(CRANFORD, NJ) Gift cards are a great go-to gift for the holidays, and Downtown Cranford is stressing their importance, especially this year, to local business owners who run barber shops,…
Westfield’s New Tattoo Studio, American Dream, Celebrates Its Opening
(WESTFIELD, NJ) American Dream tattoo studio owners Paloma Yglesias, Oksana Weber, and Ronak Patel are doing their best to change people’s perceptions of their art form, starting with beautifying a…
Westfield’s Addams Fest Wicked Windows Return to VP Salon
(WESTFIELD, NJ) The pandemic has not stopped locals artists from unveiling their annual Addams Fest window displays at town businesses. Each unique scene depicts the Westfield-inspired Addams Family to help…
Area Gyms Reopen with COVID-19 Restrictions
In another sign that some things may be returning to normal after the COVID-19 crisis swept through the nation, New Jersey gyms reopened with restrictions on September 1. “With colder…
PrettyBeastMode Takes Classes Outdoors for Socially Distant Workouts in Scotch Plains
Vernecia Adams, the Scotch Plains health guru and founder of PrettyBeastMode Fitness & Nutrition LLC. on Park Avenue, has adapted to the ongoing closure of indoor fitness facilities by taking…
Westfield’s 908 Athletics Unites and Unveils its New Name After CrossFit Controversy
After the owner of the popular fitness company CrossFit made controversial statements following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota, the unarmed black man who died while in policy custody,…
Brassy Buddha Yoga Studio Hosts Outdoor Class in Downtown Westfield
Brassy Buddha Yoga Studio took over Quimby Street in Downtown Westfield for an outdoor class on June 26. The yoga studio stressed COVID-19 safety precautions including the importance of wearing…
Clark’s CKO Kickboxing Takes Classes Online During COVID-19 Pandemic
In March, when the State of New Jersey mandated that all gyms be closed to help slow the spread of the deadly COVID-19 Coronavirus there were still faint hopes that…
South Avenue Arts in Garwood Hosting Virtual Parties During Lockdown
With a COVID-19 lockdown still dampening spirits, children are still looking to celebrate their birthdays and parents are struggling to find ways to help them do so. One Garwood business…
Kenilworth’s House Yoga Offering Affordable Streaming Classes during COVID-19 Pandemic
After closing down their studio to help combat the spread of COVID-19, House Yoga in Kenilworth began experimenting with free streaming classes. The service proved to be popular and opened…
Amid COVID-19 Crisis, Ellie Mroz Design in Westfield Condenses Hours and Warms Hearts
With COVID-19 bearing down on New Jersey, local business owners who can remain open are altering work schedules while still trying to meet the needs of clients and family. Westfield’s…
Bilingual Preschool RCKids Academy Opens in Garwood
Hola! RCKids Academy, a new borough preschool on Center Street, has a goal to teach all of its students both English and Spanish, all while providing a strong base of…
Lure Lash Opens its Fifth Location in Cranford
Long lashes are all the rage in the beauty industry and the number of area shops dedicated to them continues to grow. In 2020, Lure Lash celebrated its opening on…
Celebrity Chef Opens New Event Space Venue 104 in Cranford
Chef Franco Vitella of Franco Vitella Catered Affairs enjoys a loyal following from some of the biggest names in the music, film and TV industry, having catered John Legend’s Grammy…
Local Team Mulling Big Ideas for Downtown Westfield’s Shuttered Rialto Theater
The formation of the Rialto Advisory Group, an experienced band of locals intent on re-opening and re-imagining the landmark Rialto Theater, marks an important moment for Downtown Westfield. The Group…