Bordentown Top Stories
By CHUCK O'DONNELL
December 1, 2024
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Sue Pitt Anderson, who had just turned 15, was painfully skinny and coming off a terrible performance in a distance freestyle race.The next night, July 27, 1963, she regained her form and broke the world record in the 200-meter butterfly.Fifty-nine years later, she still ...
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey's Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way will lead an inaugural trip by the New Jersey-India Commission to help strengthen economic ties with one of the state's largest trade and investment partners. In announcing the trip, Way said that the group will work to cultivate ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers’ new long-term initiative aims to support civic education and create broad civic engagement opportunities with a strong emphasis on student involvement and solution-focused dialogue. The new Rutgers Democracy Lab (RDL) at the Eagleton Institute of Politics will focus on ...
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – New Jersey has a new leader in charge of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NJDMAVA) – Brigadier General Yvonne L. Mays, a Burlington County resident. Mays, the new Adjutant General and Commissioner of NJDMAVA was recently promoted in a ceremony ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Although Thanksgiving was just yesterday, you may be planning to decorate your porch or outdoor space for the Christmas season this weekend. Bordentown Township and Bordentown City are encouraging residents to drop off their pumpkins for composting through their "Post-Halloween ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Support a local non-profit and one of Bordentown City's small businesses at the same time — while getting outdoors — at a special event next week. Friends of the Abbott Marshlands (FFAM) will be hosting its Giving Tuesday group walk on Tuesday, December 3 at the Bordentown Bluffs ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Wondering what's happening in and around Bordentown this weekend? TAPinto Bordentown has you covered! Deck the Halls at Bordentown City's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday: Santa is making his list and checking it twice, and it looks like Bordentown City was good this ...
BURLINGTON, NJ — Local service members and veterans were honored for their service at a recent lunch event hosted by Habitat for Humanity of South-Central New Jersey and Burlington Lodge #32 of the Free and Accepted Masons (F&AM). Habitat for Humanity and the Lodge hosted the 8th annual Take a ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — As we reflect on what we are grateful for on Thanksgiving, take a look back on some of the “feel good” stories to come out of Bordentown in 2024 — so far! The Top Bordentown "Feel Good" Stories of OctoberThe Top Bordentown "Feel Good" Stories of SeptemberThe Top Bordentown "Feel ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – Burlington County State Senator Troy Singleton recently partnered with Amazon to provide a Thanksgiving meal for hundreds of Burlington County families. An estimated 125 volunteers from Amazon and Singleton's teams came together in Westampton to bag and distribute the ...
TRENTON, NJ – The state's leading sports agency, The New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (SACB) has approved a sweeping sports betting policy applicable to all licensees, officials, and employees involved in combative sports.According to the SACB announcement, the policy – which applies to ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — TAPinto Bordentown is excited to be spotlighting kittens and cats that are up for adoption through Bordentown City Cats (BCC).This week's featured cats are Morgan and Ritz.While Ritz and Morgan are not biological brothers, they are best friends! Both were born in August 2024 ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — While Thanksgiving involves delicious food for humans, it can be tempting to give our furry family members some holiday treats off the table. However, many foods can be harmful, and sometimes even toxic, to your pets. Below are some safety tips for how to keep your pet healthy ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Wondering how the Thanksgiving holiday affects government offices and garbage collection in Bordentown? TAPinto Bordentown has you covered! Municipal offices in both Bordentown Township and Bordentown City will be closing at 12PM on Wednesday, November 27 and will be closed on ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Another mural is taking its place in Bordentown City.Following the dedication of the mural at the Woodlin Lodge No. 30 building on Park Street earlier this month, the Bordentown Historical Society (BHS) will be hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony this weekend for the restored ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — A longtime Bordentown Township resident has been honored for his military service as well as his contributions to the community.Tony DiGirolamo has been named the Bordentown Township Hometown Hero for 2024 by the Bordentown Township Committee. DiGirolamo was recognized ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — One of Bordentown City's longstanding businesses is promoting local authors this holiday season.The Old Book Shop of Bordentown will be hosting three writers over the next two weekends, who will be in-store to sign copies of their most recent books.Bordentown author Amanda ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Santa is making his list and checking it twice, and it looks like Bordentown City was good this year! Santa will be attending the annual Bordentown City Christmas Tree Lighting, which is being held on Saturday, November 30, starting at 4:30PM. The event, presented by the ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — As you are strolling around Bordentown City for Small Business Saturday and the Christmas Tree Lighting this weekend, make sure to support Bordentown's local animal rescue at its second-ever craft event.Bordentown City Cats (BCC) will be hosting its 2nd Annual Small Business ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — One of Bordentown City's beloved holiday traditions is set to return this weekend.The “Little Train Show with a Lot of Charm” will be displayed at Old City Hall, located at 13 Crosswicks Street, on Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30 from 2PM to 8PM.This year’s show ...
TRENTON, NJ – Assemblywoman Carol Murphy has introduced legislation that would provide additional financial compensation to frontline workers who worked to keep “New Jersey’s infrastructure intact during the height of the pandemic.” The legislation suggests a $3 million state appropriation for ...
Princeton, NJ – Last week’s ribbon cutting to celebrate the public opening of the 153-acre open space preserve in the northwest corner of the municipality was a long time in the making. Trying to create an “emerald necklace,” or a ring of preserved open space along the northern border of the ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — It’s time to begin tackling that gift list for the holidays. Consider gifting your favorite gardener something practical and attractive to enjoy for months and even years. No matter your budget, you can find the perfect gift to generate a smile immediately and throughout the garden ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — A 37-year-old man has been charged with killing his 74-year-old cellmate inside the Burlington County Jail in Mount Holly, Burlington County Prosecutor La Chia L. Bradshaw announced. Rondale Holloman, of Burlington Township, has been charged with First Degree Murder for the death ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - A Rutgers professor who has devoted his career to resolving the mysteries of higher mathematics has solved two separate, fundamental problems that have perplexed mathematicians for decades.The solutions to these long-standing problems could further enhance our understanding of ...
NEW JERSEY - Before you start cooking your holiday meal, check the carrots to see if they are part of a nationwide recal because of an E. Coli bacteria contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).Since the beginning of the outbreak, as of November 22, there have been 39 ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Trinity United Methodist Church (TUMC) will be offering a hot Thanksgiving meal for community members in need next week.Trinity's Table, a ministry of TUMC, prepares hot meals every Tuesday from 5PM to 6PM at the Church, located at 339 Farnsworth Avenue, for anyone who may ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are inviting New Jersey residents to visit Drumthwacket during the holidays.“This beautiful property, appropriately known as the People's House, is a historical and cultural treasure that becomes even more remarkable at this time of year,” ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Runners and walkers, on your mark! The 12th Annual Bordentown Turkey Trot returns this weekend!The annual 5K Run/Family Fun Walk, sponsored by the Foundation for Bordentown Traditions, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 23 at 9:30AM at Joseph Lawrence Park in ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Wondering what's happening in and around Bordentown this weekend? TAPinto Bordentown has you covered! Award-Winning BRHS Theatre Club Students to Perform One Act Play Festival: Treat yourself out to a night at the theater this weekend while supporting the award-winning Bordentown ...