundation, “Scholarships are awarded by the Sharing Network Foundation for their passion and dedication to raising awareness of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The 2024 graduates were presented with their scholarship awards at NJ Sharing Network’s headquarters in New Providence.” The Sharing Network Foundation’s scholarships are funded by the organization’s...
Downtown Summer Concert Series Continues in July
The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts (METC) free outdoor Downtown Concert Series sponsored by the Madison Downtown Development Commission (DDC) continues thru August. Enjoy a free night of music this summer on Fridays from 6-8 p.m. Bring your own chair or blanket to sit and listen to some great performances on METC’s lawn. Packing a picnic dinner or getting takeout from one of the many fabulous local restaurants is encouraged.
Man Fatally Shot In Newark: Prosecutors
At 9:30 p.m., police responded to the 200 block of Park Avenue and found an unresponsive male suffering from a gunshot wound, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Frage said. The man was transported to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:00...
Township of Nutley Independence Day Festivities
Mayor John V. Kelly, III and the Nutley Board of Commissioners are pleased to announce the Township's Fourth of July festivities scheduled for Thursday, July 4, beginning at 6:00 pm. “On July 4, as in previous years, Nutley is the destination to celebrate our nation's birthday! We are looking forward to continuing the Nutley tradition of celebrating our nation's birth with family friendly entertainment, and of course, fireworks”, commented Mayor Kelly.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Food vendors will line Franklin Avenue and DJMC Entertainment will be on hand to provide music and games. Nutley native Zach Sebek will perform the National Anthem to kick off the amazing firework display. The fireworks are scheduled to start at dusk. TRAFFIC ALERT: Franklin Avenue will be closed between Chestnut and Church St. beginning at 3:30pm and will not reopen until cleanup is finished. Please use caution while traveling in this area. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Jersey City tenants sue Equity Residential, demanding hundreds of millions for decades of overpayments
Tenants at a Downtown Jersey City apartment complex have filed a $400 million federal class action lawsuit against landlord Equity Residential, the latest salvo in what has become a multi-year fight against double-digit rent increases. Portside Towers’ two tenant associations and four individual tenants sued Equity Residential Tuesday, demanding the...
Police looking for info after neglected dog found abandoned tied to pole in Maywood
Police are searching for answers after a dog was left abandoned tied to a street pole in Maywood on Monday evening, said Maywood police Chief Terence Kenny. Officers responded to a report of a stranded dog at the intersection of Golf Avenue and Steward Street at about 7:20 p.m. on Monday, officials said. ...
Serious Multi-Vehicle Accident Snarls Holiday Traffic on GSP; One Airlifted [PHOTOS]
Traffic on the Garden State Parkway this afternoon is at a standstill following a multi-vehicle accident. The 4-vehicle accident happened in the northbound lanes of the Parkway near the PNC Arts Center, exit 116. One person is being airlifted to the hospital. Both the express and local lanes are partially...
Newark mayor’s anti-crime group interfering with police officers, union says
A union representing Newark police officers has asked New Jersey officials to investigate one of Mayor Ras Baraka’s anti-crime initiatives, claiming members of the group have repeatedly interfered with police at crime scenes. The Newark Office of Violence Prevention Trauma Recovery was formed four years ago to address quality...
Man Carjacked At Gunpoint: Newark PD
At 5 a.m., a man was parked on the 700 block of South 17th Street when he was approached by a Black man, wearing a black sweater and black face mask and brandishing a firearm, who opened his driver-side door and demanded he get out of the vehicle, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said.
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