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WESTFIELD, NJ — This veteran member of the Westfield High School varsity boys volleyball team, recognized for hitting some of the most difficult balls in the state, is also is noted for being an excellent team player.Senior Ethan Cha is this week’s Andy Heinz and The Westfield Legacy Agency’s ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Burglars stole nearly $3,000 worth of items from a residence, a shoplifter got away with $1,600 worth of product and items were stolen from front porches in recent weeks, according to Westfield Police.On June 2, a resident told police that an unknown suspect or suspects unlawfully ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — The area is under a heat advisory from noon on Thursday, June 11 until 8 p.m. on Friday, June 12, according to the National Weather Service. Heat index values up to 100 are expected.A heat advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like ...

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CRANFORD, NJ — Sweet n' Fancy Emporium will close its retail storefront later this month as the business shifts its focus to custom bakery orders, catering, events and other growing areas of its operation.Owner Amanda Girardi announced the change this week, emphasizing that the business is not ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Memorial Pool opened its season on Saturday, June 6, featuring a new exterior paint job and new coping (the cap that frames the edge of the pool) around the main pool.“We redid all of the exterior paint on the building itself,” Recreation Department Director Dan Hontz ...

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CRANFORD, NJ — Jason Bateman and Sam Rockwell just visited “The Venice of New Jersey” for “The Cackling of the Dodos.” Locals know that nickname as a term of endearment for Cranford, given its position on the Rahway River. But what, pray tell, is “The Cackling of the Dodos?”  A new movie, as it ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield’s Pride flag raising, the town’s eighth, provided a sense of belonging, safety and assurance for those in attendance Monday at the open display of acceptance outside of Town Hall.Participants met for the event late in the afternoon on the lawn. After opening remarks from ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — On June 12, players from the Westfield High Schools boys and girls tennis teams will come together for the fifth annual Play It Forward tournament to raise money for Imagine, a local nonprofit that provides grief support services for children, teens and families.The event will take ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — A driver told police that he was assaulted over a parking space at Tamaques Park last week, Westfield Police said on Tuesday.The driver told police on the evening of June 4 that, while driving in the parking lot near the tennis courts in Tamaques Park, a pedestrian began to verbally ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — What started as a high schooler’s idea to enjoy sports in a less stressful environment has quickly grown into a Wiffle Ball league with over 150 players.WHS sophomore Mason Bliss, with the help of his mom, Lindsay Bliss, created the co-ed league for players from second through ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Opening day at Westfield Memorial Pool was interrupted when a tree branch fell over a grassy area, injuring a 15-year-old boy who was there.It happened late Saturday afternoon, witnesses said, after a strong breeze blew.The boy was struck in the back and had bruising and an abrasion ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School prom took place Saturday, June 6.  We're asking readers to share their photos of the students in their glamorous attire.Come back later to scroll through our gallery, above, and see what everyone shared.Do you have a photo of WHS students dressed for prom that ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Immigration & Customs Enforcement took two people into custody in Westfield on Tuesday morning, a spokesperson for the Town of Westfield confirmed.It’s déjà vu all over again as the Westfield Health Department has imposed another six-day closure on 1958 Cuban Cuisine.See who ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Senior outside hitter Daniel Ennis recorded a match-high 20 kills to lead four players in double digits and power top-ranked Scotch Plains-Fanwood to a come-from behind 3-1 (22-25, 25-17, 25-15, 25-22) home victory over third-seeded Westfield in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 3 ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — A Westfield High School student was struck by a vehicle while running with a group Friday night, according to Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro.The crash occurred at about 7 p.m. at the intersection of Rahway Avenue and Washington Street, he said. “A male runner ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — As of recently, the odds of Westfield High School and Bridgewater-Raritan High School playing each other in the postseason have been very high.While this has particularly spilled into each of New Jersey’s fall, winter and spring seasons over the past few years, most of their ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers took another step Thursday toward forcing New Jersey’s proliferating data centers to submit semi-annual reports on electricity and water use.The measure, A4096, was unanimously approved by the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, and would mandate reporting ...

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PENNSAUKEN, NJ — The Westfield High School boys and girls track and field teams competed at the Meet of Champions Wednesday afternoon at Pennsauken.On the boys' side, the 4x800 relay of Declan McGorty, Christian Buonopane, Brody Toriello and Nikos Davlouros set a season-best time of 7:52.74, good ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Gary Kehler Stadium, home of the Westfield High School Blue Devils, was used in the filming of Netflix movie “The 99’er’s” late last month, Westfield Public Schools has confirmed.The film, a drama about the 1999 US Women’s National Soccer Team, will celebrate the team and their ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Temple Sholom held a sacred book burial ceremony this weekend with a modern twist: the planting of a pollinator garden.Damaged books and other ritual items are not causally thrown away in the Jewish tradition. Items that were buried Sunday included some damaged by water from a ...

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NEWARK, NJ — City officials threatened to expand its existing lawsuit against GEO Group — the company that owns and operates the 1,000-bed Delaney Hall immigration detention center — that would shut down the center until it can be inspected. “The reports of detainees suffering miscarriages, ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School has announced the third marking period honor rolls for the 2025-2026 school year. The high school recognizes student achievement every marking period at two levels: Honor Roll and Distinguished Honor Roll.For the Distinguished Honor Roll, a student’s GPA must ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Active in other sports amid her busy schedule, this leading member of the Blue Devils flag football team is known both for her strong defensive work and leadership within the young program. Senior Ana Sanchez is this week’s Andy Heinz and The Westfield Legacy Agency’s Allstate ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — After two straight 5-0 victories in the quarterfinals and semifinals respectively, the Westfield boys tennis team met their match on Tuesday.Second-seeded Columbia upended top-seeded Westfield on the road, 4-1, in the final of the NJSIAA Tournament North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 ...

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TRENTON, NJ — A plan to test driverless cars in New Jersey received another green light Monday, after the measure unanimously passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.The bill, A3968, will introduce a pilot program in New Jersey to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) tests at ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — It’s déjà vu all over again as the Westfield Health Department has imposed another six-day closure on 1958 Cuban Cuisine, per statements made at the Board of Health meeting on Tuesday. “Unfortunately, 1958 Cuban Cuisine [is in violation] again,” said Westfield Regional Health ...

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7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, NJ — More than 90% of the votes have been counted in the primary in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District.According to unofficial results, Rebecca Bennett has won on the Democratic side. Incumbent Tom Kean is running unopposed on the Republican side.Tuesday’s winners ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Immigration & Customs Enforcement took two people into custody in Westfield on Tuesday morning, a spokesperson for the Town of Westfield has confirmed.A witness who did not wish to be identified told TAPinto Westfield that they saw armed, masked ICE agents surrounding a car on ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Don’t call it a comeback.When Feast Café closed in 2024, it marked the end of a run for the longtime Westfield food establishment. Although chef and owner Stephen Bigmore kept busy with Feast Catering, he still felt the urge to have a space where he could provide affordable, quality ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Siya Smiles, a foundation dedicated to raising money to help people with pediatric brain cancer, plans to hold a pickleball and tennis fundraiser on Sunday, June 7 in Tamaques Park. The rain date is June 14.The Siya Smiles organization was founded to honor Siya Singla, a 13-year-old ...

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