Highlights from Past 4th of July Parades

Since this year’s parade had to be cancelled, we decided to take a trip down memory lane. Here are a few favorite moments from Ridgewood’s beloved fourth of July parade of 2018. The theme was  “Rockin’ Ridgewood: Celebrating All-American Music.” And as always, Ridgewood residents went all out that year! See highlights from 2017 parade. Thank you to Amy […]

Thanks to 12 Year Old Emma Zapata, the 4th of July Parade is a Go!

Thanks to 12-year-old resident Emma Zapata, the 66th consecutive Fourth of July Parade is a go! Emma wrote a letter to Chatham Borough Mayor Thaddeus Kobylarz with an idea of how the parade could be held with social distancing: create an alternative route and let residents watch from their lawns! Mayor Kobylarz read the letter at the Chatham Council meeting and said he would […]

Vote from Home in New Jersey’s Primary Election

Vote from home in New Jersey’s primary election on Tuesday, July 7. If you are a registered independent (unaffiliated) or inactive Republican or Democrat voter, you will receive an application to request a mail-in ballot with a stamped, self-addressed return envelope. Fill out the application with your political party (Republican or Democrat) and send it […]

The Lynbrook Pool is Open!

We’ve been waiting patiently and finally, the Lynbrook pool is open! The pool is open to Rockville Centre residents. Guests must register in advance and show proof of your address via Driver’s License/Photo ID that matches your address on file for Rec Desk. Due to COVID-19 regulations, only 150 people will be permitted per time slot and attendees are asked […]

Shop Local at the Summit Farmers Market

Sundays, May 10-November 22  •  8am – 1pm Grab your mask and shop for produce, baked goods and more at the Summit Farmers Market on Sundays from 8am to 1pm. Due to new distancing requirements during the COVID-19 epidemic, the Market’s location has been changed this season to Park & Shop Lot #1, at the […]

New Openings: Doug Katz is Cooking South American at Chimi

It’s a tough climate to open a new restaurant unless it’s a “ghost kitchen.” The idea behind “ghost kitchens” is that they are smaller and lower visibility establishments that don’t have to rely on amenities like parking, dining rooms, tableware or larger staffs. Chef Doug Katz already has a spacious commercial kitchen in Cleveland Heights and will be using that site for his ghost […]

Summit High School Ranks in the Top 20 in NJ

How about some good news? U.S. News & World Report released their “2020 Best High Schools” list and Summit Senior High School is ranked 19th in New Jersey and 979 in the U.S. The list also ranked Summit #448 in the National Rankings nationally and #63 in New York, NY Metro Area High Schools. The high school boasts a 98% graduation rate. See the full list here.   35+ Fun […]

Westfield High School Makes Top 50 List in NJ

How about some good news? U.S. News & World Report released their “2020 Best High Schools” list and Westfield High School came in 43rd in New Jersey and 979 in the U.S. The list also ranked Westfield number 126 nationally in STEM high schools and 111 in New York City metro area high schools. Also Read: 4 Perfect Scores on ACTs and SATs in Westfield 60+ […]

Don’t Miss: Jersey 4 Jersey Concert

Looking for some family entertainment? Watch the “Jersey 4 Jersey” Benefit Concert tonight at 7pm on ABC and let some of New Jersey’s biggest entertain you and remind you that we’re all in this together! The money raised benefits the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund. The event will also honor healthcare workers, first responders and other essential employees, and […]