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Roxbury High School Principal Announces Departure
ROXBURY, NJ – Roxbury High School Principal Dominick Miller today announced he has taken a job elsewhere. In a message to members of the Roxbury High School community, Miller said he has accepted a position as the principal of Paramus High School, noting he was appointed to the post on July 16.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Miller became Roxbury High School's principal in 2018, replacing former principal Jeffrey Swanson, who retired. At Paramus, he replaces another retiree: Raymond Kiem. “I was not looking to leave Roxbury, this situation just happened and presented a great...
Coach USA Halts Service To 20 NJ Transit Routes Prompting Desperate Plea From Leaders
The company was left high and dry when Coach USA announced it would be terminating its agreement with the major transportation company, halting service to 20 of its bus routes in Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic counties come Aug. 16. The decision to do so was made amid Coach USA filing...
Sedan Wedged Under Deck After Trip Down Steep Washington Twp Driveway Goes Awry (Photos)
The red Toyota Corolla was found wedged under the back deck of a home on the 700 block of Van Emburgh Avenue in Washington Township, Boyd A. Loving said from the scene. Local police and firefighters responded, as did a flatbed tow truck, to extricate the vehicle. Daily Voice has...
NJ man suffers severe burns while making fireworks at home
HILLSBOROUGH — A Somerset County man suffered second-degree burns when chemicals he was mixing for a homemade firework exploded early Saturday morning. Hillsborough police and first responders from several neighboring towns responded to a residence on Three Bridges Road at approximately 4 a.m. They said the man, who has...
Atlantic Health System inks joint venture with physician group
Atlantic Health System in Morristown, N.J, plans to form a joint venture with Richmond, Va.-based Premier Health Associates, a primary and specialty care group with 15 physician offices and one ASC across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, a July 15 news release reports. Premier Health will join the Atlantic Health care...
Somerset County Wins National Award for “Farm to Frame” Agriculture & Arts Program
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Somerset County’s “Farm to Frame” program which combined agriculture and art has won a National Association of Counties (NACo) 2024 Achievement Award at its national conference in Hillsborough County, Fla. More than 30 artists from throughout the Garden State created works of art based on local farms, highlighting the beauty and importance of Somerset County’s preserved farmland and agricultural industry.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Our farmers are integral to Somerset County’s healthy environment and economic vitality, and the artists who participated in the Farm to Frame program captured them perfectly,” said...
Paterson Man Faces Lengthy Sentence for July Shooting That Left Two Injured
PATERSON, NJ - A Paterson man faces a lengthy prison sentence following his arrest in connection with the July 3 shooting that left two people with non-fatal gunshot wounds. According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- Charge Isa Abbassi, Daeron L. Jones, 36, is charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession of Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of Weapon, and Certain Persons not to Possess a Weapon.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As previously reported, at approximately 4:07 p.m. on the...
What $1 million or less gets you in Somerset County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between July 8 and July 14. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Somerset County, all of which featured homes under $1,000,000. Below, we provide an overview of the top...
What $1 million can buy you in Warren County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Warren County, here’s what sold for or under $1,000,000 between July 8 and July 14. Below, we provide an overview of the top 10 properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
Man Charged With Embezzling $1.2 Million From Employer
RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ.- On Wednesday, following a months-long investigation by Bergen County Authorities, a 44-year-old Belle Mead, New Jersey, man was taken into custody and charged in connection with a 4-year, $1.2 million embezzlement scheme. According to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella, in December 2023, Detectives of the Ridgefield Police...
Employment program gives young adults hands-on experience in entertainment industry
A new summer program is allowing young adults to get hands-on experience in the arts and entertainment industry in Newark, New Jersey.Young adults from ages 18-24 participated in training including sound engineering and professional recording, media and TV production, acting and the entertainment business at Galaxy Sound Studios."I really want these kids to get things that school can't teach them in music classes," said Cashmere King, Owner of Galaxy Sound Studios.Newark is becoming a major hub for arts and entertainment, with Lionsgate Studios moving there, and the presence of New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark Symphony Hall, and the Prudential...
Newark’s community fridge targets food insecurity
Mayor Ras Baraka joined the United Community Corporation and the city’s Center for Hope to officially open the Hyatt Courts community refrigerator on Wednesday. “It’s an opportunity for people in the community to have access to this food a couple times a week, without pay, as long as it is available,” said Baraka. “Especially with the high cost of living, high cost of groceries, the high cost of rent, the high cost of everything in this country. . . This makes this incredibly important now more than any other time.”
What a relief! Berry Lane Park splash pad reopens and Pavonia Avenue Pool could be next
Kids in Jersey City’s Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood wilting from the summer’s sizzling temperatures finally got some cooling relief Thursday when water flowed from the Berry Lane Park splash pad for the first time this year. The splash pad, located in biggest city park, was temporarily repaired this week, allowing...
Additional Charges Filed Against Driver in Weehawken Crash
WEEHAWKEN, NJ – The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit has filed additional charges against Luis Tubac-Socoy, a 25-year-old Passaic resident, following a motor vehicle crash in Weehawken on Friday,…
Bloomfield Holding Christmas In July Outdoor Movie Night at Pulaski Park
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- On Friday, 7/19, the second edition of "Christmas In July" Outdoor Movie Night, hosted by the Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department will take place in town. The weather is looking to be a bit cooler than the past week. The event will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Polar Express at Pulaski Park (rain date: July 20th). The movie will start at 8:30pm. Everyone is encouraged to get into the festive spirit by wearing their favorite holiday PJs and Santa hats. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER While admission is free, all attendees are asked to bring non-perishable food items to support the Little Free Food Pantry at the Bloomfield Public Library. Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs or blanket. For more information, please contact 973-743-9074. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Essex corrections officer, of Jersey City, admits taking $14k bribe to move contraband
An Essex County corrections officer who lives in Jersey City has admitted to taking $14,000 in bribes to smuggle tobacco and a cell phone to inmates, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced. Efrin Wade, 36, of Jersey City, pleaded guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge Katharine S. Hayden in Newark federal...
South Orange public works’ recycling center is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
South Orange public works’ recycling center is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Summer hours are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays. The Jersey Bee’s staff includes producers and editors who work together to gather, verify, and report useful...
Registration is open for East Orange YMCA’s free preschool
East Orange children ages 3-4 can enroll in East Orange YMCA’s free preschool program. Students practice writing, reading, drawing, and counting. Tours are available. Register by phone or email. The Jersey Bee’s staff includes producers and editors who work together to gather, verify, and report useful local news and...
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