By TAPINTO STAFF
December 4, 2019MORRISTOWN, NJ - George & Martha's Restaurant in Morristown is hosting a second sensory friendly holiday dining experience for people with and without special needs on Sunday December 3 from 5pm - 8pm.
The first inclusion diving experience was held in November and was a huge success, said organizers.
The community is invited to attend this special holiday themed event designed ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Roxbury resident Christopher Faschan, who blew up a homemade bomb in Sussex County earlier this year and was subsequently found to be in possession of “a cache of weapons,” was sentenced today to two years in prison and three years of supervised release, said U.S. Attorney Craig Carpentino in a statement.
Faschan, 31, of Port Morris, had pleaded guilty in ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Gov. Phil Murphy came to Roxbury today to announce a 3-pronged plan to address harmful algal blooms (HABs) like the one that crippled Lake Hopatcong this summer.
Murphy chose the headquarters of the Lake Hopatcong Foundation – the refurbished former Lake Hopatcong train station- to join a phalanx of 21 federal, state, county and local officials for the meeting. At the ...
By TAPINTO STAFF
December 9, 2019TRENTON, NJ – Citing research that suggests that learning to read and write in it benefits the development of cognitive, motor and literacy skills, and may help students with learning disabilities like dyslexia read and write with greater ease, Assemblywoman Angela McKnight (D-Jersey City/Bayonne) has introduced legislation that would require elementary schools in New Jersey to teach ...
GARFIELD, NJ -- Domestic terrorism is on the rise in the United States, and according to a roundtable discussion hosted by Representative Bill Pascrell (D-NJ-9), right wing extremist groups and their sympathizers pose a serious threat to the public as well as a formidable challenge to local law enforcement.
During his time in office, Pascrell has repeatedly ...
PARAMUS, NJ — After a year and a half off the market, beloved toy chain Toys 'R' Us has made a comeback in Paramus.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Wed, Nov. 27, at New Jersey’s largest mall -- the first location in the U.S. The opening came just 48 hours before the biggest shopping event of the season, Black Friday.
“What an ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - Police and first aid responders were called to an accident involving a Lime Scooter on the evening of Nov 20 at approximately 8 p.m. According to the Breaking News Network (BNN) and a source at the scene, the accident resulted in a fatality.
According to sources at the scene, a 16-year-old male was riding on a Lime scooter and rode into a ...
By STEWART MADER, CHIEF CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE OFFICER AND CUSTOMER ADVOCATE
During rush hour every evening, your bus is one of more than 1,200 NJ TRANSIT bus departures from the Port Authority Bus Terminal. In this video, we go behind the scenes of the world’s busiest bus terminal to see the incredible team effort that keeps all these buses moving.
The Port Authority Bus Terminal services more than 260,000 daily customers for both local and long-distance ...
By STACY BASKO
December 9, 2019BelleJohns’ Soul Food has found success over the past few years, but things would be different if chef and owner Jewel Domino had believed what her doctors told her a year ago.
Last November, she was hit by a drunk driver, which resulted in her losing the bottom half of her left leg, Domino said. After many surgeries, she learned to manage her pain and walk with a prosthetic. And she did ...
It takes just three ingredients and a few minutes to whip together this rich, creamy milk chocolate treat, perfect for a winter day.
Tip: A serrated knife will make quick work of chopping up a milk chocolate bar. We recommend using high-quality chocolate for a smooth, creamy drink. Milk chocolate chips won’t melt as easily as wafers or bars, but they’ll do in a ...
New Jersey Date Night is a series on NJ Flavor by relationship writer Craig Rogers.
The weekend after Thanksgiving, treat your date to a second helping of pie. Pizza, that is.
After so many days, the last thing anyone wants is another turkey sandwich with a side of leftovers. The flavors of Thanksgiving are amazing, but they’re not supposed to last forever. You and your date ...
This holiday season, try something a bit nontraditional, something a little sweet and savory to accompany either turkey or ham on your holiday table: cranberry chutney, a condiment that punches up a seasonal local ingredient with some South Asian flair.
Chutney is made from fruits, vegetables and/or herbs with vinegar, sugar and spices. It's used to provide balance to an ...
By JOHN MOONEY
November 30, 2019Winter storms, bad weather and sloppy road conditions are a factor in nearly half a million crashes and more than 2,000 road deaths every winter, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. In fact, about 46 percent of all crashes involving bad weather take place in the winter.
AAA analyzed bad weather and crashes over a five-year period. The study found that the highest proportion of ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ – Chronic and persistent stomach issues, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), heartburn, bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting constipation and diarrhea, can have a variety of causes. Sometimes it’s a structural issue like a mass or tumor, or a biochemical abnormality. Most commonly, however, gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are caused by a functional disorder ...
As a former California resident with many friends still there, I watched with horror as Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) was passed. The bill, which takes effect January 1, 2020, reclassifies many independent contractors as employees. The upside is that some workers in this gig economy will gain employee benefits and other worker protections. The downside is that my California-based freelance writer friends ...
By ELAINE ANDRECOVICH FOR ATLANTIC HEALTH
December 6, 2019Only One in 1,000 Scientists Receive This Designation; Dr. Géneréux’s Papers Rank in the Top 1% of Citations for Clinical Medicine
Morristown, NJ – Philippe Géneréux, MD, Co-Director of the Structural Heart Program at Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center and an interventional cardiologist internationally known for his novel ...
Washington, DC – With 12 days left on the legislative calendar, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) launched a “12 Days of SALT” campaign on the House Floor to urge the House to lift the federal cap on state and local tax (SALT) deduction before the end of 2019.
“I rise today on behalf of the taxpayers of North Jersey,” said Representative ...
The Growing Forward campaign will support the Morristown Medical Center expansion of Carol G. Simon Cancer Center, Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute and Goryeb Children’s Hospital
MORRISTOWN, NJ – As the number one hospital in New Jersey and a top 50 hospital in the nation, Morristown Medical Center is in high demand, with three of the medical center’s Centers of ...
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By SANDY SCRAGG
December 6, 2019ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- At this year’s New Jersey League of Municipalities Conference, TAPintoTV spoke with Captain Bill Sheehan of Hackensack Riverkeeper, about his organization and their efforts to revitalize the Hackensack River Watershed.
Among its missions, Hacksensack Riverkeeper collaborates with planners to ensure that land use decisions reflect science and adhere to all ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- At this year’s New Jersey League of Municipalities Conference, TAPintoTV spoke with Megan LoBue, Development Manager for ArtPride New Jersey, about the organization’s resources and latest arts initiatives.
ArtPride NJ supports New Jersey’s creative community and is widely viewed as the go-to source for research, innovative programs and services, and ...
By LIZ KEILL
MADISON, NJ - When the spirited production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” begins, you’re inclined to think it’s a comedic take on grouchy Ebenezer Scrooge. But we soon see that the Neil Barlett adaptation of the tale does dwell on the dark side. The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey has more than done justice to this familiar tale.
Dickens had a way of ...
By TAPINTO STAFF
November 26, 2019NEW JERSEY — More than 55 million Americans—including more than 1.3 million New Jerseyans—are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home over Thanksgiving weekend, defined as the five-day period from Wednesday, Nov. 27 to Sunday, Dec. 1 and the official kickoff to the holiday season, according to AAA Northeast’s annual “Thanksgiving Holiday Travel ...
By TAPINTO.NET
The featured TAPinto franchisee for December 2019 is Elizabeth Clee of TAPinto Clark. Elizabeth, a former Human Resources corporate warrior, has used her corporate background and business experience to create her own successful, profitable business while giving back to the community at the same time.
Q. Why did you want to franchise your TAPinto site? What caused ...
