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Summit Speech School’s 35th Annual Spring Benefit

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 4, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Summit Speech School is pleased to announce that their 35th Annual Spring Benefit Luncheon will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the Westin Governor Morris in Morristown, NJ. As the school’s largest fundraising event, the Spring Benefit Committee is delighted, once again, to treat guests to a lovely event including guest speakers, silent and ticket auctions, grand raffle, and gourmet chocolates available for purchase. This year’s keynote speaker is Jenna Bush Hager, host of TODAY with Jenna and Friends and editor at large at Southern Living magazine. Currently, Hager is chair of UNICEF’s...

Westfield Area YMCA Launches New Stroke Recovery Exercise Program to Support Survivors Beyond Rehabilitation

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The Westfield Area YMCA is thrilled to launch a Stroke Recovery Exercise Program, a specialized initiative designed to help survivors continue their recovery, regain independence, and enhance their overall well-being. According to the American Stroke Association, nearly 800,000 people in the United States experience a stroke each year, and while rehabilitation plays a key role in recovery, ongoing support for survivors remains limited. The Westfield Area YMCA aims to address this gap, with their new program serving as the vital bridge between recovery and long-term wellness. While traditional...

Cranford YMCA Marks First Anniversary with Community Celebrations

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(Left to right): Steve Robertazzi, Gina Tipton, Nick Dovidio, Mike Flynn, Lavona Patterson, Greg Hatzisavvas, Susan Morton, Terrence Curry, Kathleen Miller Prunty, Olivia London, Kimberly Koza-Baird, Kristy Cerini, and Amanda Aguirre. The Cranford YMCA recently marked a significant milestone—its first anniversary! Members and the community came together for a week of celebrations filled with giveaways, special events, free classes, and more, all in honor of the facility’s first year of strengthening the community of Cranford and its surrounding towns. The Cranford YMCA opened its doors on February...

Cranford Fund for Educational Excellence Raises $30K for Cranford Public Schools at 8th Annual Trivia Night Proceeds to fund grants for innovation and excellence in Cranford classrooms for 2025- ‘26 school year

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The 8th Annual Trivia Night, recently held on February 22 at the Kenilworth VFW, and organized by the Cranford Fund for Educational Excellence (CFEE) raised $30,000 to benefit Cranford public school students, thanks to the support of sponsors as well as parents and community members who took part in the lively event. More than 250 people attended Trivia Night, with 27 teams competing and E34 Events...

WHS Girls Basketball Wins North 2, Group 4 Sectional Championship

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WS Boys Hockey Wins Public State Championship

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Cranford Library Breaks Ground On Children’s Room Expansion Project

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State Reps, Township & Board Partner to Make Project a Reality The Cranford Public Library has formally broken ground on the new Children’s Room. On March 3, 2025, Township Commissioner and Mayor’s Designee to the Library Board of Trustees Brian Andrews, along with Senate President Nicholas Scutari (LD-22), Assemblywoman Linda Carter (LD-22), Mayor Terrence Curran, Library Director Kathy Cannarozzi, Library Board of Trustees President Susan Burke and members of the Library Board of Trustees put golden shovels to the ground to kick off the expansion project for the Children’s Room. “This...

What Lower Interest Rates Could Mean for Your Money

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 4, 2025. Posted in Local Finance, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

As inflation drifts closer to a normal range by historical economic measures, investors are closely watching the Federal Reserve to gauge their future plans for lowering interest rates. The Fed – and its changes to monetary policy – has a direct impact on the markets and economy, which may have you wondering what lower rates could mean for your wallet. Here are some factors to consider. Your existing debt may be more manageable. Rate cuts by the Federal Reserve may cause interest rates on credit cards, home mortgages, home equity loans or lines of credit, and business loans to go down. Variable...

For Perfect Eyebrows All the Time

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 4, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Maria De Santis, A Face Forever Everyone loves the idea of perfectly groomed, finely shaped brows. They’re a defining feature of your face, and can instantly show how you’re feeling at any given time. With so much riding on them – so to speak – it pays to have them look their best at all times! That’s where permanent cosmetic services come in, a semi-permanent procedure that uses super-fine hair strokes to provide well-sculpted, natural eyebrows. Maria DeSantis, owner of A Face Forever, is a specialist and a licensed provider of permanent cosmetic services and in the application of permanent...