Arts & Entertainment

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — After weeks of virtual rehearsals, followed by more in-person rehearsals, the curtain rose last weekend on The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The New Providence High School Spring Musical opened last weekend and there will be three more performances of the musical this weekend, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 30, and Saturday, May 1, and at 2 p.m.

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - When you learn a Berkeley Heights resident is turning 100 years young, you have to make an all town effort to make this milestone birthday special! Betty Goveia celebrated her 100th birthday on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

Her day began at Dunkin' Donuts where she has frequented almost on a daily basis since arriving to Berkeley Heights from Buffalo, NY in ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Saturday was a very busy day for local author Cindy Gelormini — from 11 to 2 p.m. she signed copies of her three “Robbie’s World” books at Linda’s Creative Gifts, then took a break before heading to Paolo’s Kitchen to sign books from 3 to 6 p.m. Earlier in the month she was featured on the NBC Morning Show as Autism Awareness Month.

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- "I totally forgot I submitted. I was in shock when I won!"

Scotch Plains-based author Robert Constant's marketing plan for his latest children's book was derailed by COVID, but a recent award is giving his book new life. 

Hello Grandma!, Constant's second children book recently was named the Bronze/Third Place winner in the 2021 Feathered ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Tri-M Music Honor Society at Governor Livingston High School has not let the challenges of performing during the pandemic stop them from delivering their annual music grams. 

In recent years, the band and choir collaborated on serenading the student body during the Valentine’s Day season. In 2020 they had planned to do it in March, but their plans were ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Get a sneak peek of the Berkeley Heights Public Library's new space at 29 Park Avenue.

"While finishing touches are still being completed, we wanted to share a preview of the new BHPL," said the Berkeley Heights Public Library Board. The photos show sections of the Children's Room, Young Adult space, and the main library areas ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Local author and artist Cindy Gelormini was featured on NBC's Today show on Friday, April 2 to discuss her children's book trilogy released in time to kick off Autism Awareness Month. One in 54 children in the US is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, said Hoda Kotb, Co-host of TODAY with Hoda & Jenna.

Gelormini, a mother of four, lost ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Nothing was going to stop the Easter Bunny from hopping over to Berkeley Heights Saturday afternoon for a quick "pop-up" visit to the township. When the Easter Bunny heard that so many children were looking forward to the annual visit, he was determined to make it work amidst the ongoing pandemic. 

The Berkeley Heights Fire Department, Police and ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights Community Egg Decorating Contest was quite a hit—with residents voting for their favorite egg.

Each participant received a goodie bag and the contest winners received a $25 Amazon Gift Card. Contest winners are Olivia Hayes, Katie Sherer, and Meghan Sherer.

Autumn Lake thanks all the talented ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Easter Bunny is making a special trip to Berkeley Heights for a drive-by visit in front of the Berkeley Heights Volunteer Fire Department headquarters on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the annual Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Bunny visit at Autumn Lake Healthcare was canceled for the second consecutive year. The Easter Bunny didn't want ...