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National Signing Day for Hilltoppers!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 11, 2024. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Fifteen student-athletes announced their college commitments at Summit High School’s National Signing Day. Below is the complete list of athletes and their chosen destinations: Ella Callahan, Swimming – Middlebury College Tanya Dev, Field Hockey – Tufts University Sam Gouveia, Wrestling – Gettysburg College Leo Haselmann, Football – Washington & Lee University Ethan Hopman, Tennis – Endicott College Zach Hume, Baseball – County College of Morris County Matthew Kelly, Football – Western Connecticut State Tyler Kessel, Football – Dartmouth...

Celebrating 50 Years of Educating and Inspiring Community Through Nature: Reeves-Reed Arboretum Marks Milestone Anniversary

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 11, 2024. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Reeves-Reed Arboretum, a beloved sanctuary for nature enthusiasts and a beacon of environmental stewardship, is thrilled to announce its golden jubilee as it commemorates 50 years of serving the community. Since its inception in 1974, Reeves-Reed Arboretum has remained dedicated to preserving biodiversity, fostering environmental education, and providing a serene oasis for visitors to connect with the natural world. As Reeves-Reed Arboretum reflects on five decades of growth and achievement, it invites the public to join in honoring this significant milestone. Events, programs, and initiatives...

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Opens Exhibitions Celebrating Gallery Aferro

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 11, 2024. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Hidemi Takagi, Mikua from the «IDENTITIES» series, 2022, Digital C Print on the textile This February, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey will present exhibitions that celebrate the Newark-based arts organization Gallery Aferro, which recently closed its doors after 20 years. Funded by visionary artists and changemakers Evonne M. Davis and Emma Wilcox, Gallery Aferro was a platform for the exchange of ideas in service of advancing human dignity and beauty, with a focus on visual arts as the vehicle. Opening on February 23, the Art Center’s first-floor galleries will showcase a range of media...

Summit High School Theatre presents the Classic Musical, ANYTHING GOES

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 11, 2024. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

The Summit High School Performing Arts Program will welcome you to the great seas with their classic musical, Anything Goes February 28-29, and March 1-2. Originally produced in 1934, Anything Goes has been revived 3 times and its 2011 revival won 3 Tony Awards, including Best Revival. The Guardian praised the thrilling production as, “a delightful musical escape”! Set in 1934, a group of passengers board the S.S. American to sail from New York to London. Their journey, however, is packed with quirky characters (including evangelist turned nightclub singer Reno Sweeney and gangsters disguised...

7th graders at Chatham Middle School presented their science research topics comparing different natural and synthetic materials.

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 11, 2024. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Hometown Heroes Program Accepting Applications through March

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 6, 2024. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

The City of Summit is announcing that enrollment is now open for its 2024 Hometown Heroes program. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2024. This will be the seventh year for the successful program that displays banners with the names, images, and dates of service of active military members and veterans on city streets from mid-May through mid-August. An individual qualifies to take part in the Hometown Heroes program if they are serving or have served in any one of the following branches of the United States Armed Forces: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard,Marines, and Navy. Members of the United...

Maple Magic: Exploring Maple Sugaring at Reeves-Reed Arboretum

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 6, 2024. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Prepare to embark on a captivating journey through the sweet wonders of maple sugaring at Reeves-Reed Arboretum. In celebration of nature’s bounty and the cherished tradition of turning sap into liquid gold, the Arboretum will be hosting a delightful Maple Sugaring Festival that promises fun, education, and a taste of pure sweetness. The day’s activities will include exploring the Arboretum’s woodland trails, partaking in the Maple Sugaring Challenge, demonstrations and activities, a winter story trail and art exhibit, hot cocoa, maple vendors, and more! By taking part in the Maple Sugaring...

New Jersey’s Missy Rodriguez Recognized During the 2024 Rose Parade in Pasadena

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 6, 2024. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

On New Year’s Day, liver transplant recipient Missy Rodriguez of Short Hills, NJ, was part of the world’s most visible campaign to inspire organ and tissue donation as she served as a float rider on OneLegacy’s Donate Life Rose Parade float in Pasadena, CA. Missy was selected to ride on the float by NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue for transplant in the Garden State. “Being part of the Rose Parade was an overwhelming experience. I was honored to meet countless incredible people and spread our message...

ORGAN DONATION IN NEW JERSEY Reached a New Record High in 2023

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 6, 2024. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

NJ Sharing Network reports 715 organs were transplanted marking fifth consecutive year of record growth (NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – Carolyn M. Welsh, President and CEO of NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated non-profit organization focused on saving and enhancing lives through the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, announced the number of organs transplanted in a single year reached an all-time high of 715 in 2023. This marks a significant 7% increase over the previous record of 670 organs transplanted in 2022. It is also the fifth consecutive year NJ Sharing Network...