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A Multicultural Taste of Cranford

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 2, 2024. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Where Culinary Excellence Meets Cultural Diversity Photos provided by Downtown Cranford Corportation Downtown Cranford hosted their annual Taste of Cranford Event last month. The event was in collaboration with Cranford Community Connection and was a pay as you go event with sample-sized pricing. Proceeds went to Cranford High School 2024 Project Graduation. ...

We are only human: Learning to give yourself grace on the journey of motherhood

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 2, 2024. Posted in Local Mom, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Name Caroline DiRusso Family (names/ages) Nicolette, 4 Daniel, 5 Matt, 1 How long have you lived in Cranford and what brought you to town? We moved to Cranford in 2019 from Brooklyn. We were looking for a place in New Jersey that was a mix between the convenience of Brooklyn and the suburbs. My aunt lives in town which is how I heard of the area. We went to River & Rail and liked the downtown vibe and decided to rent here and ultimately buy a home. What are your favorite family activities? We love to go to the parks in town and take part in the downtown events. My daughter really loved...

The College Woman’s Club of Westfield Announces 2024 Scholarship Recipients

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 2, 2024. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

The 2024 CWC Scholarship recipients are (l. to r.) Caroline Morrelli, Shannon Gibbs, Erin Doherty, Caitlin Cabrales, Chloe Wiedman, Altai Abrams, Hannah Gerstel and Skyler Schaible. The College Woman’s Club of Westfield awarded $58,000 in scholarships at its annual meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Echo Lake Country Club. The awards were presented to eight young women from Westfield to help them pursue their higher education. The recipients were selected based on academic achievement, leadership, and financial need. Altai Abrams was awarded a $7,000 College Woman’s Club Scholarship. ...

Reading Over the Summer is Critical to Academic Success Register for the Library’s Summer Reading Program to Prepare for the Fall

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 2, 2024. Posted in Local library, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Registration for the Westfield Memorial Library Summer Reading Program “Adventure Begins at Your Library” for kids ages 0 through 17 began Monday, June 17. Westfield library cardholders can register at http://wmlnj.readsquared.com, through the READsquared app, or come to the library. The library is located at 550 East Broad Street. “Summer reading is critical to help students avoid the summer slide, which is the tendency of students to lose some of the achievement gains they made during the previous school year,” said director Allen McGinley. “Reading throughout the summer also fosters social-emotional...

Award-Winning Educators Westfield High School Names

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 2, 2024. Posted in Cover Feature, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Language arts teacher John Cheddar, social studies teacher Gregory Bowers, music teacher Craig Stanton, and language arts/journalism teacher Shawn McDonald were honored by the Westfield High School community with awards of excellence. Pictured here with WHS principal Mary Asfendis (left). Four teachers have been honored by the Westfield High School community with awards of excellence. WHS principal Mary Asfendis announced the award winners during morning announcements on May 6. Four teachers have been honored by the Westfield High School community with awards of excellence. WHS principal Mary...

Meet local pet Daisy, an affectionate Goldendoodle who loves Kraft American Cheese and having her teeth brushed

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 2, 2024. Posted in Local Pet, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Family member names Scott, Kim, Christopher, & Kylie Skrabonja Type of Breed Golden-doodle PET’S NAME Daisy MALE OR FEMALE Male PET’s AGE 2 years 9 months Where/why did you get your pet? We got Daisy from a breeder in Rochester, NY (Orchard Pups). We were looking for a dog for a while and when our neighbor told us she went through this breeder, we decided to check out the Goldendoodle pups she had. We did a Facetime with all the pups she had in the litter for the size we wanted to get and the temperament we saw in Daisy was exactly what she has been since we got her. Our kids are...

The Fortnightly Club Awards 2024 Scholarships

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 2, 2024. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Summit, NJ – The Fortnightly Club of Summit announced the recipients of their 2024 scholarships: Chelsea Asitimbay, Keilah Torillo and Diane Saint-Louis. Each year, scholarships are awarded to deserving young Summit women to help them pay for college. Chelsea and Keilah were both awarded The Manley-Winser Scholarship. This scholarship is open to any female high school senior who resides in Summit and plans to attend a 2-or 4-year college, professional, technical, or trade school. Chelsea will be attending Boston College and Keilah will be attending The College of NJ in the fall. Diane...

Buzzworthy Beekeeping at Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 2, 2024. Posted in Cover feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Reeves-Reed Arboretum is abuzz with excitement to announce the launch of its latest conservation initiative: a beekeeping program aimed at promoting biodiversity and ecological stewardship within its grounds. This initiative underscores the Arboretum’s commitment to environmental sustainability and the vital role that pollinators play in our ecosystem. The decline of global bee populations in recent years has raised alarm bells worldwide. As pollinators, bees play a crucial role in the reproduction of flowering plants, including many of the species found within Reeves-Reed Arboretum and its...

Newly Trained Volunteers Take Oath as Court Appointed Special Advocates in Union County

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 2, 2024. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Union County Superior Court Judge Rosalba Comas (left) with Elaine Anderson, CASA Volunteer & Summit resident. Six community volunteers will be sworn in as Court Appointed Special Advocates – known as CASA volunteers – to serve vulnerable Union County children living in foster care through no fault of their own. The nonprofit organization Child Focus operates CASA of Passaic and Union Counties, and its goal is to provide a CASA volunteer for each of the more than 250 child-victims in foster care. Currently, just 30 percent of vulnerable infants, children, and teens in Union County have the...

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