By KIMBERLY REDMOND
August 11, 2022HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — Hudson County has received $30,000 in grant funding to support continued efforts aimed at promoting the area as a cultural destination.
Administered through the New Jersey Historical Commission, the competitive grant program enables organizations, like libraries, schools and non-profit groups, and government units to offer programs related to art and history.
The ...
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
August 14, 2022HAMILTON, NJ -- New Jersey State Troopers assigned to Troop "C" Hamilton Station are being credited with rescuing three puppies after responding to a complaint.
The puppies had wandered off into the woods and fallen down an irrigation ditch about 10 feet underground.
In a social media post praising the action of the Troopers, the State Police noted that "we do not ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - In a letter sent to the Office of the State Comptroller, Gov. Phil Murphy has requested an investigation into the financial situation of New Jersey City University (NJCU).
“In light of serious reports about NJCU’s financial situation, I firmly believe an independent investigation into the school’s finances and operations would be in the best interests ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy signed a new law Wednesday that extends outdoor dining in New Jersey until November 2024.
"There are restaurants and bars and growing numbers of breweries that are still relying on the outdoor dining spaces they were allowed to create to get themselves back financially to where they were pre-pandemic," Murphy said. "We want to see ...
By TAPINTO STAFF
Think about your relationships—parents, children, coworkers, the barista down the street. As adults, we have many connections in the world, some chosen and others obligatory. Still, our friendships are often the best chance to connect with people who enrich our lives and help us feel grounded. Why, then, does it feel so hard to make new friends as adults? And why do we feel so ...
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Watermelon: It's summer’s favorite fruit. Packed with several vitamins and minerals (including potassium, magnesium, and vitamins A, B, and C) and lots of water, this fruit is a seasonal staple for a reason. And while cutting off a chunk and diving in for a juicy bite is everyone’s favorite way to indulge, there are many other ways to enjoy this fruit. From refreshing ...
By TAPINTO STAFF
Late summer is a magical time of year when life seems exponentially more exciting. Nothing elevates a summer outing like a light, refreshing dish, whether you’re partial to a good picnic, a delicious barbecue, or a trip to the beach, lake, or reservoir.
After all, summer has a unique airy, bouncy feel that leaves you and your companions more energized and excited for the coming ...
By JASON STROTHER
Whether we push a shopping cart down the supermarket aisle or order through a delivery app, all New Jerseyans are noticing that grocery prices are on the rise.
The cost of buying food has increased by 9.1% over the past year, according to government data released last month. Combined with fluctuating gas prices, rising rents as well as interest rates, inflation is forcing many of us to ...
By FELICIAN UNIVERSITY
RUTHERFORD, NJ - As part of a continued effort to support students in their personal and professional development, Felician University is providing mentoring opportunities thanks to a newly launched mentoring program entitled Felician Falcons Fly Together.
Felician engaged the software platform Mentor Collective to administer the program and provide an interactive, responsive, ...
By JAMES MCQUEENY
NEW JERSEY — TAPinto's News Around New Jersey readers had a lot to say recently about our recent stories focusing on guns, red-light-running and the money perks for those running the most powerful union in New Jersey.
The biggest response was about a foundation report on what the top officials of the New Jersey Education Association were earning in salaries and from a separate ...
By JACK PESTANER
August 15, 2022Dear Editor:
The plan to widen the Turnpike Extension and replace the Casciano Bridge makes no sense to this resident of Jersey City.
Dumping more traffic faster into the highly congested entrance to the Holland Tunnel solves no problems, and would introduce years of increased chaos to Jersey City and Bayonne.
The Casciano Bridge was completed in 1956, and has and continues to ...
Dear Editor:
The recent response by local government officials regarding the New Jersey Turnpike Authority's plan to widen the NJ Turnpike through Jersey City to the Holland Tunnel fails to address the current traffic that is overwhelming 70-year-old NJTA infrastructure, resulting in safety concerns (bridge almost collapsed), economic concerns (longer commutes and ...
