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Chabad of SE Morris County Celebrates Solidarity Gala, Opens new branch at Madison's Drew University
MADISON, NJ - Over 300 attended Chabad of SE Morris County’s Solidarity Gala on June 18 th at 56 At Roseland, honoring Michael Seeve with the Community Leadership Award, Paul and Rachel Selvin with the Volunteers of the Year Award, and Jodi Prupis along with Jordyn, Leah, and Adele Flager with the Women of Valor Award. Hannah Naftal was the recipient of the Teen Visionary Award.
Plans revealed for development of Prudential tract in Upper Dublin
UPPER DUBLIN — A BET Investments proposal to build a residential, retail and commercial development on the Prudential tract at 2101 Welsh Road was presented to the Upper Dublin Planning Commission July 16. Promenade East would comprise 600 apartments, 160 stacked townhouses, 100,000 square feet of medical or corporate...
N.J. driver killed in afternoon crash on Route 287 in Somerset County
An 82-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 287 in Somerset County last week, officials said. William M. Ellis Jr. was driving south near mile post 29.6 in Bernards at about 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday when he veered off the road to the right and struck several trees, State Police said Monday.
Quakertown, Perkiomen stay unbeaten in Region 2 Legion baseball playoffs
As the defending Pennsylvania American Legion state and Region 2 champion, the Quakertown baseball team has the respect of Lower Macungie manager Jeff Smith. So, while Smith was disappointed his club lost 5-2 to Quakertown on Day 2 of the Region 2 tournament on Sunday night, he was also proud of the determination and effort his players put forth.
Grant presented to remove invasive bushes, plant native plants at Gibbons Pines Park in Madison
MADISON - The Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC) gave a ceremonial big check representing its $1,500 grant to remove 15 invasive blackberry bushes and plant native shrubs and grasses at Gibbons Pines Park Monday, July 15. The Department of Public Works (DPW) will remove the 15 bushes which...
Northampton County farm’s cow cuddling business is a comforting escape in troubled times
In a straw-strewn nook at Klein Farms, a pair of 6-month-old calves named Jayda and Jambalaya stand waiting for guests, ready to give themselves over to a session of cooing and cuddling with people in search of a break from life’s ever-spiraling anxieties. You need only cast your mind...
Long Hill adopts 1.68 percent tax levy increase
LONG HILL TWP. - Owners of the average township home will see an approximate $50 increase in their tax bill this fiscal year. The Township Committee adopted the 2024 budget in a 4-0 vote at its Wednesday, July 17 meeting. Mayor Guy Piserchia was absent. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You...
Lance Parry, retired senior news editor at The Inquirer, has died at 76
Lance Parry, 76, formerly of Malvern, retired award-winning news editor at The Inquirer, former managing editor at Allentown’s Call-Chronicle Newspapers Inc., digital publishing pioneer, and onetime commander of America’s Boating Club Valley Forge, died Tuesday, July 16, of organ failure at Paoli Hospital. Intellectual, inquisitive, professionally versatile, and...
How LVHN and St. Luke’s rank in U.S. News & World Report best hospitals list
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings for 2024-25 are out and once again Lehigh Valley Health Network has been ranked higher than St. Luke’s University Health Network nationally and within Pennsylvania. Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest was ranked sixth in Pennsylvania and St. Luke’s University Hospital in...
A Lehigh Valley high school tennis star has created a free camp to bring the sport to those who normally don’t have access
Parkland High’s Alexandria Warsing is one of the best high school tennis players in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, District 11 and arguably the state. She has been the district singles runner-up each of the past two years as a freshman and sophomore, and has led the Trojans to two undefeated seasons. She has competed nationally since the age of 8, placed first in a national doubles tournament and was awarded the USTA Middle State Sportsmanship Award last year.
Long Hill still intends to hire police chief, despite removal of chief terms
LONG HILL TWP. - The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office has recommended the township delete the “chief of police” section in a police department organization chart ordinance, as the position is currently vacant, but that does not mean that Long Hill officials don’t intend on making a police chief hire in the future.
82-year-old killed in Route 287 crash in Bernards Twp.
BERNARDS TWP. - State Police say an 82-year-old Middlesex man was killed Wednesday, July 17 when the car he was driving veered off Route 287 and crashed into a tree in the township. According to State Police, troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash at 1:46 p.m. where they found...
National Night Out Set for August 6th in Morris Plains
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - The Morris Plains Police will be hosting National Night Out on August 6th at Morris Plains Community Park. The event will take place from 5pm - 8:30pm. There will be emergency services apparatus to view, fun activities including a dunk tank and blow-up obstacle courses, give aways, and refreshments provided!
Far Hills Country Day School welcomes new director of development
FAR HILLS - The preK-8 Far Hills Country Day School has named Tom Evans the director of development, effective July 8. “Tom brings more than 30 years of experience as a non-profit executive in multiple facets of development such as capital campaign leadership, strategic planning and fundraising events," said Head of School Georgia S. Zaiser.
Fisherman Stuck In Mud Rescued In Hunterdon County: Authorities
The fisherman had to be rescued after he got stuck in the mud in Lake Solitude, the High Bridge Fire Department said on Facebook. The manmade lake has become filed with sill, the fire department said. "It's very easy to sink down into it, sort of like quicksand," the High...
FedEx driver drunk during crash that left hundreds in New Jersey without power
A FedEx driver was drunk when he plowed his delivery truck into a utility pole earlier this week, knocking out power for hundreds in New Jersey, authorities said. David Fiallos was driving west on Route 46 in Hackettstown when the crash occurred on Tuesday just after 3 p.m., according to a press release from the city’s police department. Fiallos allegedly dropped his phone, which he was using ...
Eat, Sip, Shop: Friends’ quest to create 'perfect bagel’ leads to new Lehigh Valley eatery
TATAMY, Pa. - Lehigh Valley bagel buffs have a new spot to score the doughy treats in Northampton County. The Belvidere, offering artisan bagels, breakfast sandwiches, coffee and more, held a soft opening with a limited menu on Wednesday at 70 S. Eighth St. in Tatamy. The business is owned...
Police: Man arrested, officers seize drugs after investigation in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Police in Allentown say they arrested a man and seized suspected fentanyl and ecstasy pills after an investigation. Tyrone Fowler, 50, of Philadelphia, faces charges of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance, according to a news release from the Allentown Police Department.
Pass It Along’s Triathlon will be Saturday
Pass It Along, a nonprofit organization that helps build confident, resilient and compassionate young people, will hold a triathlon on July 27. The event takes place at the privately owned lake community of Lake Mohawk Country Club in Sparta. The swim portion will be in the lake, which is patrolled...
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