TOP LOCAL News
By RYAN SMITH, CHS INTERN
July 29, 2025
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford High School’s football alumni have often found success beyond their time at Memorial Field. A recent graduate, Michael Scotti, added his name to the list of Cougars who have continued their careers after their time on the Cranford turf by appearing in the Phil Simms ...
CRANFORD, NJ – August’s pick for the Cranford Public Library’s Cookbook Club is The Food Lab by J. Kenji López-Alt, an award-winning cookbook celebrated for its scientific approach to cooking, tried-and-true accuracy, and groundbreaking techniques.Participants are invited to prepare a recipe from ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Jail building will not be used as a detention center to detain undocumented immigrants or criminals, according to new language in the county’s request for bid proposal (RFP) application.Union County Manager Edward Oatman issued a statement Thursday about the future ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — First responders in Union County now have access to a new mental health support system, thanks to a partnership between the Union County Sheriff’s Department and GoMo Health, a digital health company.The new “First Responder Resiliency Program” aims to help police, firefighters, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford.Storytime at the Pool - Friday, July 25 🛟Join the Cranford Public Library for storytime at the Orange Avenue Pool. The Centennial Avenue Pool will get its shot August 29.Mapping the Milky Way - ...
GARWOOD, N.J. — Black Sheep Bar & Provisions has earned a spot on New Jersey Monthly magazine’s prestigious Top 40 Restaurants list for the second year in a row. The annual list, published every August, and curated by the publication’s editors and food critics, celebrates restaurants across ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Mayor Shelley Brindle responded to questions from the public on Friday after the Westfield Regional Health Department said earlier this week that three people were bitten by a raccoon suspected of having rabies.“In response to questions we’ve received, the bites were all unprovoked ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Christmas is coming early to Cranford, and this time Santa’s trading his sleigh for swim trunks. On Saturday, July 26, the Centennial Avenue Pool opens its gates to non-members for a special Christmas in July celebration—no membership required.For just $25 per person (regularly $45), ...
CRANFORD, NJ — The area is under an extreme heat warning on Friday, July 25, from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m., the National Weather Service announced. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of up to 107 are expected.“Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A public health alert that was issued by the Westfield Regional Health Department earlier this week remains in effect after a report of third raccoon bite was made, the department announced on Thursday.The most recent bite occurred to an individual in the 600 block of Westfield ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Former Cranford Police Chief Ryan Greco, a lifelong township resident and 25-year veteran of the Cranford Police Department, has launched a new community-focused Facebook group aimed at promoting transparency and civic engagement.Greco, who served as police chief from 2017 until ...
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Theater may be temporarily closed for repairs, but that’s not stopping the movie magic. In collaboration with theater owner Doreen Sayegh, Downtown Cranford is launching a Smurfs-themed scavenger hunt just in time for the new film’s release.In the spirit of the ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Chants echoed across Orange Avenue School as the playground program kicked off the annual Olympics last Friday. “Let’s go Mohawk!” “Lincoln Rocks!” “Orange, Orange, Orange!” Campers buzzed with excitement, each eager to win the first place trophy. This annual event is a camp ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Everyone in Cranford knows Sweet ‘n Fancy Emporium for their iconic crumb cake. But since opening a commercial kitchen on Centennial Avenue this spring, owner Amanda Girardi has turned her beloved bake shop into a full-scale community hub—one that feeds, teaches, hosts, and gives ...
CRANFORD, NJ - In the summer months, walks near Eastman Plaza on a Thursday evening are accompanied by a stunning sunset and a foot-tapping melody. This week’s Summer Sounds featured performance was Central Jersey’s pop punk warhorse, The Accelerators. Formed in the 1960s, The Accelerators have ...
STAFFORD - Get Ready for the 9th Annual Ocean County Irish Festival! Join the Shillelaghs on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, from 11 AM to 7 PM at Manahawkin Lake Park for a day packed with Irish culture, music, food, and family fun!Presented by Patriot Financial and Ocean Family Dental, this ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — There is now a county-run family health clinic that will provide health and wellness services to residents without insurance.Services include free tuberculosis testing for uninsured individuals in all of Union County.They also include free wellness visits for children under 5 ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford.Downtown Cranford Summer Sidewalk Sales - July 17-19 🏷️Catch some rays as you stroll through downtown checking out the bargains.Tosho-con - Saturday, July 19 🦸🏻♀️It’s the third year for this comic, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - What better way to discover the perfect summer read than by asking the women opening Cranford’s newest bookstore?Cranford residents Kate Lydon and Lauren King are the co-owners of The Cranford Bookstore, a new independent shop opening this September at 1 South Avenue East (formerly ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford residents are lucky to have a working farm right in their own backyard. This weekend, Dreyer Farms is inviting everyone to come celebrate that fact at its Summer Harvest Festival, where customers can come and sample the best of the NJ summer crops.“On Saturday we are ...
CRANFORD, NJ – The storied Cranford baseball program saw one of their own take the next step in their career earlier this week when Shane Van Dam was selected in the ninth round, 278th overall, by the Kansas City Royals in the 2025 Major League Baseball draft.With the first three rounds of the ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — After coming out with relatively minor damage during the July 3 storm — a destroyed dog park — Plainfield's Hope 4 Paws Humane Society was dealt a much stronger blow only 11 days later when floods devastated low-lying areas of the Queen City.The floods caused two fatalities near ...
CRANFORD, NJ — A heat advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, until 10 p.m. Thursday, July 17, the National Weather Service announced. Heat index values up to 100 are expected, it said.“Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased ...
CRANFORD, NJ - As Petey Fekete and his family prepare to move to Indiana, the Township of Cranford has given him a send-off befitting a local legend. In a proclamation issued by Mayor Terrence Curran at a recent Township Committee meeting, Fekete was officially named an ambassador of Cranford—a ...
CRANFORD, NJ - At the Cranford Township Committee meeting on July 8, Christian Wilde was officially sworn in as a Probationary Police Officer by Commissioner of Public Safety Kathleen Miller-Prunty. Wilde will begin the 133rd Session of the John H. Stamler Police Academy on July 11, joining the ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Emergency first responders are urging residents to stay home Monday evening as heavy, fast-moving rain continues to cause flash flooding and hazardous conditions across the region.There is historic rain impacting roadways and flash flooding. Numerous roads are reported to be ...
CRANFORD, NJ - From arts & crafts to theme days, the playground program is packed with fun. Over the past few weeks, campers have tie-dyed shirts, played tabletop games and participated in group-bonding activities. They have also been gearing up for one of the main events of the summer: The ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Tuition for in-state Rutgers undergraduate students will rise 5%, and out-of-state students will see a 6% increase in their tuition bills.Additionally, mandatory student fees will increase 5% for all students.The hikes were unveiled Tuesday as the Rutgers Board of Governors voted to ...
NEWARK - More than 50 32BJ SEIU airport workers rallied outside Terminal C at Newark Liberty International Airport on Thursday, ahead of the busy July 4 travel weekend, to protest United Airlines’ plan to gut labor standards for 600 contracted cabin cleaners and lift truck drivers. One worker held ...
The Vatican, Rome – Gary Gellman, a Spring Lake resident and New Jersey-based professional photographer, recently documented the Jubilee de Sport at St. Peter’s Basilica, capturing images of Pope Leo XIV during the June event. The pilgrimage drew thousands from around the world, including ...