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Planning Your Outdoor Living Spaces

Written by Bill Shau, Landscape Solutions on March 28, 2023. Posted in Lawn and Landscape. Leave a Comment

Outdoor Living Spaces Add Value A well-planned, inviting outdoor space should add to your home’s value. Today, more than ever, people like to entertain at home. This puts outdoor living spaces high on the list of “wants and needs” for potential buyers. Since you’re not yet in a planning frenzy, take some time to speak to a local realtor, or local landscape designer, about what type of outdoor living space buyers want. If you’re thinking about selling your home over the next few years, it’s important to know what outdoor space will give you the greatest return on your investment. How To Plan...

Local Athletes

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

Name: Maddie Engelkraut Age/Grade: 18/Senior School: Chatham High School Sport/Activity: Lacrosse Position: Midfield Family Members: Mom (Anne), Dad (Frank), Sister (Claire), Brother (George) What team are you on? Chatham High School Lacrosse. How long have you participated in this sport/activity? I have played lacrosse since I was in Kindergarten. What are you looking forward to this season? I am looking forward to playing my last year with the same girls that I have been playing with since I was young and hopefully going far enough to win our section again. Have you traveled anywhere related...

Summit High School Counselor Named 2023 Union County Counselor of the Year

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

Mr. Petrillo has been a school counselor at Summit High School for more than 20 years. During his time, he has provided exceptional service to students, families, staff, and community members. Mr. Petrillo remains committed to professional development, staying current, and meeting the changing needs of Summit students. He is the first to volunteer for events, propose new ideas, and evaluate current practices to see how we can improve. As a veteran counselor, he is a model and mentor for all who work with him. “As a Director, you can only hope to have a counselor like Mr. Petrillo on your staff,”...

MENTAL HEALTH: NURTURED BY NATURE

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

Everyone needs a way to cope with life’s challenges. One coping strategy that has proven remarkably effective is being in nature. Exposure to nature not only makes us feel better emotionally, but it also contributes to our physical well-being. According to public health researchers Stamatakis and Mitchell, it may even reduce mortality. Research done in hospitals, offices, and schools have found that even a simple plant in a room can have a significant impact on stress and anxiety. Nature also helps us cope with pain. More recent studies have shown comparable results with scenes from nature and...

Local Club Helps Fight Against Cancer

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

Can you provide a bit of history about your organization? Students Against Cancer is a club that is dedicated to raising money as well as awareness for the American Cancer Society. Our ultimate goal is to organize the Relay for Life to join together our community to celebrate the survivors, remember those we lost, and to encourage those who are still fighting. This club started a few years ago by Grace Tortorella and has been raising thousands of dollars each year for the American Cancer Society. How long have you been with this organization? I have been a part of Students Against Cancer since...

Foodie spotlight

Written by Reed Batesko, Contributing Editor on March 28, 2023. Posted in Foodie Spotlight. Leave a Comment

Savoring Summit is here to highlight the best dishes in Summit, Chatham, and beyond! Follow @SavoringSummit on Instagram to see the drool worthy content and announcements about new menu items, events, and other food-related happenings. Spiced Big Eye Tuna – Fin Raw Bar and Kitchen Calamari – Jack ‘s Lobster Shack Dry Aged Cowboy Steak – Root‘s Steakhouse ...

Local Sports

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

Hilltopper senior Lily Spinner has been selected as Summit High School’s ‘NJSIAA Scholar Athlete of the Year’ for 2022-23. She is a three-sport star, having been the starting goalie on both the Maroon and White’s Field Hockey and Girls Ice Hockey Teams, and plays attack on the defending New Jersey Tournament of Champion Girls Lacrosse Team. She holds the record for most career wins and shutouts in Summit High School Girls Ice Hockey program history, and was named captain of both the Ice Hockey and Lacrosse Teams.

Meet local kid Asher Lagola,

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

an aspiring professional hockey player who will wow you on the ice and charm you with his quirky, fun-loving personality. Name: Asher Lagola Age: 7 Grade/School: 2nd Grade / Hillside Avenue School Family Member Names: Michael, Dever & Avery (10) Pet’s Name/Type: None Something unique about me: I have a quirky, fun-loving personality. When I grow up, I want to be: A professional hockey player ...

New Hope in the Fight Against Brain Tumors

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

Atlantic Health System’s Overlook Medical Center is among the highest enrolling sites in the SURVIVE Phase 2B clinical trial of a groundbreaking new brain tumor vaccine. SurVaxM, a first-of-its-kind vaccine targets survivin, the protein that keeps cancer cells alive in brain tumors. Neuro-oncology experts at Overlook are hoping that the vaccine will offer a better shot at long-term survival from the disease and improved function for patients with glioblastoma, a debilitating condition with an average survivability of about 16 months. “I think it represents the possibility of a true advance for...