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At Summer Camp, Play Becomes a Path to Healing

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By Tanya Dev On a bright summer morning, laughter floats through the air like music. Inside a cozy room, paintbrushes swirl across canvases, cardboard swords transform campers into pirates and superheroes, and a circle of children bursts into giggles as friendships take shape. It feels like summer camp—but something more meaningful is quietly blooming beneath the surface. At the Lukin Center’s Therapeutic Creative Arts Camp in Chatham, play becomes a path to healing. Created by licensed therapists Courtney Medina, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC and Lauren Bomberg, LPC, BC-DMT, this week-long morning program...

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Summit’s SQR Artisan Pizza, Kanibal & Co., and BarBacoa Offer New Flavors, Unique Gifts, and Fresh Looks This Summer

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As summer continues in downtown Summit, local businesses are serving up fresh experiences for residents and visitors alike. SQR Artisan Pizza, known for its handcrafted pizzas, has recently introduced authentic gelato, a specialty crafted under the guidance of Paolo, an expert who traveled from Italy to teach the art and history behind the frozen treat. The pizzeria’s new artisanal gelato machine is now ready for service, offering seasonal flavors soon to include vegan options. In addition to gelato, SQR offers fresh salads, Italian entrees, subs, and a variety of traditional dishes, aiming...

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The Summit Foundation Awards Over $185,000 in Scholarships to Local Students

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By Tom Mizisko The Summit Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of over $185,000 in scholarships to more than 60 students in the Summit, NJ area this year, empowering them to pursue higher education. Every year, the Foundation partners with generous donors to provide financial support that helps students cover not only tuition but the many other costs of college life, such as books, dorm supplies, and living expenses. This support allows students to attend schools of their choice, to live on campus, and to take on fewer student loans. “Before I even applied to colleges, I remember how...

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Westfield Girl Scouts Congratulates 2025 Ambassador Class

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BY LUCIA TRIOLO, ADVISOR, WESTFIELD GIRL SCOUT It is with great pleasure that Westfield Girl Scouts honors its Ambassador Class of 2025. Only just a few short years ago, these smiles belonged to blue-smocked Daisies embarking on their first scouting adventures. They now belong to brilliant and capable young women who “make the world a better place” with all that they do. These 21 Ambassadors have invested the last 13 years towards the Girl Scout mission of building courage, confidence and character. Each has taken on a leadership role within our community, advocating for those in need and inspiring...

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Cover Feature — Jersey Garbage Can Cleaners

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Name: Micah Kamesar Position: Co-Owner Business Address: PO Box 54 Garwood, NJ Hours: 9-7 PM M-F Phone Number: 908 617 3101 Website: jerseygarbagecancleaners.com Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/jerseygarbagecancleaners/, https://www.facebook.com/JerseyGarbageCanCleaners/ Congratulations on your business servicing the local community! Tell us briefly about Jersey Garbage Can Cleaners. We are a Cranford-based curbside garbage can and dumpster cleaning company, one of the first in the state. Our company services residents and businesses in Union, Somerset, Morris, and Essex Counties, keeping...

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COLLEGE WOMAN’S & MEN’S CLUBS ANNOUNCE HIGHEST GPA AWARDS

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Photo Credit: WHS Yearbook WESTFIELD – The College Woman’s Club of Westfield and the College Men’s Club of Westfield jointly announce that the 2025 recipients of the awards honoring the female and male seniors earning the highest-grade point averages at Westfield High School (WHS) are Gabrielle Flannery and Ethan Selvers. The $500 awards for academic excellence were bestowed at the WHS graduation ceremony on Tuesday, June 24th, continuing each club’s legacy of recognizing outstanding student achievement. “The College Woman’s and College Men’s Clubs of Westfield congratulate Gabrielle and Ethan...

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