BELLEVILLE, NJ — What do U.S. Marine Corp Pfc. Donald Saunders, of Belleville; Marine Corp Pfc. Richard Bates, of Nutley; Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Paul Christmas, of North Carolina; Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Edwin Aponte, of Puerto Rico; a dozen other U.S. Marines; 15 U.S. Army personnel; two U.S. Navy seamen; and U.S. Air Force […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — This year, the EZ Ride Bike & Pedestrian Program team hosted more than 450 events in 300 communities, including safety presentations, poster contests, bike safety presentations, walk assessments and walk-to-school days to promote safety and biking. Approximately 40,000 students attended these events. The result: 154 schools and municipalities were recognized as […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Mayor Michael Melham and other Belleville officials dug their ceremonial shovels into the ground on Thursday, Dec. 8, marking the beginning of construction of a six-story luxury apartment building that will be erected at the site of a shuttered foam factory. Deputy Mayor Thomas Graziano and Councilman Vincent A. Cozzarelli also attended […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Like a scene ripped from a holiday classic, Deputy Mayor Thomas Graziano passed out bags of a holiday favorite, chestnuts roasted over an open fire, at Belleville’s annual Winter Festival and Christmas Tree Lighting Spectacular on Dec. 10. An estimated 3,000 people joined to sing carols, play games, make crafts and enjoy […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — New Jersey Devils players and alumni visited patients and staff at all RWJBarnabas Health hospitals on Thursday, Dec. 8. Photos Courtesy of RWJBarnabas Health Caption 1: At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of New Jersey, New Jersey Devils, from left, Erik Haula, Jack Hughes, Miles Wood and […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Following a fundraiser held in August, Belleville’s Sons of the American Legion Squadron 105 presented a check to 9-year old Alex, who recently went into remission from leukemia. SAL 105 raised $6,000 to help with his family’s medical expenses. On Sunday, Dec. 4, Alex finally was in a place where he was […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has recognized four RWJBarnabas Health facilities among the 2022-2023 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care, a list that identifies hospitals that provide high-quality maternity care for uncomplicated pregnancies. Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in […]
TRENTON, NJ — On Dec. 1, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs issued the report “Buying New Jersey: The Rise in Institutional Ownership of Residential Properties,” which examines recent trends in institutional homeownership and its impact on the ability of households to buy a home. The report was researched and written by DCA’s Office […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — “Let these faded flags of our country be retired and destroyed with respectful and honorable rites and their places be taken by bright new flags of the same size and kind,” read American Legion Post 105 Commander Joseph J. Cobianchi as part of a ceremony for the disposal of unserviceable flags, held […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County announced that the Essex County Division of Health is transitioning its COVID-19 mobile vaccination clinic schedule for the winter. The new schedule began Monday, Nov. 28. “Getting vaccinated is still the best defense against the COVID-19 virus and best protection from serious illness. We are continuing our mobile vaccination […]