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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.
On the run: Man charged with murdering NJ mom
MANCHESTER — A suspect has been charged with murder in the death of a 25-year-old mother found shot to death in the stomach. He is a fugitive from justice. Maxwell Johnston, 35, of Manchester, is the suspect in the killing of Gabriella Caroleo, of Barnegat. Her body was found near the intersection of Ridgeway Road (Route 571) and Hope Chapel Road (Route 547) in Manchester on June 27.
The 25 N.J. highways we hate most, ranked by how much we hate them
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Coughlin: NJ Budget a ‘Win’ for Families, Seniors, Schools
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The state’s new record-setting $56.6 billion budget for FY2025 earned praise from N.J. Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin for its historic property tax relief and greater aid for schools and healthcare. Gov. Phil Murphy approved the state’s new $56.6 billion budget on Friday, June 28, two days ahead of a constitutional balanced-budget deadline that would have triggered a state shutdown.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER About half of the FY2025 state budget, roughly $27 billion, “will provide property-tax relief,” directly or indirectly, Murphy said in a prepared statement. Coughlin (D–19th Dist.), who...
New Jersey Civil Services Commission Announces Volunteer Firefighter Opportunities For All Local Municipalities
ELIZABETH, NJ - The application portal for volunteer firefighter positions has opened according to the New Jersey Civil Services Commission. Opportunities are available throughout the state, including Elizabeth. The deadline to apply is September 3. The City of Elizabeth requires all applicants to be Elizabeth residents. All opportunities require proof of residency in New Jersey. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Additionally, all applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and must be at least 18 years of age, but not older than 35, and have a valid driver’s license. Candidates may also be required to undergo a medical and psychiatric examination. More information can be found on the State of New Jersey website. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
These N.J. towns sock residents with the highest property taxes in each county
New Jersey has some of the highest property taxes in the nation and they played a pivotal role in state budget negotiations. On the line this year were a package of tax breaks meant to alleviate that strain, but concerns remain as to whether the state budget can afford them in coming years.
More than 2,000 NJ workers will lose their jobs by year’s end
In New Jersey, employers are required to tell the state when they plan to layoff or release 50 or more workers from any one location. The notices, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notifications — or WARN notices — must be filed no less than 90 days from the termination date.
‘Forever chemicals’ in N.J. drinking water caused man’s cancer, lawsuit says
A New Jersey native who developed testicular cancer as a teenager says it was the result of being overly exposed to harmful, man-made chemicals for over two decades, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday. The man had a son who has been diagnosed with autism, which the lawsuit alleges was connected to the man’s testicular cancer.
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