Vernon's Gavin White Saves 5 Lives Through Organ Donation, 15
A Sussex County teenager who went on to save five lives through organ donation is being remembered for his kindness, intelligence and infectious smile.
Gavin Joseph White, of Vernon, died Tuesday, June 2, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest in Allentown, according to his obituary published by K.V. Knopp Funeral Home. The cause of death was not made public.
Gavin attended Sussex County Technical School in Sparta, where he was enrolled in the school's Cinema program, according to his obituary. He also participated in cross country and enjoyed filmmaking, movies and learning about the w…
American Dream: Brazilian Family Transforms Hackensack Warehouse Into Tropical Brewery
A family beer brand born in Brazil has landed in Bergen County after a decade-long dream, nearly 200 warehouse tours, and years of hands-on work by the son of one of its founding investors.
Asturia Brewing Co. recently opened at 155 Lodi St. in Hackensack, bringing the tropical flavors and laid-back atmosphere of Brazil to a space that owner Nicolas Reis spent years imagining, and months helping build himself.
Reis, 30, of North Arlington, opened the brewery with his sister, Natalia Reis, 28, and cousins Victoria Santos, 26, and Alice Santos, 19.
The business traces its roots to Brazil, wh…
