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By Meryl Li Editor’s Note: Responses come from Giada Cammarano, President, and Yvonne Zheng, Vice President and Director of Fundraising. Can you provide a bit of history about your organization? The first chapter was started at Roosevelt Intermediate School, and eventually it expanded nationwide. How long have you been with this organization? Giada: I have been a part of this organization since 6th grade. Yvonne: I joined in 9th grade What drew you to be part of this group? We care about feminist issues and feel passionate about the opening of opportunities for girls around the world. Women’s...

BY Dr. Kenneth W. Arida   Company: Dentistry by Dr. Arida Location: 131 S. Euclid Ave, Westfield NJ Phone: 908-654-6262 This month’s topic is taking care of your teeth as you age. My dad was a dentist post WWII and, in his day, most were happy to be alive and life expectancy was mid-sixties. Today, our generation will live much longer and we want to enjoy a healthy mouth and teeth that we can smile, eat and speak with. Of course, the first step is to see your dentist regularly for cleanings and checkups. As we age, most of us will experience some level of gum recession that will create spaces...

Westfield Public Schools A Tradition of Excellence Photo Credit:  Westfield Public Schools It is Period 5 at Westfield High School and students in an American Studies class are seated on the floor of a replica of a World War II cattle car as the door rolls shut.  What begins in the darkness is a powerful immersive educational experience designed to help students better make connections to the history of the Holocaust and to encourage them to work together to fight discrimination and hate. Granddaughter Nicole wearing the same dress Ruth made for Nancy’s own prom and Nicole wore it to hers! Entitled...