5 Tips for Tweens Entering Middle School

Ridgewood Teen, Sophia Swanson, shares tips from teens entering middle school. by Sophia Swanson 1. Make new friends, and (usually) keep the old. Middle school can be a turning point in many students’ lives, and for good reason.  Not only are you introduced to (literally) hundreds of new kids in one day, but you will notice […]

Something New in the Flats

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Restaurant opened on July 11 in the Flats East Bank. and enjoyed their highest revenue stream of any Margaritaville restaurant in the country! The restaurant is family friendly and features live music and menu that will make you feel like you’re at the beach. Favorites on the menu include Peel & Eat Shrimp, Jimmy’s Jammin Jambalaya and Fish […]

Ice Cream Alert: Something Pleasing for the Palette

by Allison Von der Lippe Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food.” For me, ice cream is my medicine. So I was thrilled to discover a new ice cream spot at Coventry called Sub Zero. You will not find traditional hard-packed ice cream at Sub Zero.  Neither will you find the […]

Give in to Serenity…Really?!?!

By Shannon Albarelli, Psy.D. Sit down and do nothing? What?! That’s the key to serenity? But what about the dishes, the groceries, cleaning the house …. Am I just supposed to live in chaos so I can close my eyes and think about my chaos instead of doing something about it? Plus, meditation is for […]

Summit’s Iconic Cornog Field House is Getting a Makeover!

The Iconic Cornog Field House located within Soldier’s Memorial Field at 5 Myrtle is under construction once again. Although it is not on the historic register, it has a timeless look and appeal to the residents of Summit. Last year, restoration work was completed on the chimney and this year’s construction will see a renovation of […]

4 New Summer Cocktails at Summit House

Summit House mixologist Bobby Frascella has created a four new cocktails just in time for summer that will make you feel like you’re on vacation. All ingredients other than spirits, bitters, and sodas are made by Bobby, and the garnishes are prepared fresh on a daily basis by their staff.   Framboesa Beret Bobby added raspberry and mint to the […]

One Book, One Community in Summit

This summer, the true story of Michael Oher will touch us and bring us together as a community. Read it alone or with your book club and be part of the conversation. The One Book One CommunityCommittee of Shaping Summit Together announces the 2017 recommended community read, The Blind Side by Michael Lewis. It is […]

Shopping in Summit for Fathers’ Day

Still shopping for Father’s Day? No need to go any further than town! There’s something for every kind of dad. For the Sports Fanatic Athletic wear, tennis shoes, racquets, beach chairs and more. You can even try out two racquets at a time before purchase. Summit Ski and Sport, 353 Springfield Avenue For the Wine Connoisseur Teach dad the ABC’s […]

Have Our Kids Lost the Art of Conversation?

Have our kids lost the art of conversation?! When I was a kid, we spent hours on the phone…talking. Now, our kids spend hours texting. And they aren’t even using real words, lol, pun intended. Their texts are filled with abbreviations that I don’t understand and endless emojis to express their feelings giving them a […]

There’s a Mink in Our Midst!

When we think “mink,” we think of, well, coats! Until we recently heard the rumor that these furry guys are our neighbors! We asked our friends at the Nature Center to tell me more about these creatures. Honestly, we still find it shocking that they live here! Written by Katrina Heinzen I recently caught sight of a fierce predator right in the middle of the suburbs. […]