By Jennifer Ersalesi One of the community's favorite winter activities, the Friends of the Library's Mini Golf event at the Rutherford Public Library is coming up in a couple of weeks on Friday, March 6th and Saturday, March 7th. This is Rutherford interviewed Friends of the Library member, Rosemary Jorda, about this upcoming event. TIR: Who are the Friends of the Library? Rosemary Jorda: Friends of the Library of Rutherford supports the programs and activities at our local

By Jennifer Ersalesi Throughout the year, the Rutherford Arts Council hosts a number of different arts events that are open to the public. In September, the RAC presented the first community-wide talent show, Rutherford's Got Talent . The upcoming RAC event, Winter Pop-Up Art Exhibition, will focus on the visuals arts in a beautiful space in the First Presbyterian Church. This is Rutherford interviewed Genesee Orlowicz, Board member of the Rutherford Arts Council, to lear

By Jennifer Ersalesi Rutherford is home to many talented musicians. Four of those musicians came together as young high school students to form the band, Foul Play . For the last few years, they have performed at many different venues, including local favorites, PorchFest and the Williams Center. This is Rutherford interviewed the band to find out more about the band as a whole and each of the musicians. Vinny Denunzio, Carlos Echeverry, Julian Statile, and Tyler Carroll.

Information provided by Rutherford Green Team The Rutherford Green team, a Borough Advisory Committee, is introducing a new Municipal Composting Program. They need twenty-five households to sign up using this link to get started. The Green Team explained, "Why compost? Food waste makes up 30% of household trash  In landfills, it creates methane, a greenhouse gas 80x more potent than CO₂. Composting turns scraps into a resource that builds healthy soil and supports local

By Jennifer Ersalesi Since January 2023, when Governor Murphy passed a resolution declaring January as Muslim Heritage Month, communities throughout New Jersey have been celebrating the Muslim community and the core values of respect, unity, and peace that define Islam. The Rutherford Public Library has been hosting special events for the past three years to recognize our local Muslim community. This is Rutherford interviewed Usman Khan, one of the organizers of this year'

By Jennifer Ersalesi On Saturday, November 29th, the Rutherford Chamber of Commerce will kick off the holiday season with the 73rd Annual Holiday Parade. T he parade will feature music from rock bands and the RHS Marching Band, special characters, floats, sports teams, community groups, businesses, and much more. Before the parade begins at 4:00 p.m., various activities will take place on the West End starting at 2:30 p.m. Little Play Cafe will serve hot chocolate, local

Submitted by Rutherford Public Library Animal photographs by Erin Rodriguez Rutherford Public Library is currently hosting Rutherford photographer Erin Rodriguez’s exhibition of photographs on the mezzanine level of the Rutherford Public Library, starting Wednesday, November 5, and running through the end of the year. The series, Through Their Eyes: Portraits from Demarest Farm, focuses on the animals and the special role the farm plays for so many Bergen County families. “T

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: 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

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: 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 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 Photo credits: Rutherford Recreation Department As a way to celebrate the Fourth of July, the Borough of...

Submitted by Sanford Josephson, NJ Jazz Society Kyra Cioffi, who grew up in Rutherford, has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship for Vocal...

Submitted by Pam Tully, Rutherford Public Library Marketing Associate Rutherford Public Library will hold its first solo artist show...

By Jennifer Ersalesi There are many talented young musicians and singers in our Borough. These young performers have been involved in...