AREA-- “Defying gravity!” That’s how Impact100 Garden State, an allwomen, all-volunteer organization for collective giving describes its record high of 408 members for 2024.The impressive number, which was announced at a joyful celebration at Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morristown on March 7, is a si...

Although relatively new, the collaboration between the Westfield Foundation and Second Street Youth Center (SSYC) in Plainfield exemplifies an alignment of missions and goals aimed at empowering communities. Through our quarterly grants, The Westfield Foundation’s support helps to implement impactfu...

8th Grade Distinguished Honor Roll Morgan Arky, Emily Bailey, Alexander Barker, Kara Benacchio, Nikita Bhat, Henry Blake, Madelyn Bono, Hayden Bridge, Julian Ceberio, Henry Charles, Hudson Crotty, Bronwyn Cunningham, Hudson Das, Summer Das, Nina Dellicato, Emily Dubeck, Brooke Gambello, Luke Germond...

COUNTY — Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi will host a Notary Public Training Seminar at the John H. StamlerPoliceAcademy,at1776Raritan Road in Scotch Plains on Friday, April 12, from 8:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The featured speaker will be Union County First Deputy County Counsel Moshood Muftau, Esq.“N...

WESTFIELD — The Rotary Club of Westfield’s 58th annual Breakfast with the Bands fundraiser attracted a standing-room-only crowd in Westfield High School Cafeteria B on March 2.The breakfast featured jazz ensembles from Roosevelt Intermediate School, Edison Intermediate School and Westfield High Scho...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Nine local residents have been named to the Muhlenberg College Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. Muhlenberg College students and Muhlenberg College School of Continuing Studies students with a term GPA of 3.50 or higher were recognized for this academic achievement.The honoree...

WESTFIELD — The Optimist Club of Westfield currently is accepting nominations for the 26th Annual Intermediate School Outstanding Teacher Award. The deadline to submit nominations is Wednesday, April 10. Two intermediate-school teachers — one each from Edison and Roosevelt Intermediate Schools — wil...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service League has announced that its thrift shop shelves continue to be stocked with items perfect for refreshing one’s spring décor and wardrobe.Warmer-weather clothing is now available in sizes ranging from infants to adults for males and females. Shopper...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Plains Public Library will present a hybrid in-person/online workshop entitled “Connecting Beyond Distance: Navigating Social Anxiety in a Post-Covid World.”Presented by staff of Resolve Community Counseling Center, this event will take place on Thursday, April 4, from 7 t...

WESTFIELD — March is Women’s History Month, and the Westfield Memorial Library will celebrate it with two programs spotlighting women during different eras. The library is located at 550 East Broad Street.On Tuesday, March 26, at 7 p.m., historian and lecturer Joel Farkas will present “Remember the ...