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PennDOT Denies Several Personalized License Plate Applications Daily; Here Are Some of Them
PennDOT issues many vanity license plates annually, but it also rejects countless applications, from the puerile to the racist, according to a staff report from City & State Pennsylvania. Each application has to abide by a set of rules that ensure that they do not offend or confuse other drivers,...
On the Princeton Agenda: An Important First Step for 238 Apartments on Stockton at Hibben
Princeton, NJ – An important first step toward the development of a multi-family apartment complex at the former Princeton Theological Seminary property on Stockton Street at Hibben Road will take place Monday, July 8, when Princeton Council is expected to introduce an ordinance to adopt a redevelopment plan for the property. The plan calls for 238 units on the site, with 20 percent set aside as affordable units. The plan also calls for up to two single-family detached houses to be located on the lot where the existing house at 92 Stockton Street is located. The maximum...
2024 Summer BBQ at Frist Campus Center
Come and join us on the South Lawn at Frist Campus Center every Wednesday for our Summer BBQs. A sizzling experience featuring a different carvery item each week. Beginning July 10 through August 7 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will also be music, giveaways and games. Cash, Credit Card and Student Charge accepted.
Recognizing gun violence as more than a criminal justice problem
The response in NJ to the US surgeon general’s declaration that gun violence is a public health crisis. Nonprofit leaders, academics and those directly impacted by gun violence in New Jersey welcomed a recent advisory from U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy that declares gun violence to be a public health crisis across the country.
Research Record: Global Shortfalls in Documented Actions to Conserve Biodiversity
Princeton SPIA’s Research Record series highlights the vast scholarly achievements of our faculty members, whose expertise extends beyond the classroom and into everyday life. If you’d like your work considered for future editions of Research Record, click here and select “research project.”. The Details. Authors: David S....
Trader Joe's to open store in King of Prussia, Montgomery County; Lehigh Valley remains unserved
MONTGOMERY CO., Pa. -- A new Trader Joe's store is coming to eastern Pennsylvania, but the grocer's Lehigh Valley fans will still face a lengthy drive for their fix of "TJ's." The new store will open at 224 W. Dekalb Pike in King of Prussia, Montgomery County. That is about a 60-mile drive from Bethlehem. The opening date has not been set.
Somerset Hills YMCA Gives Back to Community with Second Annual Men’s Essentials Drive
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – In June, Somerset Hills YMCA, a branch of the Greater Somerset County YMCA, hosted its second annual men’s toiletry drive. June is a month filled with celebrations, including Father’s Day, making it the perfect time to give back. The drive was held in partnership with Market Street Mission of Morristown, a local non-profit that supports men facing addiction, chronic homelessness, unemployment, and mental illness. Thanks to generous donations, the Y collected essential men’s toiletries, including brand-new care items, which will be distributed to men in need. Once itemized, the essentials will be picked up...
See all homes sold in Somerset County, July 1 to July 7
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Somerset County reported from July 1 to July 7. There were 60 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,508-square-foot home on Tuttle Road in Watchung that sold for $725,000. Basking...
Hunterdon's Fudge Shoppe on Route 202 needs more space to make candy
RARITAN TOWNSHIP - One of Hunterdon County's most popular businesses wants to convert a building into its own version of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory.The Fudge Shoppe, a Central Jersey institution for more than six decades, is scheduled to appear before the township Zoning Board of Adjustment on July 18 with a proposal to convert the first floor of a building at the corner off Millbrook Road and Burry Lane into a candy manufacturing facility. The property is located at the back of the store's location on southbound Route 202 by Case Boulevard.
Somerset County home sales for the week of July 7, 2024
117 Countryside Drive. $515,000. 15 Blossom Drive. $997,000. 201 Patriot Hill Drive. $880,000. 22 Princeton Court. $1,122,000. 239 English Place #C3. $415,000. 26 Deer Creek Drive. $1,900,000. 40 Long Road. $989,000. 7 Mayflower Drive. $640,000. 89 Aspen Drive #26a. $562,000. Bedminster. 105 White Oak Lane. $1,231,000. Belle Mead. 10 Windsor...
Dilapidated Navy Housing in Ivyland Demolished, Planned to Transform to Public Park
Abandoned U.S. Navy housing along Ivyland’s Jacksonville Road is following in the footsteps of Warminster’s Shenandoah Woods. Abandoned U.S. Navy housing along Ivyland’s Jacksonville Road is following in the footsteps of Warminster’s Shenandoah Woods, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Thanks to a $122,188 grant from...
The Week Ahead in Franklin/Somerset: July 8 to July 12
SOMERSET, NJ - Here's a look at some municipal, business, and recreational events going on this week in the Township of Franklin and some events of interest nearby. You can submit events directly to TAPinto by clicking HERE and creating a free account. Then click the "Submit Content" button on the upper right side of the front page, where you will be brought to a menu, to submit events. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Monday, July 8 Drop-in Chess for Adults We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play! TAP here for more details. Beginner YogaDOWNLOAD THE FREE...
Somerset County, NJ sees spike in scams
SOMERVILLE — You might want to think twice before sharing any personal information, especially if residing in Somerset County. Somerset County Sheriff Derrin Russo and the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office are warning of a recent increase in the number of mail and phone scams affecting residents. The scammers...
2-year-old recovering after fallen tree branch severs his arm in Montgomery County
A 2-year-old boy is recovering after a large tree branch fell on his arm and severed it in Montgomery County on Saturday.It happened at approximately 6 p.m. at a home on Chandler Road in Cheltenham Township.Authorities say the boy was attending a birthday party when the incident occurred.According to police, the branch fell about 50 feet while a group of children was playing in a driveway.He was rushed to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where his arm was later amputated. The boy was listed in critical condition.WATCH | 2-year-old injured after being trapped under fallen tree branch in Montgomery County2-year-old...
3 injured — including woman who jumped from roof — in Montco house fire
Fire crews in Montgomery County said they rescued two people from a rooftop as a fire tore through a twin home in Bridgeport in an incident that left three people hospitalized early Sunday. On Sunday morning, Mike Gallagher, Jr., deputy chief of the Bridgeport Fire Department, said that crews responded...
East Passyunk hosts Italian-Style Promenade “Passeggiata” every Thursday
If you’ve dreamed of being in Italy and taking an evening stroll before grabbing dinner, the good news is you now don’t have to catch a flight, because East Passyunk is hosting an Italian-style promenade called “Passeggiata” every Thursday through the summer! Every Thursday night restaurant and bar in East Passyunk will host specials and a […]
Cantina Feliz to close in Fort Washington on July 13th as it prepares to reopen in downtown Ambler
Cantina Feliz has announced that its last day at its long running Fort Washington restaurant will be July 13th. The Mexican restaurant announced in November 2023 that it would close in Fort Washington and reopen at 111 East Butler Avenue in downtown Ambler. In Ambler, it will fill the space that was most recently The Lucky Well.
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