Arts & Entertainment

HAWTHORNE, NJ - Readers who have visited the Louis Bay 2nd Library recently may have noticed some extraordinary dolls features in the library's display case.  What they may not know is that each of the dolls--a handful out of a dozen extant such dolls--were the painstaking labors of love of a Hawthorne resident, the late Diana Mae Van Wyngaarden, who passed away last September at the age ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ - On Friday, July 1, at 3 p.m., students aged 9 - 12 will have the opportunity to seek justice for "Little Red" in a re-imagining of "Little Red Riding Hood," according to Julie Miller Romeo.

Little Red finds herself on trial for allegedly drinking and driving with a teenaged wolf.  It is up to the participating kids to determine what happens next.  ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ - Few can forget the classic line "We're gonna need a bigger boat" from the 1975 Steven Spielberg movie "Jaws" which terrified summer beach-goers for generations.  In an effort to help promote local business and get residents out and about in the community, Flavio Romeo, the host of "The Towncast," announced that there will be a free showing of ...

LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The annual St. George Summer Festival takes place this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in Little Falls.

St. George Orthodox Church Little Falls, NJ is located at 237 Long Hill Rd. in Little Falls. 

The fun, friends, and festivities run from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thurs. June 16, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fri. June 17, and 3 p.m to 11 p.m. Sat. June 18.

Word on the street ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ - St. Anthony's Roman Catholic parish celebrated its fortieth year hosting the annual feast in the school parking lot.  A variety of exciting rides, food--including the beloved feast-favorite zeppoli, and games entertained thronging crowds who came out to enjoy the summer fun.

Hawthorne's Volunteer Ambulance and Police were on hand to ensure the safety of the ...

Above: Bon Jovi comments on social media Sunday, after announcing Alec John Such's passing at age 70. 

The Jersey born, and world-wide famous Rock and Roll band; 'Bon Jovi' officially announced Sunday, that the Yonkers, New York, born, Alec John Such, former founding member of Bon Jovi, had passed at age 70. A cause of death at reporting time here is not confirmed. Such ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ – The Hawthorne Pride Alliance has announced two upcoming activities for the community, both of which are being held at St. Clement’s Church at 271 Lafayette Avenue.

The first is “The Rainbow of Hope,” where locals are invited to help decorate an 8-foot rainbow arch structure. Supplies will be provided and panels are available to decorate at $1 each.  ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ - The line-up for the Memorial Day Parade in Hawthorne has been announced.  On Monday, May 30, the Borough of Hawthorne will host its annual Memorial Day service at the borough hall at noon.  Afterwards, the parade is set to follow, stepping off at 1:30.

There are nine divisions making up the Memorial Day Parade this year, listed below.

DIVISION ONE:
On Rea Avenue ...