Springfield News

In this 2004 Star-Ledger file photo, Farah Ahmed of Springfield watches the pump as she fills up her Jeep Grand Cherokee at the Mobil station on the corner of Springfield Avenue and Vauxhall Road in Union.

In just this past month, it has been my pleasure to attend nine ribbon cuttings or groundbreakings for companies that are committed to doing business in New Jersey as a home for economic growth.

May 1: A business in the 100 block of Central Avenue reported the theft of approximately $556.45 worth of Wusthof kinves between 8 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. The matter is under investigation.

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to announce that the 2013 Teen Arts Touring Exhibit will begin this year's tour at the Springfield Public Library, located at 66 Mountain Avenue in Springfield.

Even when their attention is on a singer or speaker, or they are simply absorbed in conversation with those who share their traumatic history, the Holocaust survivors who attend Cafe Europa gatherings in Elizabeth or South Orange are also the focus of attention themselves.

Yad Vashem has unveiled the latest contribution by a New Jersey family to the memory of Holocaust victims and for the support of survivors.

Take a look at some of the best in photographs sent to the Suburban News during the week of May 6-10, 2013.

What do you get Bea Slater, an 85-year-old 'rocker' who has lived in Springfield over 60 years, for her birthday and for Mother's Day? On November 4 th 1960 I was "Born to Run". But without my mom Bea I would still be down by "The River" searching through the "Darkness on the Edge of Town" . So when the Wrecking Ball Tour was announced earlier this ... (more)

SPRINGFIELD - The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to announce that the 2013 Teen Arts Touring Exhibit will begin this year's tour at the Springfield Public Library, located at 66 Mountain Avenue in Springfield.

A water utility truck spilled 30 to 40 gallons of diesel fuel onto Short Hills Avenue Thursday after it was hit by another car, according to township officials.

Mayor Thomas H. Hannen Jr. has issued a proclamation declaring May 2013 Preeclampsia Awareness Month.

The Daily Beast and Newsweek published the list naming the top 2,000 public high schools in the nation on Monday.

PATERSON City police officials may try to replicate a Springfield, Ma. program that applies counterinsurgency tactics used in Iraqi against street gangs.

The following is a list of job openings in the Springfield area. Click on the links below for additional details: T.G.I. Friday's is hiring: Busser , Expeditor , Bartender Shift Leaders: Taco Bell: We are currently hiring for Full Time & Part Time Shift Managers .

Congregation Israel of Springfield has named Mrs. Judith C. Sandman as Mistress of Ceremonies for the forthcoming 38 th Annual CIS Dinner, to be held at Crystal Plaza in Livingston, NJ, on May 20 th .

My time spent in home economics as a teenager was pretty grim. Not only was it classified as an "elective," but the most challenging thing we created was chocolate chip cookies.

Peruse the "Tulane University for Israel" Facebook page and you will find - besides what Israeli scientists are up to, how Israeli comedians send up Saturday Night Live , and recordings of historic events - a wealth of material that can be used to counter anti-Israel propaganda.

24 and Summit Avenue for Contempt of Court 4/24 1627 hrs., Stewart, Derek J., 18, of Summit, NJ, arrested at Morris Avenue for Possession of 50 Grams or Less Marijuana 4/24 1627 hrs., Reach, James H., 18, of Summit, NJ, arrested at Morris Avenue for Possession of 50 Grams or Less Marijuana 4/24 1217 hrs., report of theft of numerous hubcaps from ... (more)

Hillside-Union Chapter of Hadassah, Northern New Jersey Region, will hold the annual member recognition reception on Sunday, May 19, at noon, at Exquisite Caterers in Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael in Springfield.

CALLING ALL MOMS! MOMS NIGHT OUT COMES TO TBAY WHO: Ahava, the parent's organization of The Early Childhood Program @ TempleBeth Ahm Yisrael WHAT: Presenting MOMS NIGHT OUT 2013 WHERE: Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael 60 Temple Drive Springfield, NJ 07081 376-0539 x 18 WHEN: Thursday, May 2, 2013 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm TICKETS: $20 per person; $15 for ECP ... (more)