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Paper Mill Playhouse’s Carriage House Debuts West Side Story-Inspired Prix-Fixe Menu and Signature Cocktails

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 8, 2026. Posted in Foodie Spotlight, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Paper Mill Playhouse is bringing the flavor and energy of West Side Story to the table with a special theater-inspired dining experience at the F.M. Kirby Carriage House beginning May 28. Created to complement the iconic musical’s highly anticipated run, the limited-time pre-theatre prix fixe menu blends New York classics with vibrant Latin influences inspired by West Side Story. The three-course menu features themed dishes that directly tie into the production, including: Jets vs. Sharks Salad with mixed greens, blood orange, avocado, halloumi, and cilantro lime dressing Anita’s Arroz con...

Paper Mill Playhouse

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 8, 2026. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Cub Scout Pack 360 Honors Young Leaders and Scouting Spirit at Annual Blue & Gold Banquet

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 8, 2026. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Paul Dorsey Cub Scout Pack 360 gathered at Franklin Elementary School in Summit for its annual Blue & Gold Banquet, a longstanding tradition that celebrates growth, leadership, and community within the Scouting program. At the heart of the evening was the presentation of the Arrow of Light, Cub Scouting’s highest rank, awarded this year to Ian Sklar, Zoe Rogers, and Zac Rogers. The honor reflects years of dedication, skill-building, and personal development, and is the only Cub Scout rank that may be worn on a uniform as recipients advance into Scouts BSA — a symbolic bridge...

Staying on Track When Markets Feel Uncertain

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 7, 2026. Posted in Financial advice, Local Finance, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Michael Snyder, CRPC ®, is a Private Wealth Advisor and Managing Director with The Snyder Group a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. in Red Bank, NJ. He specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 16 years. Geopolitical developments, economic policy changes, inflation data, and interest rate shifts regularly influence the markets. While recent headlines may feel unsettling, market volatility is not unusual — and uncertainty has always been part of investing. What often matters most during these...

Residents at Lantern Hill Champion Education Through Student Scholarship Program

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 7, 2026. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Student employees were each awarded a $12,000 scholarship. By Petra Shaw Twelve local high school seniors preparing for graduation were named Student Scholars at an award ceremony held June 2 at Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, NJ. These hardworking student employees, who worked as servers and hosts across Lantern Hill’s on-campus dining venues and met the qualifying criteria, were honored for their dedication and commitment. Their achievements are supported through scholarships funded by generous donations from community residents, helping to position these...

The Fortnightly Club of Summit Awarded $25,000 in Scholarships

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 6, 2026. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Manley-Winser Scholarships awarded to Four Summit Residents The Fortnightly Club of Summit is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 Manley-Winser Scholarships, awarding a total of $25,000 to four outstanding Summit residents. Selected for their academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to service, these young women exemplify the qualities the scholarship program was established to recognize and encourage. The 2026 scholarship recipients are: Wu-Yi Kessler, who will attend Marist University to study advertising. Jaenelle Osei-Yeboah, who will study molecular and cell biology...

Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center recently began performing a new procedure that helps reduce high blood pressure by calming overactive nerves near the kidneys.

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 6, 2026. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in November 2023, the Symplicity Spyral™ renal denervation (RDN) system involves a minimally invasive procedure that targets nerves near the kidneys that can become overactive and cause high blood pressure. The procedure – also known as the Symplicity™ blood pressure procedure – is approved for use as an adjunctive treatment in patients with high blood pressure (or hypertension) when lifestyle changes and antihypertensive medications do not adequately control blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure through this mechanism has been...

ART IN ALL ITS FORMS

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 6, 2026. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Reeves-Reed Arboretum Launches Summer Arts Season with New Exhibitions, Sculpture Installation, and Outdoor Concerts This summer, art and nature take center stage at Reeves-Reed Arboretum as the Summit landmark launches a vibrant season of exhibitions, outdoor sculpture, and live music designed to inspire visitors of all ages. The season officially opened during the Arboretum’s signature fundraising event, ART in the Garden, with the debut of Féminin Pluriel, a solo exhibition by Québec-based artist Pascale Bouchard. Now open to the public through October 31 in the Wisner House gallery,...

Seven local volunteers sworn in to advocate for children in foster care

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 6, 2026. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Elizabeth, NJ – Seven local community members recently took an oath to stand beside children in foster care as advocates during some of the most uncertain moments of their lives. Union County Superior Court Judge Rosalba Comas presided over the swearing-in ceremony for the newest Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) with CASA of Passaic and Union Counties. Each volunteer will be assigned to advocate for a child or sibling set in foster care. Among the newest child advocates are Crystal Coleman of South Plainfield, Maria de Gannes of Linden, Rachel Hajjar of Cranford, Julie Harnisher of Westfield,...