Learning how to respect the flag

Learning how to respect the flag

The Sons of The American Legion Squadron 105 of Belleville held their first Flag Education and Etiquette Course on Feb. 3 at the Post Hall on Washington Avenue. The class participants were from the Post 105 Family – veterans, Sons, and Auxiliary members – as well as from the Wolf Den of Nutley’s Pack 141 […]

Writer of Belleville’s history has photography show

Writer of Belleville’s history has photography show

A Belleville native, who has written extensively about the township, has his photographic work on display as part of a library’s popular art and photography series. Anthony Buccino is a writer, editor, and photographer who began his photography journey by shooting film for the stories he produced while working for local newspapers. “Photography challenges me […]

Lunar New Year celebrated at St. Peter’s Church

Lunar New Year celebrated at St. Peter’s Church

Photos courtesy of St. Peter’s Church A large congregation – mostly Vietnamese – gathered around the altar at St. Peter Church to celebrate the Lunar New Year, at a concelebrated Mass led by Manuel A. Cruz, auxiliary bishop for Essex County. The celebration continued at St. Peter School, where the reception included musical entertainment.

Caddy wins life changing scholarship

Caddy wins life changing scholarship

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 […]

Special beer created for New Jersey soccer legend

Special beer created for New Jersey soccer legend

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 […]