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UPDATE: Braddock Park Pre-School Trailers Controversy
Earlier this week, Hudson TV published several emails obtained from North Bergen resident Robert Walden pertaining to the more than two decades old controversy surrounding pre-school trailers positioned on County land in Braddock Park. Walden maintains the trailers are illegally placed in the park. Mr. Walden contacted Hudson TV today...
Update: North Jersey native loses in Tuesday's 'Jeopardy!' while seeking fifth win
A Morris County native and Parsippany High School alum was just one win away from a guaranteed spot in the coveted "Jeopardy!" Tournament of Champions after notching a fourth win on Monday's, but lost on Tuesday's show. Amar Kakirde, a recent graduate of Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs, saw his four-game streak...
Gates Scholarship Awarded to Union High School 2023 and 2024 Grads
UNION, NJ – A soon-to-be Union High School graduate and a 2023 graduate came together last week to celebrate their mutual achievement of being awarded a Gates Scholarship. According to their website, “the Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Abigail Naranjo, Union High School’s 2024 salutatorian, and 2023 graduate Daniel Momoh-Oare, visited Sandra Mangarella’s class last Wednesday to...
Martha B. Day Elementary School Turns 60
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ - Martha B. Day celebrates 60 years this June. On Friday, May 24th, MBD Maintenance Team cut out the time capsule found from the cornerstone that was placed in 1964. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The time capsule will be opened on June 7th. All items found in the capsule will be placed on display for viewing. Each class at MBD will be granted an opportunity to place something in the time capsule prior to sealing it at the end of the year. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Livingston High School Theater Receives Foxy Award for Outstanding Acting Ensemble in a Dramedy
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston High School (LHS) theater program has received Montclair State University’s Foxy Award for “Outstanding Acting Ensemble in a Dramedy” for its fall 2023 production of “Pride and Prejudice.” In this category, LHS was up against other New Jersey high schools including Summit, Madison, Bridgewater-Raritan and a handful of performing arts schools.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “I’m very proud of this award, as it celebrates the entire cast for their outstanding work and commitment to our program—not to mention their mastery of British accents, for which we brought in a professional actor to coach them,” said LHS Director of Theatre Arts Scott Patteson. The LHS theater program performs two stage productions each school year: a drama in the fall and a musical in the spring. This year, “Pride and Prejudice” was the play performed in November, while “Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” was the musical performed in March. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Softball: Bergen Tech Eliminates Livingston in State Tournament, 1-0
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Senior pitcher Sophia Mount threw a two-hitter, but Livingston was unable to get the big hit and lost, 1-0, in softball to Bergen Tech in the quarterfinal round of the Section 1, Group 4 tournament on Tuesday. Mount, the Villanova-bound right-hander, capped her brilliant career at Livingston by striking out 11 batters and walking three in seven innings. She carried a shutout into the sixth inning before Bergen Tech (17-8) scratched out a run.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Maddie Rothfeld and Abby Kiem each had two hits for Livingston (18-8), which collected seven hits, but was unable to deliver a key hit with runners in scoring position. Mount finished the season with 245 strikeouts in 156 innings. She surpassed 600 career strikeouts in Tuesday's game, concluding her career with 604 strikeouts. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
How Nunzio Campanile vs NJSIAA transfer rule will shape landscape of NJ high school sports
Shifting conference landscapes, players jumping from school to school all for the next big thing (read: paycheck), we’re seeing college sports transform to the semi-pro variety right before our eyes. New Jersey high school sports is following the same path. While you were enjoying your Memorial Day weekend, a...
Poll is open. Cast your vote for North Jersey Student of the Week for May 27-31
The Student of the Week poll is ready for you to vote. Each week during the school year, we are soliciting nominations from staff and faculty of high schools (sorry parents!) across North Jersey of students who are doing something special in their schools and their communities. ...
Hasbrouck Heights HS Announces Honor Roll for the Third Marking Period of 2023-24
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS -- Hasbrouck Heights High School announced the Honor Roll students for the third marking period of the 2023-24 school year. First Honors 2023-24 Marking Period 3CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Seniors Alvarado, Penelope Alvarez, Mia D'Amico, Rocco DeCicco, Evan Eddy, Elliot Fede, Isabella Ferrante, Sofia Garrett, Davyen Giron, Rodrigo Kelly, Lucas Lara, Sophia Leidemer, Ethan Loaiza, Tyler Mancini, Diego Martinez, Romeo Molina, Brianna Neumuller, Courtney-Paige Prince, Nicholas Robinson, Samantha St. Surin, Analiese Taher, Aniqa Urgiles, Shantal Juniors Agapinan, Alfonsus Barsoum, Michelle Bua, Mackenzie Caceres, Johnathan Castellano, Nina Cuellar, Nadja Cuya, Dianne De Guzman, Nathalie Gyenes, Jocelyn Mazza, Maxwell Morales, Victoria Morrow, Aidan Ng, Connor Nilaj, Tommy Ober, Ryan Peterson, Kailen Powers, Alexandra Robles, Julia Rodrigues, Brandyn Russo, Joseph Veliky, Mae Wojtkielewicz, TiffanyDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE...
CHS orchestra senior sextet plays final notes of appreciations for teacher, program
MAPLEWOOD, NJ __ Six seniors graduating from Columbia High School are leaving as the de facto leaders of the school’s orchestra. Some of them joined on a whim, others needed to fill a slot in their schedules. Whatever the reason, they’re leaving CHS with a harmonious bond as leaders of the orchestra and a deep appreciation for Todd Van Beveren, music teacher who leads the CHS Orchestra and other district string programs.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “They’re all best friends. This group of guys has just made the orchestra a family,” said Van...
Felician University Marks 60 Years of Commencements at American Dream for 2024 Graduation
On May 23, Felician University honored its 608 graduates from the Class of 2024 by holding a graduation ceremony at The Rink at American Dream. The ceremony marked the University’s 60th Commencement Exercise, as well as its third consecutive time holding the event at American Dream. The event was able to draw over 2,000 attendees.
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