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Experience the Bloom

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 2, 2024. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Reeves-Reed Arboretum Unveils a Summit Garden Tour in Commemoration of Its 50th Anniversary! Garden enthusiasts and nature lovers are invited to embark on a picturesque journey through the heart of Summit, New Jersey at the upcoming Summit Garden Tour on Thursday, May 30 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Organized by Reeves-Reed Arboretum in partnership with The Summit Garden Club, this springtime tour is being held in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Reeves-Reed Arboretum as a non-profit public arboretum. The tour will feature a captivating ensemble of eight unique gardens, offering a blend...

Farmers Market

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 2, 2024. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Offering fresh, locally sourced goods, the 31st season of the Summit Farmers Market is open at Park & Shop Lot #1, located at the corner of Deforest and Woodland Avenues. The market will be open Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through November 19th, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., as well as on December 3rd and 10th. And December 17th, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Customers can enter and exit at the vehicle entrance on Deforest Avenue. Regarded as one of the best farmers markets in the state, the market offers a variety of seasonal produce, baked goods, meats and seafood, vegetable and flowering plants,...

A Nurse’s Checklist: Packing for Labor and Delivery

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 2, 2024. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Bringing a new life into the world is extraordinary. To ease your labor, delivery and postpartum journey, it helps to have a few comforts from home. “This is an exciting time in life. It’s the moment you finally get to meet your baby and see their face,” says Donna Poplawski, APN, an advanced practice nurse at Atlantic Health System. “There’s no need to overpack for the few days you’re in the hospital. We have everything you need right here, but a few extras can make your experience more comfortable and relaxing.” Baby’s Car Seat: Make sure you know how to properly place your baby in the car...

WHS Boys Lax home opener vs Summit on 4/4/24 Westfield beat their rivals, 5-3

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 1, 2024. Posted in Local Sports, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

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‘Better than Nashville,’ Says Local Foodie

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 3, 2024. Posted in Restaurant Spotlight, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Fried chicken was on the menu this month as local residents enjoyed crispy treats at newly-opened Tonydoms Fried Chicken restaurant in Summit. Owner and local Summit dad, Marc Trujillo, smiled as a host of customers burst through the door on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon. “We officially finished our first week,” Trujillo said. “The opening has gone extremely well. The support from the local community has been awesome!” As an Executive Chef with 25 years of culinary experience in New York City, Trujillo said his “wife Sharon and I moved to Summit 16 years ago. Our sons, Anthony and Dominick, go...

The Summit Playhouse presents Mark Twain’s comedy Is He Dead?

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 3, 2024. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

A young painter of genius is in love but in debt. To achieve fame and fortune, he fakes his death while passing himself off as his own sister. Now rich, he must find a way to get out of a dress, return to life, and marry his love. The Summit Playhouse presents Mark Twain’s comedy Is He Dead? running at The Summit Playhouse from April 26 through May 11, 2024. For tickets and more information, visit thesummitplayhouse.org. Directed by Christine Petruzzell Producer: Kay Gunn Stage Manager: Christine Petruzzell Assistant Stage Manager: Paris Bates Cast: «Millet»: Dale Monroe «Chicago»: Brian...

Making People Feel at Home

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 3, 2024. Posted in Local Business Profile, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Local mom and new Summit business owner, Ellen Guenther, recently opened the doors and welcomed residents to her new boutique, Loblolly Curated Home and Gift. We were fortunate to interview Ellen as she gets set for the spring season. Name Ellen Guenther Phone number 973-679-0110 Website www.Loblollycurated.com Company name Loblolly Curated Home and Gift Business address 42 Maple Street, Summit, NJ 07901 Your position Owner/buyer Hours m-sat- 10:30-5:30 Sunday 12-5 Social Media loblolly_homeandgift Congratulations on your new boutique in Summit! How has it gone since you opened recently?...

Local Sports

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 3, 2024. Posted in Local Sports, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

The 7th Grade Girls Summit Basketball Club team won the Jersey League Basketball Championship on Sunday, in a big comeback victory over the number-one seeded Branchburg team at Ridge High School in Basking Ridge, NJ. “The girls played their hearts out and, with aggressive defense, timely shooting and big foul shots, they pulled out the victory in front of a big crowd,” said Coach Evan Bashoff. The team finished the season with an overall 14-4 record.

Flower Power

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 3, 2024. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Blooms at Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s Annual Daffodil Day Festival! As winter melts away and the sun begins to warm the earth, there’s no better way to welcome the arrival of spring than by reveling in the beauty of one of nature’s first spring blooms – daffodils! Reeves-Reed Arboretum invites the community to join in the festivities of its annual Daffodil Day Festival on Sunday, April 14, from 11 am to 3 pm, a vibrant celebration of spring’s arrival and the resplendent daffodil flower. Daffodil Day is a decades-old tradition in Summit when visitors to the Arboretum have an opportunity to enjoy...