WESTFIELD, NJ — Two Westfield High School seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced.

Gillian Strout and Yuchen Yang are among a nationwide pool of about 16,000 semifinalists who represent less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors, according to the corporation.

These academically talented ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — What started as an $18.2 million plan to install three turf fields at a local school has been reduced by about half in a proposal that continues to draw neighbors' objections.

A standing-room-only audience filled the cafeteria at Edison Intermediate School for a public input session Monday night where residents learned that the plan now calls for just two ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — The owner of a restaurant on South Avenue is due to appear in Municipal Court next month after a health department inspector found rodent feces and issued him a summons for not showing proof of pest control services.

The principal health inspector for the Westfield Regional Health Department told Board of Health earlier this week that she found mouse droppings at 1958 ...

The Westfield health officer presented new state data on breakthrough COVID-19 cases.

WESTFIELD, NJ — The town’s health officer on Monday reported that COVID-19 cases in Westfield rose to 136 in August, up from the 48 cases recorded in July.

Health Officer Megan Avallone also told the Westfield Board of Health that as of Monday, her department recorded 78 cases in the first ...

New Jersey Date Night is a series on NJ Flavor by relationship writer Craig Rogers.

Thoughts of wine typically take your mind straight to Italy, France or Napa Valley. It’s understandable, but if you want to experience a mind-blowing date filled with beauty and flavor you should start thinking about New Jersey vineyards. 

Our state has many wineries from which to choose and most ...

NEW JERSEY — September is here, which means it’s apple picking season in the Garden State.

If you’re visiting one of New Jersey’s many pick-your-own farms for apples this season, use these tips to come home with the very best fruit:

First, get to know the varieties you’re picking. The color of a ripe apple will depend on that variety, so find out from the farm ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — The owner of a restaurant on South Avenue is due to appear in Municipal Court next month after a health department inspector found rodent feces and issued him a summons for not showing proof of pest control services.

The principal health inspector for the Westfield Regional Health Department told Board of Health earlier this week that she found mouse droppings at 1958 ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Victoria’s Cake, a café and bakery offering treats including French croissants, macrons and cupcakes, as well as Italian coffee drinks and fruit nectars, opened its doors to a small crowd of waiting customers Sunday.

“I’m very proud of this bakery. I’m so happy,” owner Victoria Marmet said, addressing her first patrons before ...

This story has been updated with additional information.

WESTFIELD, NJ — When the school year started earlier this month, students and their parents found some intersections bereft of their usual crossing guards.

And that’s as it was planned, Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro told the town council Tuesday as the municipality enters its third school year of ...

WAYNE, NJ — A detention hearing was scheduled Monday for a man charged in a sports bar shooting that targeted three men including one from Westfield, authorities said.

Two days after the shooting at Mother’s Ale House in Wayne, police arrested Robert Jackson, 33, of South Hackensack, on attempted murder charges in connection with the Sept. 5 incident, authorities ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — In response to a swastika discovered at a playground two weeks ago and others found over the past year, the Town Council has proposed increased fines for bias crimes and approved a measure recognizing the growing problem of antisemitism in the United States.

The action follows the the discovery Aug. 30 of the swastika etched in playground equipment at Mindowaskin Park as ...

WAYNE, NJ — A detention hearing was scheduled Monday for a man charged in a sports bar shooting that targeted three men including one from Westfield, authorities said.

Two days after the shooting at Mother’s Ale House in Wayne, police arrested Robert Jackson, 33, of South Hackensack, on attempted murder charges in connection with the Sept. 5 incident, authorities ...

Applications for NJEDA grants to aid small businesses impacted by Ida open Friday.

WESTFIELD, NJ — A mainstay in Westfield, the diner re-opened Sunday after being flooded out during Tropical Storm Ida.

While much of the Westfield business community was spared from Ida's worst ravages, The Westfield Diner was closed for nearly two weeks after 6 feet of floodwater ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Union County was added Friday to a disaster declaration that enables the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide individual assistance* to people impacted by Tropical Storm Ida.

PREVIOUSLY: Westfield Businesses, Homeowners Wait on Feds for Ida Aid

Though across Union County Ida left five people dead and numerous others displaced by ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — What started as an $18.2 million plan to install three turf fields at a local school has been reduced by about half in a proposal that continues to draw neighbors' objections.

A standing-room-only audience filled the cafeteria at Edison Intermediate School for a public input session Monday night where residents learned that the plan now calls for just two ...

This story has been updated with additional information.

WESTFIELD, NJ — When the school year started earlier this month, students and their parents found some intersections bereft of their usual crossing guards.

And that’s as it was planned, Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro told the town council Tuesday as the municipality enters its third school year of ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — The place where Addams Family creator Charles Addams grew up and is celebrated annually is featured in a national magazine as among “Spooktacular Towns.”

In its October edition, Woman’s Day gives a shout-out to AddamsFest, the town’s annual celebration of Addams, and prominently features a photograph of the house Addams is said to have ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Stack after stack of books for kids will be available at bargain prices when the Childrens’ and Teens’ Book Sale, hosted by the Friends of the Westfield Memorial Library, returns this week.

The sale will offer a plethora of used books for all levels, along with DVDs and CDs, according the Friends’ website.

The sale also ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Stack after stack of books for kids will be available at bargain prices when the Childrens’ and Teens’ Book Sale, hosted by the Friends of the Westfield Memorial Library, returns this week.

The sale will offer a plethora of used books for all levels, along with DVDs and CDs, according the Friends’ website.

The sale also ...

ELIZABETH, NJ — Golfers will tee up to boost services for people with disabilities and youth at risk in New Jersey at the Community Access Unlimited Annual Golf Classic on Monday, September 27.

CAU is thrilled to welcome supporters in person at Cedar Hill Golf and Country Club in Livingston. The event starts at 8 a.m. Attendees will also enjoy a cocktail reception and ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — What started as an $18.2 million plan to install three turf fields at a local school has been reduced by about half in a proposal that continues to draw neighbors' objections.

A standing-room-only audience filled the cafeteria at Edison Intermediate School for a public input session Monday night where residents learned that the plan now calls for just two ...

WARREN, NJ — A score after a Watchung Hills trick play with 1:35 left in the game gave the home team the lead, but Westfield took it back with 33 seconds left after quarterback Trey Brown scored on a 20-yard run to top Watchung Hills in a Friday night thriller, 15-13.

Watchung Hills players and fans wore white as show of solidarity against bullying.

The student sections for both ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — What started as an $18.2 million plan to install three turf fields at a local school has been reduced by about half in a proposal that continues to draw neighbors' objections.

A standing-room-only audience filled the cafeteria at Edison Intermediate School for a public input session Monday night where residents learned that the plan now calls for just two ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Citing a need for urgent action following the unprecedented flooding that reached Westfield during Tropical Storm Ida, the mayor on Tuesday said a new committee will be tasked with developing improved stormwater management solutions.

While Mayor Shelley Brindle acknowledged at Tuesday’s council meeting that Westfield does not witness the extensive flood damage ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Several hundred people gathered Saturday morning at what is the first permanent monument in New Jersey to honor all the victims of the 9/11 attacks by name.

The ceremony that included a bagpipe procession, posting of colors and songs from the Westfield High School Chorale came on the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, which took the lives of nearly 3,000 people ...