By Dana Turk The Summit Foundation board of trustees approved $369,946 in grants to 28 local organizations on June 3, 2025. These grants support a range of initiatives and programs that positively impact public spaces, healthcare, education, the arts, youth development, housing, food distribution and people with disabilities. “As a community foundation, our goal is to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors,” said Dana Turk, president of The Summit Foundation. “We address local challenges and open doors to new opportunities for people to thrive. These grants reflect our ongoing...

Tiffany Escott has been a driving force behind the Summit Area YMCA’s mission—building community, supporting families, and leading with heart. Now, she will bring that same dedication and vision to her new role as Executive Director of the organization’s flagship building, the Summit YMCA. For nearly 23 years, Tiffany has served as an integral part of the Summit Area YMCA’s leadership team—first as the Youth and Camp Director and later as the Executive Director of the Berkeley Heights YMCA. Most recently, Tiffany led the expansion of the organization’s community initiatives in her role as...

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.