PARAMUS, N.J. -- Happy Birthday to Mark Fields of Paramus, who turned 56 on Tuesday, Jan. 24.The President and CEO of Ford Motor Company, Fields was born in Brooklyn, and earned an MBA from Harvard and a degree in economics from Rutgers University. He graduated from Paramus High School in 1979.He has been CEO with Ford since July 1, 2014 before running Mazda Motor Corporation for Ford. ...

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — As they headed out to complete community projects for the 13th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, the students from the University of Bridgeport were emblazoned and emboldened by the words of the civil rights leader.  A graphic design of a famous King quote — “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter” — was printed ...

WESTPORT, Conn. — The Westport Country Playhouse hosted its 11th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, complete with many speakers and performances as well as a keynote address titled “WWMD: What Would Martin Do: What Would Martin Do in the Era of Post-Race Racism?”The keynote address came from Professor Tricia Rose of Brown University. The celebration was presented in ...

FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- Happy Birthday Donald Fagen!Musician Donald Fagen turns 69 years old Tuesday!Fagen was born in Passaic in 1948, graduated from South Brunswich High School and enrolled at Bard College to study English literature. While attending Bard, Fagen met musician Walter Becker and with an assortment of musicians, including future actor Chevy Chase, formed various groups called ...

MAHWAH, NJ. -- Happy Birthday to actress Maria Pitillo, who turns 52 on Sunday. She was born on Jan. 8, 1965, in Elmira, N.Y. and raised in Mawah, N.J.Pitillo attended Mahwah High School and was on its track team, before she transferred to Northern Heights Regional High School. After high school, Pitillo arrived in New York, where she performed in television commercials.Over the years, ...

MAHWAH, NJ. -- Wednesday marks another milestone in the life of Mahwah's Robert "Bob" Kratch as he turns 51 years old.Kratch was born in Brooklyn, attended Mahwah High School and currently resides in Watertown, Minn., with his wife Kristi, and their three children -- Colby, 24, Nate, 22, and Mackenzi, 19.Kratch is a former NFL player for New York Giants (1989-93) and the New ...

WESTPORT, Conn. — Nearly 50 excited swimmers gathered on Westport's Compo Beach on New Year's Day, ready to plunge in the freezing waters of Long Island Sound — and all for a good cause.This is the 10th year for the Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Bear Plunge, a charity event held by Temple Israel of Westport.The plunge began promptly at 11 a.m. as the crowd braved the cold, and when it was ...

MONROE, Conn. – It may have been cold and drizzly, but that didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the faithful who gathered Sunday, Dec.18., on the Monroe Town Green to welcome the Christmas season and bless a Crèche set up on the Monroe Town Green. This year marked the second annual celebration of the blessing of the Crèche, which was presented by the St. John XXIII Council 5987 of the ...

TRUMBULL, Conn. — Residential Waste Systems joined together with Toys for Tots at Trumbull Town Hall to collect toys for needy children while offering a bit of pre-holiday fun for the kids. At the weekend, kids were able to explore, climbing outside the trucks and sitting inside them while the RWS employees accepted donations of toys.Toys for Tots, founded in 1947 by reservist Maj. Bill ...

TRUMBULL, Conn. — The Trumbull Marriott was the place to go for unique gift ideas as it hosted an annual Holiday Craft Fair last weekend. With many vendors in attendance, there was a lot to choose from, including jewelry, doll clothes, home repair packages and much more. Festive music completed the holiday shopping experience."I found this butterfly necklace that is perfect for my ...