By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Nicholas Yee Each November, Rutherford High School presents its fall drama. This year's play, The Importance of Being Earnest, is a delightfully witty farce where secret identities, confusion, and hilarity abound. This year's cast cannot wait to perform for audiences twice this upcoming weekend; once on Friday, 11/14, and once on Saturday, 11/15, at 7 pm. This is Rutherford interviewed the Director of the play, Mrs. Patricia Blanchard.

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Hament Patel Since 2019, Scouting BSA has welcomed girls to its troops. Troop 166G in Rutherford has been very active and thriving since then, and this fall, they announced their first female Eagle Scout at their Court of Honor. Eagle Scout is the highest rank that can be achieved in scouting and requires many hours of hard work, including earning twenty-one merit badges. This is Rutherford interviewed Ambur to learn more about being a S

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Kim Bogosian Mayor Frank Nunziato, Council members, the Frazier children, and former Mayor Bernadette McPherson. Reverend Ray Frazier, a longtime Rutherford resident, former Councilman, and retired Reverend of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, passed away on June 30, 2025. On Monday, October 27th, he was honored with a street naming. His family, the Mayor and Council, former Mayor, Bernadette McPherson, Pastor Pate of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Jennifer Ersalesi and Janice Guzman This year, the Ragamuffin Parade took place on Saturday, October 25th, on a crisp, sunny fall morning. As in years past, participants gathered in front of Rutherford High School and then walked to Lincoln Park where judges and a large audience waited for them to arrive. Councilman Ray Guzman and Councilwoman Christie Delrey-Cone were the Masters of Ceremonies for this beloved tradition. Mayor Frank Nu

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Jennifer Ersalesi and Raul Barquet If you haven't already heard, Rutherford does indeed have talent. On October 18th, Rutherford residents of all ages performed at the first-ever Rutherford's Got Talent. The Rutherford Arts Council, under the leadership of its Board (Sarah Orlowicz, Genesee Orlowicz, Jennifer Zenquis, Lou Ayala, and Raul Barquet), organized this performing arts event. Reverend Justin Warner of the First Presbyterian Chur

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Dan Meredith Each October, the Woman's Club of Rutherford presents Pumpkin People in the Park , with creative displays by businesses, non-profit organizations, and families in Rutherford in Lincoln Park. The park, right across from Borough Hall, is filled with vibrant displays celebrating autumn. Every display features a hay bale and a sign bearing the name of the family, business, or nonprofit organization. Each participants donates t

By Jennifer Ersalesi Election Day is just a few weeks away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. This year, the Borough of Rutherford has one incumbent candidate and three other candidates vying for two available Council positions. This is Rutherford asked all four candidates the same set of interview questions. Their responses are listed below in the order they were received. Frank Wilson, Republican Candidate for Council TIR: What do you love most about living in Rutherford?

Rob Fencik, Colleen Fencik, Matt Ackermann, and Marisa Ackermann By Jennifer Ersalesi Our Borough embraces the arts throughout the entire...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Mike Weiss Franklin Weiss, a young soccer player, with his trophies Rutherford High School Senior,...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Jessi Davidson During Breast Cancer Awareness month, This is Rutherford spoke with Rutherford...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Dan Meredith Park Avenue and Lincoln Park were lined with over 75 businesses and organizations this...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Luisa Pineda - LuluSolei Photography Little Free Libraries are a great way for communities to share...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Our Borough is so fortunate to have schools, community groups, and non-profit organizations that embrace, celebrate,...

By Jennifer Ersalesi   Rutherford Day is back! Visit Lincoln Park on Saturday, September 20 th,  from 12-5 pm. Table space is limited to...

Submitted by the Rutherford Public Library September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and there’s no better time to join Rutherford Public...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Nick Cohen, an actor, writer, and filmmaker, will bring his stage show, Life with Oscar, to the Williams Center on...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Every September, the Rutherford Civil Rights Commission presents its annual Multicultural Festival. This year, the...

By Jennifer Ersalesi For over thirteen years, Raising the Bar Rehabilitation & Fitness has been providing exceptional care to patients...

Submitted and Written by: Jennifer Zuch Photo credits: Susan and James Sprayberry, Nereid Boat Club Nereid Boat Club, a fixture on the...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Tricia (Michael's wife) and Michael Blanchard Rutherford teacher, Michael Blanchard, has inspired many as a teacher,...