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More than 11,000 students learning English enrolled in Newark Public Schools
English language learners make up more than a quarter of the district’s enrollment this school year. English language learners will make up more than a quarter of Newark’s Public School enrollment this school year, an increase over last year that points to a growing need for more teachers and services.
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.
Missing N.J. child found safe after massive search effort
A child reported missing Saturday evening in Mercer County was found safe early Sunday, police said. Hopewell Township Police responded to a residence in Hopewell Borough around 9 p.m. Saturday for a report of a missing juvenile, township police said. The child’s family reported that he was last seen around...
Rash of vehicle thefts and home burglaries in Fairfield, New Jersey
Police in one Essex County, New Jersey community are speaking out after a rash of vehicle thefts and home burglaries. Fairfield Police Department's public information officer Stacy Chiarolanza says Fairfield has had more occupied home burglaries this year than ever before. There's also been a rash of high end vehicle thefts, including three in the lasts couple weeks. Chiarolanza says gangs are recruiting younger members to commit the crimes because the consequences are not severe enough.
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. If you...
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...
NJIT Women’s Soccer Earns First Win Of The Season
EMMITSBURG, Md. - Mikayla Balio scored the first NJIT goal of the season in the 52nd minute, leading the NJIT women's soccer team (1-1-1) to a 1-0 victory against Mount St. Mary's (2-1-0) on Sunday afternoon at Waldron Family Stadium. Balio's goal came from a well-placed pass from Emily Jozak,...
Motorcyclist Killed After Being Ejected, Run Over In Route 280 Crash: Police (UPDATE)
A 52-year-old motorcyclist was killed in an early-morning crash on Route 280 in Hudson County, police said.Kyle Silas, of Orange, was heading west on a Fly Wing electric motorcycle when he struck a Ford sedan near milepost 16 in Kearny around 4:35 a.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron s…
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.
Taste of Times Square is Returning to the Crossroads of the World
A pre-pandemic foodie favorite is making a comeback — the outdoor food and music festival Taste of Times Square returns next month to the Crossroads of the World. On Monday, September 9 from 5pm to 9pm, for the first time since 2019 Taste of Times Square will feature over 30 participating restaurants, ranging from Mexican, Caribbean, Argentinian, […] The post Taste of Times Square is Returning to the Crossroads of the World appeared first on W42ST.
Officials to spray for mosquitos across NYC this week: Here’s where
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Health officials will spray for mosquitos in New York City this week in an effort to reduce the risk of West Nile virus. Crews are set to spray parts of upper Manhattan on Monday and southwest Brooklyn on Wednesday. Here’s where: Manhattan: Brooklyn: Residents are asked to stay indoors during the […]
Chalkbeat now has a new look — and a public health sister site
Welcome to the new Chalkbeat!If you’re a regular reader, you might notice that things look a little different here today. Nothing about our stories or the functionality of our site is changing, but we have a new look that we hope you enjoy: simple, modern, and with the work you know and love front and center. Why? It’s always nice to feel fresh at the start of a school year. But more importantly, the change comes as we launch a new sibling site. Meet Healthbeat, which is officially launching today to cover public health.Healthbeat reporters will be digging into issues...
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