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Sparta Township Flies Disability Pride Flag
SPARTA, NJ – The Disability Pride flag is flying in front of Sparta’s town hall. The resolution to have the flag displayed this week was made by councilman Dan Chiariello. Chiarello also purchased the flag. Get your local news delivered to your inbox for FREE each day. Subscribe...
Mount Olive Pirates bring swimming, camaraderie and summer memories to township children for over 50 years
MOUNT OLIVE TWP. - The Mount Olive Pirates Swim Team has brought competitive swimming during the summer to children ages 5 to 18 for more than 50 years. “Our team prides itself in being a very tight-knit family with a passion for swimming,” Michelle Melendez fundraising coordinator for the team said. “The team was formed in 1972, one year after the Solar Swim Club opened its doors and 100 years after the founding of Mount Olive Township.
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...
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...
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.
Your View: We need detailed soil maps of our cities so we know where it’s safe to work, live, play and grow food
We have recently transitioned into a world where more than half of the population lives in urban areas, and this transition is recorded directly underneath our feet — in our soil. But despite increasing urbanization, soil data for cities is often lacking important information city folks need to be...
Utility pole crash leads to drunk driving charge for Long Valley FedEx driver
WASHINGTON TWP. - A 46-year-old FedEx driver from Long Valley was arrested for driving under the influence after his truck crashed into a utility pole in Hackettstown on Tuesday, July 16. Officers were on a motor vehicle stop near 100 Main St. when, at about 2:39 p.m., when they heard...
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy met with Trump in Bedminster over the weekend
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy met with former President Donald Trump at his Bedminster, N.J. property on Saturday to wish him well after the attempted assassination attempt a week earlier at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., a spokesperson for the governor said Monday. The...
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...
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...
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 ...
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.
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,...
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...
Madison Council Meeting is Monday July 22
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Council will hold their monthly council meeting, Monday July 22. The meeting will be in person and livestreamed on YouTube. Members of the public who wish to participate in the meeting may do so by joining us in-person at Hartley Dodge Memorial Council Chamber or view the live stream of the meeting on YouTube or below at 8:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. Individuals in-person will be able to fully participate in the meeting, including providing public comment. Members watching the live stream will not be able to provide public comments. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER If you are unable to attend, but would like to provide comment, please email clerk@rosenet.org by 4:30 P.M. on the day of the meeting for your comments to be included in Communication & Petitions. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Infamous Stringdusters + Dishonest Fiddlers | Sherman Theater | 7/18/24
The Infamous Stringdusters brought their signature brand of progressive bluegrass to the historic Sherman Theater in East Stroudsburg, PA, for a night of electrifying jams and foot-stomping grooves. Pioneering a unique space at the crossroads of bluegrass and progressive music, The Infamous Stringdusters have become a beloved institution. This Grammy...
Dinan joins law firm’s leadership
Timothy Dinan has become co-managing partner of Laddey Clark & Ryan with Thomas Ryan. Ryan has served as solo managing partner of the Sparta law firm for the past 30 years. Dinan is the practice leader of Laddey Clark & Ryan’s personal injury practice. A graduate of Rutgers Law School, he joined the firm in 2010 and has taken on increasing responsibility for his practice’s and the firm’s leadership.
Newton Girl Scout Working Towards Her Gold Award Through Love of Reading
NEWTON, NJ—Newton resident and recent graduate of Newton High School is working towards her Girl Scout Gold Award, the top rank in Girl Scouts, with a special project. Danielle Penny is a member of Girl Scout Troop 5688 and is collecting previously “loved Children’s books. The book drive is just Phase 1 of the Girl Scout Gold Award project and according to Penny is “a crucial component, as it lays the foundation for the remainder of the project, which will be focused on distributing the books.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “After 12 years...
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