Author: Local Media NJ Staff

The whispers are true. The Secret Tea Room at Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit, New Jersey is a hidden gem that has been serving up charming tea events overlooking the beautiful gardens for almost three years now. It’s the talk of the town! Taking inspiration from world-renowned tea rooms like the Savoy in London, The Secret Tea Room is providing a comparable experience in historic Wisner House on the grounds of Reeves-Reed Arboretum and offering the perfect blend of nature, elegance, and tradition. In the fast-paced world of today, the Secret Tea Room offers visitors a unique opportunity to...

In this version, produced exclusively at the Chatham Playhouse since 1988, Dickens serves not only as narrator, but also as a character that befriends Scrooge and walks beside him during his life-changing journey through memories and premonitions. While the script remains true to the original story, the playwright also pulled from letters that Dickens wrote to family and friends. The story of Ebenezer Scrooge has become one of the most beloved of all holiday tales, and this unique production also reminds us that Dickens’ inspiration for penning the story goes much deeper. A family friendly musical...

Chatham High School Principal Doug Walker with CHS students who received commendation by the National Merit Scholarship Program. Chatham High Principal Doug Walker recently recognized 22 Chatham High School seniors who have been named “Commended Students” in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. The Commended Students from Chatham High School are as follows: Farris Ahmad, Jessica Bao, Richard Connor, Dan Cvetkovic, Alexander Fairbairn, Peter Fodero, Jonathan Furst, Tristan George, Dhiren Holland, Luca Holland, Vera Iorizzo, Julia Karp, Aryan Kumar, Shreyan Lingapelli, Andrew Loconte,...

Summit Fire Chief Eric Evers points to the historical significance of the opening of the new firehouse. Leaders from the local government and various community members were hosted by the Summit Fire Department during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the opening of the new Fire House on Friday. “This is an historical time for the Fire Department in the City of Summit,” said Fire Chief Eric Evers, “for the first real, brand-new fire house to be built. It’s an honor to be here today.” Chief Evers thanked various residents, local organizations, Summit business owners, building contractors and the Common...

Students are growing plants in the greenhouse and building a garden in open spaces outdoors where they are planting seedlings that they will tend. Thank you to the Farm for plant and mulch donations and to the Chatham Education Foundation for garden maintenance tools.

Healthgrades’ annual Report to the Nation celebrates clinical performance and superior outcomes Atlantic Health System medical centers are leaders in New Jersey and across the nation when it comes to delivering high quality care and superior patient outcomes across numerous specialties, according to the Healthgrades 2025 Report to the Nation, released today. Morristown Medical Center is the only hospital in New Jersey to achieve all of the following recognitions in this year’s report: America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention, America’s...