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Everybody’s a winner when the Saint Patrick School community comes together for a great cause!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 6, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, Local Education, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Leading up to the Super Bowl, the Saint Patrick School Builders Club organized a spirited “Souper Bowl” Fundraiser, encouraging students to donate food pantry items and personal care products. To add some fun, students used their donations to vote for their Super Bowl pick—the Eagles or the Chiefs. The results were in: Saint Patrick School predicted an Eagles win with 780 items donated in their favor, compared to 362 for the Chiefs! Beyond the friendly competition, the real victory was in the generosity of the school community. Students were challenged to donate 1,000 items, and—of course—they...

Summit Library Chinese Club and Bright Youth Shine in Lunar New Year Celebrations & Chinese Children’s Book Initiative

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 6, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Jingyi Han The Summit Library Chinese Club (SLCC) and their youth-led Bright Youth volunteer organization (formerly the Teen Club of SLCC) have made a lasting, positive impact on the Summit community through two major recent initiatives: hosting the library’s 12th annual Lunar New Year celebration, and completing a years-long initiative cataloging almost 1,100 Chinese-language books as part of a large-scale children’s book donation project. On January 25, 2025, the Summit community came together to celebrate the Year of the Snake with a festive Lunar New Year gala event, co-hosted by the...

Reeves-Reed Arboretum Launches “A Path for All”

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 6, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Reeves-Reed Arboretum is proud to announce, A Path for All, a significant initiative to provide complete physical and experiential immersion for all Arboretum visitors. Architectural plans include completing a continuous pathway loop around the gardens, creating a new outdoor patio and educational space, and expanding accessible parking. The design orients visitors to a primary point of entry adjacent to parking, to experience the full beauty of the Arboretum. A Path for All will have minimal environmental impact while maximizing educational and immersive opportunities. Completion of the pathway...

Coach Scores 100th Victory!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 4, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, Local Sports, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Photography Provided by Varsity Vantage On February 1, 2025, Westfield High School’s head boys basketball coach, Jim McKeon, achieved a significant milestone by securing his 100th career victory with a 51-47 win over Linden. Reflecting on the achievement, Coach McKeon remarked, “It’s really nice to see everyone cheering and supporting me, but it’s just another game. I want more than 100 wins; I want the kids to be remembered forever in the banner, and that’s the goal for everything.” This victory underscores the team’s resilience and the effective leadership of Coach...

5th Annual Cranford Film Festival to Celebrate the Best in Short Film

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 4, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

The festival champions diverse voices and innovative storytelling by curating a selection of films that span genres from filmmakers across the globe. This year, the festival received nearly 100 submissions across categories including fiction, documentary, animation, iPhone, music videos and student films. “Best of Festival Awards,” “Cranford Cougar Awards,” and “Laurels” will be given in each of the six categories. “As we celebrate the fifth anniversary of our film festival, I’m filled with gratitude and excitement for the incredible filmmakers, passionate audiences, and dedicated team...

CMC of Westfield’s Annual Boxing Night Raises $70,000 to Benefit Scholarship Fund

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 4, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Jandel Martinez takes on Bradley Rossignol in a 165-lb weight class bout at the CMC’s 2025 Boxing Night Fundraiser. Photo Credit: David Germond The College Men’s Club of Westfield (CMC) hosted another record-setting “Friday Night at the Fights” fundraiser to benefit the CMC Scholarship Fund. On Friday, February 7th, a sold-out crowd of more than 250 attendees assembled at the Kenilworth Veterans Center to watch 11 amateur bouts refereed by officials of the New Jersey Association of USA Boxing. The evening generated gross proceeds of more than $70,000 benefiting the club’s scholarship fund...

Newly Formed Cranford Public Library Foundation Launches Campaign with Inaugural Cornerstone Sponsor: The Cranford Jaycees

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 4, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

CRANFORD, NJ – January 3, 2024 – The newly formed Cranford Public Library Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural fundraising campaign, “Room to Read,” which will support the growth and improvement of the Cranford Public Library children’s department. The Foundation is excited to kick off this new initiative with its first-ever Platinum Cornerstone Sponsor, the Cranford Jaycees, a prominent local organization known for its dedication to community service and civic engagement. The Cranford Public Library Foundation has been established with the mission of supporting, enhancing,...

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 4, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

The Marching Band Awards Night! Students were honored for their hard work and dedication during this past Marching Band season. Drum Majors Max Eng, Sam Liu, and Julie Potasiewicz were essential to the success of our season. Seniors Saira Patel and Myles Muston were awarded MVP and Most Dedicated Band Member respectively. Senior Lindsay Noriega-Martinez and Caroline Gale led the flute and clarinet section to receive the award for Best Section. A huge shoutout goes to our leaders and seniors for all of their enthusiasm, dedication, and efforts over the past 4 years. We congratulate everyone...

WHS Counseling Department Launches New Programming

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 3, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

The Westfield High School Counseling Department hosted its 1st Annual WHS Grads Return event on December 17, with more than 20 recent alumni returning to WHS to share insights on post-secondary life with 11th and 12th graders. The WHS alum served on four panels throughout the school, addressing questions and topics that included post-secondary exploration, the college application process, the transition to life after high school, the realities of college life, and more. The morning program also included five Westfield community members who served on a career panel, televised live to 9th and...