(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…
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…
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…
Westfield-Based Teen Assistant is Under New Leadership and as Helpful as Ever
Since this Summer, Teen Assistant, the popular Westfield-based service that pairs neighborhood teenagers and area residents who need help with odd jobs, has been under the direction of new leadership….
Able Body Spa Expands in Scotch Plains Centre
Opened in 2015, the popular Able Body Spa has recently expanded in Scotch Plains Centre and celebrated with a Grand Opening party and Open House in November. Beyond massage therapy,…
Cranford’s Landmark Movie Theater Gets its Promised Reboot
It’s lights, camera, action, again at the landmark Cranford Theater after suddenly closing in September. The quick comeback is thanks to its owners, the Sayegh Family, who re-invested in the…