Westfield News
By JACKIE LIEBERMAN
June 27, 2025
WESTFIELD, NJ — Tap your toes to American tunes, watch a canoe race and catch a fireworks show (or three) as America celebrates Independence Day this year.The family fun isn’t all centered on one date, or one place. Here are several ways you can get into the Fourth of July spirit locally:Catch a ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The days of scrambling to get a daily parking pass for the Westfield train station lot may soon be over.Parking software purchased by the town is set to enable online sales of parking passes over the next several months, Town Administrator Jim Gildea explained at the town council's ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — All & Everything Health, offering natural therapies, personalized plans and empowered healing, held its grand opening in Westfield on Tuesday.Located at 66 Elm St., Suite 7, All & Everything Health is helmed by Sarah Frio, who blends science-backed nutrition with natural ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – Nearly one year after opening its permanent home at American Dream, the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) has announced its 2025 inductees. This year's list of 17 inductees includes Grammy-nominated pop rock band Jonas Brothers, chef/restaurateur David Burke, four-time Olympic ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Electric bikes and scooters may seem like they are everywhere, but soon they may be banned from pathways and trails inside Westfield’s parks after the introduction of a new ordinance was unanimously approved at Tuesday's town council meeting.“We are introducing on first reading an ...
GLADSTONE, NJ — Westfield natives Colin Summers and Barnes Blake both finished in a three-way tie for fifth place Tuesday in the 70th MGA Ike Stroke Play Championship at Hamilton Farm Golf Club in Gladstone.Blake, Mark Costanza and Summers each shot 7-under par for the championship.Summers ...
CLARK, NJ — Each year, every Union County high school athletic department chooses a male and female graduating senior athlete who exemplifies both athletic and academic success. Such students are leaders in their schools and communities and demonstrate the qualities of tenacity, integrity, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The commencement ceremony for Westfield High School’s Class of 2025 took place at Kehler Stadium the morning of Tuesday, June 24.Four-hundred and sixty-one students graduated from WHS this year. You can watch the ceremony here.We asked readers to share their photos, above.Want to ...
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Westfield High School boys track and field team competed in the New Balance Nationals in Philadelphia over the weekend.On Friday night, the 4x800 relay won their heat to place 10th overall in a time of 7:40.68, the second-fastest time ever run by a WHS team. Jack Hill led off ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Despite the extremely hot weather predicted for Tuesday, Westfield High School’s Class of 2025 graduation will go on as planned at Kehler Stadium at 9:30 a.m., Acting Principal William Loughran said on Monday.In a letter to the school community, shared with TAPinto Westfield, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A 57-year-old Kenilworth woman was taken to a level 1 trauma center after she was struck by a pick-up truck while crossing Central Avenue Monday morning, police said. Her injuries are believed to be serious.The crash was reported at 8:24 a.m., Police Chief Christopher Battiloro ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Five members of the Westfield High School Theatre Department recently received Montclair State University Foxy Awards, which acknowledge remarkable achievements in various aspects of high school theater.The winners were honored at last week’s board of education meeting.Sophia ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Members of the community gathered in downtown Westfield Saturday to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Westfield Fire Department with a parade, followed by festivities at the Armory.“It’s a historic event,” retired Westfield firefighter Willie Morrison said. “I had a good time.
WESTFIELD, NJ — Downtown Westfield Corporation Executive Director Samantha Horning recently announced her resignation so that she can return to school and pursue her passion for graphic design and marketing. Dr. Raymond González, superintendent of the Westfield Public School District, has been ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Be prepared for dangerously hot conditions in our area from noon on Sunday afternoon until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, the National Weather Service is warning. Heat index values could reach up to 110.“Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School students who were stressed during final exams found a coping strategy with wagging tails this week.Since 2017, Westfield High School has brought in therapy dogs to help students deal with the pressure of midterms and finals.Teams of three to four dogs and their ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — For the second year in a row, the Westfield High School boys lacrosse team was one of two teams left standing at the end.The Blue Devils, fresh off a double-overtime victory over county foe Summit in the Kirst Cup semifinals, took on the state’s top team in Seton Hall Prep Thursday ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A little less than hour after a severe thunderstorm warning for Union County expired, another was issued at 4:16 p.m. that will last until 5 p.m., the National Weather Service announced. Winds up to 60 mph and penny-size hail are possible.To report service disruptions, residents may ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School choir alumni rehearsed and performed side by side with current students on Friday, June 13, reconnecting with old friends while making music as one large, intergenerational ensemble.The choir department welcomed back more than 50 former students, spanning from ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Wednesday's meeting of the Downtown Westfield Corporation board was the last for Executive Director Samantha Horning.After serving in the position for more than two years, Horning recently announced her resignation so that she can return to school and pursue her passion for graphic ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Playing since before he started school, this member of the Westfield High School baseball team’s years of dedication have paid off with seasons distinctive for their championship-level play. Senior pitcher Grant Como is this week’s Andy Heinz and The Westfield Legacy Agency’s ...
NEWARK, NJ — One of the largest solar power installations at any container terminal in the world has been completed at Port Newark Container Terminal and is an effort to reduce hazardous emissions and safeguard residents’ health by improving air quality in the East Ward.Mayor Ras J. Baraka, joined ...
NEW BRUNSWICK — Daniel’s Law — a state statute that protects the home addresses and phone numbers of public servants such as judges and police — prevents members of the media from publicly revealing that information, the New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled.The high court on Tuesday upheld a lower ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Dr. Raymond González, superintendent of the Westfield Public School District, has been named Union County Superintendent of the Year for the 2025-2026 school year, School Board President Rob Benacchio announced at Tuesday’s meeting.The honor was awarded by the Union County ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A member of Scouting America's Westfield Troop 72 recently completed his Eagle Scout project of installing trail-marking posts in Brightwood Park, work he began to complete after securing the local government’s approval late last year. Michael O’Neil, 17, completed the work June 1 ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Shoplifting, a van burglary and fraud were among the incidents reported last week, Westfield Police said Tuesday.A business located on Elm Street downtown told police on June 12 that a male and female came into their store and shoplifted two containers of face cream, valued at about ...
NEWARK, NJ — Overwhelming opposition, extensive pleading and sometimes tearful testimony was not enough to stop the approval of the gas-fired backup power plant at the Newark sewage treatment facility. After a six-hour meeting, the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) ultimately authorized ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Changes are coming to the grass baseball and soccer field on the Union County Vocational-Technical Schools campus.A $3,484,252 grant was awarded to Applied Landscaping to upgrade the field to a multipurpose artificial turf field with new player benches, awnings, a storage shed ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — As invasive plants continue to dominate residential landscapes, the Union County chapter of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey responded by hosting its inaugural native garden tour on Saturday. The chapter’s steering committee turned five private home gardens in Westfield and ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Public School District is moving forward with a variety of upgrades to facilities and equipment this summer as part of the budget for the 2025–2026 school year. The improvements span several schools and are designed to enhance the learning environment, increase ...