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Achieving the American Dream
From Italy to the United States, a local family continues a legacy of hard work and determination
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Modern Arrangements, Timeless Service
How we gather to remember our loved ones is changing. Memorial Funeral Home in Fanwood is listening.
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A True Labor of Love
Melody DeGaetano combines her knowledge of nutrition with her love of connection at Bernadette.
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Honoring a Hometown Hero
Recognizing a veteran for his dedication to his country
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Enjoy pancakes, raffle prizes, and community fun while supporting the Scotch Plains Volunteer Rescue Squad.
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Achieving the American Dream
From Italy to the United States, a local family continues a legacy of hard work and determination Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Craig Smith When Rocco and Maria DiFrancesco emigrated from Italy to America in the 1970s with their two young children, they were seeking a better life filled with opportunities. Through unwavering determination and hard work, they achieved their dream of owning their own business—Park Avenue Shoe Repair, which has since become a beloved local...
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Modern Arrangements, Timeless Service
How we gather to remember our loved ones is changing. Memorial Funeral Home in Fanwood is listening. Article by Erica Landis | Photography by Jessica Reiss Photography Tom Keiser Jr., a life-long resident of Scotch Plains, sees the community from a unique vantage point. Like his father and grandfather, Tom is the owner of the Memorial Funeral Home in Fanwood, which has been serving the community since 1928. “The community is at the center of our work and we really value feedback we get from...
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A True Labor of Love
Melody DeGaetano combines her knowledge of nutrition with her love of connection at Bernadette. Article by Carly Okyle | Photography by Chelsea Doyle As a registered dietician, Melody DeGaetano is well aware of what scientists call the “bliss point” - perfect combination of sugar, salt, and fat that a brain reacts to - as well as the necessity for healthy sustenance. The small plates at her French Mediterranean restaurant, Bernadette, offer both. “I operate from a standpoint of quality vs...
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Honoring a Hometown Hero
Recognizing a veteran for his dedication to his country Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Craig Smith On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the Scotch Plains community gathered to honor one of its own, Harry T. Ramsey, during a Wreaths Across America event at the Scotch Plains Baptist Church on Park Avenue. Joe McCourt, a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, served as master of ceremonies. PFC Ramsey, a United States Army veteran of World War II and Purple Heart recipient, made the...
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