Best Towns in New Jersey List

New Jersey Family just released a list: “Best Towns for Families 2019.” Surprisingly, our town of Westfield came in number sixty-two! 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 accessibility to hospitals and […]

You Know You’re From Westfield If…

We love our town–quirks and all! I just read a cute article that I wanted to share: “You Know You’re from Westfield If..” #1 was that we all crave Bagel Chateau all the time: true. My favorite was that we all will go to our grave defending Westfield against Scotch Plains! So true-that rivalry is intense! […]

Hayrides For A Cause!

Spend some time with family, enjoy a hayride, and help support the people of Puerto Rico. This Saturday October 28th William’s Nursery on Springfield Avenue will be donating all of their hayride proceeds to Puerto Rico to the organization, PRxPR.org Hayrides are $5 per person, and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to PRxPR. […]

Pumpkin Spice And Everything Nice – Downtown Has It Covered!

Fall is in full swing, and that brings even more reasons to head into town, shop locally, and enjoy the beautiful weather we are having. Here are a few of the great things our local business are offering this season. Savory Spice Shop As the weather is cooling down and turning a little crisper, stop in […]

Don’t Feel Like Cooking Tonight — Here’s A Great Option!

I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait for the new restaurant Daisy’s Taste of Cuba to open.  They are expanding from a food truck in Garwood to a restaurant on South Avenue across from the train station. And even better news! They are holding a soft opening tonight from 5 – 9 pm. […]

Got Books? The Library Could Use Them!

If you are sitting home on this rainy day, why not clean out your bookshelves for a good cause. The Westfield Memorial Library is accepting book donations tomorrow, the 10th, from 10 am – 12 pm and from 2-4 pm. All book donations will go to the Annual Book Sale on October 25th and 26th. […]

Help The Victims of Las Vegas and Puerto Rico

It has been an emotional start to October. The events around the nation and the world are truly unsettling. Many of us are struggling about what we can do to help, when in times like this it can seem helpless. Below are a couple of links to donate or help out for Puerto Rico and […]

See The Nerds At Cross Roads In Garwood!

Who doesn’t love The Nerds? I grew up seeing them all the time on the Jersey shore. Now you have the chance to see them locally! They are going to be playing tomorrow night, September 29th at Cross Roads on North Avenue in Garwood. Click here to get your tickets. Doors open at 5 pm […]

Lady Blue Devils Soccer #1Seed!

Congratulations Westfield Lady Blue Devils Soccer on being seeded #1 in Union County! Not only that, the Lady Blue Devils ranked nationally and were recognized by NJ.com as “brick wall” as they have not let a goal in this season! The undefeated team is ranked 40th nationally, #6 in the Region and #3 in NJ […]

Roll Out the Red Carpet for the International Film Festival

International Film Festival • Friday, September 22 – Sunday, September 24 The James Ward Mansion is delighted to announce that the Rahway International Film Festival, presented by Big Dreams & Silver Screens Inc, will be celebrating its 5th Anniversary at the James Ward Mansion in Westfield NJ from Friday, September 22nd to Sunday, September 24th! This year, there will be […]