Elks in Bloomfield adopt a veterans and his family

Elks in Bloomfield adopt a veterans and his family

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Greater Essex Elks Lodge 21, formerly Bloomfield Elks, adopted a veteran and his family, which includes his wife and twin boys with special needs. The family recently got an apartment after being homeless. The family was chosen for adoption by the New Jersey Elks Veterans Association.  “We had the family at […]

Jewish Foundation for the Righteous supports Righteous Gentiles with stipends

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Just in time for Christmas, the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous, which is based in West Orange, sent $350,000 to 120 Righteous Gentile rescuers of Jews during the Holocaust. The foundation provides financial stipends for aged and needy Righteous Gentiles, helping to repay a debt of gratitude on behalf of the […]

Essex County celebrates multiple faiths at event

Essex County celebrates multiple faiths at event

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — On Dec. 6, Essex County held its annual Christmas tree lighting. The event included wonderful presentations about Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day.  Event-goers not only learned about these religious observances, but got to hear the dulcet sounds of the choir from West Caldwell Tech. Photos Courtesy of Joseph N. […]

Belleville holds annual Winter Festival and Christmas Tree Lighting Spectacular

Belleville holds annual Winter Festival and Christmas Tree Lighting Spectacular

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 […]

Orange celebrates at annual Toys for Tots drive

Orange celebrates at annual Toys for Tots drive

ORANGE, NJ — Orange’s annual Toys for Tots drive took place at Inner City Cafe in Orange on Friday, Dec. 9. Hosted by mayoral secretary Cheryl Davis-Marshall, the night included great food, music and plenty of gifts donated and placed under the decorated Christmas tree throughout the night. Esteemed guests at the event included New […]

Belleville SAL raises $6,000 to help local boy fight cancer

Belleville SAL raises $6,000 to help local boy fight cancer

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 […]

Irvington Christmas tree-lighting ceremony goes above and beyond

Irvington Christmas tree-lighting ceremony goes above and beyond

IRVINGTON, NJ — The Christmas tree-lighting event in Irvington on Wednesday, Dec. 7, brought residents together to kick off the holiday season. Hosted by Mayor Tony Vauss, the event included an inflatable snowman bounce house, an ice skating rink, a train ride for children, food, and toy giveaways accompanied by a picture with Santa and […]

WNTR Holiday Shop & Makers Market is back in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Springfield Avenue Partnership’s WNTR Holiday Shop & Makers Market returns to Yale Corner at 1866 Springfield Ave. in Maplewood on Saturday, Dec. 17, and Sunday, Dec. 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A rotating mix of makers, businesses and entertainers will be at the market. “For the third year in a […]