A pair of brothers known for bringing home gold from national and international jiu-jitsu competitions did it again. Jason Dixon and Jalen Mitchell returned to Paterson with gold and bronze medals from the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship, biggest martial arts competition in the world for kids, held in Long Beach, Calf. last Sunday.
Paterson Music Project recognized for commitment to young people
A youth organization recognized the Paterson Music Project on Monday for its commitment to music and young people in the Silk City.
Murphy: Route 19 named after Pascrell
Governor Phil Murphy signed a measure naming Route 19 after longtime congressman Bill Pascrell.
Paterson cuts cake, unveils mural to mark Alexander Hamilton’s birthday
Artist David Thompson busily worked to finish the face of Alexander Hamilton on the side of the historic Hinchliffe Stadium on Friday morning.
Hundreds of Paterson young people receive toys ahead of Christmas
Six-year-old Mikael Howard skipped to the front of the auditorium at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School to retrieve his bicycle on Monday afternoon.
Oasis receives $30,000 contribution from M&T Bank
The M&T Bank donated $30,000 to Oasis, a charity that provides services and resources to women and children in need, on Thursday.
Paterson firefighters raise $21,000 to combat breast cancer
Firefighters collected $21,000 in their breast cancer awareness fundraising effort. On Thursday morning, firefighters, in a brief ceremony, donated the money to St. Joseph’s Foundation for Breast Cancer.