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Music Honors in the Westfield Public Schools

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

Photo Credit: Westfield Public Schools Student musicians in grades 6-8 at Edison and Roosevelt Intermediate Schools were selected for the intermediate region band and orchestra for central New Jersey. Pictured here, from Edison, are (L-R): Emmaline Yong, Emma Wang, Zain Nasser, James Fu, Logan Chen, and Arev Sheth. Talented student musicians in the Westfield Public Schools have been selected to perform in upcoming intermediate and high school band and orchestra ensembles at the state and regional levels. Westfield High School 10th grader Nathan DeBole will perform with the New Jersey All-State...

Westfield Public Schools Recognized for Arts Advocacy

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

The Westfield Public School District’s Visual and Performing Arts Department is a recipient of the 2025 Music for All Advocacy in Action Awards, which highlight educators and programs that have created an exceptional event or idea in their field and community. In the entry submitted by VPA Supervisor Shawna Longo, the district was recognized in the non-fund-raising community involvement category for “Arts in our Schools Month.” “Our combined Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM) and Youth Art Month (YAM) celebrations were a resounding success, showcasing the incredible talent of Westfield’s...

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 3, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Summit, NJ – Over 100 local residents gathered at The Whiskey Lounge at The Albion on Thursday to attend the second annual “Grab a Girlfriend” event, a fundraising initiative held by Overlook Auxiliary NP Twig 10. The event, which aimed to raise funds for the Child Life program at Overlook Medical Center, brought the community together to support a cause close to many hearts. The Child Life program at Overlook is dedicated to enhancing the emotional and physical well-being of children undergoing medical treatment. With only two specialists currently serving the pediatric population,...

SAGE Eldercare GoFundMe Page

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

Summit, NJ – Dorrie Gagnon, a dedicated friend of SAGE Eldercare and a valued member of the Summit community, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help SAGE continue providing essential meals for seniors attending the Spend-A-Day Adult Medical Day Center (SPAD). SAGE Eldercare is a nonprofit organization that has served our community for over 70 years, offering a wide range of programs and services for older adults and their caregivers. Their mission is to help older adults remain living where they wish to live most – in their own homes and communities. Why Does SAGE Need a GoFundMe for...

Test Drive Your Retirement Plan

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 3, 2025. Posted in Local Finance, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Two emotions are common for those who are nearing retirement – excitement and fear. Leaving the working world behind can feel empowering, however, apprehension about entering a new life stage may also creep in. If you’re nearing retirement, you’ve likely taken steps to prepare financially for the future. But there’s one important thing you might not have considered adding to your pre-retirement checklist – a practice run. Test driving aspects of your plan before you’re actually in retirement can help provide a sense of security for this next phase of life. Consider what an ideal retirement...

Last Month in a Scroll

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

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Take The Lead

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

MILLBURN, NJ – February 18, 2025 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, is pleased to announce “Take a Ticket,” a new initiative introduced for the upcoming world premiere of Take the Lead. Up to 1,000 tickets will be offered free of charge directly to ten local high schools and their students within New Jersey’s Essex County, home to Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ), during the musical’s preview period (March 29th and April 2nd-6th at 7:30pm). The initiative,...

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...

Overlook Medical Center marks completion of East Building, a 3-story, 78K-square foot expansion

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

Overlook Medical Center, part of Atlantic Health System, on January 16, marked the completion of the East Building, a 3-story expansion to the hospital campus that houses new and updated space for vital specialties. The East Building represents a major expansion to the hospital as part of the ongoing Overlook Ahead project, a plan to extensively transform and enhance the Overlook Medical Center campus. The expansion provides new, updated, state-of-the art spaces for maternity care, cardiology and critical care and neuroscience. “This building, and most importantly the care that will be provided...