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Ensure Your Well Water is Safe to Drink with Regular Testing
Many residents in the Hopewell Valley area get their drinking water from private wells. It is therefore important for homeowners to have their wells tested by a certified laboratory to ensure the safety and quality of drinking water from potential contaminants. In addition, testing is mandatory through the NJ Private Well Testing Act (PWTA) during real estate transactions and every 5 years for rental properties.
NEW LIST: Which NJ & PA Big Lots Stores Are Closing Permanently?
I filled you in a few weeks ago that a beloved retailer was in financial trouble. Big Lots, a discount chain, with over 1,000 locations across America has fallen on tough times because of what the company is calling, "elevated inflation." Not as many Americans are shopping because paychecks aren't...
Five New Jersey Cities on list of the Top 25 Most Expensive Assisted Living Facilities
The good news is modern medicine has so many solutions to health issues that come with aging in today's world. The "bad news" is many treatments are specialized and you may not be able to properly take care of your aging parents. According to research from NORC at the University...
Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll Goes Viral For Striking Body Transformation
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll, who has been in the media throughout the off-season with the Giants being on Hard Knocks, has undergone an extraordinary body transformation after being seen at the Giants training camp, which began this week. Daboll has been the basis of a growing joke ...
NJ Turnpike Expansion Project Will Keep State Economy Strong
Several realities in New Jersey are the basis of our economic success and what we like to complain about. We are densely populated and home to one of the most active ports in the country. The two are related for the better and sometimes worse. Our roadways are crowded with commuters and delivery trucks heading to New York and the greater metropolitan area.
Monmouth County to hold distracted driving enforcement
HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP — Another high visibility enforcement detail is coming to Monmouth County Thursday, according to the Holmdel Township Police Department. The goal of the countywide crackdown is to catch distracted drives in the act. For the Holmdel area specifically, Highway 34 will see more patrols out from 3...
Hackers steal addresses, IDs of pharmacy customers in NJ
💳 No credit card or payment information was accessed. 💳 Affected customers are being offered a monitoring service. A security breach this year compromised the personal information of millions of people who used Rite Aid several years ago. The company discovered a "security incident" on June 6 after...
Fast-moving fire rips through NJ strip mall and popular bakery
FAIR LAWN — An early morning fire at a borough strip mall has left multiple businesses with significant damages, including a popular bakery. Zadies Kosher Bake Shop was forced to stay closed on Friday, after 50 firefighters responded to battle the blaze around 2:30 a.m. Crews responded to a...
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.
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