April Fool's Day has been celebrated around the world for centuries, marked by individual pranks, business hoaxes and other types of hijinks, depending on what part of the globe you inhabit.In Italy, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, a traditional prank is trying to stick a paper fish without getting caught.Wikipedia recounts that "in Ireland it was traditional to entrust the ...

CLIFTON, N.J. -- Many Clifton student-athletes garnered first-team All-Passaic County honors, in indoor track, basketball, hockey, swimming, wrestling and bowling, NorthJersey.com reports.The Passaic County Coaches Association named junior Alenys Morales and senior Catherine Davey first team in indoor track, for 55-meter hurdles and shot put, NorthJersey.com added. Senior Brianna ...

RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Thomas J. Cahill, of Rutherford, died Monday, March 27. He was 83.Born in Jersey City, Cahill was a trader in New York City for the firm Singer, Bean & Mackie for 15 years. He then became store manager for Clare's Shop-Rite in Rutherford for 20 years, then went on to the A&P supermarket chain, from which he retired. He is survived by his children, Thomas ...

HAWORTH, N.J. – Todd Ledo has been cooking since he was a kid and he's brought his love of food to Haworth, too.A homey experience at Terrace Street Cafe is what Todd hopes to provide customers with most — and a whole lot of good food."I like to make people feel comfortable," he said. "Everyone tells me they feel very at home there."He and his wife, Dina, who live in ...

PATERSON, N.J. – Come sample the cuisine of regional restaurants Monday evening at Paterson's historic landmark The Brownstone, with the return of the Savor Food & Wine Festival."North Jersey's original walk-around tasting event" will feature unlimited samples from top area restaurants, including entrees, desserts, and wines, spirits and craft beer.The event, presented by ...

CLIFTON, N.J. – New York Giants linebacker Mark Herzlich will be starting his seventh year with the team this year, and on Saturday, March 25, he'll be helping one Clifton restaurant celebrate five years.Muscle Maker Grill provides "healthier fuel for your active lifestyle," for athletes, those getting in shape – or wanting to stay there – and just folks wanting to eat ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. – Any way you flip it, the burger is one of America’s favorite foods. We asked for your top picks in the county; five finalists are in the running, with each has been profiled this week.Who will win? It’s up to you, so let your fingers do the clicking. Voting ends at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 28. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. East Coast Burger, ...

BERGENFIELD, N.J. – Any way you flip it, the burger is one of America's favorite foods.We asked for your top picks in the county; five finalists are in the running, with each being profiled this week.Who will win? It’s up to you, so let your fingers do the clicking. Voting ends at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 28. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Rony's Rockin' Grill, ...

EMERSON, N.J. -- Margaret Anna "Peggy" Erickson, of Emerson, died on Sunday, March 19.  She was 94.Erickson began her career in New York City, typing scripts for a radio broadcasting company. "After marriage and moving to the suburbs, she was a devoted wife and mother who brought her creativity and love of the arts to all who knew her," information from the funeral ...

MAHWAH, N.J. -- Robert "Bob" John Bothe, of Mahwah, died on Tuesday, March 21. He was 70.Born in Englewood, Bothe taught at Roy W. Brown Middle School in Bergenfield for 43 years. He "was a mentor and friend to both students and colleagues," information from the funeral home noted.  An avid reader that could be found most of the day at the Mahwah Library, he loved ...