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Press Releases

March 18, 2024

Since graduating from Kean University, Stephanie Gidigbi-Jenkins ’07 has taken on jobs as local as improving housing in Orange Township, and as far-reaching as helping communities nationwide tap into federal funds for infrastructure. A public policy strategist who worked for the New Jersey ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — After 37 years ordained as a Catholic priest, Father Anthony Randazzo of the Catholic Church of the Holy Trinity in Westfield is sharing his life experiences to encourage the public to put together a vision of world peace. He is urging the public to not only visualize and imagine, ...

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Out Run Your Fork Personal Training and Nutrition in Westfield is ecstatic to announce that its owner, Tony Bianchino, has been awarded the prestigious 2023 CEO Maven of the Year award by Vince Gabriel’s “SPF Mastermind,” a group of more than 100 gym owners.  Bianchino's incredible journey ...

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The Rotary Club of Westfield’s 58th annual Breakfast with the Bands was met with a standing room only crowd in Westfield High School Cafeteria B on March 2.  The breakfast featured jazz ensembles from Roosevelt, Edison and Westfield High School, as well as a group of Westfield students who ...

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Atlantic Health System, a leading provider of health care in New Jersey, today announced that Chilton Medical Center, Newton Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center have all been recognized by Healthgrades as 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipients. This distinction places these three ...

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Community Access Unlimited and the Union County Interfaith Coordinating Council are proud to present “Celebrating Women in Leadership: Nurturing Mental Wellness,” a free event dedicated to recognizing and honoring influential women who are championing positive change in Union County. The event will ...

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The Board of Trustees at Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss located in Mountainside and Newark is pleased to welcome Kristen Sonnek-Schmelz as their newest member. At Imagine, we are honored to have a highly committed Board of Trustees who play an active role in supporting our organizational ...

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“A Career Is a Promise,” the latest book written by Kean University Distinguished Professor Robin Landa, of Michael Graves College, is a guide to career development for anyone, including students. In this interview, she speaks about her book and work. Q. You've written 26 books about ...

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 “We want them to stand beside us, not trying to fix what cannot be fixed, not trying to rush us out of our grief. We want them to stand there, without flinching, and acknowledge what is true: this hurts. This hurts. I’m here.” — Megan Devine Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss has been ...

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Kean University is now accepting applications for a new online Master of Business Administration program to launch in Fall 2024, providing working professionals and recent graduates flexibility and a fast track to achieving an advanced degree. The new MBA’s eight-week, year-round course format ...

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Get ready to show off your ginger fur babies in our ST. PATTY'S DAY Ginger Cat Photo Contest and stand a chance to win a lucky prize! Follow the instructions below to enter: - Snap a pic of your adorable ginger cat - Share it with us on Instagram @downtown_westfield. Tag us to make sure we ...

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Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C, announced that John D. Naphor has joined as an associate in its Litigation Group. His practice in the Westfield-based law firm will focus on defense litigation.   “With his outstanding expertise and experience, John will be a tremendous asset ...

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Tribeca Pediatrics is excited to announce the official ribbon-cutting ceremony at one of our newest locations in Rahway, NJ, which opened in winter 2023. At Tribeca Pediatrics, we are proud to offer the highest quality of pediatric care and support to all families in the communities we serve.

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Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains will hold its annual Casino Night fundraiser event on Saturday, March 9,  from 7-11 p.m. Enjoy all of your favorite casino games, fabulous prizes, and auction of goods and services. Meet new people, make new friends, bond with old! Even if you don't gamble, it is a ...

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Westfield Community Players will hold a final night of auditions for the comedy “See How They Run” on Wednesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. “See How They Run” is a high-spirited madcap story in the tradition of British comedy and farce. Mistaken identities, past loves and a little drink or two blend into ...

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The Musical Club of Westfield awards partial scholarships to college students from Union County majoring in music performance, music composition, music education, music therapy or musical theater. In order to qualify, the student must provide evidence of outstanding musical and academic ...

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Lisa Wachter, the vivacious owner of Cachet Boutique, nestled in the heart of downtown Westfield at 112 Central Avenue, emanates an infectious passion for fashion that has fueled her entrepreneurial journey for over two decades. From working in the wholesale showrooms in New York City’s garment ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE/ROCHELLE PARK, NJ — TAPinto is excited to announce a new and unique collaboration with The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) and COMMERCE Magazine. “We are excited to partner with CIANJ and COMMERCE Magazine to expand the magazine’s reach and provide ...

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The Westfield Area YMCA Devilfish competed at the 2024 YMCA 8 & Under Championships at the Jersey Aquatic Center in New Providence, NJ on Feb. 10, 2024.     The Devilfish had a strong championship meet, which was attending by 25 YMCAs.  The Girls 8 & Under team finishing in ...

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In a significant step toward supporting youth in New Jersey's urban communities, representatives from Kean University's Building Stronger Urban Communities (KUBS) program visited the University of Pennsylvania's Netter Center for Community Partnerships to learn strategies for creating social impact ...

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The Westfield Area YMCA Devilfish competed at the 2024 YMCA Bronze Championships at the Raritan Bay YMCA in Perth Amboy, NJ Feb. 3-4, 2024.     Fifteen YMCAs from throughout NJ competed at this first championship meet of the season.     One-hundred and twenty ...

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The Westfield Area YMCA Devilfish swim team hosted their annual Swim-A-Ton. This year's event was held at the Westfield Area YMCA on Jan. 20-21, 2024.    The 115 participants swam 13,535 laps, totaling 338,375 yards or nearly 200 miles! That is, approximately, the equivalent of swimming from ...

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For residents who have lifesaving medical equipment such as: Breathing machines (respirators, ventilators), power wheelchairs and scooters, oxygen and suction or home dialysis equipment Emergency Power Planning: Take inventory of items you need that rely on electricity: This may include ...

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Baran Güzelsoy, a music performance student from Istanbul, is pursuing his dream of being among the world’s best guitarists by studying in Kean University's dynamic music program. Watch this video to learn what makes Güzelsoy special and listen to him play.

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A Kean University professor who studies how public policies influence retirement behaviors says state-mandated programs can help workers save more for their retirement. Assistant Professor Ngoc Dao, Ph.D., studied OregonSaves, the first program in the country to enroll private-sector employees ...

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Join us every Friday in March as Les Trent visits fantastic restaurants right in our downtown. The first video will feature Westfield Station Café, which can be found on 339 South Ave W, Westfield.  Whether you're a seasoned foodie or just looking to indulge in something new and exciting, March ...

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Bridges Outreach, Inc., a leading nonprofit provider of homeless services in Northern New Jersey, housed 209 individuals last year through its expanded rapid rehousing and permanent supportive housing programs, an increase of 175%. They also prevented 283 people from experiencing homelessness at ...

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For the sixth consecutive year, Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center rank among the world’s best hospitals, according to Newsweek. Today the publisher, in partnership with market and consumer data analytics company Statista Inc., named both hospitals to ...

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Blake Width, Rotary Club of Westfield Community Service Grants Chairperson, has announced that Rotary Grant Applications are now being accepted for consideration. Non-profit organizations may receive a copy of the official application directly from the Rotary website at www.westfieldrotary.com, or ...

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TAPinto is excited to announce the addition of AccuWeather on all of its local news platforms. You will now be able to get the local weather forecast at the same place you trust for original local news. “You asked and we listened. According to our annual reader survey, our readers have said they ...

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