TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO CRANFORD STAFF
June 3, 2026
CRANFORD, NJ — Susan Burke and Paul A. Gallo were the top vote-getters in Tuesday's primary election for two seats on the Cranford Township Committee, according to unofficial results posted by Union County election officials after polls closed at 8 p.m. June 2.In the Democratic primary, Burke ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford's vibrant downtown has earned another statewide accolade.The township was recently included on WorldAtlas' list of the "10 Prettiest Downtown Strips in New Jersey," with the publication highlighting Cranford's walkability, historic character and thriving business district.
CRANFORD, NJ - Downtown Cranford’s Summer Sounds concert series returns tomorrow night with an expanded lineup and a spotlight on the town’s growing local music scene, including Cranford-based KG Music Studio. The twice-weekly concert series will bring live music to Eastman Clock Plaza from 6:00 to ...
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford baseball team scored 31 runs in its first two state tournament games.The third-seeded Cougars scored 11 runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to erase a one-run deficit and finish off a 17-7 victory over 11th-seeded Summit in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Three Cranford High School students are helping lead this year’s Relay For Life of Cranford, inviting the community to come together on Friday, June 5, for an evening focused on hope, remembrance, and support for those affected by cancer.In a piece written for the community, students ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford: “Spectroscopy in Astronomy” — Friday, May 29 Do you know what spectroscopy is? Find out and learn how it’s being used in astronomy with Amateur Astronomers.Mental Health Association in NJ Walk for ...
CRANFORD, NJ - For most dog owners, picking up after their pets is simply part of daily life. For Cranford brothers Ben and Sam Tipton, it became the foundation for a new business. The brothers are the founders of Got Poop NJ, a pet waste removal company serving homeowners throughout Union ...
BARRINGTON, R.I. — A new dog park in Barrington is being created to honor the memory of Christine Conrad Lane, a former Cranford resident and devoted animal rescue volunteer who died alongside her son, Spencer, in the January 2025 mid-air collision near Washington, D.C.The Christine Conrad Lane ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — An operation responsible for the theft of high-end motorcycles across northern and central New Jersey has been dismantled and four people have been charged, Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro announced on Thursday.According to Chief Battiloro, on Dec. 19, 2025, a resident ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Adults looking for an affordable creative outlet will have the chance to create their own artwork during a special painting event hosted by the Hanson Park Conservancy on Saturday, June 6, at the Cranford Community Center.While an earlier children’s ceramic figurine painting session ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Get ready to see, climb and touch a truck on Sunday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to noon. The Cranford Community Connection committee is bringing back the big trucks in its annual Touch-A-Truck event to a new location this year—to 65 Jackson Drive, in the Cranford Office Park off Commerce ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Rain may have canceled Cranford’s 105th Annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday morning, but it did not stop residents, veterans, and Gold Star families from gathering inside the Cranford High School auditorium to pay tribute to the township’s fallen service members.“The purpose of the ...
CRANFORD, NJ — One month after the Cranford Police Department announced the installation of SafetyStick® technology in targeted no-parking zones downtown, residents and business owners continue adjusting to the new enforcement system as township officials emphasize its role in improving pedestrian ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Mulligan’s Pub on First Street is known for welcoming some of the most committed soccer fans in the region for matches that often occur much earlier or later than your average American games. On Monday, they hosted a very special guest as Governor Mikie Sherill stepped behind the bar ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — A majority of the human and social services that county residents use regularly will be in one place once construction is complete on a new government complex.The $150.3 million complex is being constructed at 61-99 West Grand Street in Elizabeth on the property that housed utility ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford High School sophomore Addison McCarthy has been named the school’s Performing Artist of the Week, recognizing her contributions to the performing arts program through musicianship, leadership and dedication.McCarthy is an active member of both the String Orchestra and the ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford firefighter Travis Literate was honored this month by the 200 Club of Union County for his role in rescuing a trapped driver from a burning vehicle following a crash on the Garden State Parkway last year.Literate received a Valor Award during the organization’s 57th Annual ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Just outside Borough Hall before Tuesday night’s Planning Board meeting, demonstrators gathered to protest the proposed $1.8 billion data center planned for the former Merck & Co. property.The project is slated for the Northeast Science and Technology Center (NEST) campus, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford: Water Wise: Safety Around Water — Friday, May 22 The Cranford YMCA is inviting parents and kids to learn about water safety.“Artemis: the Return to the Moon” - Friday, May 22 Learn about the ...
MADISON, NJ – The way Gabe Arato pitched on Thursday, his infielders could have taken the day off.But if they had, they would have missed watching the Cranford senior flirt with a no-hit bid.Arato pitched six hitless innings before allowing a leadoff triple in the seventh, striking out nine and ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Two community members whose lives and volunteer work have centered around helping families through unimaginable loss will be honored during the upcoming “A Night of Impact: The Madd Ox Benefit” on Thursday, June 4, at the Cranford Social.This year’s event will recognize Diane ...
CRANFORD, NJ — A Middlesex County man has been arrested in connection with a string of vehicle vandalism incidents that damaged dozens of cars across Union and Middlesex counties earlier this year, according to the Cranford Police Department.Police said the arrest followed an extensive ...
CRANFORD, NJ - With Memorial Day weekend just days away and temperatures soaring into the 90s on Tuesday morning, crews were hard at work preparing the newly renovated Orange Avenue Pool complex for its seasonal opening on Saturday.During a preview tour of the facility attended by TAPinto Cranford, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Three fallen servicemen whose stories span World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War will be honored during Cranford’s 105th Annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., as the Cranford 86 Project unveils this year’s featured profiles and ...
CRANFORD, NJ —A two-car crash temporarily disrupted traffic near Orchard Street and Brookside Avenue Monday morning, according to the Cranford Police Department.Police, fire and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Orchard Street and Brookside Avenue at approximately 10:31 a.m. on May 18 ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford High School students explored mental, emotional, and physical wellness during the school’s fourth annual Wellness Fair on April 30, an event designed to connect teens with practical resources and encourage open conversations about mental health.Held at the high school, the ...
TRENTON, NJ — Widespread networks of automated license plate surveillance cameras that create hoards of data used to track motorists are under increasing scrutiny by lawmakers and privacy advocates in the wake of their recent use in ICE arrests.Lawmakers in New Jersey and 34 other states have ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford: Cranford Street Fest - Sunday, May 17 Downtown streets are turned over to pedestrians, strollers, food and sales between 11 and 5.Spring Garden Fair & Plant Sale — Sunday, May 17 Beautify your ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Several Cranford organizations are among the recipients of funding through the 2026 Union County HEART Grant Program, an initiative that supports local arts, history and educational programming across the county.The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced that 81 ...
CRANFORD, NJ - As Cranford observes National Police Week and National Peace Officers Memorial Day on Friday, May 15, members of the community are being encouraged to honor the legacy of Patrolman Robert F. Hand by supporting a scholarship fund established in his memory.At UCNJ’s Research Day 2026, ...