‘We Called Ourselves Rocketboat Men’: Veterans Day presentation at Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center

‘We Called Ourselves Rocketboat Men’: Veterans Day presentation at Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center

LITTLE FALLS, NJ — On Sunday, Nov. 10, The Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center is hosting a special program in honor of veterans, including Seaman Second Class Lawrence Peter Berra. Author William Palmer will discuss his book, “We Called Ourselves Rocketboat Men: The Untold Stories of the Top-Secret LCS(S) Rocket Boat Missions of World […]

Nutley’s favorite hat; the goobalini

Nutley’s favorite hat; the goobalini

By VICKY CHALK THIS AND THAT   Do you wear a “goobalini” on your head in the winter?  You must be from Nutley.  It’s unclear how our town was assigned the credit for a knit cap commonly worn by fishermen, members of the military, and plain folks like us, but that’s what you learn if […]

Chef up for $20K Biskie award

Chef up for $20K Biskie award

A Nutley restaurant is a finalist for a “Biskie” award that could be worth $20,000. The Banana and Chocolate Pudding with Biscuit and Vanilla Ice Cream at Queen Margherita Trattoria in Nutley created by chef and owner Pasquale Di Palma is up for the award given out by General Mills Foodservice.  General Mills Foodservice, which […]

Instilling a love of soccer and beer in brewery

Belleville coach combines his passions by opening local beer-making place

Instilling a love of soccer and beer in brewery

BELLEVILLE, NJ — Mark Costa has a passion for making beer. He also has a strong love for the sport of soccer. For the Bloomfield resident, who coaches soccer in Belleville, it was a win-win for him to open up a soccer-inspired brewery in the town where he lives.  The brewery, Varitage Brew Works, located […]

Help protect those who serve and keep us safe

Help protect those who serve and keep us safe

NJ State Police Sgt. Stephen Napoli shed light on what it’s truly like to be at the scene of a roadside incident   By Sgt. Stephen Napoli, New Jersey State Police As a seasoned officer who has served 22 years with the New Jersey State Police, I’ve witnessed firsthand some perilous scenes that unfolded on […]

Local holiday gift suggestions

Local holiday gift suggestions

With the holiday season upon us, gift shopping can be fun—or stressful. Finding the perfect gifts for loved ones might be a challenge but Essex County offers much when it comes to gifts that are unique, original, and thoughtful. And you’ll feel great supporting local businesses. The following are a few shopping ideas: Saturday, Nov. […]

Author suggests looking for life’s signs

Luisa Frey knew about signs from a young age. When she was 9-years-old, her oldest sibling was seeking out colleges—with the rest of the family in tow, including her mom and herself. At the time, The Beatles had just released their hit song “Let it Be.” When Frey’s family visited a chapel on the college […]

Nutley Belleville Columbus Day Parade planned for Oct. 8

Nutley Belleville Columbus Day Parade planned for Oct. 8

The Nutley Belleville Columbus Day Parade, which is the largest Italian American event in Essex County, is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 8 at 1:30 p.m. The parade route starts at Belleville High School proceeds north on Franklin Avenue and ends at Nutley High School. More than 3,000 spectators are expected to attend the parade that […]