Freeholder Candidate Receives NJ Meritorious Service Medal

Major (R) Marc A. Krauss was also nominated in March, by Governor Chris Christie, to serve on the NJ Veterans Service Council

New Jersey Ranks Among Sexiest Accents

Garden State ranks fifth on list compiled by dating site Cupid.com.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

NerdWallet Names Summit No. 8 Town in NJ for Young Families

The consumer-advocacy website chose the top 10 towns in the Garden State for growing families based on school rankings and economic data.

Curémonos Provides Breast Cancer Education to Women in Need

Breast cancer survivor Dora Arias has made it her mission to help others facing a diagnosis.

Gratitude Graffiti Project Comes to Short Hills

Stop by Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, located at 555 Millburn Ave. in Short Hills, between 2 and 5 p.m. Thursday to express your gratitude.

The Best Blogs on Patch: Grandmothers, Guns and Scooping Poop

Patch’s weekly roundup of blogs from across the country.

DiMaggio Baseball is looking for HS baseball players sum team

Contact Coach DiMaggio 201-213-8504 or email DiMaggioBaseball@gmail.com www.dimaggiosports.com for more info

Author to Discuss Unsolved Murder at Summit Library Event

F. Alexander Shipley will also sell copies of his book about the "Unknown Woman" of Union County on Tuesday.

County Harvest Fest Hits Trailside Nature Center Today

Early American history and culture come to life at the 31st annual event.

London Olympians To Appear At Summit Medical Group's Health Festival

SMG's sports & health festival kicks off Sunday, 12 p.m. in Berkeley Heights. Residents can meet 2012 Olympians, participate in various activities, hear sports-health lectures.

Getting to Know Lifeguard Curran Kanagat

The film studies student who graduated from Summit High School works at the new luxury gym in Summit, while he goes to college.

Summit Wine Fest Is a Hot Ticket—Don't Miss Out

Last batch of tickets to Friday opening gala tasting is available as well as other internet specials. The wine festival runs Sept. 21-23.

September Kids Culinary Class at Whole Foods

Veggiecation Program and Whole Foods Market join forces to teach kids about their fruits and veggies with culinary classes.

Know a 'Woman of Excellence'? Nominate Her for an Award!

The public is invited to submit nominees for 21th Annual Union County Women of Excellence Awards.

2012 Summit Car Show (Photos)

The 16th annual event brought out car fans and residents to Downtown Summit.

Boy Scouts Seek Nominations for Scholarships

Boy Scouts of America requesting nominations for Scout Scholar Athletes.

Summit Thrift Shop Plans Halloween Costume Event

The annual event on Thursday, Sept. 20th from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., features gently used adult and children’s costumes, as well as Halloween and Fall housewares and decorations.

KofC Gives Scholarship to Summit Student

Children's Specialized Hospital in Mountainside also received a donation

What Is the High Holiday Season ?

A Summit rabbi discusses Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

Preparing for a Disaster: Five Things to Do, Just in Case

September is National Preparedness Month.

Mountainside Newcomers Club Organizes Town-Wide Garage Sale

The Mountainside Newcomers Club will organize a Town-Wide Garage Sale, taking place in Mountainside on Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 60 homes will participate.

Getting to Know HC Deuchler Opticians

The Summit optician continues a long family tradition.

NJT Lowered Train Speed After Bridge Strikes

Transit spokesman says the Watchung Avenue overpass, which has been hit six times in two months, is safe for trains to travel.

MTV's 'Jersey Shore' Is Ending for Good

The final season will begin airing in October.

Summit Library Lists Places to Learn English For Free

Free English conversation sessions take place every Monday from 7p.m. to 9p.m. at the Summit Free Public Library. 

Church Anniversary in New Providence to Benefit At-Risk Children

Presbyterian Church’s goal is to see 275 new child sponsors. Two contemporary Christian music groups to perform at celebration, promote World Vision child sponsorship program.

Summit's Class of '72 Looking to Reunite for Hilltopper Weekend

A "Through the Years" reunion is planned for the 40th anniversary of Summit High's class of '72.

Summit Youngster Gets MMA Training

A Summit 9-year-old trains in self-defense at a karate school in North Plainfield.

Summit Foundation Awards $2,500 Grant to NJ Orchestra

The Millburn, Short Hills-based Metropolitan Orchestra of New Jersey will begin its 41st season.

Remembering Neil Armstrong

Summit locals, current and former, remember Neil Armstrong

Children’s Specialized Hospital Appoints New Director of Development

Kimberly Armenti, the new Director of Development, has been a skilled fundraising executive for 19 years.

Ramadan Break the Fast Dinner Brings Turkish Flavor to Local Synagogue

The event’s invitation stated that the program's intent was “too provide an interfaith understanding of respective religious practices” and “to break bread in the spirit of friendship and cultural understanding.”

Summit Survey: Councilman Fights Fire With Firefighters

Ward II Councilman Patrick Hurley shares his experience training with the Summit Fire Department.

Summit Resident Chosen to Appear on Syfy Network

Shabazz was a 2006 graduate of Summit High School, and a 2011 graduate of Kean University. He was a standout Football Player and Drama performer for both

Summit Lions Club Inducts New Officers

The Lions are celebrating 85 years of service assisting the blind and those less fortunate.

Summit Resident to Appear on Oprah Network This Week

Kara Richardson Whitely, who has achieved wide recognition for her book "Fat Woman on the Mountain" spoke to Oprah Winfrey about guilt and weight for a show on the OWN network.

Summit Thespians to Perform in Paper Mill Showcase

Several students will show their talents as part of the Summer Musical Theatre Conservatory show in August.

Summit Girl, 8, Eyes Gold at Skating Nationals (Video)

Madison-Jade Bishop, 8, a student at Franklin School will participate in the roller skating nationals from July 22 – August 5.

Getting to Know Justin Ardolino

This first aid responder talks about his musical influences in Summit and why he lives here.