TOP LOCAL News
By DINAH DUNN
August 24, 2025
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Township Committee recognized Ukrainian Independence Day as August 24 at its recent meeting, issuing a proclamation in support of Ukraine and its local community members.Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, escalating the war that began in 2014 with ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A longtime destination for first ear piercings, allowance-friendly “buy 3 get 2 free” jewelry and Hello Kitty press-on nails is leaving downtown Westfield.Signs in the window of Claire’s at 141 E. Broad St. announce a store-closing sale. On Wednesday, following its decision to ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Track 5 Coffee is warning customers about a fraudulent website posing as the local coffee shop, urging the public not to click on links or share personal information.Owner Kevin Brennan recently discovered Track5Coffee.com, a website filled with inaccurate information about the ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford.Downtown Cranford August Sidewalk Sale - August 22 & 23 👜You couldn’t ask for a nicer couple of days to stroll the sidewalks of Downtown Cranford and check out the promotions and sales.Cranford ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — The Union County Daughters of Ireland will host their 8th Annual Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl on Saturday, September 13 in Downtown Cranford.The event runs from 3 to 9 p.m. and features staggered start times at 3 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Participants will ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Authorities have identified the man who was struck and killed by a New Jersey Transit train early Tuesday morning.Brian Posch, 29, of Clark was hit by a Raritan Valley Line train at about 1:45 a.m. just east of Cranford Station, a transit spokesperson said.The train had departed ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Police Department is seeking witnesses to the crash on North Avenue that resulted in the death of a bicyclist earlier this month, Police Chief Christopher Battiloro announced Wednesday.The crash occurred on Monday, Aug. 4, at about 9:54 a.m. on the 1000 block of West ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Township Committee addressed ongoing infrastructure challenges, community concerns, and new public safety appointments during its August 19 meeting. Residents voiced frustration over flash flooding, while officials debated the future of the township’s three community ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ — As Hurricane Erin is currently hurling fierce energy in the Atlantic and charting a course off the East Coast, coastal communities in New Jersey are bracing for dangerous surf, aggressive rip currents, and elevated flood risks through midweek.Erin, a powerful storm which ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — A woman was taken to the hospital late Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle while crossing at Lincoln Avenue and High Street, according to an eyewitness. The incident occurred at approximately 5:40 p.m. A vehicle turning right from High Street onto Lincoln struck the ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — A Monmouth County man was arrested early Saturday after police said they found a loaded firearm and a large quantity of drugs during a traffic stop on North Avenue near the Garden State Parkway.At about 12:46 a.m. on Aug. 16, Officer Liam Duffy stopped a black 2015 Honda for an ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford has always been a baseball town, from its countless titles at the high school level to the great youth leagues. However, this summer one team took their talent where no other team had gone before- to the Babe Ruth Cal Ripken U10 World Series. Competing against the top 10U ...
CRANFORD, NJ - U.S. News and World Report released their 2025 rankings of the nation's best high schools. Cranford High School is ranked #65 out of 411 public high schools in the state and #1438 out of 17,901 in the country. This is up from the 2024 rank of #94 in the state and #2008 in the ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Mary Ellen (Ewing) O’Neill, a beloved Cranford mother known for her generosity, loyalty and unwavering spirit, passed away Friday after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was 47.O’Neill, who lived in Cranford for the past decade, leaves behind her two sons, Liam and Fin, ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — A man was killed early Tuesday morning after being struck by a New Jersey Transit train on the Raritan Valley Line, officials said.The incident occurred at about 1:44 a.m. just east of Cranford Station when train 5403, which had departed Newark Penn Station minutes earlier, hit an ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — A vehicle struck the front entrance of the 7-Eleven on Monday afternoon, causing visible damage and prompting an emergency response.The crash occurred at about 2:45 p.m. Witness Rich Pierce said he was paying at the register when he heard what he thought might have been a small ...
CRANFORD, NJ – The 2025 Senior Film Series will launch on Tuesday, August 19, at noon with a free screening of Maybe I Do, a 2023 romantic comedy that was partially filmed in Cranford. Scenes featuring stars Diane Keaton and William H. Macy were shot at the Cranford Theater and Craven BBQ.The ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ — Have you ever gone to make a right-hand turn, only to have an e-bike zoom past at 25 MPH — from a bike lane, or no lane at all? You’re not alone. The surge in electric bicycle use — especially among teens — is outpacing the laws meant to keep riders and pedestrians safe. Now, in ...
CRANFORD NJ — The Homewood Suites by Hilton Newark- Cranford just completed a multi-million-dollar renovation. The project included upgrades to the guest rooms and lobby. In addition to a complimentary breakfast area along with new outdoor courtyard seating.General Manager Kevin Sanford Johnson ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Two severe storms in July that caused intense flooding and wind damage have county residents asking who will pay for the damage, and what can be done to reduce weather-related damage in the future.Vehicles were stuck in high floodwater on U.S. Route 22 as well as on local roads when ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Five people are suing Union County, alleging that they endured repeated sexual abuse by staff members while detained as minors at the now-closed Union County Juvenile Detention Center (UCJDC). The state Superior Court complaint asserts a pattern of grooming, coercion, threats and ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford.Webb vs. the Big Bang - Friday, August 15 💥Join Amateur Astronomers at the Sperry Observatory as they discuss how the James Webb Space Telescope has challenged some of our theories of the origin of ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Six candidates have filed to run for three seats on the Cranford Board of Education for the November 2025 election, according to the Union County Clerk's Office.The list is as follows:Lauren MoyleJoseph BraxtonCraig J. Coughlin, Jr.Brian NiemsykFrank T. WilliamsSusan Shaw ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Another movie is filming in Cranford and surrounding towns.Actor Stephen Dorff was spotted on the baseball diamond in Westfield's Gumbert Park filming a Little League scene for the movie “What the F*ck Is My Password?!,” 4filming.com reports.Director Steve Pink (known for “Hot Tub ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Barnes & Noble opened the doors of its new Clark Commons location on Wednesday morning to a line of customers stretching down the block. While the former Party City location is smaller than the booksellers' previous spot in Clark, the store was packed with books, games, albums, ...
CRANFORD, NJ – As the summer heat cranks up, the Friends of the Cranford Pools are inviting residents and guests to beat the 90-degree days with a splash of island-style fun. On Friday, August 16 (rain date August 17), they’ll host a Luau at the Orange Avenue Pool from 4:00–7:00 p.m., open to both ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Karen Carey-Lynch, an English language arts and gifted education teacher at Roselle Park Middle School, has been named Union County Teacher of the Year for 2025-2026.Carey-Lynch, a Cranford resident, is among 21 to receive state recognition on Tuesday at a ceremony at The College of ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford’s dining scene is about to get a flavorful new addition. Palmas Café, a vibrant, family-owned spot serving world-class coffee, heritage-inspired pastries, and savory favorites, will open its doors this week in the former Breadsmith location on North Avenue. With a soft ...
UNION, NJ – A Union elementary school teacher got an unforgettable surprise when she learned she had won a $10,000 classroom makeover from The Today Show.A few months ago, Today Show reporter Savannah Sellers interviewed kindergarten teacher Jennifer Reguinho at Hannah Caldwell Elementary School ...
CLARK, NJ — Smoke poured from a house at 14 Blake Drive on Monday, August 11, in the late afternoon, as members of the Clark Police Department and Clark Volunteer Fire Department, along with the assistance of neighboring towns, worked frantically to put out the blaze.Clark police officers arrived ...