Dining Al Fresco (& Gluten-Free) in Westfield

Now that spring has FINALLY come, there’s no better way to enjoy the outdoors than dining al fresco. One of my favorite spots in town is for a casual girls’ night out is Ferraro’s. One of my good friends happens to eat gluten-free and Ferraro’s has a good selection of apps and entrees which they can […]

Top 10 Mistakes Students Make on College Application Essays

Also Read: What’s Happening in Summit Thursday, April 11, 2019 • 7:00pm – 8:30pm Students graders 9 through 12 can gain insightful tips from former high school English teacher Randy Levin on how to set yourself apart from other college applicants on your essays. Mr Levin will point out the most common errors that students make on their college essays. Mr […]

Is Taking a Gap Year Right For Your Child?

Monday, May 6, 2019  •  7:00- 8:00pm Ever wondered if taking a Gap Year is right for your child? Summit Library is hosting an event to discuss the pros and cons of taking a gap year. More and more, U.S. teens are considering their options before jumping right from high school to college. Rather than […]

Glen Rock Clean-Up!

Join your neighbors for the annual, town-wide clean up of all garbage and litter that has gathered during the winter in the public spaces around Glen Rock.​ Anyone can participate! Really, this event is good for ALL AGES. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-Registration is REQUIRED. The day before […]

Glen Rock Little League Opening Day Parade

Saturday, April 6  •  8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Come out and support the Glen Rock Little League kids. They will be marching through downtown Glen Rock to Wilde Memorial Park. Game will begin following the ceremony. Make Glen Rock Beautiful: Town Clean Up! FREE FAMILY FUN EVENT Share your event or fundraiser with our Tips’ […]

Runaway Goat in Ridgewood? Udderly Ridiculous…But True.

Well, here’s some udderly ridiculous Ridgewood news: another animal you wouldn’t expect to see in Ridgewood on the run. We’ve had several bears, deer, vultures and coyotes. And there’s the local fox who can usually be seen walking down Broad Street at dusk. And now, we can add another unusual sighting in our village: a runaway billy! The Ridgewood Police […]

What’s Happening Around Summit?

There’s something for everyone in and around Summit this month… Multicultural Night at LCJSMS April 4  •  7:00 – 9:00pm Travel the world…in one night! Here’s a chance to find out more about all of the cultures that make our town so colorful and unique! At Lawton Middle School, 272 Morris Ave, Summit NJ The Man […]

Best Towns in NJ: Find Out Where Mahwah & Ramsey Ranked

New Jersey Family just released a list: “Best Towns for Families 2019.” Our town of Mahwah came in number thirty-eight. Surprisingly, Ramsey came in number seventy nine.  To determine rankings, NJF looked at every municipality in the state with a population of more than 1,500 and measured them against key factors like schools, housing and  others factors that make life easier, like […]

The Best Towns to Raise a Family in NJ

New Jersey Family just released a list: “Best Towns for Families 2019.” Our town of Chatham came in number fifteen. But to our surprise…ok, maybe shock, Madison came in number 74! Guess you can’t win them all. To determine rankings, NJF looked at every municipality in the state with a population of more than 1,500 and measured them against key […]

10 April Fools’ Day Pranks to Play on Your Kids

Kids love pranks, and since I dropped the ball with the leprechaun this year, I am going to step up my game for April 1st. But, I like simple, so here are some easy ways to get the best of your kids. 1. Bed Swap While your kids are sleeping, switch them and put them into […]