By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Rob Fencik Rob Fencik, Colleen Fencik, Matt Ackermann, and Marisa Ackermann. Porchfest has become an annual tradition in Rutherford that brings together musicians of all genres, ages, and backgrounds on porches throughout the Borough. Families gathered to listen to music by talented artists who were chosen after they had submitted audition videos to the Rutherford Arts Committee. This is Rutherford interviewed the chair of the Porchfes

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Dan Meredith and Jennifer Ersalesi Pumpkin People in the Park is an exciting annual event organized by the Woman's Club of Rutherford as both a fundraiser and community gathering opportunity. Lincoln Park is filled with fun and creative pumpkin displays until Thursday, October 22nd. Displays were created by school groups, businesses, non-profit organizations, families, community groups, and so many others.

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Dan Meredith This past weekend the community was invited to Atelie Eryn Santos Hair Design for an art exhibit featuring works by Sean Dunne, also known as the Happy Heathen. Sean's artwork has also been displayed at many of Rutherford's Dining Out events on Park Avenue and at Rutherford Arts Council art shows and programs. This is Rutherford interviewed Sean to learn more about how his life has inspired the beautiful pieces that he create

By Jennifer Ersalesi As Rutherford learned last year, Rutherford residents proved that they really do have talent. This year was no exception as children and young adults sang, danced, played musical instruments, and so much more. The Rutherford Arts Council Board Vice-President Genesee Orlowicz was excited to share more information about this year's Rutherford's Got Talent show in this interview with ThisisRutherford. TIR: Congratulations on another successful Rutherford'

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Charlotte Ersalesi Sign by LOL Yards This year's Rutherford Day was held on Saturday, October 3rd after a Nor'easter rained out the original date of Saturday, September 26th. However October 3rd was a perfect autumn day in Rutherford and thousands of people enjoyed the food from a variety of food trucks, as well as Rutherford Engine Company 2, music, interactive activities, and visiting business and community group tables. People were al

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Borough of Rutherford Facebook page Rutherford Day sign by LOL Yards Rutherford Day takes place every fall in the Borough of Rutherford. It is a wonderful day when community organizations, service groups, businesses and clubs in Rutherford gather in Lincoln Park and along Park Avenue to share more about who they are and what they have to offer the community. This year's Rutherford Day will take place on Saturday, September 26th from 12 p

Submitted by Laura Rizzo Rutherford is about to shine a little brighter this holiday season. Stars Theatre Company, new member of the Rutherford Chamber of Commerce and the town’s newest performing arts organization, is stepping onto the local stage with heart, ambition, and a musical that already has residents talking. Their debut production, It’s a Wonderful Life: A New Musical, is officially auditioning performers and in a modern twist, submissions are being accepted entir

By Jennifer Ersalesi Matt Payne and his youngest daughter Stella at an Author Visit at Washington School Local author, Matt Payne, has been an author for eighteen years. His latest book is a paranormal horror novel titled Pumpkin Apocalypse, which follows a middle schooler who hates Halloween, but somehow must confront unfortunate and frightening incidents involving pumpkins. This is Rutherford interviewed Matt Payne to learn more about him as an author, a dad, a proud Ruth

Submitted by Pam Tully, Rutherford Public Library Rhoda Portugal, reference librarian at Rutherford Public Library for 32 years, has retired from an extraordinary career spanning more than 50 years as a librarian. Rhoda is a knowledgeable and intellectually curious and enthusiastic resource for all things library, research, genealogy, museum passes, periodicals, and yes, even microfilm! We celebrate all of her contributions to the library and wish her well. In honor of her ye

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Rutherford Recreation Department This past Sunday, June 28th, the Rutherford Recreation department held its 94th Annual Baby Parade. This longstanding tradition welcomes all families with young children to participate in the parade demonstrating their American pride and their enthusiasm for the upcoming July 4th holiday. The parade began on Elliot Place in front of Rutherford High School and traveled to Lincoln Park. Once they arrived at

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Dan Meredith On Wednesday, June 17th, Rutherford brought the community together for an extremely successful Dining Out event on Park Avenue. Restaurant tables along Park Avenue remained full throughout the evening as musicians performed from various locations along the avenue. Musicians included The Baddies and Fretless, Hunter and Jack Bandola, School of Rock, Joe Murphy, and Vinny Valentino Jazz Trio. Organizations and businesses, su

By Jennifer Ersalesi Arts play a vital role in our community. One particular non-profit organization, the Rutherford Arts Council, has found a number of ways to bring all forms of art to the Borough of Rutherford through art exhibits, talent shows, creative expression workshops, and so much more. This is Rutherford interviewed the Rutherford Arts Council to learn more about what they have planned over the next several months. TIR: The Rutherford Arts Council has been busy

By Jennifer Ersalesi This year's South Bergen PrideFest will take place on June 6, 2026 from 12 PM until 5 PM (the rain date will be June 7th). After months of planning, the Rutherford Pride Alliance's South Bergen PrideFest Committee cannot wait to bring this festival to Lincoln Park. This is Rutherford interviewed two Board members of the Rutherford Pride Alliance, Chair Kat Ruhno-McCallum, and Treasurer, David Grassetti to learn more about South Bergen PrideFest. TIR: P

By Jennifer Ersalesi Growing up in Jersey with a family with a great sense of humor, Colin Doyle learned how to appreciate humor and that he had the ability to make laugh at a young age. While he was in college, he started doing stand-up comedy and discovered just how much he enjoyed it. He is coming back to his hometown of Rutherford on May 28th to share his talent at the Williams Center of Rutherford on May 28th. This is Rutherford interviewed Colin to learn more about t

Submitted by Pamela Tully, Rutherford Public Library Rutherford Public Library celebrated the winners of its Summer Reading Design contest at the May 11 Rutherford Borough Council meeting. Mayor Frank Nunziato presided as Barbara Bivin, a Friends of the Library of Rutherford board member, presented the winners with a certificate, award ribbons, and a gift certificate to Barnes & Noble. Sreya Sriju, First Place Winner First place went to Sreya Sriju, whose winning design is o

By Jennifer Ersalesi Over the next three months, there are many visual, practical, and performing arts events at all of the schools within the Borough. Please see the list below. Kindergarten Center Washington School Lincoln School June 9th at 6 pm Spring Music Concert - Washington Elementary School May 14th at 6 pm Art Show June 10th Music Concert 6 pm - Grade 1 7 pm - Grade 2 8 pm- Grade 3 May 20th at 6 pm Art Show June 3rd Music Concert 6 pm- Grade 1 7 pm - Grade 2 8 pm

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Borough of Rutherford Over the past few months, children and young adults in the community submitted their artwork to the Borough to be displayed on art banners throughout the Borough. The theme of this year's submissions was "Celebrating Our Nation's 250th Birthday". Rutherford Arts Council Board members, Genesee Orlowicz and Sarah Orlowicz, partnered with the Borough to coordinate this project. These Youth Art Banners are currently o

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Nicholas Yee Photography Based on the 1984 hit movie Footloose , the musical Footloose will bring the same story to the RHS stage this upcoming weekend, March 13-15. Teenager Ren McCormack and his family move from Chicago to a small town, Bomont, where the the minister has forbidden dancing and rock music. Ren brings his peers together to fight for their right to dance and in doing so unites his community. This is Rutherford interviewe

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Erin Ersalesi This past weekend, the Friends of the Library hosted one of their most popular events the Mini-Golf Fundraiser, presented by BCB Bank and Brosnan + Clark Orthodontics. This 18-hole mini golf event was set up throughout the Library by various local businesses and community organizations. Each hole had a special theme with unique decorations. On Friday, 3/6, there was an adult session with drinks, snacks and DJ sets and on

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