SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Summertime fun was in full force at Springfield Free Public Library. Two simultaneous events happened recently, which truly brought out the essence of sunshine. In one room, there was the Summer Reading Kick-Off party, with a Ron Albanese concert. In another, Calming Crafts for Tweens Thru Adults: Summer Flip Flop Canvas Painting […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — On Friday, May 31, Temple Sha’arey Shalom had its annual Rock Shabbat. The service was led vocally by Cantor Jason Rosenman and accompanied instrumentally by the TSS Rock Shabbat Band, consisting of Melody Blasenheim-Stevens on keyboard, Mike Kovacs on guitar, Ed Pilcer on bass and Temple Sha’arey Shalom’s new rabbi, Rav Uri […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — For one soldier, war led to him fighting a different kind of battle – as a soldier of Christ. Although Fr. David Santos nearly died several times while serving in Iraq, he looks back on his years in the military fondly. That’s because it was while fighting in the 173rd Airborne Brigade […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Springfield native and comedian Eitan Levine is on a mission for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the organization he once benefited from as a child with cancer. He plans to set the Guinness World Record for the most first pitches thrown at professional baseball games in a year. He needs 50 to convincingly break […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield First Aid Squad recently celebrated its 75th year of service to the community. The celebration was in front of the First Aid Squad location at 10 N. Trivett Ave. There was food and refreshments, games, activities, ambulance tours and a DJ. “Not many squads reach a milestone of 75 years,” […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — On Sunday, May 5, Temple Sha’arey Shalom, of Springfield, hosted a membership appreciation concert. The program featured pianist/vocalist/composer Gary Negbaur in a keyboard based lecture/performance on the roots of “The Great American Songbook.” TSS President Bill Moesch said, “TSS held this concert/educational event as one of our special featured programs for our […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Farmers Market opened on Monday, May 20. The Farmers Market operates at the Springfield Free Public Library Lawn, 66 Mountain Ave. The two featured vendors were Alstede Farms and Pickle Licious. Scott Odorizzi, retail operations manager of Alstede Farms, located in Chester, said they’ve been at the Springfield Farmers Market […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — A Springfield chiropractor has been arrested and charged with invasion of privacy and child endangerment, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Springfield Police Chief John Cook announced on Thursday, May 9. Gary Hecht, 55, of Livingston, is charged with one count of third-degree invasion of privacy and one count of third-degree […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Temple Sha’arey Shalom, a reform community in Springfield, brought together members and guests for a Passover Seder that offered companionship, meaningful conversations, and heartwarming connections. Rabbi Uri Allen and Cantor Jason Roseman thoughtfully guided an inclusive and engaging evening. Rosenman’s deep, traditional, opera-level voice was combined with Allen’s musical talent. The rabbi’s […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — “So You Want to Be a Writer! Panel Discussion” will be hosted at the Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield, on May 20, at 7 p.m. If you have thought or dreamed of becoming a writer or if you are a writer and want some great tips on how to […]