By The New Jersey Department of Transportation When people see damaged vehicles and emergency responders on the road, they might say they saw a car accident. But the truth is, most crashes are not accidents, or something that was random and unavoidable. Instead, many of the incidents that cause fatalities or serious injuries […]
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, 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 — 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield, will be offering the following events and programs in the coming weeks. Meet the Author: Book Discussion with Karen Olson, on Thursday, March 6, at 7 p.m. – Join on for a conversation with Karen Olson, author of “Meant For More: Following Your […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Two years ago, Lisa Vecchione received a new heart from a donor. What she didn’t expect was connecting with his family in the most beautiful way. The Springfield resident was an extremely active person. She and her husband had dirt bikes and motorcycles. They traveled the country, just shy of 10 states. […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield, offers the following programs for the month of February: Teen Karate with Andrew from USA Karate, for ages 12 and older, on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 3:30 p.m. No registration is required. Bear Stuffing and Story Time, for ages 4 to 8, on […]