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Grants from State, PACF Benefit Mercer Programs
State Grants Aid Projects in Princeton and Trenton. The administration of Governor Phil Murphy has announced $2 million in grants through the new Mobility and Transportation Innovation Pilot Program (MATIP) to fund two innovative projects serving Mercer County communities. Mercer County will receive a $1.9 million grant to expand its...
Adopt a pet for just $7 at Homeward Bound
If you’re looking to adopt a new furry companion, head to Camden County because Homeward Bound Adoption Center is hosting an adoption special, until July 7. For just $7 you can adopt any dog or cat currently at Homeward Bound. Kittens are not included in the adoption special. “There are so many animals at the […]
Camden’s San Juan Bautista Parade Honors the Puerto Rican Community
CAMDEN — Camden residents, artists and city representatives gathered in a colorful display of unity for the 2024 San Juan Bautista Parade on Sunday, June 30, which is the city’s largest celebration to honor Puerto Rican heritage, culture and traditions. What began as a modest initiative in 1957...
Real estate posting sparks concern for beloved NJ pub
PENNSAUKEN — Despite a real estate posting with the same address as The Pub, a person with close ties to the iconic restaurant reassures the Cherry Hill Courier-Post that nothing is happening to the place. This spark of concern comes as The Pub is temporarily closed for “renovations and...
Ben Franklin Bridge to show off its new lights with a July Fourth-themed display
The Benjamin Franklin Bridge will be illuminated in a new light display Wednesday night to celebrate the Fourth of July. The patriotic-themed light sequence will begin at 9:30 p.m. following the conclusion of the Gin Blossoms' performance at Camdens' "Celebrate Independence Day at the Freedom Festival" event, the Delaware River Port Authority said. The five-minute sequence features red, white and blue lights moving along the bridge.
Good Morning America to Highlight Haddonfield's Downtown on July 4th
HADDONFIELD, NJ -- One of South Jersey's beloved downtown communities -- Haddonfield -- will be highlighted on Good Morning American on Thursday, July 4 as part of their ongoing "Main Street USA" series. The Series features downtown communities that "keep the American spirit alive." During their visit to South Jersey, the downtown businesses and activities that call Haddonfield home will be highlighted.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The popular morning show has already featured Ann Arbor, Michigan and St. Anthony Main neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota this week. Good Morning America can be watched on ABC between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. during weekdays, with Haddonfield featured during the Thursday show. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
See homes sold in the Camden area, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Camden area reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 10 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 720-square-foot home on Boyd Street in Camden that sold for $154,500.
Voorhees University welcomes DaVante Pondexter as Executive Director of Enrollment Services
Voorhees University is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. DaVante Pondexter as the new Executive Director of Enrollment Services, effective June 3, 2024. In this pivotal role, Mr. Pondexter will be instrumental in driving Voorhees enrollment strategies, a key factor in the growth and success of the student body.
Willie Nelson has message for Camden after missing another show
CAMDEN — Willie Nelson has sent an upbeat message to fans in South Jersey after missing another show on his Outlaw Music Festival tour. "See you tomorrow at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion," the site of the singer's 4th of July Picnic, said a post at Nelson's Facebook page on Wednesday. ...
Battleship New Jersey to resume tours after returning to Camden waterfront
Tours will resume Wednesday on the Navy's most-decorated battleship.USS New Jersey is back on the Camden waterfront following a 3-month-long renovation.Self-guided tours on the battleship New Jersey run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and guided tours begin at noon.General admission is $10 per person and gets you a great view of the fireworks for the holiday week.
Man chased by 6 attackers, shot to death in quiet Upper Darby neighborhood: police
UPPER DARBY, Pa. - Upper Darby police say a 22-year-old Philadelphia man was chased and eventually shot to death in town overnight in a community of long-time residents. The people living in the collection of homes around Upper Darby’s Penarth and South Keystone Avenues have spent their lives here.
Mohegan Pennsylvania casino guest wins $642K jackpot
PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Over the weekend, a guest at the Mohegan Pennsylvania casino won a blackjack jackpot worth nearly $650,000, according to a casino spokesperson. Officials with the casino tell 28/22 News this past Sunday, a lucky man from Plains Township hit it big at Mohegan Pennsylvania, winning a $642,000 jackpot. The jackpot […]
N.J. woman killed after tree falls on her during severe storm at campground in N.Y.
A 45-year-old New Jersey woman inside a camper at a campground in upstate New York was killed by tree that fell during a powerful storm on Saturday, officials said. Carol E. Luistro was pinned under the tree at the Russell Brook Campsites in Colchester at about 10:50 a.m., police in the Delaware County town said. Luistro, of Edison, was pronounced dead at the scene.
RWJBarnabas Health Receives Grant to Combat Food Insecurity in New Jersey
NEWARK, NJ—RWJBarnabas Health announced today that it has received a grant from the New Jersey Food Security Initiative (NJFSI) to launch a pioneering program aimed at combating food insecurity across…
FAQ: New to HS sports in North Jersey? Here's everything you need to know
You made it. Your child is now a member of a varsity high school sports team. This is a big deal. Congratulations! The next two or three, or maybe even four, years will be filled with thrills and excitement. Now, you probably have questions. New Jersey offers 34 sanctioned high school sports, meaning...
Are there PFAS in the water in your NJ town? Search our map
Recent tests have revealed the presence of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in water supplies across several New Jersey communities, including Harrison, Newark, and East Orange. Known as "forever chemicals" for their persistence in the environment and potential health risks, PFAS have been linked to cancer, liver damage, and other...
Not interested in fireworks or parades? Here are 9 things to do in North Jersey, July 5-7
It's Fourth of July weekend and we've got your big lists of Independence Day events, but if you're not into fireworks and parades, here are nine other things to do. Need some sports? We've got Jackals baseball in Paterson, Big3 basketball in Newark and roller derby in East Rutherford. Summer...
Will NJ be ready to show off its Revolutionary history for the nation's 250th anniversary?
When it comes to the American Revolution, New Jersey was the epicenter. The Garden State saw more action during the war than any other state. Members of the New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, including John D. Alden and D. Stanton Hammond, documented more than 600 different battles and skirmishes in the state, starting with the often overlooked “tea party” at Greenwich on Dec. 22, 1774, and ending with Major William Crane's delivery of a captured enemy ship to Elizabethtown on March 3, 1783.
Clifton school official to sit on NJ Board of Ed. Here's what it means locally
The state Senate has confirmed Gov. Phil Murphy's appointment of Clifton Assistant Superintendent of Schools Ahmed Shehata to the New Jersey Board of Education. The appointment marks a significant milestone for Shehata and the Clifton Public School District. Shehata's appointment is great news for the city's schools and its residents,...
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