NUTLEY / BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Nutley–Belleville Columbus Day Parade on Oct. 10 was a grand affair; attendees did not let the rain stop them from celebrating the two towns and their Italian heritage. Photos by Steve Ellmore
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall University provides a significant impact on New Jersey’s economy, totaling more than $1.6 billion annually, according to a new, independent analysis that looked at the societal and economic impact of the university through an assessment of its annual operations, capital investments, ancillary spending, and the additional earnings or “wage […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Belleville Police Chief Mark Minichini announced Oct. 13 that a North Arlington man has been arrested and charged with sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child and luring a minor. Bradley O’Dell, 57, was taken into custody on Friday, Oct. 8, […]
NUTLEY, NJ — Nutley Rotary will hold its third annual Classic Car Show on Franklin Avenue, between Chestnut and Centre streets in Nutley, on Sunday, Oct. 17, from 1 to 6 p.m. The event will feature classic and antique cars, street rods, muscle cars, customized cars, trucks and motorcycles. Admission is free for spectators. Walk […]
ROSELAND, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. presented awards to the eight winners in the annual Essex County Parks Photography Contest. Winners were awarded in adult and youth categories. “We congratulate the winners of the Essex County Parks Photography Contest and thank all the contestants for sharing what they experienced in our […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County’s 2021 leaf collection schedule for county roads has been announced. Residents whose properties are on county roads may place their leaves in biodegradable bags or sweep the loose leaves into piles at the curb. To organize leaf collection on county roads, Essex County is divided into four sectors. There […]
NUTLEY, NJ — Nutley-based artist William Lopa unveiled his painting, “The Rising of the American Spirit,” to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, at the Nutley Historical Society on Wednesday, Sept. 29. Lopa donated this painting to the Nutley Historical Society and it will hang in the Nutley Museum along with the paintings […]
NEWARK, NJ — On Tuesday, Oct. 5, the Essex County Board of County Commissioners held its 2021 Italian Heritage Celebration via Zoom. The ceremony, which returned after a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, is held to celebrate Italian culture and heritage, highlighting the contributions of Italian Americans in Essex County. Commissioner President Wayne L. Richardson […]
NUTLEY, NJ — Nutley residents Michael Zaccheo and Anthony J. Andolino received awards in the annual Essex County Senior Citizens Juried Art Show. Zaccheo was awarded first place in the professional watercolor category for “Spring Snow” and Andolino was awarded first place in the nonprofessional mixed media category for “Calle Flora.” The artists were recognized […]
NUTLEY / BELLEVILLE, NJ — A Sept. 21 dinner was held to recognize the honorees and committee members for the 2021 Nutley–Belleville Columbus Day Parade. More than 200 people came to the event at Nanina’s in the Park to celebrate the honorees, as well as Italian heritage, culture and traditions. Photos Courtesy of Susan R. […]