ALBANY, N.Y. — Marking the culmination of their hard work and success, the University atAlbany celebrated more than 4,200 students who recently received their degrees at the university’s 2023 Commencement ceremonies. This included Summer, Fall and Winter semester recipients from the 2022-2023 academ...

WESTFIELD — The First Congregational Church (FCC) invites friends and family everywhere to celebrate the Christmas season at several live and live-streamed Advent worship services centered around the theme of “Wonder &Awe: Reclaiming the Magic of Christmas.”Advent Worship, which began December 3, wi...

WESTHARTFORD, Conn. —The University of Hartford has announced the students who have been named to the Dean’s List for Spring 2023, among them four local residents.They include Ryan Dayton of Scotch Plains, Uzezi Ijoma of Westfield, Dylan Irizarry of Scotch Plains and Matthew Meixner of Westfield.Spr...

CORTLAND, N.Y. — Three local residents were among more than 2,300 students who earned recognition for academic excellence on the SUNY Cortland Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester. The Dean’s List is the highest ranking for undergraduate students in their respective academic areas of the univers...

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD — Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School’s (SPFHS) Black Student Union partnered with the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Central Jersey to host a Teen Voter Town Hall on October 7. Teens from across the state learned about the electoral process from elected officials, among them N...

The season of magic, lights, love, and faith. Many of us wait each year for this special time to spread good cheer. Well, why isn’t it something we do all year? Why do we wait for the Holiday season to allow ourselves to spread good cheer and kindness to others?Imagine more magic in our everyday liv...

WESTFIELD — The arm relic of Saint Jude Thaddeus, venerated in Rome from ancient times, is on a pilgrimage in the United States and is coming to Saint Helen Roman Catholic Church, located at 1600 Rahway Avenue, Westfield, this Saturday, December 9.The relic, one of the treasures of the church, will ...

WESTFIELD — The Rotary Club of Westfield on November 14 heard a speaker recall firsthand the devastating impact of polio during the 20th century.The polio virus infects the nerves going to muscles of young children and paralyzing them. Entire hospital wards were filled with children in “iron lungs” ...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Area Y Men’s Club Christmas Tree Sale is underway, with a wide selection of trees, wreaths and roping. All proceeds benefit local charities and organizations. The tree lot is located on the Elm StreetAthletic Field, across from Stop & Shop, in Westfield. Lot hours are 9 a.m...