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Reeves-Reed Arboretum Moves Closer to Accessibility Milestone with Support from Community Funders

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 2, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Reeves-Reed Arboretum is proud to share significant progress on A Path for All, its transformative accessibility initiative designed to ensure that every visitor—regardless of mobility, visual, auditory, or neurodivergent challenges—can fully experience the beauty and serenity of the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds. We’ve made meaningful progress on several key fronts, and we’re incredibly grateful for the generosity and commitment of so many in our Arboretum family who have helped us reach this point,” shared Jackie Kondel, Executive Director of Reeves-Reed Arboretum. “Thanks to the support...

Hot Summer Nights

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 10, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Community Night Returns to Summit on July 22 as Part of Summer Concert Series The City of Summit’s Department of Community Programs has announced that its annual Community Night will take place Tuesday, July 22, on the Village Green at 356 Broad Street. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and is part of the ongoing 2025 Hot Summer Nights Concert Series. Community Night provides a platform for local non-profit organizations to share information about their work with the public. Participating groups can begin setting up at 5 p.m. and must be ready to welcome attendees by 5:45 p.m. Each organization...

American Humane Society Urges Pet Safety During Summer Heat

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 10, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

As temperatures soar across the country, the American Humane Society is reminding pet owners to take precautions to protect their animals from heat-related dangers. “Unlike humans, dogs do not sweat to regulate their temperatures as efficiently as we do,” said Dr. Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of American Humane. “That makes dogs especially vulnerable to heat stroke and other dangerous symptoms, which can be fatal.” Ganzert added that summer heat and extreme weather can also lead to power outages. “Make a plan for keeping yourself and your pets safe and comfortable during an unexpected outage,”...

Summit Boys Girls Lacrosse Win Championships

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 10, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Photo Credit: Fisk Foto Playing through heavy rain, Summit High School secured a 13–10 victory over Shawnee last month in the NJSIAA Group 3 state final, completing a three‑peat. No. 2 Summit High School’s girls lacrosse team secured the NJSIAA Group 3 state title on Saturday with a 6–5 victory over Moorestown, capped by a dramatic goal from Parker Febo with two seconds remaining in regulation.

Meet Sadie

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 8, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, Local Pet, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

In every neighborhood, behind fences, perched in window sills, or trotting behind their humans, local pets bring life and charm to our community. Our furry, feathered, and scaled friends make up an important part of our community and we’d like to have the opportunity to introduce you to one of our beloved local pets. Meet Sadie! She is a ten year old black lab mix who absolutely loves to play in the snow and snuggle up and get belly rubs from her family, John, Megan, Emily, Lizzie, and Jack, who have shared a little bit about their furry family member with us. Where/why did you get your pet? We...

Carrie Dunham’s Style Haven Lands in Summit

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 8, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Tanya Dev Step inside Carrie Dunham’s newest downtown Summit boutique, and you’ll feel as if you’ve been whisked away to a chic seaside escape- without ever leaving town. From the moment you walk through the door, you’re enveloped in breezy, beach-house charm. Vibrant floral dresses and playful prints line the walls, while shimmering accessories and eye-catching handbags glisten from every shelf. Whether you’re off to brunch, strolling the boardwalk, or dressing for a black-tie affair, you’ll find pieces that bring personality to every occasion. And with stylish finds for the whole family,...

Atlantic Health System proudly welcomes Saad Ehtisham, DHA, FACHE, as its new president and chief executive officer, effective July 30, 2025

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 8, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Ehtisham is a distinguished leader who has guided and transformed health care organizations for more than two decades. His expertise in not-for-profit and for-profit health care organizations encompasses acute care operations, strategic planning and market growth, physician engagement, nursing, graduate medical education, financial performance, and philanthropy. Respected for his patient-centric mindset and collaborative partnerships with clinical leaders, Ehtisham looks forward to many new opportunities to advance Atlantic Health’s mission to build healthier communities. “Patients and families...

Overlook Auxillary Celebrates During Annual Spring Luncheon

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 8, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

With gratitude in full bloom, the Overlook Auxiliary welcomed more than 100 guests to its Annual Spring Luncheon on May 15th at the picturesque Baltusrol Golf Club. Embracing a joyful baby shower theme, the event celebrated the Auxiliary’s deep commitment to supporting Overlook Medical Center with imaginative volunteering and fundraising efforts. This meaningful gathering was made possible in part thanks to the generous support of sponsor Lisa Neira and Corient Wealth Management. Attendees were honored to hear from two guest speakers: Dr. April Graham, Pediatric Physician with Atlantic...

Navigating New Distribution Rules with Inherited IRAs

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 8, 2025. Posted in Financial advice, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

An inherited individual retirement account (IRA) is a potential financial windfall that may create new opportunities to achieve your financial goals. If you are a beneficiary currently or expect to be one in the future, you should know recent legal changes on inherited IRAs can result in costly implications if not followed properly. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has clarified rules included in the SECURE Act (which Congress passed in 2019) that are important for IRA beneficiaries to understand. Read on to determine if these new rules are applicable to your situation. Different beneficiaries...