SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD “Kramer Manor” is the captivating history of a Black Community located right here in Fanwood and Scotch Plains. It proudly marked its centennial in 1924 and, less than a year later, it celebrated another historic designation— inclusion in the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail. Kr...

SCOTCH PLAINS -- To Begin the World OverAgain:The Life ofThomas Paine will immerse you in the unforgettable story of the least recognized–and mosttrulyradical–FoundingFather.The film screening of Ian Ruskin’s one-man play will take place at the Scotch Plains PublicLibraryonSaturday,February21 at 2pm...

WESTFIELD -- February is a month centered on love - love for partners, friends,family,andthepeoplewhomake ourtownfeellikehome.AttheWestfield United Fund (WUF), February is a reminder ofsomethingwefeelyear-round: our love for Westfield and the people who live here.Since 1937,WUF’s mission has been ro...

FANWOOD -- Ambassador Todd D. Robinson, was raised in Fanwood, attended LaGrande Elementary School, Park Middle School and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, for which is graduated from in 1981. When his family moved to Fanwood, they lived on Paterson Road for a year before moving to Locust Avenue.A...

DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Grade 9 Mason Abrams, Olivia Albano, Gabriel Alferoff, Delia Balakhan, Luke Barba, Milania Barbosa, Brynn Barker, Lucas Bartolucci, Joselyn Baum, Gavin Becker, Sydney Becker, Taylor Beckerman, Alexandra Beke, Julia Belfi, Jed Belosa, Alexandra Benke, Gavin Berman, Zachary Be...

SUMMIT AREA – On Tuesday, February 10th, at 9:30, Nancy Ori will discuss “Nature as the Inspiration of Art”. Ori has been an internationally respected photographer for over 35 years, and a video producer for Ciba-Geigy and Novartis. She is the owner of New Jersey Media Center, LLC in Berkeley Height...

WESTFIELD – In 2025, Lifelong Westfield held over twenty events which included bus trips to museums and parks, educational speakers, home safety events , and luncheon ' get togethers'.Trips included the annual excursion to Branch Brook Park during the peak Cherry Blossom season, trips to the Newark ...

WESTFIELD – The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) launched into 2026 by electing new officers and its Board of Directors and celebrating a record number of new members, sponsors and engagement.NJFC represents food retailers, wholesalers and suppliers across the state, advocating for sound public policy...

WESTFIELD — The Downtown Westfield Chocolate Tour is back— and just in time for Valentine’s Day.From Monday, February 9 through Sunday, February 15, residents and visitors are invited to stroll through downtown Westfield, shop local, and enjoy chocolate-inspired treats, gifts, and Valentine’s specia...

CRANFORD -- The Cranford St. Patrick’s Parade Committee announced Nancy Mahoney as the 2026 Irish Woman of the Year and Jerry Conheeney as Irish Man of the Year. Mrs. Mahoney and Mr.Conheeney have been active volunteers in Cranford and Union County for many years.Mrs. Mahoney, with her late husband,...