TOP LOCAL News
By DINAH DUNN
November 7, 2025
CRANFORD, NJ – In advance of Veterans Day, the Captain Newell Rodney Fiske VFW Post 335 will host its annual Veterans Breakfast on Sunday, November 9, beginning promptly at 9 a.m. The event is open to all veterans, their families, and community supporters.Mark Schwartz, a representative of Post ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Amid the Halloween bustle, you may have missed Cranford’s annual Apple Pie Contest in October. With the holidays approaching, it’s the perfect time to pick up a few tips for an outstanding apple pie from contest winner Elena DeFabio and from event sponsor Jessica Dreyer, whose family ...
CRANFORD, NJ - After nearly a century as a fixture in downtown Cranford, The Cranford Theater is set to reopen on November 25 following seven months of renovations. Owner Doreen Sayegh said she’s thrilled to welcome the community back to the fully refreshed space.“The auditoriums are all still in ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Democrats Rebecca Williams (an incumbent), Joseph Signorello III and Stanley Neron won the election for three-year terms on the Union County Board of Commissioners, defeating Republicans Mark Nieves, Chris Bacey and Kirk Hemphill, according to unofficial results posted Tuesday ...
NEW JERSEY — Democrat Mikie Sherrill was elected governor over Republican Jack Ciattarelli on Tuesday to become the first woman from her party to lead the Garden State. With almost 90% of ballots counted, Sherrill had 56% of the vote to Ciattarelli’s 44%, according to The Associated Press, which ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The polls closed at 8:00 p.m. and here are the unofficial preliminary results with all districts reporting as of 9:57 p.m, according to Union County Votes. Mail-in ballots postmarked by Nov. 4 will be accepted through Nov. 10, meaning results may continue to change after polls close ...
Metuchen, NJ - As three-time defending state champions, the Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen bowling team has posted some impressive scores over the last three seasons.The varsity student-athletes registered another big number during a charity tournament fittingly dubbed “Bowling for Books” on ...
CRANFORD, NJ - If you’re walking along the north-side path in Cranford and spot a rock marked “Frank’s Park,” you’ve found the domain of Frank Capece. Behind that marker sits a garage filled floor to ceiling with campaign posters stretching back to the 1980s. Capece, a lawyer by trade, is also a ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Voters heading to the polls or submitting mail-in ballots will decide races for two Cranford Township Committee seats and three Board of Education positions.TAPinto Cranford's 2025 General Election Guide has what you need to know to make informed ...
CRANFORD, NJ – On Saturday, volunteers with Scouting America Troop 75, joined by local Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts, collected donations for the annual Scouting for Food drive, the largest of the year for Cranford Family Care (CFC). The drive, along with the Cranford Fire Department’s Monster Mash ...
CRANFORD, N.J. – Cranford police have cleared the scene following a single-vehicle accident that occurred Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Centennial Avenue and E. North Avenue.According to police, the crash, which involved a Newark Airport taxi striking a traffic light, was reported at ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ - Kerry Schardien-Ricci of Scotch Plains, an oncology social worker, active volunteer at a number of non-profits, and the summer director at Camp Fatima of New Jersey, will serve as Grand Marshal of the 2026 Union County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade on March 14, 2026, in Union.A ...
NEW JERSEY — For many New Jersey voters weighing their choice for governor in the Nov. 4 general election, the high cost of living is the key factor, and both Republican Jack Ciatterelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill have offered specific plans to make living in the Garden State less expensive. But ...
CRANFORD, N.J. – The votes are in! Cranford’s creepiest, most creative, and downright dazzling Halloween homes have been crowned. The Cranford Recreation and Parks Department has announced the winners of its annual Halloween House Decorating Contest:Most Creative – 30 Brown TerraceSpookiest – 307 ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford, starting with her podcast. Custom Men’s Clothing with Rob BreslauSure, a custom suit is going to cost more, in most cases, than one you buy off the rack. For many men, that added cost is well worth ...
ROXBURY, NJ -- The Cranford football team had the early lead, but Roxbury rallied and went on to a 21-12 victory over the Cougars in the first round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 3 playoffs on Friday night.Gabe Worrell gave Cranford (4-6) a 6-0 lead with a 2-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.
CRANFORD, NJ — The Union County Improvement Authority is renovating the physical education center at the Union College of Union County campus in Cranford to give students and faculty more space for hosting games, sports-related classes and large events, such as spring and winter commencement ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Soon after the deaths of high school students Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas, Cranford teenagers Charlotte and Cooper Groll started a Change.org petition urging state lawmakers to lower the age at which restraining orders can be filed from 18 to 15. The petition has since garnered ...
CRANFORD, NJ - After taking part in October’s Walk and Bike to School Day, Commissioner Brian Andrews shared an update at the recent Township Committee meeting on the pedestrian safety measures now underway.Andrews began with the area around Chester Lang, often used as a cut-through road. Over the ...
CRANFORD, NJ - No one is quite sure when Herning Avenue became Cranford’s go-to destination for trick-or-treaters.It was already drawing big crowds when P.J. Keim moved there in 1995. “That first year we went through about 500 or 600 pieces of candy,” he told TAPinto Cranford. “My neighbor, Marty ...
NEW JERSEY — The governor’s race may be getting most of the media attention ahead of the Nov. 4 general election, but every one of the 80 seats in the General Assembly is up for grabs, and experts say some of the district races are set to be highly competitive.Democrats are solidly in control, with ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Board of Education celebrated district-wide progress on student performance, community partnership funding, and major construction projects at its latest meeting.Superintendent Dr. Scott Rubin announced his retirement effective January 1, introducing Mark Cantagallo as ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — As the federal government shutdown continues, Union County will provide temporary financial assistance to households currently enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that will be affected by the interruption of November benefits, the Union County ...
CRANFORD, N.J. – The future of Cranford’s two public pools—Centennial Avenue and Orange Avenue—dominated discussion at the Township Committee meeting on October 21.Mayor Terrence Curran reiterated his position, saying, “This is not something I chose to do, but I truly believe that times have ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Board of Education announced the appointment of Dr. Gina Donlevie as the next principal of Cranford High School, effective January 1, 2026. She will take over for Mark Catagallo, who will become Cranford's new Superintendent of School. “I am honored and excited to serve ...
CRANFORD, NJ - U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankings, evaluating more than 47,000 public elementary schools and over 23,000 middle schools nationwide.Out of more than 1,300 elementary schools in New Jersey, Brookside Place School ranked No.
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution during their Oct. 23 meeting to support the Immigrant Trust Act, a bill that was created to protect immigrants from being deported.“This resolution reaffirms our commitment to protecting the dignity and rights of all ...
CRANFORD, NJ – With the evenings getting dark early, it’s the perfect season for a good book. Kate Lydon and Lauren King, the co-owners of The Cranford Bookstore at 1 South Avenue East, recommend three titles: Lauren recommends The Names by Florence Knapp. What's in a name? Can a name change the ...
MADISON, NJ - The New York Jets and football fans across the nation are mourning the untimely passing of former All-Pro center Nick Mangold, one of the most iconic and respected players in franchise history. Mangold, who lived in Madison, New Jersey, was remembered not only for his dominance on the ...
CRANFORD, NJ - There was nervous excitement in the air on Saturday afternoon as the Cranford Girls Varsity soccer team made their final preparations before kickoff against Scotch Plains Fanwood in the semifinals of the Union County Tournament. Both teams had their eyes set on a berth in the ...