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Just one of the five New Jerseyans who signed the Declaration of Independence went on to run for public office. Abraham Clark had served in the Continental Congress in 1776 and was the only New Jersey delegate who supported independence from the start. The pro-Independence legislature recalled their other four delegates and sent a new delegation to join Clark.

MIDDLETOWN — The mayor says this township is on the hook for nearly $24,000 after providing extra protection Saturday night for President Joe Biden’s fundraising event at Gov. Phil Murphy’s home. Biden landed at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst late Saturday afternoon and flew Marine One to the...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — During the 2023-2024 school year, the Livingston High School (LHS) Choir Program had a record number of singers accepted into the New Jersey Music Educators Association’s (NJMEA) Region (23) and All-State Chorus (14). These students competed via audition against singers from all over the North Jersey region, as well as the entire state, to gain admittance into these prestigious ensembles. Students in Region Chorus performed at a culminating concert in February, and students accepted into All-State Chorus will perform both in Atlantic City and at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) later next year.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER A full list of students accepted to the All-State and Region Chorus can be seen below. NJMEA All-State Chorus (14) Benjamin Best Jesse CarmodyDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Ella Chai Rhea Fernando Helen Hao Chenhao Luo Peter Min Aditya Mirchandani Aahaan Rathi Aanya Rathi Nikhil Tiwari Yaxuan Wang Jasmine Wang Alexander Yang   NJSMA Region Chorus (23) Victoria Alfieri Jesse Carmody Rhea Fernando Alisa Gluhovsky Vincent Guo Helen Hao Sophie Kim Sheryl Liu Chenhao Luo Peter Min Aditya Mirchandani Samay Nistala Jenna Raiss Nikhil Rochlani Akshaya Shankar Rishabh Sinha Aimee Saju Tessa Thomas Nikhil Tiwari Emma Wang Yaxuan Wang Nisitha Wickramasinghe Charlize Xiao For more local news, visit TAPinto.net

Storm Team Meteorologist Jonathan Cubit says it will be hot and humid for the Fourth of July. Along with the heat, thunderstorms will also make an appearance.

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...

Blackwood, NJ – Homeward Bound Adoption Center needs your help this holiday finding a home for its animals! The center’s kennels have reached capacity with more animals than space and is offering $7 adoption fees for all cats and dogs until Sunday, July 7th. Kittens are not included in this special. With fireworks and hectic […]

Sunny skies and seasonable temperatures are forecasted this morning and afternoon for much of North Jersey as Independence Day celebrations begin. But come evening for fireworks displays, it's anybody's guess. ...

Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Company #1 announced the deployment of Lieutenant Oakley Spisak with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service to Boise, Idaho. Lieutenant Spisak is part of a 20-person…

A team of New Jersey-based entrepreneurs who bring a mix of experience from upscale restaurants and nightlife venues see a bright future in the fast-casual category. Esperto Hospitality Group signed a 13-unit agreement with Daddy’s Chicken Shack to grow the concept in the Garden State. The group includes four veterans in the industry are taking the lead with expansion.

Dew points continue to rise into the 70s…Comfort factor goes DOWN. How are we looking for parades and fireworks? Let’s chat about that and take a closer look at the entirety of the holiday weekend, here!

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...

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

WESTFIELD, NJ—A dog was found wandering on the 900 block of Boulevard earlier today. The Westfield Police Department is seeking assistance in locating the owner. If you recognize this dog…

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...

WFCN – The man from Middlesex County is going to prison for his part in the attempted robbery in New Brunswick that resulted in the victim being shot fourteen times. New Brunswick resident Jonathan Rosales, 23, has already entered a guilty plea to an indictment that included charges of attempted and conspired Hobbs Act robbery.

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...

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.

Police in New Jersey have arrested a man who allegedly attempted to kidnap a woman right off the sidewalk. The incident occurred in broad daylight, sending shockwaves through the local community. Details of the Incident. The suspect approached the woman while she was walking down the street and tried to...

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.”