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Morristown Green hosts 'Diversity Day'
MORRISTOWN - About 20 informational kiosk tents dotted the walkways and grassy areas of the Morristown Green on the afternoon of Sunday, July 21, promoting the diverse faiths, languages, and cultures that flourish throughout Morris County. The afternoon event was sponsored by the Diversity Coalition of Morris County, which is...
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Damage to trees from the invasive beetle species known as the emerald ash borer is adding to power outage problems in Williams Township, according to Thomas Little a homeowner there. Little said his electric company Met-Ed, is not doing enough to clear away dead or dying ash trees destroyed by the beetle contributing to downed power lines during storms. Little filed a formal complaint against Met-Ed with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
Madison Rotary to host blood drive at Madison Area YMCA Aug. 8
MADISON - The Madison Rotary, in partnership with the American Red Cross and the Madison Area YMCA, will host a blood drive at the YMCA from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 at 111 Kings Road. The blood drive will take place in Buttenheim Hall at the YMCA’s Family...
Sparta Residents Asked to Complete Survey for Updated Open Space and Recreation Plan
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Environmental Commission, a statutory board, is working with the Land Conservancy of New Jersey to update Open Space and Recreation Plan for the community. The are asking Sparta residents to complete a survey to help them “identify goals and recommendations for the plan.”
Suddenly, these Lehigh Valley delegates could have a bigger role in possibly selecting the next president
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — For nearly a month, Aidan Levinson has watched uncomfortably as the pressure mounted on President Joe Biden. Biden's disastrous debate performance against former President Donald Trump ignited fears the 81-year-old Biden wasn't up for a second term. Slowly and repeatedly, momentum turned against him as more and more of his allies publicly and privately called on him to leave the race.
Watchung Reservation voted as one of the best hidden gem picnic spots
WATCHUNG - A survey conducted by Mixbook Inspiration named the Watchung Reservation as one of the top hidden gem picnic spots in the Garden State. Mixbook Inspiration conducted a survey with 3,000 Americans to uncover the top, off-the-grid picnic spots. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You obviously care about local news...
Friends raising funds for funeral of Bethlehem man who drowned in Lehigh River
Friends and family of a Bethlehem man who drowned earlier this week in Allentown are raising funds for his funeral. Antwan Daring, 35, was tubing with friends about 3 p.m. Monday on the Lehigh River near the 600 block of Waterfront Drive in Allentown. He was recovered by the Allentown Fire Department, and was pronounced dead about 4 p.m. Earlier this week, his friends and family started a ...
Motorcyclist dies of injuries from crash
A motorcyclist died five days after he was involved in a crash July 4 on Monroe Road in Lafayette, a New Jersey State Police (NJSP) spokesman said. Timothy Angle of Rockaway Township died July 9 from his injuries. He was 64. Troopers responded to a report of a crash about...
Trump's New Jersey liquor-license hearing is delayed in latest ripple-effect benefit from SCOTUS immunity opinion
It's the latest ripple-effect benefit from the Supreme Court's immunity opinion. Trump faces revocation because of his hush-money conviction.
‘It’s powerful’: 3D map allows amateur voyagers to explore Lehigh Valley landscape and beyond
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — As the map beneath their feet began to fade and change Saturday afternoon, sisters Evelyn and Olivia Detore squealed with excitement. “It disappeared,” 8-year-old Evelyn said. “It’s powerful,” 6-year-old Olivia responded. The pair were some of the first to experience the National Scenic...
Keep Your Table Jersey Fresh at Farmer's Markets and Stands from the Morristown Area
MORRIS COUNTY - Looking for fresh produce and local products from farm stands. Four are happening in our area today with one tomorrow. Happening today, Saturday July 20 is the Morris Plains Farmers Market and the Urban Farm Stand.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Morris Plains Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 9am - 1pm through November 30. The farmers market is located at 771 Speedwell Avenue in Morris Plains. The Urban Farm Stand Urban Farm hosts a farm stand every Thursday from 3 - 6 p.m. and every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. -...
Randolph Residents Hailed As Heroes For Lifesaving Actions At Local Little League Game
RANDOLPH, NJ- In a remarkable display of quick thinking and bravery, Randolph residents Beth Liquore and Kristen Markowitz saved the life of a young boy during a Little League baseball game at Freedom Park on June 10, 2024. During the game, a young player was tragically struck in the chest by an errant pitch, causing him to collapse. Witnesses to the event, Beth Liquore and Kristen Markowitz, immediately rushed to the boy’s aid, recognizing the severity of the situation. They found the child unresponsive, with no detectable heartbeat or pulse, and sprang into action, performing CPR in...
Biocon Biologics Moves HQ to Bridgewater
Avison Young has negotiated a new 9,624-square-foot lease at 685 Route 202/206 in Bridgewater on behalf of Biocon Biologics to serve as their new North American headquarters. The fully integrated global biosimilars company took occupancy this month. Biocon Biologics was represented by Drew Persson, principal, who is based in Avison...
PCFLV campers enjoy smiles aplenty
Camp Smile brought a week full of joy to campers at the annual event hosted by the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley at Muhlenberg College’s Moyer Hall. Held June 24-28, the day camps provided local kids battling cancer and their siblings, along with children who have lost a sibling to cancer a chance to play games, work on arts and crafts, swim, as well as participate in theater.
Decades-old auto parts store in Southern New Jersey abruptly demolished
Here's another case of "here today, gone tomorrow" in South Jersey. A decades-old auto parts store right in the heart of Gloucester County is quickly being reduced to rubble. That store is the old Pep Boys right off of the corner of the Black Horse Pike and Ganttown Road in Turnersville, Washington Township.
1 pedestrian killed, 1 hurt in Michigan when trailer hauling boat breaks free and strikes them
HOLLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — One person was killed and another was hurt in western Michigan when a trailer hauling a pontoon boat disconnected from the vehicle towing it and struck them. The victims were walking along a bike path Sunday afternoon in Holland Township when they were struck...
Part of Route 611 has been closed since 2022. A reopening is finally in sight
A temporary solution to reopen the closed stretch of Route 611 south of Delaware Water Gap has been reached, officials announced Friday. The road has been closed from Cherry Valley Road/Oak Street in Delaware Water Gap south to Slateford Road since a rock slide in December 2022. Part of this section is in...
Driver drove wrong way, failed to yield to Franklin patrol car in fatal crash, report says
A 21-year-old Sussex County driver failed to yield to traffic and drove the wrong direction on Route 23 before his car collided with a Franklin Borough police officer's patrol vehicle on Memorial Day, leading to death of his 19-year-old passenger, according to a Sussex County Sheriff's Office crash report obtained by the New Jersey Herald. ...
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