Summit Top Stories
By CHRIS WIGHTMAN
August 21, 2024
SUMMIT, NJ -- Imagine doing 20,000 sit-ups. How long would it take to accomplish such a feat, if you could, during your next visit to the gym? Days? Months? Dare we say, years? Imagine getting the benefits of doing that many sit-ups in only 30 minutes. According to Nissim Ghoge, owner ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- They are talented. They are experienced. They are accomplished. The Summit girls soccer team seems to have the pieces in place for another history-making season, just one year after hoisting its first-ever Union County championship trophy and making a solid playoff run that ...
BRIGANTINE, NJ - At a recent field hearing in Brigantine, Congressmen Jeff Van Drew (D-2) and Chris Smith (D4) led a discussion on the implications of the proposed offshore wind programs. They were joined by PA Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) and a panel of experts to provide their viewpoints to ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- It’s more than a café, it’s more than a bakery. And for folks who love Italian delicacies, a taste of Tuscany awaits them at Farinolio, a new eatery opening on Wednesday in Summit at 12 Bank Street. “Farinolio is more than just a café bakery,” owner Francesco Colbertaldo said.
SUMMIT, NJ -- The City of Summit announced the following streets and areas have road work scheduled for this week, weather permitting: Beekman Road at Beekman Terrace Warwick Road at Blackburn Road Blackburn Road at Twombly Drive The schedule is subject to change and every effort will ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Previously postponed due to poor weather earlier this month, the fun is back on for this Tuesday as the annual National Night Out takes place beginning at 6 p.m. on the Village Green in Summit. So much fun is in store for the local community as food trucks, bounce houses and other ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Beautiful, bright-red New Jersey tomatoes from local farms are used in households all over the state in various dishes and meals. The use of these tomatoes varies by cultures and cooking styles, but their freshness and acidic notes are valued in a diverse array of foods. One ...
WASHINGTON DC – The US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Perdue Foods is recalling 161,171 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat chicken breast nugget and tender products. According to the FSIS announcement the chicken products may have been “contaminated with ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- The New Jersey Lacrosse Foundation recently held its annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Fiddler's Elbow Country Club, presenting the 2024 New Jersey high school lacrosse "Best of" awards as well as introducing the 2024 Kirst Cup State Championship team. Three members of the ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- The Summit Free Public Library will be closed on Saturday, August 31, Sunday, September 1 and Monday, September 2, for Labor Day. The Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on ...
Morristown, NJ – August 14, 2024 – New Jersey Ballet (NJB) is thrilled to announce its eagerly anticipated 2024/2025 Season, featuring a dazzling array of works by celebrated choreographers including George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, Twyla Tharp, Justin Peck, Peter Martins, Lauren Lovette, and ...
CHATHAM, NJ -- Electric Bike riders are causing concern in Chatham Borough by riding on sidewalks and ignoring traffic laws, according to Chatham Police Chief Brian Gibbons when the subject came up at Monday's regular meeting of the mayor and council. Chatham Borough Administrator Steve Williams ...
Summit, NJ -- Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) is proud to announce the exciting return of the Arts & Cars Downtown Art Festival and Peotter’s Classic Car Show on Sunday, September 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Presented in collaboration with the Visual Arts Center of NJ and Peotter’s Auto Body ...
NEW JERSEY -- New Jersey was ranked as having the 8th best early education system in the nation in 2024, according to a new study done by WalletHub. The personal finance website ranked all 50 US states, and the District of Columbia, by a total score based on each state's ranking in the following ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- A special certificate for a job well done was among the topics at the recent Common Council meeting as President Lisa K. Allen recognized the outstanding performance of City Clerk Rosemary Licatese. “Our Council would like to award Rosemary Licatese for the extraordinary work that ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Get ready to lace up your sneakers for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit at the Berkeley Heights 5K Race benefiting the KAW Foundation for Mental Health, scheduled for Sunday, September 15, 2024. Whether you’re an experienced runner or just looking for a leisurely ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — A worker sustained a fatal head injury when he was struck with the bucket of a backhoe during the demolition of a home between Warren Street and Jerusalem Avenue on Mountain Avenue Monday afternoon, Scotch Plains police said. Scotch Plains police, fire and medical personnel ...
SUMMIT, NJ – As local area college students begin to return to campus for the fall semester, an important tip to remember concerns fire safety. U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated annual average of 3,870 structure fires in dormitories, fraternities, sororities and off-campus housing.
SUMMIT, NJ -- While the Summit Public Schools are set to open on Tuesday, September 3, there’s been a ton of work going on all summer long. Through its Investing in Our Future initiative, the school district has overseen many construction projects from adding on additions to improving its ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots hosted a team of volunteers from Operation Shoebox New Jersey who came to TD Bank Ballpark early Saturday to assemble personal care packages for shipment to US troops deployed around the world. The volunteers were joined by several Somerset Patriots ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- As the local area continues to dry off from the recent deluge caused by Hurricane Debby, some of the impact is still being felt on the train service. According to NJ Transit, the Gladstone Branch has resumed weekend rail service in both directions between Gladstone and Murray Hill ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- The City of Summit announced the following streets and areas have road work scheduled for this week, weather permitting: Beekman Road at Beekman Terrace Warwick Road at Blackburn Road Blackburn Road at Twombly Drive The schedule is subject to change and every effort will ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Low in calories and versatile, cucumbers can flavor beverages, perk up a salad, served as a snack, or made into pickles. This popular vegetable is a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamin K. Plus, they have a high water content, making them a mild diuretic to help in ...
PARIS, FRANCE -- Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the queen of the track and field world, added another gold jewel to her crown when the New Jersey native blew open the women's 4x400-meter relay with an historic second leg to spark Team USA to an American record and a blowout victory on Saturday at the ...
MILLBURN, NJ — A couple of years ago, Chris and Yvonne Kurzyna purchased Goldberg’s World Famous Deli. They spent a year renovating, and Jacalyn Mains from America’s Best Restaurants visited them to sample their cuisine. She loved their Ruben sandwich and their French toast bagel. They also serve ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — On the evening of August 9, 2024, New Jersey State Police continued their investigation into a significant motor vehicle accident on Interstate 78 West involving New Providence Police Department officers. The incident led to the arrest of Johnny Ho, 45, of Flushing, ...
SUMMIT, NJ - Another season of high school football in Summit is rapidly approaching. Summit High School is coming off a 2023-2024 season, recording a 7-3 record. After finishing number one in Union County, the Hilltoppers made it to the NJSIAA Tournament Semifinal Round, losing a close game to ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the loca area in effect until 2 p.m Friday. Rain is expected throughout the day, with breezy and gale force wind gusts of up to 42 miles per hour. The Summit Police Department reported that there was a power outage in ...
JERSEY SHORE, NJ - As we here in NJ and all those along the East Coast have been hit by Tropical Storm Debby and torrential rain and high winds, the weather forecast for this weekend has improved immensely, as Saturday's forecast is partly cloudy, 85 degrees and the chance of rain @ 21%, while ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ -- The crowd came to watch history at Union Catholic's watch party for alumna Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone at Stage House Tavern in Mountainside, and the GOAT delivered a dominating performance at the Paris Olympics in the 400M hurdles on Thursday, August 8. She became the first ...