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NJ101.5 listeners have voted for the best ‘dive’ bar in NJ
Thousands of votes came pouring in on Friday and through the weekend after we announced the finalists in the four-region contest to find the best Jersey dive bar. We ended up with five finalists because of a rare tie in Central Jersey between Ellery's in Middlesex Boro. and Lagoda's Saloon...
Rain Can't Dampen Chatham's 2024 Fourth of July Fireworks Display
CHATHAM, NJ -- The raindrops started to fall almost as soon as the first rocket was lit. That didn't stop the 2024 Chatham Fourth of July Fireworks display, which continued through the light rain to its conclusion (see below) on Thursday night behind the Chatham Middle School.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Livingston Health Department Shares Fireworks Safety Tips, Urges Lawful Use and Precautions
LIVINGSTON, NJ — As the July 4th holiday weekend continues, residents planning to use fireworks on their own are reminded that fireworks can be dangerous if not used properly. The Livingston Health Department (LHD) urges residents to practice fireworks safety by following New Jersey laws and taking precautions. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 10,300 injuries occurred nationwide in 2022 due to fireworks. The most common injuries included burns to the hands, fingers, legs, and head, including to the eyes, face and ears.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In addition to attending the...
Civil Rights Group Sues Property Management Company For Rental Discrimination Against DACA Recipient
The Mexican-American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, also known as MALDEF, has filed a federal lawsuit against a property management company in New Jersey for refusing to rent a house to a young woman due to her immigration status as a DACA recipient. MALDEF sued the company on behalf of...
Latest door-to-door scam/come-on in New Jersey
Several people in South Jersey have reported two guys knocking on your door offering to power wash your house. They look for older homes where the siding may look kind of worn. Once they get your information the people that call you back are selling siding for your whole house.
NJSOSVETS Expands Emergency Hotel Stays to More NJ Counties to Support Homeless Veterans
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - A leading organization dedicated to supporting homeless veterans in New Jersey is proud to announce that starting July 4, 2024, it will be extending Veteran Emergency Hotel stays to Middlesex, Warren, and Somerset counties. NJSOSVETS, in partnership with the NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, will provide essential support to veterans in need, ensuring that no veteran should be homeless and living on the streets.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER At present, NJSOSVETS provides emergency hotel stays for veterans in seven counties across NJ. To support these efforts, NJ...
Sen. Bob Menendez's defense rests in federal bribery trial; Closing arguments next week
Sen. Bob Menendez, in his first words in court since his federal bribery trial started eight weeks ago in Manhattan, told the judge Wednesday that he would not speak in his own defense and rested his case after just two days of witnesses testifying on his behalf. “I’m not seeking to take the stand at this time,” New Jersey’s senior senator told Judge Sidney H. Stein, assuring the jurist he had discussed the matter “at length” with his attorneys. ...
28 road deaths so far in 2024: NJ county is stepping up patrols
Expect more messaging and crackdowns related to unsafe driving. Through the first half of this year, 28 people have lost their lives due to motor vehicle crashes on roads in Atlantic County. That's second only to Middlesex County (34), and officials say they're dedicated to stopping the trend from continuing...
NJ State Troopers searching for Warren County stabbing suspect
Authorities are asking for your help locating a man wanted in connection to a stabbing in North Jersey late Tuesday night. Officials say at around 10:20 on the night of July 2nd, state troopers responded to a report of a stabbing victim at a home on Meadow Cliff Lane in Hardwick Township, Warren County.
🔴 A man has been charged with installing a skimmer on an ATM at a NJ market
MIDDLESEX — A California man has been charged with installing a skimming device on an ATM at a store in the Central Jersey borough in March, police said. A skimmer is a device that scammers attach to card readers to steal card data and PINs. The data can then be used to either make unauthorized purchases, withdraw cash from ATMs or create counterfeit cards.
Chatham Borough Volunteer Fire Department Honors Grand Marshal Glogolich for his 42 Years of Service in Pre-Parade Ceremony
CHATHAM, NJ -- Normally, the person selected to be the Grand Marshal of the Chatham Borough Fire Department Association's annual Fourth of July Parade is someone who has retired after years of service to the department or town. It was finally Peter Glogolich's turn to be honored, but they couldn't wait any longer for him to retire. Now in his second run as the Chief of Chatham Borough Volunteer Fire Department, Glogolich is in his 46th year of volunteering in emergency services, the last 42 with the CBVFD.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Doug Allan pays tribute to Gloglich's remarkable run of community service in the videos below. Chatham Borough Mayor Carolyn Dempsey honors Chatham first responders during her 4th of July remarks (below). For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Iconic NJ pizza place lost to fire being helped by Dave Portnoy
Some people don’t like Dave Portnoy, thinking he has a cocky attitude. That’s the least of it. Others say he’s made a fortune with Barstool Sports dressing up misogyny and racism as humor. He’s been called a toxic creep. Women have accused him of dehumanizing sexual encounters.
Millburn Town Hall Plaza Debuts As New Outdoor Food, Music & Game Space
MILLBURN, NJ – Town Hall Plaza opened on Tuesday, July 2, and residents experienced the township's new eating, drinking, music and entertainment summer destination. It’s located on a one-way street behind the town hall and will remain closed to motorists until September 2. On Wednesdays through Sundays between 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., patrons can enjoy dining in the space. Live music will be played on Friday and Saturday evenings.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The new area features games for adults and children, BYOB (Wednesday to Sunday evenings), a food court and shady gazebos to keep people cool until sundown. Patrons can also have their food delivered to their table. Click HERE for the live music and special events schedule. Main Street had been closed off to motorists for the last few years, but in 2023, an ambulance experienced difficulty transporting a heart attack patient to the hospital, necessitating a new location. Check for updates on Instagram. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Shore towns seek halt to wind turbine plan through lawsuit
As part of the ongoing opposition to the construction of Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Farms plan, eight shore towns in Ocean and north Atlantic counties are attempting to reverse the state’s project approvals through litigation. At the end of May, a group of eight towns, referred to in the lawsuit as the Shore Municipalities, including Long Beach Township, Beach Haven, Ship Bottom, Barnegat Light, Surf City, Harvey Cedars, Brigantine Beach and Ventnor City filed two appeals and a stay motion against the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in an attempt to prevent 200 wind turbines to be placed less than nine miles offshore, adding that the DEP is “failing to protect the sensitive coastal waters of New Jersey by granting the final stages of approvals to Atlantic Shores.”
NJ offers $50K student loan relief for certain workers
TRENTON — A new student loan redemption program supports home and community-based workers. The program will benefit health care, behavioral health, and social services professionals serving those with medical needs, behavioral and/or mental health conditions, and disabilities. The program will be funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...
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