The first Chinese settlement on the East Coast was in Belleville in 1870. Most people, even in New Jersey, have never heard of this history. But recently, educators and community leaders from Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) New Jersey and Belleville Historical Society held a Zoom event for the community to learn about this forgotten […]
When Belleville resident Jhann Torres’ parents immigrated from Ecuador, they hoped for a brighter future for their children despite the challenges of not speaking English. Throughout his life, Torres’ parents instilled in him the values of hard work and education, even though they were unsure how they could afford college. Jhann took on the responsibility […]
BLOOMFIELD — Varitage, the soccer themed brew pub, has created a special beer for a joint promotion with former professional player and New Jersey soccer legend Giuseppi Rossi. “Giuseppi is a Jersey guy and was the perfect fit to help us build on what we started,” said Mark Costa, the co-founder/CEO/head brewer of Varitage Brew […]
Nutley natives and residents watching the Belmont or Haskell Stakes might have found themselves rooting for eventual winner Dornoch because of the maroon and gray colors he wore. The racing colors were in fact a tribute to Nutley High School, where the horse’s owner, Vito Cucci, went to school and played on the football team. […]
Belleville Mayor Michael Melham gave an elaborate “State of the Township” address last month, with a multimedia presentation and a party-like atmosphere to highlight initiatives underway in town. The mayor took center stage at Nanina’s in the Park on a Monday night in front of a capacity-filled room of supporters to provide an hour-long update. […]
By the Rev. Ivan Sciberras Catholic Schools Week was observed around the country between Jan. 28 and Feb. 2. It is a week in which we reflect on the positive influences of Catholic education on the life of our families and our Township of Belleville. Here at St. Peter’s – where we have been educating […]
A former Belleville resident is facing life in prison when he is sentenced in April for fatally stabbing his wheelchair using roommate. An Essex County jury convicted Edwin Andujar, 59, of murder for fatally stabbing Thomas Parent, 59, of Belleville, in the apartment the men shared, according to Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens […]
Everyday is Veterans’ Day for Michael Perrone, weather permitting. Perrone, the president of the Belleville Historical Society and a mason whose family owns Perrone Mason Contractors in Bloomfield, has for more than 20 years been painstakingly cleaning, throughout northern Jersey, the soiled gravestones and memorials of veterans killed in action. He does this because he […]
Mike Zulla Jr. was honored as the Shining Knight of The Game last month when the Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team defeated Virginia Tech 35-16 at SHI Stadium. A collaboration between Rutgers Athletics and RWJBarnabas Health, The Shining Knight of The Game is an initiative designed to lift the spirits and shine the spotlight on […]
The Belleville, East Orange and Bloomfield School Districts will each be receiving about a quarter million dollars to plant trees. Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette, Sustainable Jersey and The College of New Jersey recently announced the award of $4.55 million in grants to fund the planting of trees at 34 public schools, colleges […]