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Local Kids

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 25, 2023. Posted in Kid of the Month, Local Kids, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Spotlight Name: Jacob Kelly Age: 12 Grade/school: 6th grade Orange Avenue School Family Member Names: Kimberly (mom), Dan (dad), Abigail (sister – 16), Claire (sister-14) Pet’s Name/type: Archie – dog (breed – Brittney) Something unique about me: I love to fish and have won multiple awards for either the biggest catch or the most fish caught. When I grow up, I want to be: A Robotics Engineer Favorites Activities/Hobbies: Boy Scouts, play football for Cranford PAL, reading, playing chess, fishing, hiking Animal: Birds! I really want a Green Cheeked Conure for a pet, but my...

Munchkin Goes Everywhere!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 28, 2023. Posted in Local Pet. Leave a Comment

Family member names Ella, Brandon, Nina and Stan Chelov Type of Breed Pomeranian PET’S NAME Munchkin MALE OR FEMALE Male PET’s AGE 9 Where/why did you get your pet? I got him under the tree for Christmas in 2013 Is there a story behind your pet’s name? As everyone always refers to, we were thinking like the “dunkin donut’s Munchkin”. The story was we were brainstorming what to call him when my mom jokingly said Munchkin and 13 year old me was obsessed. Therefore, it stuck. Anything special or unusual about your pet? Munchkin always tends to sit on the top part of any couch and comfortably...

What is a Doula?

Written by Natalie Fidlow @nfidlow on April 28, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Welcoming a new life into the world is one of the most significant moments in a family’s life. However, it can be an overwhelming experience for expectant parents. This is where a doula comes in, offering support and guidance through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Ashley Kile, a Cranford resident, is a certified doula who helps parents-to-be through the birthing process. She sat with us to give us the skinny on her role in the community. What is a Doula? Doulas are support people for pregnant persons who want extra care and education during their pregnancy, labor, and postpartum journey....

Meet local kid Teagan Freeman, an art and crafting enthusiast who aspires to be a Creative Director when she grows up

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 28, 2023. Posted in Kid of the Month, Local Kids. Leave a Comment

Name: Teagan Freeman Age: 10 Grade/School: 4th / Brookside Place School Family Member Names: Brian (Dad), Jen (Mom), Addison (Sister)Pet’s Name/Type: No pets Something unique about me: I am creative. I can do lots of arts and crafts and always have a project going When I grow up, I want to be a Creative Director because I like art.Favorites Activities/Hobbies: Swimming, Surfing, Soccer, Skiing, Lacrosse, Puzzles, Sewing Animal: Tiger Color: Teal Food: Hamberger Helper Movies: Gremlins Music: Taylor Swift Place to play: My neighbor’s backyard with all the fun dogs. Sports teams: Philadelphia...

Hilltopper Baseball Starts Strong with an 8-3 Victory Over Westfield

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 28, 2023. Posted in Local Sports. Leave a Comment

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Empowering Teens Through Art

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 28, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Sessions at the Art Center are held on a bi-weekly basis. The next scheduled sessions will take place on Monday, May 8, Monday, May 22, and Monday, June 5, all from 3:30–5 PM. A waitlist is in place for sessions that reach capacity, and additional sessions will be made available this fall. Visit bit.ly/VACNJTeenArtTherapy for more information and to register. As teenagers navigate the complexities of academic, social, and personal pressures, it can be difficult for them to find ways to express themselves and cope with the stressors they encounter. The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is making...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Written by Cami McKenzie on April 28, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Since 1949, May has been designated as Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s impossible to talk about health and wellness without mentioning mental health. Nearly one in every five adults in the United States suffers from a mental illness or a mental health condition. That equates to nearly 52 million people. However, mental health is more than just whether or not you have a mental illness. All aspects of our lives influence our well-being, which in turn influences how we experience life, work, and time with our loved ones. The discussion is now more important than ever. According to BetterUp’s...

Mothers Day is Just Around the Corner!

Written by Cami McKenzie on April 28, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Here are 10 fun facts to think about before Mothers Day this year! 22 Million Phones Will Ring on Mother’s Day Americans don’t let distance keep them from their moms! Phone calling has been a centerpiece of Mother’s Day for years, with families spread across the nation. Around 122 million phones will ring on Mother’s Day! Greeting Cards Top the List of Mother’s Day Gifts Every year, people try to find the best way to say, “I love you, Mom!” Greeting cards top the list of gifts for mom, followed closely by flowers, special outings, gift cards, clothing, and jewelry. Mother’s Day Was Made...

Hazel Likes to Talk!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 28, 2023. Posted in Local Pet. Leave a Comment

Family member names Ken Hoffman, Lenore Hoffman, Daniel Hoffman, Cole Hoffman, Jeremy Hoffman. Type of Breed Pug PET’S NAME Hazel MALE OR FEMALE Female PET’s AGE 6 Where/why did you get your pet? We bought Hazel from a breeder in Pennsylvania where her parents grew on a dairy farm and her dad lived with the cows. Is there a story behind your pet’s name? My mom likes Hazelnuts and it makes sense with what color she is. Anything special or unusual about your pet? Hazel has a lot of personality, she even likes to “talk” when some of her favorite things are brought up. Some of these things are birds,...