‘Pizzarama’ to celebrate the universal joy of pizza

‘Pizzarama’ to celebrate the universal joy of pizza

KENILWORTH, NJ — Participants in “Pizzarama,” a fun-filled, enlightening event to be presented by the Kenilworth Historical Society on Saturday, Nov. 4, will enjoy pizza, view an amazing collection of pizza artifacts and learn interesting facts about the popular Italian dish and its history from Kenilworth’s renowned pizza aficionado, collector and Guinness World Record holder […]

‘Four Centuries in a Weekend’ explored at the Oswald J. Nitschke House

KENILWORTH, NJ — Visitors to Kenilworth’s historic Oswald J. Nitschke House, 49 South 21 St., on Saturday, Oct. 21, and Sunday, Oct. 22, will gain glimpses into everyday life in a developing late 19th-/early 20th-century suburb through enlightening, interactive, multicultural “living history” and garden programs, exhibits and activities based primarily on the theme “100 Years […]

Communitywide Garage Sale is a shopper’s paradise

Communitywide Garage Sale is a shopper’s paradise

KENILWORTH, NJ — It was a sales extravaganza on the weekend of Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, when the Kenilworth Historical Society sponsored the annual Communitywide Garage Sale as a service to the borough. Nearly 70 homes were registered participants and were included in a Kenilworth Communitywide Garage Sale listing and map which was available, […]

Misconception of UN are challenged by author’s latest work

Misconception of UN are challenged by author’s latest work

KENILWORTH, NJ — “There’s always a negative perception of the UN,” said Michael C. Curtin, author of “Challenging the Misconceptions of the United Nation,” in an interview with LocalSource on Friday, June 2. “It’s not world government. That’s just one issue I’d like to emphasize. It does not infringe on a state’s sovereignty. It’s not […]

Union County releases unofficial primary results

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County clerk Joanne Rajoppi has released the unofficial results, as of Friday, June 9, regarding Union County races in the primary election on Tuesday, June 6, with 100% of the districts reporting. All 434 districts have reported in Union County. According to the Union County Clerk’s Office, of the 337,479 […]

Fire blazes at auto body shop in Kenilworth

Fire blazes at auto body shop in Kenilworth

KENILWORTH, NJ — On Tuesday, May 30, at 8:22 p.m., Kenilworth police and fire dispatch received an activated smoke alarm coming from Perfection Plus Auto Body, located at 740 Federal Ave. During that same timeframe, dispatch also received 9-1-1 calls reporting what sounded like explosions coming from the business. Kenilworth police units were the first […]

Juneteenth celebration to feature ‘A Visit With Sojourner Truth’ as portrayed by Daisy Nelson Century

KENILWORTH, NJ — On Saturday, June 3, the Kenilworth Historical Society will present a colorful, enlightening program celebrating African American culture and the significance of the Juneteenth holiday, which annually commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It will feature an inspiring interactive visit with renowned anti-slavery abolitionist and women’s rights activist Sojourner Truth, c. […]

Workshops inspire Kenilworth teachers’ quest for climate education grants

Workshops inspire Kenilworth teachers’ quest for climate education grants

KENILWORTH, Nj — Sometimes teachers are unsure just how a lesson will land. But instructional coach Dawn Horling is confident that Kenilworth Public Schools’ sixth-graders will enjoy a challenge to generate green energy — after all, she already had a great experience completing the project. Horling and Harding Elementary School science teacher Melissa Marks participated […]

Mind games: Esports programs develop skills at Kenilworth schools

Mind games: Esports programs develop skills at Kenilworth schools

KENILWORTH, NJ — Previously considered just a fun distraction, video gaming has become both a school course and an after-school organized sport — and students at David Brearley Middle-High School are delighted. The high school launched an Esports curricular class and an extra-curricular program this school year, and both are seeing much success. Students with […]