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Cranford Named as Part of Film Ready Communities

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

By Christina Miskewitz The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC), part of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), announced on March 13, 2024, that Cranford was named among 14 other municipalities and four counties in New Jersey as Film Ready Communities. Cranford has served as host to many productions over the years, working together with the NJMPTVC for almost 20 years, and this solidifies our community as a top choice for filmmakers. “Location scouts always point to the diversity of housing styles and downtown buildings that fit any era,” Kathleen Miller...

The Tour of Notable Homes is Back

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

BEST FRIENDS Members of the Friends of NJ Festival Orchestra gather to plan the 2024 Tour of Notable Homes to benefit the New Jersey Festival Orchestra. From L to R: Julie Billings, Miriam Gabriel, Regina Kelley, Kris Luka, Carol Tener, Mary McEnerney, Nicole Dossin, Shuang Guo Wroe ( co-chair), Lee Corcoran, Jackie Safran, Veena Upadhyay ( co-chair), Pam Vanecek. The Friends of New Jersey Festival Orchestra, the auxiliary and fund raising arm of the orchestra, has announced that the renowned Tour of Notable Homes will resume this year. Five magnificent Westfield residences will generously open...

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...

Meet local pet Cody, a playful 85-pound Golden Retriever who needs to be carried like a baby to his vet and groomer despite his size

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 3, 2024. Posted in Local Pet, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Family member names John, Liz, Megan, and Joseph Type of Breed Golden Retriever PET’S NAME Cody MALE OR FEMALE Male PET’s AGE 4 Where/why did you get your pet? We got Cody from a breeder in Connecticut. During the COVID pandemic, we thought that since we were all home, it would be a great time to get a dog. It turned out to be the best decision ever. Anything special or unusual about your pet? Anytime we come home, Cody will greet us at the door with a sock, hat, shoe, or anything he can find. This is his way of showing us love. Any funny stories? Cody is a big baby. We have to carry him...

I am an Inspiring Designer on my way to London

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

Ever since I could remember I always had an interest in fashion. I never let my mom pick out my outfits and was very opinionated and certain about the clothes I would wear. I would put on sparkly scarves in the summer and my favorite dress during the winter time. I would repurpose my clothes and wear them in an unconventional way; many times I would use my dresses with jeans, my scarves as belts and tie my necklaces onto my shoes. Although many times it didn’t make a lot of sense, it helped me begin my journey as a fashion designer. I discovered that I could take classes about fashion and learn...

Meet local kid Audrey, an enthusiastic fifth grader who loves cheerleading, learning sign language, and wants to become a teacher when she grows up

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 3, 2024. Posted in Local Kids, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Spotlight: Name: Audrey Age: 10 Grade/school: 5th Grade Family Member Names: Mary Beth, Mike and Danny Pet’s Name/type: Archie, Dog Something unique about me: I’m learning sign language. When I grow up, I want to be: Teacher. Favorites Activities/Hobbies: Cheer Animal: Dog Color: Teal Food: Steak Movies: Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Music: Taylor Swift Place to play: Outside Sports teams: School subject: Writing Vacation: Avalon Would you like to be featured in an upcoming issue? Please email us at support@localmedianj.com.

Celebrating a Century of Community Theatre Excellence in Cranford

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

Organization: CDC Theatre Location: 78 Winans Ave. Cranford NJ Contact Information: info@cdctheatre.org Tell us about the Cranford Dramatic Club! We are New Jersey’s longest continuously producing community theatre, founded in 1919. We are a volunteer run theatre and a registered 501(c)3 non-for-profit. Our mission is to present quality and affordable live theatre to New Jersey residents, to develop the talents of members in both the performance and technical aspects of theatre and to stimulate community interest in the theatre arts. Our season typically offers three musicals and a play, along...

An Action-Packed Season for Westfield Hoops

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

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Westfield Service League

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 2, 2024. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Celebrates 90+ Years of Community Impact, Continuing its Legacy of Volunteer Service and Support Organization: Westfield Service League Location: 114 Elmer Street Westfield NJ 07090 Contact Information: Tell us about the Westfield Service League! The Westfield Service League (WSL) was born in the depths of the Great Depression, out of the desire of Westfield women to serve their community. On November 7, 1932, a group of 19 young women met at the home of Mrs. J.H. Verlenden, an advisor from the District Nursing Association, for the purpose of forming an organization to render volunteer...