WESTFIELD – The Westfield Memorial Library, located at 550 East Broad Street, opens September with a host of new programs.In collaboration with the Westfield Chapter of the Daughters of theAmerican Revolution, the library presents author and actor Trish Chambers performing Mrs. Hamilton on Saturday,...

CRANFORD – Excitement is in the air as First Presbyterian Church of Cranford (FPCC) enters the fall season with two new faces: Dr.Tyrone Clinton, Jr. as Director of Choirs and Laura Simone as full-time Director of Family Engagement and Communications.Dr. Clinton earned his Bachelor of Arts from More...

SUMMIT AREA – On Tuesday, September 9, at 9:30 a.m., The Summit Area Old Guard will welcome Jason Schuler, co-owner of Awakened Films in Madison, who will share how powerful visual storytelling can move audiences, shape culture, and build brand loyalty. Drawing on neuroscience, cultural history, and...

FANWOOD — As Fanwood Memorial Library approaches the oneyear anniversary of its new building next month, members of the community gathered on Saturday,August 16, to dedicate the Quraishi Family Community Room in memory of Dr. Nisar A. Quraishi, a beloved longtime physician and resident of Fanwood.Th...

AREA – This summer has been a very busy time for the West Fields Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. In June the chapter presented the SAR Bronze Medals to cadets at the Perth Amboy, and Linden High School Naval JROTC's and the Abraham Clark High School Marine Corps JROTC. The Army's 250...

COUNTY — Recently, the Friends of Union County proudly presented critical equipment to the Union County Prosecutor’s Office to support its innovative mental health and special needs alternative response programs, including the ARRIVE Together program. Union County’s ARRIVE Together, which is oversee...

MOUNTAINSIDE — The Village Shop located in the Mountainside Restoration Committee’s Levi Cory House will open again after a summer break. Volunteers are looking forward to welcoming shoppers back. The Shop will be open on most Saturdays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. beginning Saturday, September 6. Additional...

KENILWORTH – A Communitywide Garage Sale will be held in Kenilworth on Saturday, October 4, and Sunday, October 5, 2025. This major annual event, sponsored by the Kenilworth Historical Society, will take place, rain or shine, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day. There are usually between...

KENILWORTH – The Kenilworth Historical Society will host a bus trip to Wind Creek Bethlehem Casino in Bethlehem, Pa., on Saturday, September 20.The trip will depart Kenilworth (St. Theresa’s School parking lot) at 8:30 a.m. and return to Kenilworth at approximately 5:30 p.m. Cost of $73 includes com...

Lifelong Westfield is proud to spotlight Warren Rorden for his lifelong contributions to the Westfield community. Recently, Warren shared his experiences growing up in Brooklyn during World War II, his family’s move to Westfield, and his career in the U.S. Navy. Born in Brooklyn during the height of...