First Congregational Church of Westfield invites all to participate in its Virtual Lenten activities starting this week.

WEEKLY PRAYER AND MEDITATION

Wednesdays, Feb. 24 • March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
5 p.m.
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During Lent, Rev. Joel Biggers and Rev. Joy Mounts will alternate hosting a time of meditation and prayer on Wednesdays at 5 p.m., starting on Wednesday, ...

EDISON, NJ-- This year’s Lunar New Year festivities at The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison took on a different look but retained the festive atmosphere of the annual school tradition. The event took place Friday, Feb. 12 in the Berry Performing Arts Center in front of a small socially distanced audience but was viewed by others at school on a livestream.

Juniors and seniors entered ...

Being a good listener — for example, as a family caregiver for aging parents — is one of the most critical, useful, yet difficult skills to master. When approached unconsciously, listening may look more like waiting for your turn to talk, or communications may fall into old patterns that don’t serve you. But when done with skill, practice, and intention, being a good listener is ...

WESTFIELD, NJ -- Holy Trinity Students started the Lenten season on Ash Wednesday, February 17, with a prayer service and ashes distributed by Fr. Anthony, Dr. Ellis, Mrs. Green, and Mrs. Skrupskis. Many grade levels and classes have prepared for the Lenten journey with acts of kindness, gratitude, and service.

In Ms. Searson’s grade 5 class, students are “giving” instead of ...

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When considering your retirement plans during this pandemic, here are three observations and considerations to keep in mind:

The pandemic has created a systemic disruption to the economy in ways that many financial advisors never imagined.
COVID-19 is not a black swan (an event that is unpredictable and rare, but when it occurs, its results are catastrophic).
It's time to rethink ...

The Rotary Club of Westfield invites all high school seniors who reside in Westfield to apply for scholarships by Tuesday, April 6. The scholarships will be awarded in June and will be announced at the Westfield High School awards night.

All high school seniors who reside in the town of Westfield, NJ, and who will be attending an accredited college or university are eligible for the ...

In 1987, advertising agency Wieden + Kennedy created a simple, three word slogan that would go on to become an integral component of the Nike brand: Just do it. The tag was a last-minute addition by agency founder Dan Wieden who felt the athletic brand needed a tagline to pull the different components together. Agency creatives weren’t sure it was needed. Nike wasn’t sure they ...

There’s a famous saying that “All politics Is local.” As politics has become nationalized and even local candidates are now being forced to follow or defend the pronouncements of the national political parties, the adage is seemingly less accurate.  Meanwhile, COVID-19 has caused the news industry to be turned on its head as all news is becoming local.

For instance, when ...

Participants in the Westfield Area YMCA school-age child care program created cards and sent roses to local Meals on Wheels participants on Valentine’s Day.  The kids had a great time creating the cards and it brought smiles to the recipients.

The Y is for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. For more information, please call 908-301-9622 or ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ-- Covid-19 pandemic put more generations under the same roof, and more parents are now helping their adult children financially. Young adults are returning to their parents’ homes due to disruptions in their jobs, closures at colleges, and change in living arrangements and health brought on by the pandemic.

No one expected Covid-19.  Many parents were living the ...

Is there enough inventory for the number of buyers fleeing to the suburbs? The answer is no.

There are a number of reasons for this lack of available homes. Some potential sellers are concerned about the safety of showings. Others wonder where they will go if they sell their home. Or they are overwhelmed at packing up many years of “treasures.” 

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As the COVID-19 virus began to arise in communities throughout New Jersey, Atlantic Health System worked quickly to adapt and implement new methods in order to continue to deliver safe, exceptional care to patients.

While the health system was able to deploy telemedicine alternatives for many situations, there were many settings that still relied on in-person care – rehabilitation ...

Union County residents who are seeking ways to help the environment this year can start by bringing reusable grocery bags to the supermarket, and skipping single-use bags.

“Switching to reusable grocery bags is a simple but effective way for everyone to help cut down on waste and litter pollution, and start getting into the ‘Choose to Reuse’ habit,” said Union County ...