TOP LOCAL News
By ADAM DARSKY
March 28, 2025
NEWARK, NJ — CivicsNJ, a new, non-partisan coalition that describes itself as an organization “dedicated to advancing civic learning and engagement” launched earlier this month at a ceremony in Newark.“The purpose of CivicsNJ is to share information, connect teachers and other service leaders to ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Two Jersey City men and an Orange man who initially evaded apprehension after leading members of the Bayonne Police Department on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle earlier this month have been arrested.On Wednesday, the Bayonne Police Department announced the arrests of Ethan ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Israel “Izzy” Nieves has joined the slate of mayoral candidate Jim McGreevey.Nieves, a 45-year resident of Jersey City and “a dedicated public servant with distinguished military, law enforcement, and community advocacy careers,” will seek an At-Large seat in the November ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Students at McNair Academic recently participated in the National Future Business Leaders of America New Jersey Conference, three of them qualifying for the National Future Business Leaders of America competitions:Prisha Malhotra was awarded second place in the state for Public ...
NEW YORK, NY - The city of Chicago’s reputation as the murder capital of America precedes itself, shakes its jazz hands, ruffles its feathers and tap dances across the stage of this Broadway production of the long-running satirical jazz-age story centered around two fame-hungry murderesses. “Ladies ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Washington Park Association of Hudson County (WPA) will host its inaugural all-new Hudson County Poetry Festival, as part of its Art in the Park series on March 29.The event, which will feature the organization’s inaugural Poet in Residence, Yetvart S. Majian, will run from 4:00 ...
West Orange, N.J. – In honor of National Nutrition Month, RWJBarnabas Health announced that it is expanding its partnership with the Princeton-based nonprofit Share My Meals across the health system to help feed more New Jersey families struggling with hunger. RWJBarnabas Health launched a pilot ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Jersey City location of Barcade, which opened its Newark Avenue doors in 2011, will be closing a little earlier than originally anticipated. The last day of service will be Monday, April 21st.Jersey City's Barcade, part of a bar/video arcade chain, originally announced in ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - While Jersey City has hosted a one-block parade for as long as many people remember, the celebration took on new and a more serious meaning when the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee decided that it would be a good opportunity to pay tribute to one of its fallen police officers.A ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail will have an adjusted schedule to accommodate the Jersey City Marathon on Sunday, April 13. The changes will be in effect from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on the day of the race. Jersey Avenue to Harborside station will operate bus service on a ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, will host its "Play it Safe!" program offering free cardiac and concussion screenings for young athletes on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Jersey City Medical Center Rehabilitation Center, located ...
TRENTON, NJ - Two local entrepreneurs, spent part of their St. Patrick’s Day speaking about the economic relationship between New Jersey and Ireland.Originally from Cork, Ireland, Michelle McCarthy, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of MCC Marketing Group, has over 15 years of expertise in ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A body was pulled from the water near a pier in Jersey City on Sunday.According to reports, members of the Jersey City Police Department responded to the Paulus Hook area at approximately 9:10 p.m. before the male body was brought ashore and, after CPR was attempted, declared ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - An event celebrating the achievements and contributions of over 100 women in business was held in Jersey City on Friday. Hosted by the Historic Downtown Special Improvement District, female business owners gathered together for a luncheon to acknowledge their active involvement in ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - A number of initiatives aimed at improving available procurement opportunities for minority-owned businesses (MBEs), woman-owned businesses (WBEs), small businesses (SBEs), and veteran-owned businesses (VBEs) have been announced by Hudson County Executive Craig Guy.The ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Ira Guilford, a Jersey City resident, youth coach, prominent former college football player, financial advisor, and community leader, will run for the Jersey City Council, a statement announced. Seeking to represent Ward A which covers Greenville, Port Liberty, and Society Hill, ...
NEW PROVIDENCE/NEW BRUNSWICK – Astronauts flitting around on the moon will one day be able to hold conversations, send texts and probably watch cat videos if they so desire, thanks to the Nokia Bell Labs' latest technological innovation.Employees gathered at the company's Union County campus ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The death of a Jersey City man being held as an inmate at the Hudson County Correctional Facility is under investigation, a statement said on Saturday.According to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez, members of Hudson County Correctional Facility located an unresponsive male ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Triangle Park Community Center, Hope Jersey City, and Mercy House will join together to host a Jersey City Women’s Fair on Saturday. Set to be held at Mercy House, 20 Greenville Ave, the event will take place from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and is being held in an effort ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Jersey City Board of Education approved a more than $1 billion preliminary budget by a 6-3 vote at its March 19 meeting, sending it to the county Superintendent for review and approval.Despite the 10-figure price tag, the spending plan represents a decrease of about $8 million ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital, hosted its annual Black History Month Awards Program on February 27, 2025, celebrating the achievements and contributions of its employees to patient care, and the Hudson County community.. The program began with a ...
NEWARK, NJ — The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) has released its list of 60 nominees for the 2025 public vote, which is open through April 15.The inductees will be announced at the end of June, with the induction ceremony scheduled for the fall.TAPinto is proud to be a media sponsor of the New ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Legendary Latin American Telenovela superstar Clara "Zully" Montero recently reunited with the medical team at Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility that transformed her life. During the heartwarming reunion held on February 27th in honor of American Heart ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City is getting World Cup Fever.This Memorial Day weekend, Mayor Steven Fulop announced, the “Jersey City Cup,” will serve as the kickoff event of more than a year of soccer celebrations and activities as New Jersey gears up to host FIFA World Cup 2026™.Registration is now ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Board of Commissioners will use a $737,000 federal grant to expand a walkway and bikeway, in Lincoln Park.The new nature trail will continue along the Hackensack River from its existing terminus at Skyway Golf Course to Duncan Avenue, giving visitors additional ...
NEW JERSEY - Endometriosis Awareness Month, observed in March, was created to shine a light on this widely misunderstood complex hormonal and immune chronic disease that causes multiple symptoms, including pain that disrupts the lives of an estimated 89 million women and girls ...
Jersey City, NJ - Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital recently welcomed Joseph P. Anton as the new Chief Operating Officer of Jersey City Medical Center. In his new role, Anton will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Medical Center, ensuring that the Medical Center ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Birch House, the new lifestyle-driven rental building that has boosted the residential appeal and popularity of Jersey City’s resurgent West Side, continues to attract residents with its nature-focused design, showstopping amenities and compelling price points. Developer Halpern ...
NEW JERSEY - Lung transplants are often life-saving procedures, yet myths and misconceptions can create unnecessary fear or hesitation among patients and their families. Joshua Lee, MD, an advanced pulmonary critical care specialist who serves as Director of Lung Transplant at Newark Beth Israel ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Although rain sprinkled on Jersey City in the early morning hours of March 16, the weather relented long enough for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.The old saying that everybody is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day was proven very true during this year’s parade.As in the past, the ...