Former Mayor Dies, Restaurants for Sale, Bagel With a New Twist Top Local News

Former North Caldwell councilman and mayor Dick Nelson passed away Thursday in his home. 

What Did Your Father Teach You?

In this video, people on the streets of the Caldwells this week were asked: "What did your father teach you?"

People walking on Bloomfield Avenue, outside of Rockin' Joes Coffeehouse and strolling around the West Caldwell Shopping Center were posed that question this week as Father's Day approaches, and people gave all sorts of responses. 

There are a lot of things people in the Caldwells sell on Craiglist, but this week, The Caldwells Patch found two local restaurants for sale. 

New Bagel Loft Offers Fresh Twist: The French Toast Bagel

A local bagel store is taking a new twist on the traditional bagel. 

When Elliott Marko took over Bagel Loft, at 359 Bloomfield Ave., about seven months ago just after Hurricane Sandy hit, he began offering a specialty bagel that few if any other bagel shops in the area have: the French toast bagel. 

What Should Move to 307 Bloomfield Ave.?

It's now been more than five years since the former Valley National Bank, located at 307 Bloomfield Ave., shuttered its doors. So in this installment of Visions for Vacancies, The Caldwells Patch asks: What do you think should move into the building?

North Caldwell Artist Wins Best in Show at Art on the Avenue

A North Caldwell artist won Best in Show at the annual Art on the Avenue at the start of June. 

Caldwell High Baseball Team Shares Super Essex Conference Title

The James Caldwell High School baseball team finished the season strong and eared a share of the Super Essex Conference Liberty Division title.  

First Members Inducted into James Caldwell High's Latin Honor Society

The first 12 James Caldwell High School students were recently inducted into the newly formed Latin Honor Society.

What Do You Do If You See Suspicious Activity in a Crowd?

What do you look for and how do you respond if you suspect something when you are in a crowd or gathering of people? Find out on Wednesday, June 19, at Caldwell College.

Brownie Troop Donates Goodie Baskets to Children at St. Barnabas

A local Brownie Troop recently made a special delivery to St. Barnabas Hospital. 

On June 5, Brownie Troop No. 22863 from Jefferson School visited St. Barnabas Hospital to personally deliver items they had collected for the children's unit.