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‘Better than Nashville,’ Says Local Foodie

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 3, 2024. Posted in Restaurant Spotlight, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Fried chicken was on the menu this month as local residents enjoyed crispy treats at newly-opened Tonydoms Fried Chicken restaurant in Summit. Owner and local Summit dad, Marc Trujillo, smiled as a host of customers burst through the door on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon. “We officially finished our first week,” Trujillo said. “The opening has gone extremely well. The support from the local community has been awesome!” As an Executive Chef with 25 years of culinary experience in New York City, Trujillo said his “wife Sharon and I moved to Summit 16 years ago. Our sons, Anthony and Dominick, go...

The Summit Playhouse presents Mark Twain’s comedy Is He Dead?

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 3, 2024. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

A young painter of genius is in love but in debt. To achieve fame and fortune, he fakes his death while passing himself off as his own sister. Now rich, he must find a way to get out of a dress, return to life, and marry his love. The Summit Playhouse presents Mark Twain’s comedy Is He Dead? running at The Summit Playhouse from April 26 through May 11, 2024. For tickets and more information, visit thesummitplayhouse.org. Directed by Christine Petruzzell Producer: Kay Gunn Stage Manager: Christine Petruzzell Assistant Stage Manager: Paris Bates Cast: «Millet»: Dale Monroe «Chicago»: Brian...

Making People Feel at Home

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 3, 2024. Posted in Local Business Profile, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Local mom and new Summit business owner, Ellen Guenther, recently opened the doors and welcomed residents to her new boutique, Loblolly Curated Home and Gift. We were fortunate to interview Ellen as she gets set for the spring season. Name Ellen Guenther Phone number 973-679-0110 Website www.Loblollycurated.com Company name Loblolly Curated Home and Gift Business address 42 Maple Street, Summit, NJ 07901 Your position Owner/buyer Hours m-sat- 10:30-5:30 Sunday 12-5 Social Media loblolly_homeandgift Congratulations on your new boutique in Summit! How has it gone since you opened recently?...

Local Sports

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 3, 2024. Posted in Local Sports, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

The 7th Grade Girls Summit Basketball Club team won the Jersey League Basketball Championship on Sunday, in a big comeback victory over the number-one seeded Branchburg team at Ridge High School in Basking Ridge, NJ. “The girls played their hearts out and, with aggressive defense, timely shooting and big foul shots, they pulled out the victory in front of a big crowd,” said Coach Evan Bashoff. The team finished the season with an overall 14-4 record.

Flower Power

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 3, 2024. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Blooms at Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s Annual Daffodil Day Festival! As winter melts away and the sun begins to warm the earth, there’s no better way to welcome the arrival of spring than by reveling in the beauty of one of nature’s first spring blooms – daffodils! Reeves-Reed Arboretum invites the community to join in the festivities of its annual Daffodil Day Festival on Sunday, April 14, from 11 am to 3 pm, a vibrant celebration of spring’s arrival and the resplendent daffodil flower. Daffodil Day is a decades-old tradition in Summit when visitors to the Arboretum have an opportunity to enjoy...

Summit Track Stars Compete on the National Stage

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 3, 2024. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Congratulations to the twelve Summit track runners who competed in the New Balance and Nike Indoor National Championship meets this weekend in Boston and New York City. The Girls Sprint Medley Relay team of Keira Borst, Maddie MacPherson, Ava Garvey, and Maddie Chen placed 12th at the Nike Nationals at the Armory in NYC with a season-best time of 4:23:88. Screenshot Maddie Chen also made the trip to Boston for the New Balance Nationals, and led the 4xMile team of Cameron Valdes, Sarah Kelly, and Shannon Palphreyman to a time of 22:03:10. Screenshot Also, in Boston, the Boys 4x800m team of Nate...

Summit Dog Park at Municipal Transfer Station Opens

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 3, 2024. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

The Gould Dog Park at the Municipal Transfer Station is now open to dogs and their owners, accessible to all Summit residents with a valid transfer station permit. The park will be open Tuesday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is closed on Sundays, Mondays, and holidays. The dog park is named in memory of Matt Gould, a dedicated Ward One Council member who passed away unexpectedly in 2019. Gould championed the cause of creating a permanent dog park in Summit, envisioning that it would be a fun way to foster community spirit and bring residents closer together. “While...

Celebration of Design Businesses in Downtown Summit!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 3, 2024. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

During this special week, visitors can expect to discover exquisite home decor, high-quality furniture, top-notch painting and lighting solutions, interior design solutions, among other offerings. From modern to classic, minimalist to eclectic, the Summit Design District has something for everyone, whether you’re a seasoned interior designer or a homeowner looking to spruce up your living space. Visitors can also follow @summitdesigndistrict and @summitdowntown on social media where each day they will be sharing a selection of stores and businesses to pique your design senses. See familiar favorites...

Meet local pet Cody, a playful 85-pound Golden Retriever who needs to be carried like a baby to his vet and groomer despite his size

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 3, 2024. Posted in Local Pet, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Family member names John, Liz, Megan, and Joseph Type of Breed Golden Retriever PET’S NAME Cody MALE OR FEMALE Male PET’s AGE 4 Where/why did you get your pet? We got Cody from a breeder in Connecticut. During the COVID pandemic, we thought that since we were all home, it would be a great time to get a dog. It turned out to be the best decision ever. Anything special or unusual about your pet? Anytime we come home, Cody will greet us at the door with a sock, hat, shoe, or anything he can find. This is his way of showing us love. Any funny stories? Cody is a big baby. We have to carry him...

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