Shampoo Assistant and Manicurist needed for a busy upscale salon in Chatham, NJ. Great opportunity for neat friendly applicants. Affluent clientele. Need your own transportation. Call/text 973-985-8011.
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Discover the Power of Plants at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch JACKSON – They’re placid outside, complex inside, often very tasty, and virtually all living things depend on them. Learn about the value of plants during “Pass The Plants, Please,” 2 PM Friday, July 15 at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch. Rutgers Master Gardener Georgina Price will take …
Continue ReadingPPE 4 UKRAINE – Firefighters Helping Firefighters CLIFTON, NJ – The Clifton Fire Department and Clifton FMBA 21 are collecting personal protective equipment for our brother and sister firefighters in Ukraine. We will be collecting the following: turnout coats, turnout pants, Nomex hoods, firefighting gloves, extrication gloves, fire helmets, firefighting boots, fire axes, Halligan tools, long boards, cervical collars, disposable …
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NEW JERSEY – Tragically there are approximately 1000+ New Jersey Veterans, who have received “Other Than Honorable” (OTH) discharge. The Department of Defense discharge status of OTH, typically for relatively minor offenses, has a major impact upon VA benefits. Veterans have among the highest amount of homelessness, mental health challenges, and suicide. Sadly, veterans, disproportionately those having served in combat, …
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By Robert Strybel Warsaw Correspondent WARSAW–Poland’s leadership had long been vigorously urging the West to take a hard line on Moscow, calling for painful, far-reaching economic sanctions. Polish President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki for months had been in the forefront of leaders lobbying for unified support for beleaguered Ukraine. They stepped up their campaign after Russian dictator …
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Application deadline: April 30th, 2022 We are happy to announce that The Kosciuszko Foundation is seeking Teachers and Teaching Assistants for the Teaching English in Poland Summer Camps 2022. Children under 18 years old can accompany a family member or a legal guardian as a Peer Tutor. Apply and read more about the 2020 TEIP Program, current camp opportunities, dates …
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The Piast Institute is excited to announce the publication of the 2021 Polish Americans Today book following the 2020 Polish American Survey. This updated volume is the most comprehensive look at the Polish American community to date. The newest 2020 survey by Piast Institute, under the direction of Virginia Skrzyniarz, CEO and Co-Founder, and Dr. Dominik Stecuła, Colorado State University, will offer updates, relevant …
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MARLTON, NJ – The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) is launching “Chief Talk,” a podcast series that gives listeners greater insight into the latest issues that face police departments and the communities they serve. Lively “Chief Talk” podcasts – hosted by NJSACOP President John Zebrowski and Executive Director Mitchell C. Sklar – will inform, educate, and …
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Reflections on a precious gem in Polonia’s crown By Robert Strybel Polish/Polonian Affairs Writer Fresh out of the University of Wisconsin with an MA in Polish Language and Literature, I landed my first college teaching job at the beautiful, lakeside campus of the Orchard Lake Schools (OLS). They had started out as the Polish Seminary, set up in Detroit in 1885 by …
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World Series Champion catcher A.J. Pierzynski, three-time Olympic medalist speed skater J.R. Celski, NFL Hall of Famer Bronko Nagurski, and all-star pitcher Mike Krukow were inducted into the National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame for 2020 at the 48th Annual Induction Banquet held on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at the American Polish Cultural Center in Troy, Michigan. In photo: 2021 …
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CALIFORNIA – On Sunday, October 10, 2021, Helena Modjeska Art and Culture Club celebrated its “golden” anniversary, i.e. the 50th anniversary at the elegant and historic Pasadena University Club. The 50th Anniversary Ball was the culmination of a series of events, started in January 2021, and taking place in a virtual Zoom format. These were meetings devoted to actors (Beata …
Continue ReadingPoland sues Brussels eurocrats over alleged treaty violations By Robert Strybel Warsaw Correspondent WARSAW–Since 2015, many Polish Americans have been repeatedly confused, upset, at times even ashamed that their ancestral homeland is apparently behaving so badly. These same PolAms were thrilled when a Polish cardinal became Pope in 1978. They welcomed the Solidarność movement, indirectly inspired by John Paul’s pilgrimage …
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By James Dombrowski In 2014, John Franco and Gary Perone, who have spent their lives in baseball, developed a plan to unite the 5 Boroughs with a baseball tournament consisting of 102 teams; they dubbed the name “The Borough Cup.” Mets Reliever Franco and Brooklyn Cyclones Assistant GM Gary Perone we’re hoping to revitalize baseball in NYC. Their idea was …
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By Jim Dombrowski GARFIELD, NEW JERSEY – State Senator Nellie Pou (District 35) greeted new business owners Gennaro Conforti and his wife Maja Gradaska Conforti at the grand opening of their new restaurant Pesaro in Garfield. (Senator Pou who has been in the NJ State Senate since 2012 is running for re-election in November). The Senator praised Gennaro and his …
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SPRINGFIELD, MA – Western New England University (WNE) College of Engineering Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering Dr. Andrea Kwaczala has been named a 2021 Women of Innovation for her efforts in Post-Secondary Academic Innovation and Leadership by the Connecticut Technology Council (CTC) and the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. Dr. Kwaczala was among eleven exceptional Connecticut women recognized for their achievement in …
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Grand Opening The Polish Heritage Center October 23rd & 24th Panna Maria, Texas In this day and age where immigration and immigrants are topics of conversation, we have a story/celebration of immigrants who faced toil, tribulation, and triumph, and contributed to the nation in what is now known as the oldest permanent Polish settlement in the United States – Panna Maria, …
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HAMTRAMCK, Mich. – The Piast Institute, a national non-profit 501(c)(3) research and social resource organization that is devoted to Polish and Polish American affairs, is pleased to welcome Stella Szczesny to the Piast Institute Board of Directors. Ms. Szczesny has been elected unanimously at the September 29th meeting. Stella Szczesny has been an active member of the Polish community on …
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Westfield, NJ – Karolina Dehnhard, managing director of the International Transaction Group at Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C., was a guest of the Polish government and a featured speaker at the recent European Economic Forum in Poland. As the President of the Polish American Chamber of Commerce North-East, Ms. Dehnhard concentrates on connecting start-ups as well as established businesses …
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By Peter Obst PENNSYLVANIA – Leopold Stokowski was first among the musical innovators who began bringing the Philadelphia Sound to the world, through performance, radio and recordings. He experimented with new orchestral techniques and instruments. He had the right mixture of showmanship and talent to break the stale old mold of “classical music” and make audiences cheer. As conductor and …
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The Kosciuszko Foundation announces that applications for the 67th Kosciuszko Foundation Chopin Piano Competition are now open! The 72-year-old tradition continues, this time as hybrid competition – online and in-person in Washington D.C. Our renowned, international jury will preside over four competition rounds from February 5 – 27, 2022, where contestants ages 18-30 will present their online and live performances …
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Take part in a family-friendly run in celebration of Revolutionary War hero Thaddeus Kosciuszko, who served in the Continental Army and who helped America win its independence. Described by Thomas Jefferson as “the purest son of liberty,” Thaddeus Kosciuszko stood for equality and liberty for all! Join us in commemorating Kosciuszko’s legacy with a run through the picturesque C&O Canal …
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NEW YORK CITY – Please join us to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the death of the great Pole, Ignacy Jan Paderewski. The IGNACY PADEREWSKI TRIBUTE GALA concert will take place on October 21, 2021 at Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street, between 6th Avenue and Broadway, Midtown Manhattan). Experience the magnificent music of Polish composers. Discover the charm of F.Chopin waltzes, …
Continue ReadingCatholic League president Bill Donohue comments on why some Americans love masks: Have you ever noticed that in the big cities, there are many more people walking around with masks than in the suburbs? When I leave Long Island to go to work in New York City, few are wearing masks outdoors. But as soon as I get to the …
Continue ReadingNEW JERSEY – Felician University will officially open its upgraded state-of-the-art, 24/7 internet-based radio station Radio Felician University, “The Falcon” as part of its Homecoming celebration on Saturday, September 25. Any student can join the radio station regardless of their major. “Being a part of a college radio station gives students the opportunity to hone their communication skills, become better …
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By Luke Coppen Catholic News Agency Warsaw, Poland, Sep 12, 2021 / 07:00 am A Vatican cardinal beatified two towering figures of 20th-century Polish Catholicism on Sunday. PHOTO: Poland’s President Andrzej Duda attends the beatification ceremony. Archdiocese of Warsaw/Polish Bishops’ Conference/G. Gałązka. Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, declared Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński and Mother …
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HARTFORD, CT – The Fryderyk Chopin Society of Connecticut is pleased to announce its lineup of internationally renowned artists for the 2021-2022 concert season. The concerts will combine in-person attendance with a livestreaming option via Zoom. This upcoming season will include six solo piano recitals: Michael Lewin on September 26, Angela Cheng on October 31, Gilbert Kalish on November 21, Jay …
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Exclusive to the Post Eagle Photos and captions by Jim Dombrowski Rookie Jets coach Robert Saleh being interviewed by CBS walks off the field. Saleh lost a one possession game to the Carolina Panthers 19-14 in his NFL Head Coaching debut. Carolina Panthers QB Sam Darnold lead his Panthers to a 19-14 win over his former team on Opening …
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New Exhibit at Paterson Museum Celebrates 100 years of Wright Aeronautical NEW JERSEY – The Paterson Museum is excited to announce the opening of its newest changing exhibit, The Wright Way: Remembering Wright Aeronautical and Curtiss-Wright in Paterson, 1920-1946. A Centennial Exhibit. Photo: Mrs. Harriet Brugess inserting threaded collars into propeller hubs for propeller attachment. Originally planned for 2020, this …
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NEW JERSEY – The Clifton Arts Center is planning visual exhibits for years 2022-2024. The Clifton Arts Center provides approximately 1800 square feet of modern well-lit and upgraded HVAC gallery exhibit space on the grounds of the Clifton Municipal Complex. Members of the Advisory Board of Trustees of the Clifton Arts Center and the professional City staff of the Office …
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Papal envoy beatifies Polish Cardinal and blind nun in Warsaw WARSAW, POLAND – Polish Primate Stefan Cardinal Wyszyński, who defied communism but refused to hate communists, was beatified here on September 12th, 2021 by Papal Legate Cardinal Marcello Semeraro. Co-beatified at the same ceremony was Róża Czacka who, as blind nun Mother Elżbieta, had devoted her life to aiding the …
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