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The Summit Playhouse Presents Fun Home

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 4, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

A Powerful and Personal Musical The Summit Playhouse invites theater lovers to experience Fun Home, the groundbreaking musical by Alison Bechdel, Jeanine Tesori, and Lisa Kron. Running from April 25 through May 10, this Tony Award-winning production promises an unforgettable journey through memory, identity, and self-discovery. Performance Schedule: Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM Sundays at 2 PM Ticket Information: Adults: $30.00 Seniors & Students: $25.00 Visit www.thesummitplayhouse.org for more details and to purchase tickets. A Story of Reflection and Revelation Based on Alison Bechdel’s...

Summit Area YMCA Love and Legacy 5K Returns May 4, 2025

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 4, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

A Community Race with Purpose The Summit Area YMCA Love and Legacy 5K is set to return on Sunday, May 4, 2025, bringing the community together for a morning of fitness, camaraderie, and support for meaningful programs. Hosted at the Summit YMCA (67 Maple St, Summit, NJ), this annual event offers participants the chance to run or walk for a cause that makes a lasting impact. More Than Just a Race The Love and Legacy 5K (formerly, the Mother’s Day 5K) is about strengthening the community. Proceeds from the event help fund critical YMCA programs, including financial assistance for childcare,...

Summit Area YMCA receives grant from Overlook Medical Center Community Advisory Board to support LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 4, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

The Summit Area YMCA today announced that it received a $10,000 grant from the Overlook Medical Center Community Advisory Board, to support LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA, a 12-week research-based physical activity and well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors reclaim their total health after having become deconditioned or chronically fatigued from their disease or its treatment. “Thanks to the generous grant from Overlook Medical Center, we can provide cancer survivors with a space to heal, regain strength, and connect with others on a similar journey,” said the Summit Area YMCA Vice...

The Benefits of Dental Care in Overall Health

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 4, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Prosthodontics dental care plays a pivotal role in maintaining overall health, extending far beyond the realms of oral hygiene. The mouth serves as a gateway to the body, where bacteria from periodontal disease can enter the bloodstream, potentially leading to systemic inflammation and other serious health problems. Regular dental check-ups and treatments can prevent a multitude of health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory infections. Moreover, prosthodontics – a specialized field within dentistry – significantly enhances the quality of life for patients through various...

A Sea of Green

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 4, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Cranford’s First St. Patrick’s Parade a Resounding Success Content Provided by Andrew Feldman Cranford’s first-ever St. Patrick’s Parade on Sunday, March 16th drew thousands of spectators who crowded the sidewalks to celebrate and watch the festivities. The parade led off with Grand Marshal Barry O’Donovan, Irish Woman of the Year Mary O’Connor, and Irish Man of the Year Dave Farrell. Irish groups followed, including the Union County Pipes and Drums, Shea-Jennings Dance School, the parade committee float, and the Ancient Order of the Hibernians. Members of local...

This month’s topic is Children’s dentistry!

Written by Dr. Kenneth W. Arida on April 4, 2025. Posted in ask Dr. Ken, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Company: Dentistry by Dr. Arida Location: 131 S. Euclid Ave, Westfield NJ Phone: 908-654-6262 So, an old attitude toward “baby teeth” also known as deciduous teeth (meaning teeth that are shed) is that they are “expendable” and not worth doing any dentistry on. That is VERY FALSE! The deciduous teeth in your child’s mouth are very important in proper oral development, speech, chewing and maintaining space for the permanent teeth to come in and replace the baby teeth. On average baby teeth begin erupting into your baby’s mouth around 6 months and teeth continue to come into the mouth until around...

Summit Speech School’s 35th Annual Spring Benefit

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 4, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Summit Speech School is pleased to announce that their 35th Annual Spring Benefit Luncheon will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the Westin Governor Morris in Morristown, NJ. As the school’s largest fundraising event, the Spring Benefit Committee is delighted, once again, to treat guests to a lovely event including guest speakers, silent and ticket auctions, grand raffle, and gourmet chocolates available for purchase. This year’s keynote speaker is Jenna Bush Hager, host of TODAY with Jenna and Friends and editor at large at Southern Living magazine. Currently, Hager is chair of UNICEF’s...

What Lower Interest Rates Could Mean for Your Money

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 4, 2025. Posted in Local Finance, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

As inflation drifts closer to a normal range by historical economic measures, investors are closely watching the Federal Reserve to gauge their future plans for lowering interest rates. The Fed – and its changes to monetary policy – has a direct impact on the markets and economy, which may have you wondering what lower rates could mean for your wallet. Here are some factors to consider. Your existing debt may be more manageable. Rate cuts by the Federal Reserve may cause interest rates on credit cards, home mortgages, home equity loans or lines of credit, and business loans to go down. Variable...

For Perfect Eyebrows All the Time

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 4, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Maria De Santis, A Face Forever Everyone loves the idea of perfectly groomed, finely shaped brows. They’re a defining feature of your face, and can instantly show how you’re feeling at any given time. With so much riding on them – so to speak – it pays to have them look their best at all times! That’s where permanent cosmetic services come in, a semi-permanent procedure that uses super-fine hair strokes to provide well-sculpted, natural eyebrows. Maria DeSantis, owner of A Face Forever, is a specialist and a licensed provider of permanent cosmetic services and in the application of permanent...