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A Modest Proposal
By Josh Kuntz 
Thursday, June 5, 2025
A Modest Proposal For Addressing the Problem of Racist and Antisemitic Graffiti at our Public Schools The emails always begin the same way. 'Regretfully, we are writing to inform you...' about the latest discovery of a racial epithet or a swastika scrawled across a desk, chair or bathroom stall. Eac...
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Opinions
Beyond the Boys: Girls Sports Have More to Offer
By EMMA SULLIVAN 
Thursday, May 29, 2025
We have jumped the hurdle of getting girls involved in sports, but this is a marathon, not a sprint — we still have a long way to go. While women’s participation in sports may be normalized, in comparison to their male counterparts, it is far from being celebrated.Starting in 1972, Title IX required...
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Letters to the Editor, Opinions
Gratitude for the Gift of Unexpected Friendships: The Firefighter and The Farmpreneur, Part II
By PATRICIA STECKLER, Ph.D. 
Thursday, May 22, 2025
In the last column, you met Karl, the D.C. firefighter, and Emma, the organic farmer. Karl grew up with conservative, evangelical parents. Emma was raised in a liberal family and is devoted to climate sustainability and locally sourced produce. It was unlikely Emma and Karl would ever meet, given th...
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Letters to the Editor, Opinions
The Student View
Preventing Bad - The Lead (Pb) in the Water
By: Tessa Srebnik 
Thursday, May 22, 2025
A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism ProgramLead has been a key issue recently, as lead was found in Westfield schools’ water fountains. Due to this issue, action must be taken to a higher degree than it has already. Schools and other public facilities should be checking for lea...
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Letters to the Editor, Opinions
Making Garwood Safer and More Sustainable
Thursday, May 22, 2025
As spring roles into summer Garwood is moving ahead with several infrastructure projects. that will make our Borough safer, more efficient and more sustainable. Paid for primarily through the use of several grants, we are proud to announce that Center Street will soon be seeing new bicycle lanes fro...
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Letters to the Editor, Opinions
Editorial: Public Notices Don’t Cost Governments Much, But Do Keep The Public Informed
and Union County HAWK 
Thursday, May 15, 2025
In the name of transparency, New Jersey for decades has required public bodies to publish official notices in newspapers of meeting dates, certain contract bids and awards, ordinances, annual budgets, professional services solicitations and awards, sheriff’s sales, certain legal documents and court ...
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Letters to the Editor, Opinions
The Student View
It Was Never Just a Show
By JULIE SNYDER 
Thursday, May 15, 2025
A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism ProgramEvery afternoon after elementary school, I would drop my backpack by the door, grab a snack and drink in my awesome Snackeez and sit crosslegged on my living room carpet as the familiar theme songs of “Arthur” and “Sid the Science Kid”...
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Opinions
Gratitude for the Gift of Unexpected Friendships:
The Firefighter and The Farmpreneur
By PATRICIA STECKLER, Ph.D. 
Thursday, May 8, 2025
This series of gratitude columns features unexpected friendships and how illuminating and elevating these connections can be. I wish to honor the humanity in every one of us, regardless of age, race, class, sexual orientation, or politics.“Karl is coming to the Zigbone writing retreat again!” exuded...
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Letters to the Editor, Opinions
The Student View
Is the Convenience of Fast Fashion
By ALESSANDRA SCROFANI 
Thursday, May 8, 2025
A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism Program
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Letters to the Editor, Opinions
Statement from NJ Education Commissioner Dehmer on Response to U.S. Dept. of Edu.
Thursday, May 1, 2025
TRENTON — On April 17, 2025, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) submitted a letter to the United States Department of Education (USDE) in response to the USDE’s recent request for additional certifications of compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) and the U.S...
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Council Candidates Mostly Agree on Election Topics
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Council Candidates Mostly Agree on Election Topics
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, October 16, 2025
WESTFIELD – The eight candidates for Town Council last week found themselves mostly in agreement on a number of topics related to the downtown, the On...
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Main, News
Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder Following Police Standoff
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, October 23, 2025
MOUNTAINSIDE–A Mountainside man is facing attempted murder charges after firing a gun at law enforcement officers during an hours-long standoff this p...
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Four Centuries in a Weekend Open House in Mountainside
Community, Community Calendar
Four Centuries in a Weekend Open House in Mountainside
Thursday, October 16, 2025
MOUNTAINSIDE – The weekend of October 18-19 marks Union County’s Four Centuries in a Weekend event. Each year, Union County celebrates its important p...
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Eugene Joseph McGlynn, Jr.
Obituaries
Eugene Joseph McGlynn, Jr.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Eugene Joseph McGlynn, Jr. Beloved Brother, Uncle & Friend Eugene Joseph McGlynn, Jr., known as “Gene” to many, and to many family and friends as “Joe...
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Blue Devils Fall to SPF Raiders In Tight Boys Soccer Clash, 1-0
Sports
SPF RAIDER TSE SCORES WINNER ON YOUNG’S ASSIST
Blue Devils Fall to SPF Raiders In Tight Boys Soccer Clash, 1-0
By Abby Pisarra & Audrey Smith HI?S EYE SPORTS & WHS Westfield 0 0 0 Sc Pl-Fanwood 0 1 1 
Thursday, October 16, 2025
The air was thick with tension in Scotch Plains as the Westfield High School Blue Devils battled rivals Scotch Plains-Fanwood on October 7, fighting f...
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