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Champions Often and Forever: WHS Girls Soccer Wins the Conference, County, Sectional and State Championships!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 6, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, Local Sports, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Westfield High School’s girls’ soccer team clinched the New Jersey State Championship in a 1-0 thrilling victory over Eastern Regional High School. The match, which took place in a high-stakes, intense atmosphere, saw Westfield’s tactical discipline and individual brilliance shine through. Blue Devil sophomore Emilie Caidgan broke a scoreless tie in the final 2 minutes of the game to secure the win. The Blue Devils took control early in the game, showcasing strong defensive organization and clinical finishing. But despite controlling possession most of the game, the offense...

Cranford Girl Scout Troop Spreads Holiday Cheer with Pajama and Book Drive

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 5, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Over 134 Pajamas and 80 Books Collected for Local Children in Need, Donations to Support Special Needs Students and Pajama Program Beneficiaries In the spirit of the holiday season, Cranford Brownie Troop 40400, part of the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey Council, hosted its 4th Annual Holiday Movie Night at the Cranford Theater on December 4, 2024. The event welcomed over 300 Girl Scouts and their families across three theaters and collected 134 pajamas and 80 books for The Pajama Program, an initiative that provides children in need with a new pair of pajamas and a book to ensure a cozy bedtime. Brownie...

Children’s Grief Awareness Day

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

Cranford Township Committee proclaimed National Children’s Grief Awareness Month (observed in October) and Children’s Grief Awareness Day (observed every year on the third Thursday in November) during its official meeting on November 12. Pictured, Cranford Mayor Brian Andrews presents the proclamation to Pat Keefe, a board member of Imagine. The mission of Imagine is to support children and families coping with loss and to foster resiliency and emotional well-being for all those who grieve. Imagine currently serves 600 children and family members in New Jersey, and among those, Imagine supports...

Cranford High School Earns Gold with Access Recognition by College Board for 2024 Advanced Placement Program School Honor Roll

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

College Board announced that Cranford High School has been named to the 2024 Advanced Placement Program School Honor Roll, earning “Gold with Access”. Cranford is one of four public high schools in the state to earn this recognition. For schools to be recognized on the AP School Honor Roll, they must have 40 percent or more of the graduating class take at least one AP exam during high school; 25 percent or more score a 3 or higher on at least one AP exam; and 2 percent or more of the graduating class took five or more AP exams during high school, with at least one of those exams taken in ninth...

You Can Fund Your Children’s College Education and Retirement Simultaneously – Here’s How

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

Many parents face the challenge of saving for their children’s college education while also building a nest egg for retirement. Funding both priorities simultaneously can feel like a juggling act – and the stress can intensify as high school graduation and retirement dates draw nearer, particularly if you’re coming up short on your savings goals. As your time horizon narrows, which should come first – funding your kid’s tuition or your own retirement? The answer depends on your situation, but here are some factors to keep in mind: Prioritize college bills or retirement? In most cases, saving...

Marching Band Named Grand Champion

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

The Westfield High School Marching Band wrapped up its 2024 fall season with impressive performances. The Marching Blue Devils placed 1st in their division at the Scotch Plains and Piscataway competitions, while being named Grand Champion for the highest score among all competing bands. In East Brunswick, they placed 2nd in their division and 2nd overall. The band finished the season, performing in the New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association State Championships where they placed 3rd in Class AAAA, and received the 4th highest score of the over 30 high school bands in attendance.

WHS Students Visit NJ State House for Firsthand Civics Lesson

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

Westfield High School students visited the New Jersey State House in Trenton this fall to learn about the inner workings of state government and gain a deeper understanding of the legislative process at the state level. The October 30 field trip was organized by language arts teacher Bailey Verdone and social studies teacher Antony Farag, who together teach a Global Citizen course at the high school and who arranged the trip as part of their civic engagement unit. “Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis gave us special permission to visit the floors of the Senate and General Assembly, along with...

CMC of Westfield Held Annual Holiday Reception to Honor Scholars

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

College Men’s Club of Westfield honored its current four-year scholarship recipients with a holiday reception at Echo Lake Country Club. Standing left to right (front row) CMC President David Germond, Ethan Witten, Juan-Diego Lara, Gabriel Dayon, Sean Marner, Matthew Meixner, and CMC Scholarship Chair Ryan Clark, (back row) Adam Goddard, Kevin Warren, Benedict Nematadzira, and Pierce Kelly. WESTFIELD – On December 18th, the College Men’s Club of Westfield (CMC) held its annual holiday reception at Echo Lake Country Club to honor its current four-year scholarship recipients. Also in attendance...

Westfield Memorial Library Seeks to honor Martin Luther King, Jr and the Spirit of Volunteerism in January

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

January is viewed as a time of new beginnings and resolutions, but it’s also a month for volunteerism and the chance to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. who asked, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” The Westfield Memorial Library and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Westfield are happy to give you the opportunity to answer that question for yourself. On Sunday, January 12th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, you can stop by the Meeting Room for the library’s 2nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Volunteer Fair. You’ll have the opportunity...