Hawthorne Top Stories
By MELISSA BENNO
October 31, 2024
MONTVILLE, NJ – Montville resident Joe Huber has made it to 149 marathons, and he’s ready to run his 150th marathon on Nov. 3 in New York City.The 74-year-old has been running since he made friends with some runners in 1982, he recently told TAPinto Montville. He quit smoking and had gained 30 ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Early voting turnout has broken records across the state, with the presidential race at the top of the ballot exciting voters of all parties. As of October 30th, turnout among Hawthorne's voters has been high with a similar amount of Democrats and Republicans casting their ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - A husband-and-wife medical practice has come to town, and naturally, they want to treat you like family."We run a comprehensive primary care practice. We focus on treating the underlying issues of the patient's condition," said Dr. Kahf. "It's not just about medications. If you're a ...
PASSAIC, NJ - Passaic County has announced the upcoming launch of its micro-transit program, "Passaic County MOVE," designed to expand transportation options and improve accessibility for residents in Passaic and Clifton. Scheduled to debut in mid-2025, this initiative offers flexible, equitable ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - The weekend before Halloween is always busy with parties and pumpkin carving, but in Milltown the Thursday, Friday and Saturday before October mean just a little bit more. It's time for the annual Haunted River Walk. For over two decades, Joyce Kilmer eighth graders, with the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — As the ongoing drought and outdoor fire restrictions persist across Warren County and across New Jersey, Phillipsburg Superintendent, Dr. Greg Troxell has confirmed that alternative arrangements are being put in place for the community's much-anticipated annual pep rally ahead of ...
PARAMUS, NJ - The 7th annual Big Santa event at the Garden State Plaza will feature Real Housewives of NJ star Melissa Gorga and multiple platinum-selling singer-songwriter David Archuleta on November 9.Located at the Nordstrom entrance, the Big Santa lighting kicks-off the holiday season from 5 to ...
BLOOMFIELD/MONTCLAIR, NJ - Hawthorne residents Kristen Graham and Lindsay Gordon, along with their pets Sadie, Ollie, Benji, Rinny and Jetta, took home third place at the Essex County Strut Your Mutt Canine Costume Parade and Contest on Saturday, October 26. They were dressed as characters from The ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - A beautiful fall day marked the closeout of the Hawthorne Farmers Market, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce.The vendors and patrons wished each other well and look forward to seeing each other next year. The Market shoppers were treated to an unusual parade: a parade of dogs in ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - It was every pup for themself at the annual Chamber of Commerce Howl-o-Ween doggie costume contest. Held on Sunday, October 27, these pups knew this was just a warm-up for this Thursday, October 31!
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Local photographer Judy Kopitar could not resist this “walk in the park”.This is the borough in all its fall glory. Enjoy!
Haga clic aquí para leer esta historia en españolNEW BRUNSWICK – Field Day Fox bounded off the back of a utility vehicle and began to frantically wave to the Roosevelt Elementary School students who had gathered on the steps of City Hall.The New Brunswick High School Marching Band played loud and ...
WAYNE, NJ – It was a nightmare scenario for a Wayne homeowner, on Wednesday, early morning, when the resident woke to find masked intruders in his bedroom. According to Wayne Police, the intruders had broken in, found and taken two key fobs on the first floor, but knowing there were three cars ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A father’s selfless drive to provide for his family not only inspired a Westfield business owner to bolster his efforts, but also motivated the Westfield community to support the cause. Today, gas station attendant Sukhdev Sing, who rode his bike to work while saving up to buy a ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Chief Executive Officer of West Bergen Mental Healthcare, Michael Tozzoli has experience working with children of all ages and providing them with the proper tools needed to grow into resilient adults.He shared some of his knowledge and ...
ELMWOOD PARK, NJ - For years, Ronald Szymanski says no one knew he was a Vietnam War Veteran."Nobody in town knew I was in 'Nam. Nobody," he said. "I coached Little League for 15 years. I was involved with all kinds of stuff in town — Boys Club. And nobody knew I was in 'Nam because I was too ...
Haga clic aquí para leer esta historia en inglésNEW BRUNSWICK – Ernest Connor had just placed his pickax at his feet on Wednesday so he could wipe the sweat from his brow, when a woman in a slow-moving silver SUV rolled down her window.“I can’t wait to see what it looks like when it’s done,” she ...
WAYNE, NJ – If you thought the results of Wayne’s third round obligation for the state-mandated affordable housing program was bad, you won’t be happy with the initial numbers for Wayne’s fourth round obligation, either. According to the NJ Department of Community Affairs, “Affordable Housing ...
Election Day is Tuesday, November 5. Early voting in-person at the Louis Bay 2nd Library,345 Lafayette Avenue, begins tomorrow, Saturday, October 26, and will continue through Sunday,November 3. Please see the attached flyer for details. If you are voting by mail, the application deadline is this ...
TRENTON, NJ - The State of New Jersey has issued a Drought Watch. Residents and businesses are strongly urged to voluntarily conserve water as persistent dry and warmer-than-average conditions continue to stress the state's water supplies. During the past three months, New Jersey has experienced ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Frozen waffles which are often a staple of a morning breakfast are being recalled after a routine test was conducted at a manufacturing facility found the possibility of contamination from Listeria bacteria. The voluntary recall by the maker of the frozen waffles, TreeHouse ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — People in Colonia are raising money to help two Taylor Terrace families who lost everything in a devastating Oct. 14th fire at their neighborhood homes.A windswept blaze apparently began at 28 Taylor Terrace, spreading to nearby 32 Taylor Terrace, where one man was living. The fire ...
PROSPECT PARK, NJ - A local smoke shop employee has been arrested for selling restricted products to underage individuals, according to police.Resident Aluwyn Gomez-Amarante, 24, was arrested on October 16 as an employee of Moe's Smoke Shop on North 6th Street after a police investigation. Haledon ...
TRENTON, NJ — The Assembly Education Committee passed a bill on Monday to require most public schools to provide sunscreen or sun-protective clothing for students at school events.“One blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence can more than double a person’s chances of developing melanoma ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Early voting begins on Saturday, October 26 at the Louis Bay 2nd Library, 345 Lafayette Avenue. Early voting ends Sunday, November 3.Voting hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
It wasn’t surprising that the Camden County Historical Society would present an exhibit about trailblazing Black baseball players. It fits with executive director Jack O’Byrne’s mission to transform the society from what he says was “a boring place to be” a decade ago into a place “to connect with ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson resident Rodney Addison was presented with the Key to the City on Monday, a celebration of his recent victory at the 2024 Mr. America Open Bodybuilding Championship.The Mr. America bodybuilding competition, which began in 1939, is one of the longest-standing and most ...
PATERSON, NJ – When it comes to returning library books, one might think a century is a bit late. However, for the Paterson Public Library, time stands still for a cherished literary classic. In an extraordinary turn of events, the library has welcomed back a rare book that had been overdue for a ...
NEW JERSEY — Walgreens plans to close 1,200 of its nationwide stores, including some in New Jersey, over the next three years.The pharmacy giant did say which ones are on the list in an Oct. 15th news release, leaving customers to wonder and employees to worry.Walgreens has 180 locations in New ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - It turns out Hawthorne has a cuter side to its Halloween decorations.Here's a few not-so-spooky decorations.