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NJSEA approves additional $13 million for work on MetLife Stadium for 2026 World Cup
Another $13 million in state money will be spent on stadium work in advance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Eight matches – including the tournament final – will be played at MetLife Stadium in June and July of 2026 and the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority is paying for upgrades and...
North Plainfield Students Complete NJROTC Leadership Course
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Three North Plainfield High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) cadets graduated from the 2024 NJROTC Leadership Academy and Sail Training (LA/ST) on Friday, July 12, 2024, in Newport, RI. Senior Yareliz Minaya-Fernandez and Juniors Dayana Castro and Zawadi Warachi, completed two weeks of intensive training in preparation for increased leadership responsibilities in the North Plainfield NJROTC program. Training included physical training at 5 am, leadership-related academics, swimming, one hour each day on a sailboat learning to sail, flying drones, honing their close order drill and orienteering skills, and a tour...
Union County Mosquito Control to Spray New Providence and Surrounding Areas
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Union County Mosquito Control has announced it will conduct adult mosquito spraying in New Providence and surrounding areas on Saturday morning, July 27, 2024. The spraying is scheduled to occur between 3:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., weather permitting. The areas in New Providence to be treated include:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Gales Drive Area Charnwood Road Sherwood Drive Runnymede Parkway Ashwood Road Rosner Place New Providence Department of Public Works Central Avenue In addition to New Providence, the spraying will cover other local areas as follows: Berkeley Heights: Grant Street Area, River Road, Snyder Avenue, Emerson Lane Area,...
West Orange High School Students Shine at Paper Mill Playhouse Summer Musical Theater Conservatory
MILLBURN, NJ -- West Orange High School is celebrating the achievements of two of its students, Kyan Bashkoff and Vincent Fondetto. Kyan, a rising 10th grader, and Vincent, a rising 9th grader, who have been selected among 122 exceptionally gifted young performers from around the world to participate in the prestigious 2024 Paper Mill Playhouse Summer Musical Theater Conservatory. The Summer Musical Theater Conservatory at Paper Mill Playhouse is a rigorous program that empowers students to hone their individual performance potential while gaining a comprehensive foundation in theater arts. During the program, students engage in an intensive...
Beloved Berkeley Heights Children’s Librarian Laura Fahro retires after 49 years
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Beloved long time children’s librarian Laura Fuhro is retiring after 49 years, and was honored and had a proclamation read by Mayor Angie Devanney at the July 23 council meeting for her decades of service to the community. Fuhro was hired to work as a children's librarian in Berkeley Heights Public Library on July 1, 1975. The proclamation recognizes that Fuhro has provided children, parents, and caregivers with a welcoming and friendly space to enjoy, and participate in the Public Library's many services and programs. She has helped the library move three times...
Twitchy NJ man admits driving around with pipe bombs
HAMILTON (Mercer) — A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to having pipe bombs in his conspicuous car during a traffic stop in Mercer County. Jeremy Giliberti, 52, pleaded guilty to possessing destructive devices in Trenton federal court on Tuesday. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the Mount Laurel...
'PTA mom' opening Morris County's latest pot dispensary, with Tokey the Bear by her side
BOONTON — After years of wrangling with state and local officials, "Tokey the Bear" is ready to welcome the public to the town's first retail cannabis shop . Following a soft opening that began last week, Boone Town Provisions will cut the ribbon for its official grand opening on Sunday. Morris County's fifth...
Back to School Extravaganza: Help us fill school backpacks!
The New Jersey State Museum is participating in Trenton Public School’s Back to School Extravaganza on August 30. During this event, partners will provide on the spot health services, community resources and backpacks filled with new school supplies. In advance of the event, the school district is holding a school supply drive in to fill the backpacks that will be distributed.
Celebrate National Cheesecake Day at Anthony's in Bloomfield This Tuesday
BLOOMFIELD, NJ - Continuing a tradition that has been going on for as long as anyone can remember, Anthony's in Bloomfield Center will join the nation to celebrate "National Cheesecake Day" this Tuesday. Held every July 30, National Cheesecake Day is a celebration of Bloomfield's favorite bakery confection - the cheesecake.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This year Anthony's will celebrate with specials to enjoy in house or take-away. The special hours for the holiday are 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Celebrants can expect: cheesecake tasting raffle and giveaway 10% off upcoming holiday cheesecake subscription plus, the restaurant will be open for coffee, cappucino, desserts and more Anthony's is located at 71 Washington St. Bloomfield NJ. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Parkland vs. Lincoln High School (Brooklyn, NY) – A-Town Throwdown boys basketball tournament | PHOTOS
Parkland High School plays against Lincoln High School from Brooklyn, New York during the A-Town Throwdown boys basketball tournament Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Cedar Beach in Allentown.
EN GARDE! USA Fencing brings the Olympic sport to NYC with free demos
While the nation’s best fencers duel for the gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, USA Fencing is sharing the combat sport with the city by offering demonstrations and tutorials at two Manhattan locations over the next week.
‘Very proud to be a Dominican’: New Yorkers showed up to celebrate their heritage
BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — New York City has the largest population of Dominicans outside the Dominican Republic. There was a really fun party at the Bronx Zoo celebrating the Dominican people and their contributions to life in the Bronx. The evening was called Noche Quisquiyana, or, as many said, the best party ever. It began […]
East Orange student, teacher study history where it happened
An East Orange High School teacher and student got the chance to study history where it was made in Philadelphia. Tracey Prince, a world history teacher at East Orange STEM Academy, and student Rouselene Folas, participated in the first-ever Young People’s Continental Congress created by the National History Day (NHD) organization.
New Musical “Lifeline,” About the Discovery of Penicillin, Plays at The Signature Center Starting on Wednesday, August 28
A new musical, Lifeline, the story of Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming’s world-changing discovery of penicillin in 1928, will play at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at the Pershing Square Signature Center, with previews starting August 28 and opening night on September 4. Lifeline is written by Becky Hope-Palmer with music and lyrics by Robin Hiley and direction by Alex Howarth.
First HBCU Family Day on Staten Island marked with music, book read-alouds, performances
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island residents were able to learn about opportunities to attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) while also having a family day of fun that included arts and crafts, step performances, and a book reading during the first-ever HBCU Family Day in New Brighton on Saturday.
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