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Produce Pete Picks the Somethin’ Pumpkin Contest Winner at the Summit Farmers Market

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 2, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) is proud to announce another successful Sunday Funday at the Summit Farmers Market (SFM). Sunday Funday events are special event days at the market with celebrity appearances, live/DJ music, cooking contests and much more, held throughout the year to add to the fun at the market. Sunday, October 15th was a beautiful Sunday Funday at the market filled with activities! The day started with DJ Mr. Socks spinning tunes from 9am-12pm. NBC’s own Produce Pete made an exciting special appearance selling and signing his new cookbook “They Call Me Produce Pete”. Fans were able...

Meet local pet Archie, an adorable and energetic Coonhound mix with an eclectic pallet for all things not “veterinarian approved”

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 2, 2023. Posted in Local Pet, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Family member names Mary Beth, Mike, Danny and Audrey Type of Breed Treeing Walker Coonhound, Mountain Cur, Airedale Terrier, Plott PET’S NAME Archie MALE OR FEMALE Male PET’s AGE 1 ½ Where/Why did you get your pet? We rescued Archie from an organization called Louies Legacy and were delighted to bring a new furry family member into the house. Anything special or unusual about your pet? Archie is a high-energy, 80lb “love bug” who has a taste for the finer things in life. He enjoys snacking on anything and everything from tissues to drywall. Any funny stories? Archie is...

CAPTURE THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT AT REEVES-REED ARBORETUM’S FESTIVAL OF TREES!

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Kick off the holiday season at Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s annual Festival of Trees on Sunday, December 10, 2023, 11 am to 3 pm! The non-profit public garden in Summit invites you to join them for their outdoor winter festival celebrating community and culture. The day’s activities will include arts and crafts celebrating Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas, and the Winter Solstice. Games, stories, musical entertainment, a story walk, photo opportunities with Santa, as well as food vendors and a holiday market round out this fun afternoon. Don’t forget to tour the 25+ festival trees located throughout...

The Dr. is in! November – Holiday Season Begins

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 2, 2023. Posted in Local Health, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Meet Samantha Renfree, Samantha Renfree is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in eating disorders, trauma, substance use, body image concerns and anxiety disorders. Samantha is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Samantha is Health at Every Size (HAES) aligned and uses an Intuitive Eating approach in her work with clients to help individuals in all bodies along their journey of healing. Lukin Center- Westfield Office 128 S Euclid Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 509-8336 November is the much-anticipated...

4 Tips to… Improve Cholesterol

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 2, 2023. Posted in Local Health, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Looking for ways to keep your heart at its healthiest? Improving your cholesterol can be a great way to start. Cholesterol is fat that the body carries throughout the bloodstream and uses to transport vitamins, minerals and other substances to cells. Cholesterol can also give insight into your risk for heart attack and stroke. Kevin McElligott, MD, a cardiologist with Atlantic Health System, shares what impacts cholesterol levels, how it’s measured and tips to help improve your numbers. What are the Cholesterol Numbers to Know Cholesterol tests are blood tests that are done after fasting....

Meet local mom Dr. Breyn Schuster

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 2, 2023. Posted in Local Mom, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

orthodontist and co-owner of the family-run practice Schuster Family Orthodontics located in Garwood, New Jersey. name Breyn Schuster Company name Schuster Family Orthodontics Family (names/ages) Dan (husband), Leila (14 ½), and Aedan (12) Job Title Orthodontist Contact info breyn.schuster@gmail.com (cell) 845-598-3757 (office) 908-242-80 How long have you lived here and what brought you to town? We have lived in Cranford since August of 2009. It’s a funny story, but I was a new associate in two orthodontic offices (one in South Jersey and one in Orange, NY). Dan and I were looking to settle...

Don’t Let Emotional Investing Cloud Your Judgement

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 1, 2023. Posted in Local Finance, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

When it comes to money, it’s easy to let your emotions get the best of you – particularly during periods of personal stress or market volatility. Even seasoned investors should guard against making financial decisions based on feelings instead of facts. Here are four common investment biases that can cloud your judgment. Keeping these tendencies in mind can help you avoid making regrettable decisions regarding your hard-earned money. Overconfidence: Overconfidence implies that investors tend to overestimate their ability to generate a return and underestimate the risk associated with a particular...

A Bountiful Celebration at An Evening for GRACE

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 1, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

GRACE Giving & Receiving Assistance for our Community’s Essentials SUMMIT, NJ – GRACE, its supporters, and community partner institutions continue to strengthen the roots of our community. On Friday, October 6 at Beacon Hill Club, Summit neighbors gathered to celebrate two pillars in our community. Overlook Medical Center and Antonietta LaVecchia were recognized with a Crystal Apple for their unwavering support and commitment to GRACE and the City of Summit. Founder Amanda Block affirms, “In recognizing the roots of our community, we are honoring the unseen forces in Summit that enable...

Cranford Jaycees Oktoberfest Drives Record Attendance

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 1, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

A record total of 1,200 attendees were on hand for an awesome cause at this year’s 11th Annual Jaycees Oktoberfest. Photography provided by Andrew Feldman This great cause raised $30,000 for the Cranford First Aid Squad, providing a quarter of the Squad’s annual funding. An additional...