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Late Summer Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s Best-Kept Secret

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 3, 2026. Posted in Cover Feature, Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Late summer at Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit offers a different kind of beauty – one that’s a little quieter, a little slower, and well worth discovering. Across the gardens, hydrangeas continue to put on a spectacular display while native perennials, colorful annuals, and pollinator-friendly flowers provide a feast for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Morning walks are filled with birdsong, shady woodland paths offer a welcome escape from the summer heat, and every visit brings something new to discover. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful stroll, inspiration for your...

Celebrate National EMS Week Thank a Summit EMT!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on June 1, 2026. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Summit EMS celebrated National EMS Week last month. The annual week honors EMTs, paramedics, and first responders, recognizing their dedication to lifesaving care. The City of Summit is fortunate to have a cadre of 45 EMT volunteers who “cover” the town of Summit 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition to covering the 911 response, Summit EMTs teach Community CPR, AED Awareness, and conduct blood pressure screenings in town. Along with volunteering weekly, Summit EMTs commit to ongoing continuing education and training. Summit EMS is fortunate to have and relies on the support of the community...

Local Organizations Receive Union County HEART Grants

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on June 1, 2026. Posted in Cover Feature, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Artists, individuals, and nonprofit organizations in Westfield and Cranford are among recipients of 2026 Union County HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grants, which support arts, history, and cultural programming across Union County. The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced $100,000 in total funding this year through the HEART program, which was established in 1998 to expand access to arts and humanities initiatives. Westfield recipients include Christina Izmirlian, Kiyanna Lawrence, Lowell Schantz, Robin Chang, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Association of...

Blue Devils Boys and Girls Lax Defeat Pingry on the Road to Capture Bristol and Blue Cups!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 31, 2026. Posted in Cover Feature, Local Sports, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

The Westfield boys lacrosse team defeated Pingry 12-4, snapping Pingry’s three-year Bristol Cup winning streak. The cup is named in honor of Toni Bristol, a legendary, highly respected lacrosse coach who helped launch Pingry’s program in the 1970s and later turned Westfield into a state powerhouse in the 1980s. The annual match-up dates back to 1986. The Westfield girls lacrosse team won their game vs Pingry a few hours later by the score of 12-9 to claim the inaugural Blue Cup. Photography Provided by Varsity Vantage

Girls Basketball

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 7, 2026. Posted in Cover Feature, Local Sports, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Ends Season Undefeated TEAM PLAYERS ARE: Skylar Abrams, Adalena Blankenship, Sienna Benanti, Reese Clarke, Kiera Evangelista, Sophia Corcoran, Morgan Markle, Hailey Taylor, Gemma Rapuano, Maya Redding, and Victoria Walsh. The seventh-grade Westfield girls basketball team has completed another undefeated season, topped with another seventh-grade championship. They beat Wayne in the championship for a second year in a row to win their fourth consecutive championship. What might be even more impressive than four straight is a 73-1 record over those years in the Jersey Basketball League. The highlight...

Sap to Syrup: Maple Sugaring Fest at Reeves-Reed Arboretum

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 3, 2026. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Spring is on its way—and the sap is flowing! Reeves-Reed Arboretum invites families and nature lovers of all ages to celebrate one of the sweetest signs of the season at their annual Maple Sugaring Fest on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Ever wondered how tree sap turns into syrup for your pancakes? (Hint: it takes a LOT of sap – about 40 gallons to make just one gallon of syrup!) During this fun-filled afternoon, guests will discover how maple trees wake up from winter, why chilly nights and sunny days are perfect for sap-collecting, and how people have been making maple...

Local Sports

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 3, 2026. Posted in Cover Feature, Local Sports, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Westfield High School’s boys hockey team rolled to an 8-0 victory over Cranford on Dec. 17, highlighted by a milestone performance from senior Andrew Lisnock on Senior Night. Lisnock (No. 28) recorded a hat trick and added two assists for five points to lead the Blue Devils. With the outburst, he surpassed the 100-point mark for his high school career, a significant achievement for the senior. Senior Troy Conover earned the win in goal as Westfield controlled play throughout. Conover and fellow goaltender Matthew Grillon combined to stop all Cranford shots, preserving the shutout. The decisive...

Cranford Community Rallies for Charity

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 10, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Andrew Feldman Community spirit was on full display as more than 1,000 residents gathered at Union College on October 11 for the Cranford Jaycees’ 11th annual Oktoberfest fundraiser. The lively evening featured local food trucks, live music, and plenty of festive brews — all in the name of giving back. This year’s celebration raised more than $45,000 to support local causes, including the Cranford First Aid Squad. A portion of the proceeds also went to the Cranford Family Care fund, benefiting the families of Isabella Salas and Maria Niotis. Organizers said the event’s continued success highlights...

Glenn & Oria: A Father-Daughter Soundtrack of New Jersey

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on October 11, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

From Kansas beginnings to New Jersey stages, the duo reflects on performing together, shaping Shadowland, and inspiring community through music. Photography Provided by Phyllis McQuillan Glenn, you’ve been called a true guitar hero on the New Jersey scene and across the country. When did you first pick up a guitar, and did you know back then that it would turn into a lifelong mission of music? My mother was a pianist and very talented. She got an acoustic guitar and started lessons. I was intrigued and told her I wanted to learn. We couldn’t afford lessons for both so she gave it up for me to...