Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Start your holiday shopping at locally owned stores.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses that their community thrives on. American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked. With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors in order to continue prospering and building the local economy in both Belleville and Nutley. Last year, 100 million people nationwide participated in Small Business Saturday by shopping at locally owned stores to help boost the economy and their communities. The following local businesses will be …
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Alumni from the rival schools playing this Sunday
Former Raiders and Buccaneers will be taking to the gridiron once again this Sunday -- and all for a good cause. Alumni of the friendly arch-rival football teams will be meeting for a charity flag football game to be held at 1 pm at Belleville High School, 100 Passaic Ave. Proceeds from concessions and admission will go towards the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund. The game is being organized by former Buccaneers Jason Luzzi and Mike Perinotti as well as former Nutley Raider Bill Mbua. Luzzi, a 2005 graduate of Belleville High School, said he was motivated to pull the game together after his family’s home in Ortley Beach was damaged. The Shore town was among the hardest-hit by Sandy, with several homes wiped out, Luzzi said. He was …
Monday, November 19, 2012
Restaurants showed off their most creative dishes to benefit the Child Life Program at Clara Maass Medical Center.
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Monday, November 19, 2012
Guests dined on everything from scallop ceviche with fennel to specialty meatballs as more than 40 restaurants, caterers, and beverage merchants showcased their best and most creative dishes at the 8th annual A Tasteful Experience fundraiser on Monday, Nov.12, held at the Pleasantdale Chateau to benefit the Child Life Program at Clara Maass Medical Center. The evening event raised over $60,000 to benefit children receiving medical treatment at Clara Maass Medical Center. “We were so delighted at the wonderful community support and response to A Tasteful Experience,” said Mary Ellen Clyne, Ph.D, President and CEO of Clara Maass Medical Center. “Our medical center treats thousands of children and supports their families through that process…
Paula Belotta
1:13 am on Thursday, November 22, 2012
Thank you to Jason Luzzi Mike Perinotti and Bill Mbua.! What a great humanitarians ! more ›