Tropical storm Ida made its mark on much of the east coast and has been viewed as one of the deadliest storms to hit NJ. Many homeowners who never experienced flooding issues in the past were suddenly caught off guard and inundated with water in their homes, costing many residents significant losses...

Jacqueline Davidson Kopito has written a fiction book for tweens (ages 8-12) called “TWINTASTIC” which is now available on Amazon. Jacqueline, a 1986 graduate of Westfield High School, now lives in Short Hills with her husband and two sons. Her website is jacquelineKopito.com. The book blurb is as f...

Come visit the FUMC Pumpkin Patch and choose from over 1,700 pumpkins to buy your perfect pumpkin! All proceeds go to local feeding ministries. First United Methodist Church of Westfield on 1 East Broad Street, Westfield (parking accessible from Ferris Place). Pumpkin patch: Monday – Friday from 2 p...

Last month I wrote about how to begin discussions about money with your younger children. This month’s focus is on how to expand these discussions to engage and empower your teens. Consider some of the following suggestions: · Explain the concept of paying yourself first – As the earning years begin...

One-on-one 60-minute guitar instruction: $45.00. PJ Cotroneo Guitarist, guitar instructor and college instructor of History of Jazz & Music Appreciation. We’ll cover the music and songs you want to play, as well as music theory and guitar sight reading. Private, virtual lessons are conducted via Sky...

If you’re getting close to retirement, you’re probably thinking about the ways your life will soon be changing. And one key transition involves your income – instead of being able to count on a regular paycheck, as you’ve done for decades, you’ll now need to put together an income stream on your own...

By SHIRLEY WALLITSCH Paid Advertorial The gallery’s first exhibition titled “Unmasked” features original oil paintings (abstract expressionism) by artist Shirley Wallitsch. The opening reception is September 24, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: 100 Elmer Street, Downtown Westfield, NJ 07090. Website:...

With summer in full swing, many kids are busy with camps, spending time with friends and family, traveling and some are exercising some new independence with their free time. While the summer is perceived as time off from academic learning, there is a real opportunity for learning practical life les...

With summer in full swing, many kids are busy with camps, spending time with friends and family, traveling and some are exercising some new independence with their free time. While the summer is perceived as time off from academic learning, there is a real opportunity for learning practical life les...

Lately, everywhere you turn people are concerned about rising inflation. The costs of items from groceries to automobiles and even real estate have increased significantly since the beginning of the year. But is inflation a good thing or a bad thing? Before answering that, let us review some of the ...