Author: Local Media NJ Staff

In Fall 2025, The Summit Foundation awarded $314,705 in grants to local nonprofit programs that strengthen food and housing security, enrich arts and culture, support people with disabilities, improve healthcare services, and promote well-being for people living in the Summit area. Programs and services supported by fall grants: Civic & Community Resources — $152,452 Addressing hunger and housing stability, bolstering youth programs, and enhancing civic engagement through local media: Bridges Outreach — $36,300 for early intervention and housing stabilization services preventing homelessness...

At St. Patrick School, faith is not only taught—it is lived through service A Culture of Giving: Service at the Heart of St. Patrick School The school’s ongoing commitment to helping others is woven into daily learning and brought to life through meaningful service opportunities for students of all ages. This spirit of giving was especially evident during the Advent season, as students embraced the call to serve with compassion, generosity, and joy. Service is an integral part of the St. Patrick School experience throughout the year, encouraging students to put their faith into action by supporting...

Elevate to Even Plus (Elevate+), a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to transformative, paid internship opportunities for underserved students, is proud to announce the appointment of Miriam T. Nelson, Ph.D. to its Board of Trustees. Dr. Nelson is a Senior Partner at Korn Ferry and an accomplished Industrial-Organizational Psychologist specializing in leadership assessment, selection, and talent strategy. She has spent her career helping organizations make sharper, fairer decisions about people through evidence-based, real-world assessment approaches. A lifelong New Jersey native, she...

Chatham, NJ — St. Patrick School is pleased to announce its upcoming Faith & Community Service Fair, a new event designed to connect community members with meaningful volunteer opportunities offered by local nonprofit organizations. The fair will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 9:00–10:30 AM in the St. Patrick School Gym, Fr. Ed Parish Center (45 Chatham Street, Chatham, NJ). The Faith & Community Service Fair will provide a central space for residents—including students, families, parishioners, and the wider public—to learn about local service opportunities and discover...

Chatham High students Patrick Platek, Jonathan Monks and Brooks Loftin have established a new club — the Real Estate Special Interest Group at CHS. Mary Weichert of Weichert Realtors served as the inaugural guest speaker for the new club at Chatham High School. Weichert expertly set the stage for its launch. She provided a fascinating overview of Weichert Realtors—from its founding by Jim Weichert in 1969 to its impressive growth as a network of over 350 franchises across 40-plus states. Weichert shared her firsthand experiences as a realtor, highlighting both the challenges and immense rewards...

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, is thrilled to announce complete casting and the creative team for Come From Away, the next production in Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season. Come From Away will begin performances on Wednesday, February 4 ahead of a Sunday, February 8 opening night at Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ). This reimagined production of Come From Away, where actors will be playing instruments live onstage, will be directed and choreographed by Richard...

The CDC defines drinking in moderation by limiting intake to 2 drinks or less in a day for men or 1 drink or less in a day for women. Heavier drinking and long-term drinking can increase physical and mental problems. The concept of Dry January, wishing to cut down on your alcohol intake, or simply wanting to begin the new year with a clean slate by choosing not to drink beer, wine, or spirits for one month, appeals to someone who may have noticed a pattern that they’re drinking a little bit more than they should, especially during the holidays. There are several benefits to Dry January: You’ll...