Westfield News

Dennis McGorty, 42, of Westfield is listed in fair condition Thursday, according to a University Hospital spokesperson, after being struck by a landscaping truck Monday afternoon while riding his bike .

Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi will open her offices in Elizabeth and Westfield on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., for voters seeking last-minute mail-in ballots.

This release was received from the Scotch Plains Fanwood Memorial Day Committee.

During the public comment portion of the Westfield Town Council meeting Tuesday evening, Westfield resident Greg Kasko once again questioned the manner in which the Town of Westfield purchased its new mobile command center.

District Assistant Superintendent of Schools Paul Piniero presented a STEM update to the Board of Education and the general public at the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, May 21.

When four-year-old Sydney Kessler was diagnosed with celiac disease, a digestive condition triggered by the consumption of the protein gluten, her family vowed to do everything possible to make her more comfortable.

In a preview of the NJ State quarterfinals scheduled for Friday, Liam Devin went 3 for 3, with a home run and 3 runs scored and 3 Westfield hurlers combined on a five-hitter to lead Westfield to a 6-1 triumph at Bob Brewster Sr.

The Westfield girls lacrosse team trounced their North Hunderdon opponents, 22 to 9 in the quarterfinal round of the North Jersey, Group 4 NJSIAA Tournament Tuesday.

Mike Prashker believes Israel, still struggling to integrate its Arab and fervently Orthodox minorities, has a long way to go on its journey to becoming a full democracy.

A Westfield shop will donate a portion of proceeds to benefit Watchung Hills Project Graduation.

As of 7:45 a.m., there is a two-mile delay on the Garden State Parkway North from south of Exit 137 to Exit 140 .

Take a look at some of the best in photographs sent to the Suburban News during the week of May 13-17, 2013.

The following is a press release from Christopher Academy: Students and faculty at Christopher Academy , the Montessori School, extended their celebration of Earth Day last week with special classroom programs at both the Westfield and Scotch Plains campuses.

William Sonoma, The Gap, Coldwater Creek, and Banana Republic were all holding pre-Memorial Day sales on Monday.

HILLSBOROUGH - Family and friends Tuesday will celebrate the life of a The College of New Jersey student whose April disappearance launched a major search, which led to her body being discovered earlier this month in the Hudson River.

The Optimist Club of Westfield chose Morgan Miovski as the winner of the club's eighth annual Oratorical Contest for middle school students.

Barbara Mullin, member of the Rake and Hoe Garden Club of Westfield, will be installed as president of the Garden Club of NJ at the annual meeting on June 6 at the Bridgewater Marriott.

Multi-Specialty Practice of Westfield, 560 Springfield Avenue, Suite 101, Westfield.

Claudia Savickas of Westfield practices her equestrian skills while riding Mason during her regular Watchung Mounted Troop lesson at Watchung Stable in Mountainside.

U.S. Army Reserves Sgt. First Class Derrick Nelson works full time as a vice principal at Westfield High School.