SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Police Department has announced its participation in the Safe Place Initiative, a county and national program. This partnership between the Summit Police Department and area businesses and organizations will promote a citywide zero-tolerance policy toward discrimination and advance a shared commitment to providing for the safety and security of all […]
SPRINGFIELD / SUMMIT, NJ — Yash Shah, a junior at Morristown Beard School, launched the Health and Hunger Initiative, a program seeking to distribute nutritionally balanced food kits to local residents facing food insecurity. “It’s simply the right thing to do,” Yash said. “We can all play a small part in solving this big issue, […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey elected five new members to its board of trustees at its annual meeting on Monday, Nov. 14. Greg Adams, Lisa Gingeleskie, Lorraine Kelly, Vani Krishnamurthy and André Renaudo will begin serving immediately; their terms will run through November 2025. “It’s always exciting when new trustees […]
SUMMIT, NJ — When Summit resident Samiyah Abdur-Rahim decided this past May that her college destination would be Texas Christian University, she joined in a family tradition of playing college sports. The Montclair Kimberley Academy senior outside hitter is one of the state’s leaders in kills. She has learned a great deal from her dad, […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Seven members of the Class of 2023 from Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child committed to field hockey competition at the collegiate level by signing national letters of intent, or, in the case of Ivy League institutions, committed to the admissions process, on Wednesday, Nov. 9, National Signing Day. National Signing […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Reeves-Reed Arboretum, a nonprofit public garden in Summit, will be celebrating the magic of the season with its third annual Festival of Trees: A Multicultural Celebration of the Holidays. On Sunday, Dec. 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., children and families are invited to learn about Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas and the […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Thanksgiving is on the way, and the holiday season is just around the corner. This marks the return of family holiday events in Summit, including Celebrate in Summit, Carriages & Carolers, and the HillTop Elf scavenger hunt. Summit VISA gift cards, accepted at more than 100 Summit businesses, are also available. More […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Vivid Stage, in residence at the Oakes Center, 120 Morris Ave. in Summit, presents a holiday performance by the Flip Side, its house improv team, on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 8 p.m. The Flip Side features Clark Carmichael, Laura Ekstrand, Noreen Farley, Lulu French, Dave Maulbeck, Scott McGowan, Emaline Williams and David […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Free Market will be open for two events in December, on Thursday, Dec. 1, from noon to 2 p.m.; and on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Summit Free Market building is located at the transfer station, 40 New Providence Ave. The Summit Free Market committee […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Secret Tea Room in the historic Wisner House at Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Ave. in Summit, takes its inspiration from world-renowned tea rooms such as the Savoy in London. On arrival, guests are offered a menu of fine teas and infusions. Their choice of tea is served alongside freshly baked scones, […]