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Back-to-School Safety Tips from the Sayreville Police
SAYREVILLE, NJ -- Sayreville police are reminding residents of the importance of safety as students return to school. "Our officers will be out in force during the start of the school year to help ensure everyone’s safety," Chief Daniel Plumacker said. "We encourage all residents to take these reminders to heart and to help make this school year a safe and successful one for all." Here are a few key points to keep in mind: School Zones: Please be extra cautious when driving through school zones. Speed limits are reduced in these areas for a reason, and enforcement will be...
Eighth Annual Rotary Family Fun Fest and Car Show Held On August 25, 2024
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - The Rotary Club of the Somerset Hills held their eighth annual Rotary Family Fun Fest and Car Show August 25, 2024 at the Somerset Hills YMCA. The sounds of the PB&J Band provided the perfect acoustic backdrop. According to event director Tony Cucinell, there were 112 cars on display this year. Some of the award categories included The Veteran’s Award, The First Responder Award and The People’s Choice. Bernardsville Mayor Mary Jane Canose was there to deliver the Mayor’s Cup.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Cucinell said his favorite part...
Teen Litter Patrol Caps Summer of Cleanups Across New Brunswick
Pulse aquí para leer esta historia en inglés NEW BRUNSWICK - Armed with claw-like grabber tools and a desire to make their city a little cleaner, members of the Teen Litter Patrol descended on New Brunswick this summer, picking up cigarette butts one after another.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Between July 1 and Aug. 8, the Teen Litter Patrol swept through New Brunswick during four-hour shifts. They covered 208 city blocks, picking up 6,150 pounds of trash and 1,815 pounds of recycling; the most blocks, and the most trash and recycling picked up by...
See all homes sold in Essex County, Aug. 19 to Aug. 25
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Essex County reported from Aug. 19 to Aug. 25. There were 76 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,176-square-foot home on Colonial Woods Drive in West Orange that sold for $786,500.
Union County Begins Morris Ave Work in Summit, NJ
SUMMIT, NJ – The City of Summit’s Engineering Division has been advised that Union County will begin concrete and manhole replacement work on Morris Ave near Springfield Ave on Monday, August 26, weather permitting. This work is in anticipation of paving Morris Ave between Springfield Avenue (near City Hall) and the end of Morris Avenue at Springfield Avenue (near Briant Park). Road closures and detours may be in effect while this work is completed. Project details available on county website: https://ucnj.org/traffic-site/roadconstructionupdate.html. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Mercer County Buzzing for Upcoming Insect Festival
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County officials are buzzing about the 2024 Annual Insect Festival. Set to be held on Saturday, September 7, at Mercer Educational Gardens, 431A Federal City Road, Hopewell Township, the event is co-hosted by Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The festival will be held from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, rain or shine. Admission is free and on-site parking is available. Through fun, hands-on activities, visitors will learn about the importance of insects in our lives and how...
Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Holds Drug Overdose Vigil
Around 100 residents who have lost a relative to a drug overdose turned out for a candlelight vigil in Lincoln Park in Jersey City this past Wednesday. The event was organized by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office. During the event, members of the Prosecutor’s Office gave a rundown of...
New fast casual restaurant opening in Middlesex County
When you think of fast casual restaurants you probably think of places like TGI Fridays, Applebee’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, etc. If you heard a restaurant was called Tropical Smoothie Café you might think that’s all they serve: smoothies and maybe a yogurt parfait here and there. Nope....
Grand jury indicts NJ man on charges of killing mom, 29, in jealous rage
WALL — A grand jury has returned an indictment against a man charged with stabbing his girlfriend multiple times with a machete. Alex Williams, 24, of Wall, repeatedly hacked Brianna Greenwood in the parking lot of the Glen Oaks apartment complex off Allenwood Road on May 23, causing "multiple significant injuries," according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.
New Jersey Small Black And LGBTQ Businesses Awarded $1.2M In Grants
The grant money has been split between restaurants, education centers, and community spots in Newark. A group of small businesses owned by people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community in Newark, New Jersey, have been named as recipients of about $1.2 million in grants under the Newark Retail Reactivation Initiative.
3-alarm fire shuts down N.J. bar. Owners vow to rebuild.
A three-alarm fire broke out Saturday afternoon at Angry Dad Draught House in Washington Township in Warren County. Heavy smoke and fire were spewing from the second-floor eaves when the Washington Township Fire Department responded at about 3:39 p.m. to the bar and restaurant on Route 31 North. Everyone was...
Warren County Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash During High-Speed Police Chase on I-80
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - A high-speed chase on the morning of August 13, 2024, which led to a fatal motorcycle crash on I-80 in Warren County when a New Jersey State Trooper attempted to pull over an SUV is now being investigated by the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office. NJ Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and his administration have released details regarding the fatal crash involving a police pursuit on Aug. 13, in Hope Township, Warren County. Previously reported by TAPinto, the deceased has been identified as 76-year-old Michael J. Ceddia, from Hackettstown, NJ.CLICK HERE TO SIGN...
William Basinski announces new album (hear an excerpt), expands fall tour
Composer and sound architect William Basinski has announced a new album, September 23, which will be out September 27 via Temporary Residence. It’s the first release in Basinski’s Arcadia Archive series which is “dedicated to the discovery and recovery of his life’s work” and will feature “archival piano recordings captured at Arcadia, his former loft in Brooklyn.”
Should tenants have a right to cooling? More cities say yes amid record heat.
This is the first in a series of three articles examining local policies that give tenants a right to cooling equipment. Lately, the city of Dallas has been hearing from local leaders across the U.S. and as far as London, England, said Rosana Savcic, a division manager in the city’s code compliance department. What has caught their attention? A city policy that took effect in 2017 requiring landlords to provide working air conditioning equipment.
Heather Headley, Ben Platt Join Jason Robert Brown Carnegie Hall Concert
Jason Robert Brown has recruited some starry friends for his previously announced Carnegie Hall concert, set for October 25. Heather Headley and Ben Platt will join the singer-songwriter for the one-night-only performance. "I have been a fan of Heather Headley since the miraculous night I saw Aida in its Chicago...
Popular Restaurant Chain Closing 23 Locations Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
Red Lobster announced it will be closing an additional 23 restaurants at the end of the month. The move comes after Red Lobster closed over 100 locations earlier this year amid bankruptcy proceedings. Red Lobster is in the process of selling itself to Fortress Credit Corp., which recently gave the...
Sportswriter previews U.S. Open on first day of tournament
For the next two weeks, all eyes will be on Queens as the world’s top tennis players compete in the U.S. Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing. Global stars like Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will converge on New York City, drawing fans and sports writers from around the world.
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