Springfield is experiencing a period of growth and development

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Springfield is experiencing a period of growth and development, with new housing projects, retail openings and community initiatives shaping the township’s landscape. Garden Communities has unveiled The Metropolitan, a luxury mixed-use development located at 92 Millburn Avenue on the former Saks Fifth Avenue site. The complex features 270 rental residences, including 223 […]

Springfield Free Public Library hosts annual adult book tasting event

Springfield Free Public Library hosts annual adult book tasting event

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Book lovers gathered on Wednesday, March 5, for the annual adult book tasting event, “Adult Book Tasting for Adults: A Celebration,” at the Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield. The evening was dedicated to discovering new reads, socializing and enjoying literary conversation. Attendees sampled a diverse “taste” of books, while […]

Springfield Free Public Library offers events in April

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield, with Christine Brandenburg, assistant director, at www.sfplnj.org, cbrandenburg@sfplnj.org and 973-376-4930, ext. 226, will offer the following events in April. • Peeps Diorama Contest Supply Pickup, on Saturday, April 19, all day. Families and all ages. While supplies last. No registration is required other than […]

Barbara Carroll Retrospective at Springfield Library

Barbara Carroll Retrospective at Springfield Library

SPRINGFIELD, Nj — Barbara Carroll was a pioneering jazz pianist and vocalist who would have celebrated her centennial birthday on Jan. 25, 2025. Sanford Johnson, editor of Jersey Jazz magazine, recently presented a tribute to Carroll at the Springfield Free Public Library. He spoke about her life and career and showed several video clips of […]

SOMA Action has second ‘Tesla Takedown’ protest rally at Tesla dealership in Springfield

SOMA Action has second ‘Tesla Takedown’ protest rally at Tesla dealership in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — More than 300 people participated in the “Tesla Takedown” protest rally recently. The crowd was so large, they were not only in front of the Tesla dealership, but spread across the Staples and Sketchers buildings on both sides of the premises. This was the second “Tesla Takedown” protest rally hosted by SOMA […]

Annual Tu B’Shvat Seder is hosted in Springfield

Annual Tu B’Shvat Seder is hosted in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Temple Sha’arey Shalom, a small reform community in Springfield, hosted its annual Tu B’Shvat Seder to celebrate the new year of the trees. During the engaging and informative short service, Rav Uri Allen led the congregation in lessons about how humans connect with trees. In particular, Tu B’shvat focuses on eating produce […]

Knights receive medals at wreath-laying ceremony

Knights receive medals at wreath-laying ceremony

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — New Jersey Society State Color Guard Commander Julian (Jay) Hershey, of Westfield, led the Color Guard for the last time at the 10 Crucial Days – Washington Crossing Wreath-Laying event on Sunday, Dec. 8. Pennsylvania Society Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard Commander Fred Fonseca, with New Jersey Society Sons of […]

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