What a joy it was to speak to Karolyn Grimes, the actress who played Zuzu Bailey in the holiday classic, It's a Wonderful Life. And thank you so much Karolyn for signing my photograph!! We wish everyone happy holidays and a very Merry Christmas!!

What a gift it was talking to Mary Owen, daughter of Donna Reed, in her mom's, hometown. She shares her years growing up, her love for her mom and for the movie It's a Wonderful Life.

For over 50 years, John DeCando has been with the Paterson NJ Animal Control department and for 50 years he has saved and rescued tens of thousands of animals. John shares his story and is proud to introduce his new book, 50 Years of Animal Rescue, available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com.Please subscribe, it helps the Towncast.

Ms. Tara Temprano gave her 4th and 5th graders an assignment for Veteran's day. I loved what they wrote and thought they should share it with everyone. All young people should take the time to recognize and understand what it means to be a veteran, not just on Veteran's Day, but everyday. Thank you to all the veterans who selflessly served our country.Please consider subscribing to our channel.

Dr. Rob received his chiropractic license at the same time he received his physical training license. While studying he started performing stand up comedy and now, published his first sports trivia book. Nicknamed Broccoli Rob, he shares his story, growing up on Bloomfield NJ, setting up his practice, and enjoying Italian food at Angelo's Pizzeria in Bloomfield.Please subscribe...it's free! :-)

What an incredible organization. One that helps women of all ages that are facing crisis. Rachel shares her journey from working at a pregnancy resource center to running Infinite Worth, who reaches out to women, and men, that are facing very difficult life challenges. Please consider donating your time and/or money to this worthy non-profit.Please subscribe, it's helps us and it's free.

With decades of community service over the years, John V Lane, Mayor of Hawthorne NJ shares his journey from growing up in Hawthorne to running his own business for many years to running the town of Hawthorne, as Mayor, and all that comes with that position.

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Rick Spirito shares his journey from graduating HHS class of 1988 to spending 32 years in the education system and now organizing the high school's inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

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