TOP LOCAL News
By CHARLIE DELUCA
September 10, 2025
CRANFORD, NJ – As the first full week of September gets underway, so too does the fall sports season for high school programs across New Jersey. After a successful postseason run in 2024, the Cranford girls' varsity team are looking to repeat their playoff magic behind a strong group of returning ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Mark Cantagallo, who has led Cranford High School for the past nine years, has been appointed Superintendent of Schools, effective January 1, 2026.“Cranford is a community where our families and neighbors go above and beyond for our students,” Cantagallo said in a press release. “As ...
GARWOOD, N.J. — A community prayer service will be held Wednesday, September 10 at the Church of Saint Anne in Garwood as police continue to search for 16-year-old Ivy Alave, who has been missing since Sept. 4.The service is scheduled for 7 p.m., and residents are invited to gather in support of ...
CRANFORD, NJ – The Cranford WTC Committee and the Cranford Clergy Council will host a 9/11 Memorial Service on Thursday, September 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the memorial on Springfield and North Union Avenues.The six-column monument stands in memory of Cranford residents who lost their lives in the 2001 ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - A $50,000 winning ticket was sold at Go Fast Convenience in Kenilworth following Saturday night’s historic $1.787 billion jackpot drawing.According to the New Jersey Lottery, the winning ticket matched four of the five white balls plus the Power Ball to secure the $50,000 prize.The ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — At a highly attended marathon session on Wednesday, the Westfield Planning Board denied the owner of a Grandview Avenue property a variance to subdivide and replace a single residence with three separate homes. Chief among the concerns of board members, town officials and numerous ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford.Senior Companion Volunteer Info Session - Monday, September 8 👴🏻The Cranford Y will host a free information session showing how folks can volunteer to help older adults.Cranford 9/11 Memorial ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Cranford resident, Jack Ryan has organized a community food drive which will take place Sunday, Sept. 7, during the New York Giants game, with donations benefiting Cranford Family Care.The event, named “Food Drive Sunday Funday: Giants Game Day Edition,” will run from 1 to 4 p.m.
KENILWORTH, NJ — Tucked around the corner just off the Boulevard, Union County hot spot Ava’s Kitchen & Bar welcomed a new chef this past July, known simply as Chef Schapettes.With so much positive feedback, guests have been raving about Chef Schapettes bold flavors and creativity, and now the ...
GARWOOD, N.J. — Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile who was last seen Thursday afternoon.Ivy Alave was last seen by her parents around 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4 after she said she was heading to a Starbucks in Westfield, according to the Garwood Police ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Township Committee addressed a range of topics during this week's meeting, from the return to school and infrastructure updates to a lengthy discussion about the future of the township’s community pools.Mayor Terrence Curran reminded residents that traffic will be ...
CLARK, NJ — Members of the Clark Police Department responded to Jersey Mike's Subs, located at 301 Central Ave., on Wednesday, September 3, a few minutes before 2:30 p.m., in response to reports that a man armed with a knife was inside the store.Upon their arrival, Clark police officers discovered ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Three Cranford residents were named Teachers of the Year by the Union County Teacher Recognition Program in May, an honor that highlights educators’ commitment to their students and their profession.Paula Perreault, a special education teacher at Walnut Avenue School for the past 15 ...
CRANFORD, NJ – For many parents, the first day of school is a hectic morning. Venue 104 has made it a little easier with a tradition that has become a local favorite: a complimentary breakfast to celebrate the new school year.On Thursday, September 4, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., after dropping their ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Witch Baby, an occult bath and body brand that opened its Cranford storefront in 2019, announced it will close its retail location at 11 Eastman St. and focus solely on online sales.Owner Chelsea Selby-Randazza cited rising operating costs, including rent hikes, tariffs, and a 30 ...
CRANFORD, NJ – The Cranford Bookstore, located at 1 South Avenue East, is set to open its doors this week. Co-owner Kate Lydon admitted the final push has been busy. “Life is bananas this week!” she told TAPinto Cranford, as bookshelves are stocked and the space readied.“After almost a year of ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Five candidates have filed to run for two seats on the Cranford Township Committee for the November 2025 election, according to the Union County Clerk's Office.The list is as follows:Richard BuontempoTerrence Curran (incumbent)Kathleen Miller Prunty (incumbent)Carlos RodriguezWilliam ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Ten-year-old Ronan Kelly, a sixth grader at Hillside Avenue School, is rallying the community to help him reach his fundraising goal for this year’s Tap Cancer Out Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament. On Saturday, September 6, from 9 a.m. to noon, Ronan and his family will host a bagel ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — With the first weeks of fall approaching in the Garden State, home gardeners with an abundance of vegetables can contribute to a local organization that provides low-cost meals to homebound individuals.Mobile Meals of Westfield, a nonprofit that serves people in Westfield as well as ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Dogs of all sizes will make a splash at the annual Pooch Plunge on Saturday, September 13 at Centennial Avenue Pool.The Cranford Community Connection, in partnership with Cranford Recreation and Parks, is inviting residents and nonresidents to let their dogs enjoy one last swim ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford.Scrap Metal Recycling - Thursday, September 4 🗄️🚲Metal cabinets, appliances, bicycles and aluminum scrap are just a few of the things you can recycle at the Emergency Service Complex on Kenilworth ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Township officials are calling on residents to take part in Cranford’s annual Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 20, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is aimed at addressing litter and recyclables across the town’s parks, playgrounds, and public spaces.Organized by the Cranford Clean ...
CRANFORD, NJ – With a little more than 24 hours left before Cranford kicks off their season against Bernards, the Cougars are hoping to be among the top contenders for a sectional title championship this year. For a program that consistently has high expectations under head Erik Rosenmeier, this ...
CRANFORD, NJ – With kids heading back to school, the Cranford Public Library is offering a lineup of activities just for adults. From films to food to crafts, September is the perfect time to try something new.The month kicks off with Movie Night on Wednesday, September 3, at 7:00 p.m. The library ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Families and staff should prepare for new traffic patterns at three Cranford schools this fall, as construction tied to the recently approved full-day kindergarten referendum gets underway. Superintendent Scott Rubin announced that the changes, developed in consultation with the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Mayors along the Raritan Valley Line (RVL) are urging state and federal leaders to continue funding and building the Gateway Program, citing its potential to bring permanent one-seat train rides for commuters to New York City.The RVL Mayors Alliance, which includes Westfield Mayor ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Formed in 2022, Burnside Manor brings a local name and a mostly local lineup, with three of the four members hailing from Cranford. Although the band—Chris Rappa, Christopher Flynn, Alex Enzbigilis, and Pete Welch—has played around nearby, this Thursday marks their debut at the ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Two Union County men were arrested Friday after police found them in a stolen vehicle with a loaded handgun, authorities said.The Cranford Police Department was alerted at about 5:44 p.m. to a stolen U-Haul van traveling through town by the Flock Automated License Plate Reader ...
CRANFORD, NJ - As summer winds down and families get ready for the first day of school, Cranford is packed with exciting activities for kids to enjoy—and even some sweet ways for parents to treat them as they head into the new year.Blast Off or Cast a Spell at Fire Me Up!Fire Me Up! Creative Studio ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), which provides affordable child care to families throughout New Jersey, entered an indefinite pause on Aug. 1, 2025. This means families that rely on free child care services, especially those with infants and toddlers, will have limited ...