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

Submitted by Steven Drapkin Speak and Lead Toastmasters invites residents, professionals, and students to kick off 2026 with renewed confidence at its Plant Your Seed for Growth Open House, an evening designed to help attendees strengthen their communication and leadership skills. Guests will hear from featured speakers and then experience a full Toastmasters meeting, including prepared speeches, evaluations, and Table Topics™, the club’s signature impromptu speaking activity

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 Tricia Perrotti RUTHERFORD, NJ—Felician University President Mildred Mihlon, Ph.D. has been elected as a Commissioner with The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). MSCHE accredits more than 500 diverse American institutions of higher education and is the regional accrediting agency for colleges and universities in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. “Each year, we see tremendous interest fro

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 Crowbar (Chris Ford) Rutherford resident, Chris Ford, has been a wrestler for thirty-five years, physical therapist for twenty-eight years, and owner of a local physical therapy business for fourteen years. His high school athletic injuries peaked his interest in his full-time career and enabled him to continue wrestling while also helping fellow wrestlers and athletes. He recently found out about a special honor he will receive to celebrate his wrestli

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Charlotte Ersalesi The Rutherford Police Department held its Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4th. Many residents and their families enjoyed free entertainment, including bouncy houses, rock climbing walls, food trucks, and music. Many community organizations set up tables with giveaways and resources, including Mission Kids Success, Alfred M. Fiume Foundation, American Legion, Scouts and Cub Scouts, Elks Lodge, Kiwanis Meado

By Jennifer Ersalesi For twenty-seven and a half years, Chief John Russo has been a member of the Rutherford Police Department and for the last fourteen years, he has been the Chief. John Russo served as a Rutherford Police Department Officer from 1999- 2001, Detective from 2001-2003, Sergeant from 2003-2010, Lieutenant from 2010-2013 and Chief from 2013 until his recent retirement on July 31st, 2026. When he was asked what it means to him to have served in these roles with

By Jennifer Ersalesi This year's Rutherford Little League Girls 8U All-Star Softball team had an amazing season, which led them to the State Championships where they ended up second in States. Jennifer O'Rourke, parent of player, Laney O'Rourke, explained, "It was an incredible experience for these girls and we are so proud they made it that far. It's the first time that 8Us have ever had a State Tournament in New Jersey. This team is part of softball history." This is Rut

Submitted by Nereid Boat Club The Nereid Boat Club Junior Team had an excellent showing this past June at USRowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Florida, where they competed with the top athletes in the country. Fifty athletes raced in eight different categories, including four first-time categories for the club. Nereid is constantly focused on pushing the club standard to new heights and continuing to compete fiercely at the national level. Headlining the perfor

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 People in our own community, surrounding communities, and worldwide have World Cup fever. Many restaurants, hair salons, and other businesses are adorned with soccer and world flag decorations. Rutherford has embraced the proximity of these World Cup games and the enthusiasm that comes along with viewing these games from the field or on a screen. The Rutherford Chamber of Commerce, along with the Borough of Rutherford, has organized this summer's only D

Submitted by Pamela Tully, Rutherford Public Library RUTHERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HOST 3-PART FILM SERIES ON ALFRED HITCHCOCK MOVIES Film scholar Jeff Hughes will discuss Alfred Hitchcock's movies: Rear Window, Shadow of a Doubt, and Vertigo in three installments at the Rutherford Public Library this summer. A century after the debut of Alfred Hitchcock’s first feature film, Hitchcock remains one of the most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. But how does his v

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 Photo credits: Dan Meredith Grace Episcopal Church is located on West Passaic Avenue. It is a beautiful English Gothic-style building that holds so much history and so many memories for generations Rutherford residents and nearby neighbors. The bell tower was donated by the ladies of the church in the 1860's. However, the bell tower is in need of significant repairs. This Is Rutherford interviewed Reverend Dr. Karen Rezach to learn more about the chur

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

By Jennifer Ersalesi Hosting the National Commander of the American Legion on Saturday, May 9th was a great honor for Rutherford's American Legion Post 109. The American Legion welcomed National Commander Dan K. Wiley at their location during a special program. The food was provided by Ferazzoli's Italian Kitchen and sponsored by the Rutherford Chamber of Commerce and Dan Meredith Allstate Agency. National Commander Dan K. Wiley was accompanied by National Executive Commit

By Jennifer Ersalesi Since the devastating loss of their beloved Temple, Temple Beth El, Rabbi Yitschok Lerman, his wife Bina Lerman, their family, and their congregation have been holding services and programs in a different location. However, during that time they have been working together to find a way to rebuild their Temple and home. In just a few weeks, they will hold a special fundraiser at the Woman's Club of Rutherford. This is Rutherford interviewed Rabbi and B

Submitted by the Rutherford Green Team Do you have well-loved things around your house that don’t work but that you just don’t have the heart to throw away? Before you toss that troublesome toaster or wing that wobbly wooden chair or lob that flickering lamp, bring it to Rutherford’s next Repair Cafe! The Rutherford Green Team will hold its fifteenth Repair Cafe on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 11:30am - 3:30 pm in the basement of the Rutherford Public Library at 150 Park Ave