AREA— Congressmen Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Gabe Amo (RI-01) recently introduced the Literacy in Future Technologies (LIFT) Artificial Intelligence Act, a bipartisan bill to improve artificial intelligence literacy for K-12.“As artificial intelligence rapidly advances, it is crucial to implement sta...

SUMMIT AREA — The Summit Area Old Guard will present Gene Pascucci, owner of Empire Antiques, at its Tuesday, August 13 meeting. Mr. Pascucci’s 117,500-square-foot building in Hightstown holds a vast collection of mostly used objects, furniture, jewelry, silverware, etc. Much of his inventory is der...

Lifelong Westfield is proud to spotlight Frank Brown for his lifelong contributions to the Westfield community. Frank, now widowed, has been a resident of Westfield for 55 years, beginning when he and his wife, Marie, bought a house on Tamaques Way. They did so on the recommendation of his brother-i...

The Westfield Foundation is proud to partner with Literacy New Jersey (Literacy NJ) to provide essential literacy and GED instruction to adults in Westfield and Union County. With the Foundation’s support, Literacy NJ covers the cost of each student’s GED exam. Last year, over 150 students participa...

SCOTCH PLAINS/WESTFIELD — The Center for Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Auxiliary hosted its annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser on June 23 at 16 Prospect Wine Bar and Bistro in Westfield.The afternoon included passed hors d’oeuvres and a selection of various wines to enjoy along with a silent auction fe...

WESTFIELD — The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Westfield and the Westfield Memorial Library are partnering to begin a new book discussion group, the purpose of which is to read important books together as a community.The Association and the library will host a meet-and-greet at the librar...

CRANFORD — The Calvary Lutheran Church has announced the calling of the Reverend Kathryn Irwin as its new pastor. Pastor Irwin, or Pastor Kat (congregants are welcome to call her either), began her ministry at Calvary in early May and was officially installed as pastor on June 23. “We are excited to...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The Willow Grove Presbyterian Church invites members of the community to attend worship services in its Lambert Stone Chapel. Built in 1887, the chapel has been restored to its original appearance, with a few modern additions including air-conditioning and wifi. Summer worship hosted...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Memorial Library invites the public to a talk by its inaugural artistin- residence, Jennifer Wilner, entitled “How Did She Make That?” It will take place on Wednesday, July 24, at 7 p.m. Ms. Wilner will discuss the process of making her art. The library is located at 550 Ea...

SUMMIT AREA — The Summit Area Old Guard will present Bryan Felt, the athletic director of Seton Hall University (SHU), as the guest speaker for its Tuesday, July 23 meeting. A SHU graduate with a lifetime career in sports and media, Mr. Felt will tell the story of Seton Hall athletics, including the...