By TAPINTO STAFF
Pride Month may have ended, but not before staff at Capital Health Regional Medical Center and Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell gathered at their respective campuses to raise Pride flags in a show of support for the LGBTQ+ communities.
Held on June 28, the date was chosen as a way to remember the Stonewall Riots, which are recognized by many as a pivotal moment for the Pride ...
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So you’re ready to start working out. Congrats! You’ve officially taken the first step to creating a happier and healthier life for yourself. If you’re wondering where to go from here, we’ve listed five of the most frequently asked fitness questions (and their answers) to help you get started.
Do I Need to Work Out Every Day?
If your goal is to lose weight and get ...
By TAPINTO BORDENTOWN STAFF
July 1, 2022BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — With Bordentown Township and the Foundation for Bordentown Traditions' Independence Day Fireworks Celebration taking place Saturday, July 2 starting at 4:00PM at Joseph Lawrence Park, the Bordentown Township Police Department (BTPD) is advising residents and visitors about parking and street closures for the event.
According to the BTPD, the ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Several highway ramps in Bordentown will be closed starting at 8PM Thursday night continuing through 6AM Friday morning, according to an e-mail sent out by the Bordentown Township Police Department (BTPD) through the Nixle system.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation informed the BTPD that the below ramps will be closed for milling and paving ...
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By TAPINTO STAFF
July 3, 2022NEW JERSEY — The price of gas in New Jersey is heading down as the Fourth of July weekend continues.
The average price of a gallon of unleaded was $4.85 on Friday, according to AAA. That's down 2 cents from Thursday and 9 cents from last week. Drivers are paying $1.71 more than this time last year.
AAA says the Energy Information Administration reported the demand ...
RED BANK, NJ — While summer break has just started for most students, Governor Phil Murphy and state lawmakers are looking ahead to the beginning of the next school year by pushing for a "Back-to-School" Sales Tax holiday that they touted Wednesday morning as a way to ease the financial burden of student supplies.
Murphy, along with Senate President Nick Scutari ...
By KRISTIN ANTONELLO
June 28, 2022BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Bordentown Township will be holding a Red Cross blood drive this week, and donors will not only be saving a life, but they'll also come away with a token of appreciation for their generous donations.
The blood drive is taking place on Thursday, June 30 from 2PM to 7PM at the Bordentown Elks Lodge #2085 located at 11 Amboy Road.
Donors who ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Trinity United Methodist Church (TUMC) is continuing to offer a free meal to anyone in need of some assistance every week in Bordentown City.
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 need it.
Have dinner at the ...
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
July 1, 2022BORDENTOWN, NJ — While July 4th fireworks lighting up the sky is fun for many families, they can be particularly scary for the furry family members. In fact, the upcoming holiday is the one on which animals are most likely to go missing, according to lost pet finder PetAmberAlert which reports that there is a 30 to 60 percent increase in lost pets at animal shelters ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — TAPinto Bordentown is excited to be spotlighting kittens and cats that are up for adoption through Bordentown City Cats.
This week's featured cats are Scarecrow and Peekaboo!
Scarecrow (with a triangle on her nose) and Peekaboo (with one dark patch over one eye) are two kittens left from their litter who are looking for homes. Born ...
By TAPINTO.NET
June 26, 2022Local news is more important than ever. To fulfill our mission of providing our readers with objective, daily, local news, we’re conducting a survey on what our readers think about TAPinto and how they engage with the news. We invite you to take our 2022 Reader Survey.
Your feedback is important to us and helps us improve the quality of your reader ...
Viking Pest Control (Viking Pest), an award-winning pest control company based in Basking Ridge, N.J., was rated top 10 in the country for pest control and top 5 for mosquito and termite service by Forbes Home, and best in the country for sustainability by The Spruce. In celebration of this recognition, Viking Pest is offering new customers a $50 discount on all services.
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By JAMES MCQUEENY
TRENTON, NJ — Things have never looked better for the Democrats who rule Trenton these days. Flush with federal cash. Democratic majorities in the Assembly and Senate. A Governor re-elected as a Democrat last November for the first time in four decades.
It’s a real bubbly bonhomie in the state’s capital as they tie up the last loose strings of the state’s $50 ...
By JOSEPH REAGAN, WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
June 19, 2022During the first World War Ralph Lindsey, my great-grandfather, kept a journal of his service on the front. He wrote about the front, his travels, his wounds, but the thing that came up most often – the mail. Fast-forward 100 years. Even in the digital age there is something uniquely personal about a written letter – it creates a connection that digital communications simply cannot ...
By ADAM DARSKY
June 30, 2022CRANFORD, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy signed the $50.6 billion fiscal year 2023 budget on Thursday at Cranford High School.
"The priorities of this budget are the priorities of our families," Murphy said. "At the top that list is affordability."
Among the provisions in the budget:
$2 billion ANCHOR property tax credit for homeowners and a rebate for ...
TRENTON, NJ — When thinking of the future for businesses in New Jersey, Michele Siekerka is confident and hopeful.
"I’m always a glass half full person and very optimistic," Siekerka, the President and CEO of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) said. "I believe for every challenge there’s an opportunity. It depends on how we ...
TRENTON, NJ — It's a big week for Tom Bracken and the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce.
"This is a week that's been building since the beginning of COVID," Bracken, the organization's President and CEO said. "This is the week where we'll know what kind of resources will be allocated to really helping what's broken."
New Jersey's state budget ...
By KRISTINA BEHR
July 1, 2022NEW JERSEY - A group of patriotic residents hang flags on a Garden State Parkway overpass ahead of July 4th. Plus, a new baseball field ribbon cutting. Also, two residents are awarded for their art contributions. And, a police academy graduation.
TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to you by Lakeland Bank and Bag Up ...
NEW JERSEY - A town crowns cornhole champions. Plus, firefighters rescue stranded ducklings and reunite them with their mother. And, several teachers honored for their fellowship graduation. Also, one town gears up for a massive July 4th celebration.
TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to you by Lakeland ...
NEW JERSEY - A Stevens Institute of Technology student is recognized by NASA. Plus, a police department celebrates 138 years. And, Union County College gets a new name. Also, 6th graders graduate from the L.E.A.D. program.
TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to you by Lakeland Bank and Bag Up ...
By GAIL SIGGELAKIS
Recently I attended the funeral of a dear man from my writing group. I knew Bob as someone who was passionate about specific moments in history. His most recent book about the Revolutionary War, would amaze us with the voices of young minutemen recounting battles from their hospital beds. I also experienced Bob as kindhearted, but it was his grandson’s eulogy that was a ...