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Darick Hall makes history in Lehigh Valley's 4-3 win
ALLENTOWN, Pa - Lehigh Valley bounced back in game two against Worcester on Saturday night. History was made in the 4-3 win, Darick Hall launched the 70th home run of his IronPigs career, a new franchise mark. Kody Clemens would homer in the first inning to get things started and...
Don’t Miss The Peach Festival at Peddler’s Village in Lahaska, PA
If you love peaches (even if you don't) you won't want to miss the annual Peach Festival at Peddler's Village. Peddler's Village Peach Festival is August 3rd & 4th. It's happening Saturday and Sunday, August 3rd and 4th from 11am - 6pm each day. There will be fresh peaches galore,...
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.
Berkeley Heights Township Council Agenda: Honoring Community Members and Advancing Local Projects
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The upcoming Berkeley Heights Township Council meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 features the recognition of distinguished community members and the discussion of key local projects. ProclamationsCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Laura Fuhro's Retirement: The council will honor Laura Fuhro for her remarkable 49-year tenure as the Children's Librarian. Fuhro has been a cornerstone of the community, fostering a love for reading and learning among generations of children. Click here for related article. Eagle Scouts Honored: Maria DiPasquale and Sofia Maciejewski will be recognized for obtaining their Eagle Scout rank....
Centuries-old road set to reopen at Delaware Water Gap as $11M facelift proceeds
Work to rebuild Old Mine Road, the 250-year old route through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, is on schedule, with the road expected to reopen to the public in late August, according to an update from park officials. Thought by some to be the oldest commercial highway in...
Police seek help finding missing man last seen in Delaware River (UPDATE)
A search continues Sunday for a possible drowning in the Delaware River near Easton’s wastewater treatment plant, officials said. The search started around 4 p.m. Saturday when multiple witnesses reported seeing a man go underwater, according to Pennsylvania Water Rescue Chief Branden Bachman. At 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Easton police...
Hopatcong State Park’s swim area closed
Hopatcong State Park’s swim area in Landing is closed until further notice because of a confirmed Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB), according to the state Department of Environmental Protection. More than 86,000 cells of cyanobacteria, which causes HABs, were found in a sample of water taken from Lake Hopatcong on...
Crowds hit Downtown Hackettstown for street fair
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (Warren County) – Crowds of people got out to enjoy the Hackettstown Business Improvement District’s Street Fair on Sunday. The annual fair featured 125 artisans and crafters, live entertainment, food and more. The Street Fair was brought alive by DJ S.C.3 Entertainment. There was a kids...
WATCHING THE SKIES | July 22-28, 2024 | Pluto lines up with Earth and sun
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Brad Klein reviews the week’s astronomical highlights with Bethlehem’s ‘Backyard Astronomy Guy,’ Marty McGuire. This week the dwarf planet, Pluto. It would be an ideal week to view Pluto from Earth, due to its position in its orbit. But sadly, it's too far away, and too small for casual viewing.
‘Exciting addition’: Shoppers converge at Lehigh Valley’s newest supermarket
EASTON, Pa. - A new destination for fresh meats, produce and other groceries in Northampton County welcomed its first customers on Friday. Bravo Supermarket, a family-owned grocery store, held a soft opening Friday morning at 250 Line St. on Easton’s South Side, co-owner Grizel Mazariegos-Perez said. The business will...
'Mini-ER on wheels' helps doctors and paramedics save more lives
EASTON, Pa. — Bridging the gap between first responders on the scene and medical professionals in the hospital. That’s what St. Luke’s University Health Network aims to do with its new EMS physician response team. "Collaboration between EMTs, paramedics and physicians is crucial for driving advancement in...
Not Your Father’s Car and Bike Show | PHOTOS
The Not Your Father’s Car and Bike Show was hosted at Bushkill Park in Forks Township on Saturday, July 20, 2024. The show has vintage themed cars and bikes with live music, vendors, amusement rides, field games, and different contests.
PSE&G Continues Gas Main Upgrades and Road Repairs in Somerville
SOMERVILLE, NJ - PSE&G and contractor crews will continue working on the gas pipe replacement project the week of Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. All work is weather permitting.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER - Installing main on Somer Drive between N. Gaston Avenue and Fieldstone Drive; - Continuing onto Nagle Drive and Schoolhouse Lane; - Working on tie-in pits on Codington Place along multiple intersections (Monday); - Installing gas main on Kirby Avenue between Haynes Street and Van Doren Avenue (Monday and Tuesday);DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. - Working on tie-in pits at Grove Street and William Street (Tuesday and Wednesday); - Installing main on N. Richards Avenue between E. Main Street and Hope Street (Wednesday to Friday); Contact the PSE&G Gas Construction customer hotline at 1-833-661-6400 or email GasWorks@PSEG.com. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
REVIEW: Blast Furnace Blues Fest returns, shorter but still smoking
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — ArtsQuest's Blast Furnace Blues festival returned to SteelStacks on Friday for its first run as a two-day event with a subdued but ultimately satisfying start. The opening night (the fest continues 2-11 p.m. today) offered New York gospel-blues trio The Harlem Gospel Travelers as headliners, and...
Phillipsburg Board of Education to Vote on Acting Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent Contract
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The Phillipsburg board of education is set to vote Monday, July 22, 2024, on several significant personnel changes and approvals. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Personnel Resignations and New Hires Among the key items, the board will vote on the appointment of Amy Fontana as Acting Assistant Superintendent for the 2024-2025 school year. Fontana, currently the Principal of Phillipsburg Primary School, is being promoted from within the district. Her appointment is pending approval from the Warren County Department of Education and the New Jersey Commissioner of Education, as recommended by the...
These are the hottest wings in New Jersey
Found 'em. And they are HOT. A few weeks ago, we were talking wings on the morning show and the owner of Marleys Gotham Grill in Hackettstown called the show. He challenged us to visit and try the hot wings. It was great meeting Bruno who opened the restaurant in...
MID-ATLANTIC THREE STARS: july 22
Plenty of racing action took place throughout the Mid-Atlantic this past week. Here’s a look at the “three stars” of each track:. FIRST STAR: DORNOCH. Monmouth Park hosted their signature race, the grade 1 Haskell Stakes, on Saturday. Belmont Stakes winner Dornoch earned his fourth career stakes victory in an exciting stretch battle, once again fending off the late rally of Mindframe, who finished second to Dornoch in the Belmont as well, and crossing the wire 1 1/4 lengths in front. He covered 1 1/8 miles on a fast main track in 1:50.31 for an ownership group led by West Paces Racing LLC, trainer Danny Gargan, and jockey Luis Saez.
A legend-dairy idea: La Farm Girls offer cow cuddling sessions at Klein Farms
EASTON, Pa. — Hard day at work?. Moove on over to La Farm Girls at Klein Farms Dairy and Creamery to get some cuddle time with a few professional cownselors for a little relief. Started just last month, La Farm Girls is pretty simple at heart: You pay a...
Trump crashes Bedminster wedding: This week in Central Jersey history, July 22-28
President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance at a wedding reception at his golf club in Bedminster, it was reported on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. At the reception on Saturday, July 20, 2019, Trump received chants of "USA! USA!" from the bride, groom and guests, according to CNN. The groom, P.J. Mongelli, had sent multiple invitations to Trump. ...
Bridgewater budget increases township spending by 8.6%. What does it mean for taxpayers?
BRIDGEWATER – The Township Council has introduced a municipal budget that increases spending by 8.6%. The proposed $51.29 million budget is $4.08 million more than last year's spending plan of $47.21 million. The municipal budget covers expenses for the police department, public works, recreation and other township services. The...
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