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Buzzworthy Beekeeping at Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s

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

Reeves-Reed Arboretum is abuzz with excitement to announce the launch of its latest conservation initiative: a beekeeping program aimed at promoting biodiversity and ecological stewardship within its grounds. This initiative underscores the Arboretum’s commitment to environmental sustainability and the vital role that pollinators play in our ecosystem. The decline of global bee populations in recent years has raised alarm bells worldwide. As pollinators, bees play a crucial role in the reproduction of flowering plants, including many of the species found within Reeves-Reed Arboretum and its...

Local Artist Graduates WHS Leaving Lasting Legacy Meet Lauren McDonough

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 31, 2023. Posted in Cover Feature, Cover feature, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Your name: Lauren McDonough Grade: Graduate Westfield High School Class of 2023 College: Freshman, Boston College Company name: LAM Pet Portraits Your position: Founder and artist Website: www.lampetportraits.com Business address: lauren.mcdonough@comcast.net Can you provide a bit of background about yourself as a student at Westfield High School? How does it feel to now be a graduate? It’s only been a few weeks since our WHS graduation, but the feeling is surreal. I spent twelve years in the Westfield public school system with my friends and classmates, and all of a sudden we’re WHS...

Mom Brings the Sunnyside of Cranford

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 3, 2023. Posted in Local Mom, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Name Lindsey Martinelli Family (names/ages) Rick, Josie (8), Sofie (7 months) Company name Lindsey Martinelli, Signature Realty Your position Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Contact Info Cell – 908.375.6755 Email: Lindsey.Martinelli@gmail.com Website: bit.ly/LMRealEstate Office: 357 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ How long have you lived in the neighborhood? My husband and I bought our first home in Cranford about 15 years ago. We started off in a townhome and in 2014 moved to our current home in the Indian Village section of Cranford. We love it! What do you like best about the town? I’m...

The Saturday Local

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 3, 2023. Posted in CRANFORD LOCAL, Restaurant Spotlight, Restaurant spotlight, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Lily Terhune The Saturday Local is your local food inspiration in the Cranford area and beyond! Follow @TheSaturdayLocal on Instagram and Facebook to stay in the know about new restaurants, drool worthy dishes, and places to visit in the area. Braised Beef Short Ribs at Vine and Oak Tavern in Cranford, NJ Fried Pickles at Urban Burger in Cranford, NJ ...

Knights of Columbus Makes Joint Donation with Support from Martin’s Jewelers

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 3, 2023. Posted in CRANFORD LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

The Garwood and Cranford Knights of Columbus Councils held a joint Final Four fundraiser last year to help and assist Cranford Firefighter Rob Hurewitz and his family after hearing about the end of his career as a Cranford Firefighter due to medical issues. When Ellen Ramer of Martin’s Jewelers saw what we had done for Rob, she reached out to our Council to see how we could work together to help him some more. Ellen graciously donated a beautiful pair of diamond earrings that we were able to raffle off as a fundraiser. Working together with Ellen and with the support of Caren Demyen of Downtown...

Holy Trinity School and Girls Volleyball Teams Raise funds in a Pink Out!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on December 6, 2022. Posted in CRANFORD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

The month of October was Breast Cancer Awareness month and for the second year in a row, Holy Trinity’s Girls Volleyball teams hosted a Pink Out to raise funds for the Young Survival Coalition (YSC), a global organization dedicated to the critical issues facing young women diagnosed with breast cancer. The event, which was held in the Holy Trinity School gymnasium on Sunday, October 23, 2022 was preceded by a dress down day for all students of Holy Trinity School on Friday, October 21st. Students were encouraged to donate a minimum of $1 to shed their uniform for the day and dress in pink. All...

The Saturday Local

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on December 6, 2022. Posted in Restaurant Spotlight. Leave a Comment

By Lily Terhune The Saturday Local is your local food inspiration in the Westfield area and beyond! Follow @TheSaturdayLocal on Instagram and Facebook to stay in the know about new restaurants, drool worthy dishes, and places to visit in the area. The Farmhouse– Manhattan Bagel– Westfield, NJ Biftekia- Ambeli Greek Taverna– Cranford, NJ Spicy Miso–...

Denise Holan A Physical Therapist who always has a hug ready for her girls

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on December 2, 2022. Posted in Local Mom. Leave a Comment

How long have you lived here and what brought you to town? Denise has a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and is the owner of Rock Health Wellness in Westfield, NJ. She has three daughters: Layla (10), Keira (9) and Norah (6). Denise moved to Cranford in 2005 after graduating from physical therapy school and began working at what once was Advanced Physical Therapy (now Ivy Rehab) in town. She actually met her husband, who was born and raised in Cranford, at Advanced Physical Therapy. Denise has been living in Cranford for 17 years. What are your favorite family activities to do in and around Cranford...

The Art of Rebalancing

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on December 2, 2022. Posted in CRANFORD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

BY Michael Snyder Striving for balance is a principle that applies to investing just as it does to other areas of life. When one area gets out of proportion, it can disrupt your financial goals. There are, however, practical strategies to keep your portfolio in balance and your long-term goals on track. In this article, we discuss the basic tenets of not just why you should consider rebalancing your portfolio, but when and how to do so. Why rebalance your portfolio? The chief purpose of rebalancing is to ensure your portfolio remains allocated according to your long-term financial goals. Over...