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Residents Set to Save Thousands – New Jersey is Freezing Property Taxes
Living in New Jersey is not cheap. That may be the understatement of the year. It's difficult to make ends meet on an "average" household income, let alone a senior income. According to Bankrate, in April of 2024, the typical New Jersey resident over the age of 65 was only pulling in $1776.73 per month.
Warning for NJ residents: Arsenic seeping into home water supply
⚫ A preventive tool could be making a threat even more severe. ⚫ Homeowners are being advised to add a tool to their filtration system. New research out of Rutgers University is raising a big red flag for many New Jersey homeowners. Systems designed to keep arsenic out of a...
New Jersey Hall of Fame Announces 2024 Inductees
NEWARK, NJ – On the heels of opening its new location at American Dream, the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) has announced its next class of inductees. The list of 18 honorees includes actress Meryl Streep, actor Paul Rudd, Jersey Mike’s Subs founder Peter Cancro, former New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms, and singer-songwriter Lesley Gore. The inductees will be celebrated at the 16th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. This year, the ceremony will be a pre-taped television special, filmed at the 10,000-square-foot NJHOF at American Dream and other satellite exhibits. The special...
Major Retail Store Will Raise Membership Prices In New Jersey
For the first time in seven years, the membership fee at this beloved chain is going up in New Jersey and all across the nation. According to the US Sun, membership fees at Costco are on the rise, and you will either pay five or ten dollars more annually, depending on which plan you have.
Should NJ schools ban cell phones? Districts grapple with tough decision
The latest issue befuddling many New Jersey school districts as they prepare for the new academic year is what to do about cell phones. A growing number if districts are debating policies that would severely restrict cell phone use or ban their possession outright in classrooms. Why are cell phones...
N.J. winery set to roll out a ninth season of its charity summer concerts
The Rootstock series of weekly concerts is underway again at one of New Jersey’s best wineries. Hawk Haven Winery in Rio Grande, a short sea gull flight from Cape May, was scheduled to begin its signature event last weekend, but lightning forced it to be canceled. So Kaleta &...
Has New Jersey’s Plastic Bag Ban Actually Backfired?
A question for all New Jersey residents: How many reusable bags do you have piled up in your house right now?. If they're cluttering your pantries and closets, untouched, and ironically not reused, you're not alone. And according to a study, it's causing a bigger problem in New Jersey. The...
Celebrated NJ township official stole recreation permit fees, cops say
BRICK — An award-winning recreation director has been charged with stealing municipal fees. Daniel Santaniello, 46, of Brick, asked private organizations that pay township facility permit fees to pay him directly in cash instead of paying the township, investigators said/. Santaniello pocketed the cash and issued fraudulent receipts to...
Beloved N.J. Indian restaurant known for insanely spicy curry is closing for good
A popular Indian restaurant that is home to New Jersey’s spiciest curry is closing one of its locations after 15 years of business. Brick Lane Curry House announced via social media on Monday its Montclair outpost will shutter for good on July 21. The eatery, located at 540 Valley Rd. in the Upper Montclair business district, was beloved for its British-style curries and became a staple of the highly competitive Montclair dining scene. It was recently named among the 11 best restaurants in Montclair by NJ.com.
Water utility issues mandatory alert for 2 NJ counties
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP — New Jersey American Water has issued an alert to conserve water in two counties as the utility conducts emergency repairs. The company said Sunday around 4:45 p.m. that it was repairing a 36-inch valve at the Jumping Brook Water Treatment Plant in Neptune Township. Between the...
Burlington County Parks System Holding 3-Part Crankie Theater Workshop Starting This Weekend
EASTAMPTON, NJ — The Burlington County Parks System will be holding a unique three-part workshop centered on Crankie Theater beginning this weekend. Crankie Theaters are pre-cinematic storytelling devices in which a long, illustrated scroll is wound onto two spools, which are then loaded into a box with a viewing window. The scroll is then hand-cranked while the story is told, a song is sung or a tune is played. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Parks System's three-party DIY Crankie Theater Workshop is being held on three Sundays — July 21, July 28 and August...
Aqua Pennsylvania Secures $77.5 Million for Infrastructure Overhaul
BRYN MAWR, PA — Aqua Pennsylvania has secured $77.5 million in low-interest loans from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to upgrade aging infrastructure. This funding aims to replace old water mains and install new fire hydrants across several counties over the next three years. The projects, funded by...
3 charged in Egg Harbor Twp., NJ, for stealing vehicle: Police
Three people, including two teenagers, have been charged in Egg Harbor Township for allegedly stealing a vehicle. The EHT Police Department says this past Saturday afternoon, officers were called Oak Tree Plaza on the Black Horse Pike after someone reported a gray vehicle was excessively speeding within the parking lot, in front of Petco, and could have hit her and her son.
Farm-to-table dinner unlocks creative possibilities
A farm-to-table dinner hosted by the Pinelands Preservation Alliance will be held at Rancocas Creek Farm on Saturday, Aug. 10. The dinner will take place between 5 and 8 p.m. and will showcase fresh, seasonal, sustainable local food from farmers within 100 miles of the event site. The story behind each course will be discussed throughout the evening.
Union II see unbeaten run conclude at New York City FC II
Eddy Davis netted his 10th goal of the season but two goals late from the hosts saw Philadelphia Union II’s three-game winning streak end by a 2-1 scoreline at New York City FC II. With the first team in the midst of two games in three days there were...
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