Local Media NJ Staff – Page 49

Denise Holan A Physical Therapist who always has a hug ready for her girls

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on December 2, 2022. Posted in Local Mom. Leave a Comment

How long have you lived here and what brought you to town? Denise has a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and is the owner of Rock Health Wellness in Westfield, NJ. She has three daughters: Layla (10), Keira (9) and Norah (6). Denise moved to Cranford in 2005 after graduating from physical therapy school and began working at what once was Advanced Physical Therapy (now Ivy Rehab) in town. She actually met her husband, who was born and raised in Cranford, at Advanced Physical Therapy. Denise has been living in Cranford for 17 years. What are your favorite family activities to do in and around Cranford...

The Art of Rebalancing

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on December 2, 2022. Posted in CRANFORD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

BY Michael Snyder Striving for balance is a principle that applies to investing just as it does to other areas of life. When one area gets out of proportion, it can disrupt your financial goals. There are, however, practical strategies to keep your portfolio in balance and your long-term goals on track. In this article, we discuss the basic tenets of not just why you should consider rebalancing your portfolio, but when and how to do so. Why rebalance your portfolio? The chief purpose of rebalancing is to ensure your portfolio remains allocated according to your long-term financial goals. Over...

New Westfield Memorial Library Foundation President looks forward to re-invigorating the Foundation

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on December 2, 2022. Posted in Local library. Leave a Comment

Established in 2010, the Westfield Memorial Library Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the financial support of the library. Generously supported by contributions from Westfield residents and businesses, and patrons from the surrounding area, it has funded many important projects over the years, such as new laptops, chairs for the public computer stations, and furniture in the Teen section of the library. The newest President of the Foundation, which is staffed by volunteers, is John Davies. In describing his position, he said, “At the moment, my role mainly consists of re-invigorating...

The CHS Performing Arts Department is the place to be

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on December 2, 2022. Posted in CRANFORD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By John Coccaro The high school experience is the peak of adolescence, where the lessons you learn, people you meet, and activities you engage in form the basis of your character for years to come. For students looking to express themselves, find a sense of belonging. and bolster their resumes, there is no activity more fulfilling than music. Just as the theatrical aspect of performing arts has given me new found self-confidence, the CHS choir program has given me a family. There are three stages of choir at Cranford High School. The first stage of entry level courses are Treble and Tenor-Bass...

WHS Soccer Teams Triumphant!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on December 2, 2022. Posted in CRANFORD LOCAL, Local Athletes. Leave a Comment

Photos provided by Varsity Vantage Congrats to the Westfield HS Boys and Girls Soccer teams in winning the 2022 Union County Tournament Championships. The boys team defeated Elizabeth 1-0 and the girls team defeated Scotch Plains in Penalty Kicks. ...

CHS Girls Soccer Sectional tournament Quarterfinal Round on October 29

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on December 2, 2022. Posted in Local Athletes. Leave a Comment

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Building Bridges Across Town

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on December 2, 2022. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Natalie Fidlow @nfidlow What is Building Bridges? Building Bridges is an after-school program whose mission is to build a bridge for kids between the different schools in town. The director of Cranford’s program, Nikki Savino Mulcahy, said, “Offering kids these opportunities to socialize at the K-5 level gives them both an ability to make more friends and not feel as overwhelmed when they get to the high school level.” “I tell those interested in the program that Building Bridges is like if you put camp counseling, babysitting, and teaching in a blender. That’s what a student will get from...

BeReal: Social media’s newest attempt to be authentic

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on December 2, 2022. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Morgan Howland It is a normal day of scrolling through Instagram. You see models posing with perfect hair, perfect skin, perfect bodies. “How can people look so perfect?” You think. Well, they aren’t perfect. In today’s society, it has become common to use filters and editing on social media apps such as Instagram or Snapchat. This can take a negative toll on one’s self esteem and body confidence. A new app, BeReal, is meant to encourage people to be more authentic, instead of trying to present their best (fake) selves. Founded by Alexis Barreyat in 2020, BeReal is a social media app that...

Specks will be warm and cuddly whenever you need it!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on December 2, 2022. Posted in Pet of the Month, Pet of the month, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Family member names Gabriel Pastore, Sienna Pastore, Adrian Pastore, Michael Pastore PET’S NAME Specks TYPE OF ANIMAL/BREED Tortoise shell MALE OR FEMALE Female PET’s AGE 6 Where/why did you get your pet? I think I was in fifth grade. My family and I had just gotten done pet sitting for a cousin’s cat for a year, so me and my sister were very sad that we had to say goodbye to that cat. My parents happened to have a friend whose cat just had a litter, so they decided to adopt Specks. Anything special or unusual about your pet? She has had a short tail since the time we got back from a vacation...

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