Press Releases
By DIANA REYNA, COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
May 2, 2025
Bridges Outreach, Inc., the leading Region 2 provider for the state’s Bringing Veterans Home initiative, is pleased to announce Retired U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Angela Indardeo as the new Director of Veteran Services. “We are thrilled to be the Region 2 provider for Bringing Veterans Home, a ...
As our journey through Lent nears its end, we prepare to celebrate the joy of Easter, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ! The final days of Lent lead into Holy Week, a sacred time filled with spiritual events such as our Palm Sunday Worship service, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.Then, on ...
Summit, NJ, March 21, 2025 – The Summit Area YMCA (SAY), a leading nonprofit organization serving 17,000 individuals across eight towns in New Jersey each year, has been awarded Praesidium Accreditation® by Praesidium, the leader in abuse risk management. Praesidium Accreditation® is a prestigious ...
Summit, NJ, March 21, 2025 – The Summit Area YMCA (SAY), a leading nonprofit organization serving 17,000 individuals across eight towns in New Jersey each year, has been awarded Praesidium Accreditation® by Praesidium, the leader in abuse risk management. Praesidium Accreditation® is a prestigious ...
To the editor:I can’t be the only one who’s frustrated with lawmakers looking in all the wrong places when it comes to trying to fix the problems in our healthcare system. While hospitals and so-called pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are out here blatantly abusing a government program, some in ...
Long days, warm sunshine, and the refreshing water of a YMCA community pool—this is what summer is all about! The Berkeley Heights Community Pool at the YMCA and the Springfield Community Pool are ready to welcome swimmers of all ages for a season of fun, fitness, and relaxation. Whether you’re ...
Long days, warm sunshine, and the refreshing water of a YMCA community pool—this is what summer is all about! The Berkeley Heights Community Pool at the YMCA and the Springfield Community Pool are ready to welcome swimmers of all ages for a season of fun, fitness, and relaxation. Whether you’re ...
Over the past few years working in the move management business, Judy Brucia and Meg Freer (founders of JM Move Managers) have noticed a need for a place to bring furniture donations. With this in mind, Judy and Meg created Moving Forward Warehouse, a non-profit furniture and home goods thrift ...
The Summit Area YMCA Love and Legacy 5K returns on May 4, 2025, as a USATF-sanctioned event, bringing the community together to run, support, and empower programs that make a lasting impact.The Summit Area YMCA Love and Legacy 5K is set to return on Sunday, May 4, 2025, bringing the community ...
The Summit Area YMCA Love and Legacy 5K returns on May 4, 2025, as a USATF-sanctioned event, bringing the community together to run, support, and empower programs that make a lasting impact.The Summit Area YMCA Love and Legacy 5K is set to return on Sunday, May 4, 2025, bringing the community ...
The Summit Area YMCA’s Youth Soccer Association (YSA) is welcoming young athletes ages 2 to 6 to experience the excitement of soccer in a non-competitive, coeducational environment. Designed to introduce children to the fundamentals of the sport, YSA helps kids develop skills, make new friends, and ...
The Summit Area YMCA’s Youth Soccer Association (YSA) is welcoming young athletes ages 2 to 6 to experience the excitement of soccer in a non-competitive, coeducational environment. Designed to introduce children to the fundamentals of the sport, YSA helps kids develop skills, make new friends, and ...
UNION, NJ - Representatives of the Union County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee are marching in a number of celebrations around the state, including Nutley's parade on Saturday, March 1, and Belmar's parade on Sunday, March 2.The Parade Committee also plans to march in Rumson on Saturday, ...
Experience a transformative and inspiring day FOR women, and ABOUT women at the Let’s Talk Women’s Health & Wellness Symposium, Saturday, March 29, 9:00-5:00 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Author, cultural storyteller, empowerment speaker, and media personality Mikki Taylor will ...
The Summit Area YMCA is bringing the excitement of March Madness to families with an unbeatable summer camp deal! For a limited time, parents can use promo code MM2025 to save $10 off each week they enroll their child in Summer Camp at the Summit YMCA and Springfield Community Pool locations.With ...
The Summit Area YMCA is bringing the excitement of March Madness to families with an unbeatable summer camp deal! For a limited time, parents can use promo code MM2025 to save $10 off each week they enroll their child in Summer Camp at the Summit YMCA and Springfield Community Pool locations.With ...
The Summit Area YMCA invites the community to celebrate Holi, the festival of colors, with a weekend of cultural activities, including yoga, dance, arts and crafts, and traditional refreshments. This event is open to both YMCA members and the public and will take place on Saturday, March 15, at the ...
The Summit Area YMCA invites the community to celebrate Holi, the festival of colors, with a weekend of cultural activities, including yoga, dance, arts and crafts, and traditional refreshments. This event is open to both YMCA members and the public and will take place on Saturday, March 15, at the ...
Former Summit resident and YMCA leader Anjali Rao McCormick will be returning to the Summit Area YMCA as interim CEO on Monday, March 10. Anjali brings with her experience as CEO of the Westport Weston Family YMCA, where she led the organization through the trying times of COVID-19 and the ...
Temple Emanu-El’s Kol Tzedek Righteous Voices Speaker Series Presents: An Evening with Rabbi Sharon Brous.One of the leading Jewish voices of our time.Tuesday, March 18 at 7:30 PM 756 East Broad Street, Westfield NJJoin us in person at Temple Emanu-El OR on livestream. This event WILL NOT be ...
EDISON, NJ – The Wardlaw+Hartridge School will host its annual late winter Admission Information Session on Saturday, March 8 at 9 a.m. on the school’s campus at 1295 Inman Avenue in Edison. It's an opportunity to learn more about Middlesex County’s No. 1-ranked private school at this event by ...
FREE Student Haircuts!Calling all students from 1st-12th grade! 💈✂️ Join us at One Cut Barbershop for a fresh FREE haircut on us! 🗓️ When? 9 a.m. to Noon, Feb. 23📍 Where? One Cut Barbershop, 223 Mountain Ave., Springfield⚡ First come, first served – so don’t wait, spots are very limited!
The Summit Area YMCA is pleased to announce the upcoming sessions of LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA, a free 12-week program designed to support adult cancer survivors in reclaiming their health and well-being through guided fitness, small-group training, and emotional support.LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA is an ...
The Summit Area YMCA is pleased to announce the upcoming sessions of LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA, a free 12-week program designed to support adult cancer survivors in reclaiming their health and well-being through guided fitness, small-group training, and emotional support.LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA is an ...
Honoring a tradition that has sparked conversation and compassion since 2018, Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit will observe its annual Sex Sunday on February 16, with services at 9:30 and 11 AM. On Sex Sunday, the service focuses on sexuality, gender identity, body positivity ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ – The Union County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade committee and the 2025 parade Grand Marshal Marc Dowling will honor and celebrate the spirit of the fictitious Tim Finnegan during a wake that features a running race, food, drink and good conversation.Who knows? Tim Finnegan may even ...
The Summit Area YMCA is excited to welcome families to enroll in its Fall 2025 childcare programs, providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. With a strong foundation in early childhood education, the Y’s programs inspire curiosity, foster ...
WESTFIELD, NJ - The Union County St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee formally installed Marc Dowling as its 2025 Grand Marshal on Saturday in a ceremony at St. Helen's Catholic Church in Westfield.Dowling was sworn into his role by his predecessor, 2024 Grand Marshal Bob Wade. The 2025 Parade ...
Summit, NJ - February 7, 2025 – After 11 years of service, CEO Paul Kieltyka has announced his resignation from the Summit Area YMCA. “My biggest pride and joy has been working with countless staff, members, Board of Trustees, volunteers, and community residents in lockstep to make our Y bigger, ...
Scotch Plains – The JCC of Central NJ in Scotch Plains is hosting its annual free Special Needs Resource Fair on Sunday, February 23 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The JCC is located at 1391 Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. The goal of the Special Needs Resource Fair is to help individuals with ...