Reading is fundamental at Franklin Elementary School

Reading is fundamental at Franklin Elementary School

RAHWAY, NJ — Several students at Franklin Elementary School in Rahway were awarded prizes in recognition of their completed reading logs. To support and foster a love of reading, Principal Aleya Shoieb made surprise socially distant visits to the students’ homes to deliver the prizes, which ranged from stickers to medals. Shoieb would love to […]

Birth announcement: Aedan Thomas Petruzzelli

Birth announcement: Aedan Thomas Petruzzelli

ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Desiree L. Ortiz and Kevin T. Petruzzelli, of Roselle Park, have announced the birth of their child, Aedan Thomas Petruzzelli. Aedan was born Sept. 11, 2020, at 2:55 p.m., weighing 6 pounds, 5.6 ounces, and measuring 19 1/2 inches.

Keeping everyone fed this holiday season in Roselle

Keeping everyone fed this holiday season in Roselle

ROSELLE, NJ — Virtu Financial Inc., a New York City–based financial firm, donated food to the Roselle Public Schools’ contactless food distribution event, which took place in the parking lot of Grace Wilday Junior High School on Thursday, Dec. 3, and Friday, Dec 4. Photos Courtesy of Liv Meier

Students launch nonprofit clothing company with positive message

Students launch nonprofit clothing company with positive message

KENILWORTH, NJ — It’s been a cruel year, but a group of Kenilworth art students has blended fashion and compassion to offer a little comfort. Students in the Practical Arts course at David Brearley Middle–Senior High School recently launched Be Nice Co. clothing, with its own accompanying website. Their mission is to spread a positive […]

Elizabeth Scouts have great success ‘Scouting for Food’

Elizabeth Scouts have great success ‘Scouting for Food’

ELIZABETH, NJ — The Boy Scouts of America conducts its annual “Scouting for Food” program as a nationwide community service project. Scouts in BSA troops and Cub Scout packs solicit donations of food from their neighbors, which is given to food pantries or social service agencies for distribution. Boy Scout Troop 23 and Cub Scout […]

Linden police raise $5K for charity through ‘No Shave November’ and ‘Nails for November’

Linden police raise $5K for charity through ‘No Shave November’ and ‘Nails for November’

LINDEN, NJ — Linden Police Chief David Hart joined Linden Police Benevolent Association Local No. 42 President Joseph Appello and Linden Police Superior Officers Association President Joseph Birch to announce that the department raised $5,000 for Men’s Health Network in its third annual “No Shave November” and “Nails for November” event. “I continue to be […]

Clark Youth Football completes successful season

Clark Youth Football completes successful season

CLARK, NJ — Clark Youth Football recently completed its second season since returning to the communities of Clark and Garwood, and it was a huge success. This fall season, Clark Youth Football had three levels competing in the New Jersey Suburban Youth Football League. A Level — eighth grade; B Level — seventh grade; and […]

New conference center at Trinitas named for Victor M. Richel

New conference center at Trinitas named for Victor M. Richel

ELIZABETH, NJ — The Victor M. Richel Conference Center at Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a new, 253-person–capacity education/conference facility named after the medical center’s long-time chairperson and benefactor. “Vic Richel is a recognized leader who has given his talents and treasure to Trinitas and the Elizabeth hospitals that came before it,” explained Gary S. […]