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Why Are Teal Ribbons Hanging on Light Posts in Doylestown?
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Large teal ribbons are once again hanging on light posts around Doylestown to commemorate National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, which begins in September, and to raise awareness about the cancer that masquerades as common conditions. Groups of volunteers hung the ribbons on Saturday morning as part of the...
Seneca High employee accused of soliciting nude photos from student
TABERNACLE — An employee at Seneca High School here is accused of accused of soliciting nude photow from a student. Michael Van Kline, 42, of Lumberton allegedly held sexual conversations with the student via social media, according to the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office. Van Kline, described as a paraprofessional...
Death Investigation Underway After Fiery Crash in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE, V.A. — Authorities are investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred on Friday evening in Woodbridge, resulting in one death. Officers responded to initial reports of a vehicle crash…
Piscataway Track Teams Honored for State Sectional Championship Wins
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway High School’s boys and girls track teams were recognized for winning state sectional championships during the Spring 2024 season. The Piscataway Board of Education honored the student athletes at a July board meeting, presenting each with a plaque. They were joined by athletic director Rob Harmer and boys track coach Pete Buccino.
Princeton Writers at Work: Lanny Jones's Seven Habits of Highly Effective Writers
Princeton, NJ – A recurring theme in the obituaries and tributes written after the death of editor and author Landon Y. “Lanny” Jones on August 17 at the age of 80 was his willingness to help and encourage other writers. Often the encouragement came in the form...
City of Plainfield, Somerset Patriots to Honor Negro League During Friday Evening Game
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Somerset Patriots are joining forces with the City of Plainfield and the Queen City Film Festival for an event, the second in as many years, celebrating the Negro Leagues on Friday, August 30. The Patriots—who are the minor league affiliate for the New York Yankees—will...
South Brunswick Highlights Road and Sewer Projects Done this Past Year
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - In a recent press release, South Brunswick Township highlighted major roadway, sewer, and water improvements done over the summer. The press release includes a list of ongoing projects. “Undeniably, there is some inconvenience for residents, but it is important to continually maintain our roads and utilities,”...
The Garages at Ardmore and South Cook in Trenton finally get cleaned up (L.A. PARKER COLUMN)
The most overblown, over-hyped event in the City of Trenton ended Saturday as the City-Wide Cleanup completed an August run in the West Ward. Wait. What? One more press conference this week with Mayor Reed Gusciora, Public Works Director Wahab Onitiri and their entourage standing in front of 40 to 50 tons of collected refuse.
Some Trenton residents are pushing to rename City Hall after former Mayor Doug Palmer
A developing debate in the City of Trenton involves former Mayor Douglas H. Palmer. Supporters have started a movement to name city hall after Palmer, Trenton’s first African American/Black mayor who served five four-year terms from 1990 through 2010. A committee hopes to name city hall the Douglas H....
Princeton Writers at Work: Why 'Scumble' Is an Important Word in John McPhee’s Vocabulary
Princeton, NJ – In recent years I have acquired the habit of searching for typographical and factual errors when I read a new book. I do this partly because I sometimes know the book’s author in some way and I want to help that writer make that book even better. But I also do it because it makes me read the book more carefully, and I find that paying more attention makes most books more enjoyable.
Field Hockey Preview, 2024: Teams to watch across the state this fall
The start of the season is right around the corner. The road to Bordentown is ready to begin but before that, let’s take a look at who might be on their way there. Here are the teams to watch in each group entering the 2024 field hockey season. Brian...
RED BANK: DRIVER CHARGED IN BOLLARD CRASH
A photo taken at 4:39 a.m. on Aug. 11. shortly after the vehicle struck the Broadwalk bollards. (Photo courtesy of Steven Sickles. Click to enlarge.) A 32-year old woman has been charged with multiple offenses after crashing her vehicle into the bollards that close off the Broad Street pedestrian plaza on August 11, fleeing the scene and later telling police her boyfriend had been driving, police said.
Upper Moreland man jailed for Willow Grove road rage incident with gun
NORRISTOWN — An Upper Moreland Township man was sent to jail on charges he brandished a handgun during a “road rage” incident and terrorized a woman and her 18-year-old daughter who were in another vehicle. Mohammed Al Jumaili, 29, of the 3500 block of West Moreland Road,...
Community Fest is returning to Ewing, New Jersey for fall 2024
Ewing residents and those in the surrounding areas will be pleased to know that Community Fest is returning for 2024. It’s become a fall tradition for Ewing Township and The College of New Jersey to put on this fun filled event. I have a bias, considering TCNJ is my...
Rutgers Women’s Soccer Aims for Victory Against UMass
Rutgers women's soccer, entering its match against UMass at Rudd Field on August 25, holds a record of 1-0-1 after a 1-1 draw with Wake Forest. Redshirt-freshman forward Reilly McGlinn scored her first collegiate goal during that match. The Scarlet Knights, who had a strong previous season with a record of 9 wins, are aiming to maintain momentum, bolstered by several returning players and 12 newcomers this year. UMass, currently 0-2, seeks to turn around its season after recent losses to Syracuse and Army. This match marks the 15th meeting between Rutgers and UMass, with Rutgers winning their last encounter.
Somerville PSE&G Pipeline Construction Project Schedule Aug. 26-30
SOMERVILLE, NJ - PSE&G and contractor crews are scheduled to continue working on the gas pipe replacement project the week of Aug. 26-30. All work is weather permitting.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Crews will be working on: - Fieldstone Avenue, installing main and connecting services between N Gaston Avenue and Schoolhouse Lane; - Cleveland Street, installing main between Union Avenue and Halsey Street. continuing onto Halsey Street and Eastern States Parkway; - Also, scheduling appointments on Putnam Street, Madison Street and N. Richards Avenue.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Note: Crews will not work on S. Adamsville Road on Saturday, Aug. 31. They are expected to resume working on Saturday, Sept. 7. Contact the PSE&G Gas Construction customer hotline at 1-833-661-6400 or email GasWorks@PSEG.com with questions. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Tatum’s Table aims to fill a niche in Lincroft with decadent breakfast and lunch options
For most people, making their own birthday cake would be a chore. Not so for Tatum Menake, a Colts Neck resident who, at just 20 years old, is opening a restaurant called Tatum’s Table in Lincroft. A picture of a 10-year-old Menake shows her proudly pointing to a colorful...
Doylestown Hospital Receives Award for Efforts to Promote Organ Donation
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A state group has given Doylestown Hospital a platinum award to recognize its efforts to encourage patients to donate their organs, eyes and tissues. The award came from the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) to recognize Doylestown’s efforts during National Donate Life Month in April. During that month, hospitals are encouraged to increase donations of organs. HAP worked with the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the two organ procurement organizations that work in the state for this year’s efforts.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Doylestown Hospital was one of 118 hospitals in Pennsylvania that participated in this year’s efforts. It encouraged organ donation through staff training, campaigns to register new organ donors and community events. “Our Doylestown Hospital associates and medical staff have seen first-hand the impact of organ donation,” Doylestown Health President and CEO Jim Brexler said in a statement. “More than 6,500 Pennsylvanians need a life-saving organ transplant, and one donor can save up to eight lives and enhance up to 75 others.” Want more news like this delivered to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly e-mail newsletters online. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Elite Properties Breaks Ground on East Second St. Development in Scotch Plains
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Members of the Scotch Plains Council, Deputy Manager Margaret Heisey, and Director of Redevelopment Tom Strowe joined executives from Elite Properties for a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 22, at the site of the former Bike Stand building on East Second St. Warren-based Elite Properties is family-owned and operated by the Checchios: Americo, the CEO, and his sons, David and Michael, and partner Tom Power.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Elite Properties is a developer and redeveloper of mixed-use properties. The company builds and owns apartment and mixed-use buildings, retail shopping centers, and commercial properties. Its construction division builds properties for Elite's portfolio, as well as custom homes for sale. Related: Scotch Plains Planning Board Approves Mixed Use Development Plans to Revitalize East Second Street Mayor Josh Losardo, speaking on behalf of the township, told the developers: "We have been trying to start off with something like this and then work our way down Second St., and just keep making Scotch Plains better." For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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