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Westfield Newcomers Club

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 30, 2023. Posted in Cover Feature, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Meredith Janeiro Ladies Night at Vine and Oak The Westfield Newcomers Club hosts events for women, families, and couples. Whether you have moved to town or have experienced a life change such as a divorce or a new baby, we’re here to provide a sense of community through social activities, friendships and more. Members must currently live in Westfield or an immediate surrounding town: Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Clark or Garwood. Annual Dues are $40 per household and can be paid via Zelle to treasurerwfnewcomers@gmail.com, or bring a check to our next event. Our events and RSVP information...

Successful Local Entrepreneur Takes Talent to Media on That Westfield Podcast!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 3, 2023. Posted in Cover Feature, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Name: Amanda Vargas Family: Jillian Quaranto, Wife Company name: That Westfield Podcast / Fettle Consultants, LLC Your position: Host / Founder Website: ThatWestfieldPoadcast.com / FettleConsulting.com Email: ThatWestfieldPodcast@gmail.com /Amanda@fettleconsulting.com Business address: 111 Quimby Street, Suite 3 Westfield The Publisher recently spent time with local entrepreneur Amanda Vargas, who most know as the former owner of the popular local health food restaurant, Fettle + Fare – as well as through her familiar, friendly presence in the town of Westfield. While she recently...

Top NJ Functional Medicine Practitioners: Getting to the Root of What Ails You!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on October 2, 2023. Posted in Cover Feature, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Meet Cheryl Schmid, AFMC-SLP & Elana Mundorff, LCSW, AFMC, PHom Photography provided by Mark De Hanes Name: Cheryl Schmid, AFMC-SLP Family names: Brian (husband), Gemma & Riley (daughters) Company name: The Well Chat Your position: Founder, Practitioner Website: Thewellchat.com Phone number: 9179229448 Business address: zoom Social Media: @Thewellchat (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) Name: Elana Mundorff, LCSW, AFMC, PHom Family Names: Curt (husband), Tyler (son), Mackenna (daughter) Company Name: Optimal Wellness Naturally Your Position: Founder, Practitioner Website: OWNaturally.com Phone...

Excitement is in the Air for Blue Devil Fall Sports

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 30, 2023. Posted in Cover Feature, Local Sports, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

As we kick off a new season, let’s take a look at some of the highlights from last year. Photography provided by Varsity Vantage ...

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...

Westfield Area YMCA Celebrates 100 Years of Community Service

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 29, 2023. Posted in Cover Feature. Leave a Comment

In 2023, the Westfield Area YMCA proudly celebrates its 100th anniversary of service to the community. As a nonprofit human service organization, the Y is dedicated to the communities of Westfield, Cranford, Garwood and Mountainside. But the history of establishing a local YMCA actually began in the 1800s. In fact, there were two prior attempts to form a YMCA. Thanks to strong leadership and the support of the community, the Westfield Area YMCA we know has grown to provide a wide variety of programs and services that reflect and anticipate the ever-changing needs of the community. Early...

Westfield Area YMCA Celebrates 100 Years of Community Service

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 29, 2023. Posted in Cover Feature. Leave a Comment

Name: Betsy Lau Family (names/ages): Lillian is 6 and Luke is 2 How long have you lived in town? How do you like the area? I moved back to Westfield in Nov 2020. I LOVE being back. This town is so special – I feel truly blessed to have been raised here and I cannot wait for my children to experience this town through their childhood as I did! How long have you been members at the YMCA? Why did you join originally? We have been members of the YMCA since my parents moved to town (in 1983!). My fondest memories of the YMCA are from high school. I was on the Westfield High School Blue Devils...

Project Playground – Making Playgrounds More Accessible at Lincoln School

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 28, 2023. Posted in Cover Feature. Leave a Comment

Your name(s): Erica Witte, Laura Skidmore, Reema Sinha Organization: Project Playground Location: Westfield, NJ Contact Information: Laura Skidmore westfieldlincolnschoolpto@gmail.com Can you provide a bit of history about your group? How long has it been around? Project Playground was formed in September 2022 after we decided that it was time to create more accessible playgrounds at the Lincoln School in Westfield. As the public early childhood education center in Westfield, the Lincoln School is home to approximately 300 preschool and kindergarten students and is widely used by the children...

Local Mom Gets Creative! Meet Meg Solebello

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 3, 2023. Posted in Cover Feature. Leave a Comment

Name: Meg Solebello Family (names/ages): Husband Mike, Molly (9) Michael (6) Company: The Cranford Creative Job Title: Owner, Creative Director, Artist Contact Info: megsolebello.com Meg Solebello is The Cranford Creative. She’s a former NYC advertising creative who brings big-city smarts to small-town homes and businesses. She loves connecting with her community through her art, bringing her energetic zest for life, talent, and creative vision to make your homes, businesses, and soirees beautiful. Meg Solebello is The Cranford Creative. She’s a former NYC advertising creative who brings big-city...