TOP LOCAL News
By LINDSEY KELLEHER
June 7, 2025
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — A legal battle is ongoing between Union County and the companies responsible for doing structural work to the Ash Brook Golf Course clubhouse building in 2016. Meanwhile, the clubhouse is closed for repairs.The county sued the companies in February 2024, claiming they used a ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Looking to spot bees buzzing, butterflies fluttering, and native flora in full bloom? The Union County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey has just the ticket: their first-ever Native Plant Garden Tour, taking place on Saturday, June 14, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.“We hope ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford, starting with her podcast. Serenium Therapy & Wellness Opens Cranford OfficeThe image of therapy used to be a person lying on a couch while an older man, often with a goatee, would sit nearby ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The school year is coming to a close, and with it, so is the spring sports season. Here is a look at where the Cougars stand in the final stretch of the year.Baseball: Year 1 with Coach Ryan Matlosz in charge was a very successful season. The team currently sits at a record of 14-10, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford residents now have a new, convenient way to give their old clothes and accessories a second life—all without needing a permit.In a bid to promote sustainability and reduce waste, the Township worked with the Department of Public Works to introduce a textile recycling program ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The auditorium was filled with proud smiles and well-deserved applause on Thursday, May 29, as dozens of CHS seniors were recognized during the annual Senior Awards Night. This highly anticipated event celebrates academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement among ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Get ready for a day full of family fun, sweet treats, and community spirit—Kids Day Out is making its much-anticipated return to downtown Cranford on Saturday, June 7th!This year’s festivities promise a morning of magic, music, and memory-making for children of all ages. Beloved ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The red carpet is rolling out at Orange Avenue School this Friday, June 6, as Cranford hosts its 18th annual Relay for Life, a powerful community event that honors survivors, remembers those who were lost, and rallies together in the ongoing fight against cancer.This year’s theme, ...
It's Salad Sunday at Salad-Ology! Open until 6 p.m. tonight and 7 p.m. Monday - Saturday. Salad-Ology believes that healthy eating should be accessible to everyone. Their extensive menu of specialty salads made fresh to order is enough to satisfy even the pickiest eater, but if that weren’t enough, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The New Jersey Independent Film Festival returns June 4–7 with more than a slate of bold, inclusive cinema. This year, the festival carries a deeper purpose: helping to restore the Cranford Theater after a ceiling collapse forced the historic venue to close.Opening Night on ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Pride Month is here, and Cranford is coming together to honor and uplift the LGBTQ+ community. From flag-raising ceremonies to yoga downtown, residents have plenty of ways to celebrate and support Pride throughout the first week of June.• Flow for a Cause: PRIDE Yoga with Hot Yoga ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford, starting with her podcast. Union County College Foundation Helps Deserving Students Get An Education 🎓In a previous episode, I noted UCNJ was a finalist for the prestigious Aspen Prize, an award ...
CRANFORD, NJ – In the bustling heart of downtown Cranford, one business owner has been quietly serving more than just breakfast and lunch. For 36 years, Dominick LaMantia, owner of The Gourmet Deli, has been a pillar of generosity, warmth, and community spirit.Dominick’s efforts were recently ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — A large portion of the ceiling at the Cranford Theater collapsed without warning on Wednesday, April 30, prompting the immediate closure of the town’s longtime movie house. No injuries were reported, but the damage has left the theater shuttered indefinitely as it undergoes repairs ...
CRANFORD, NJ – If you’ve recently driven down Walnut Avenue and thought you saw a giant tortoise sunning himself on a lawn—you weren’t imagining things. That’s Bowser, a Sulcata tortoise and the newest local celebrity.Sulcatas, also known as African spurred tortoises, are the largest mainland ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Cranford is a great town to celebrate National Hamburger Day. Not only do we have one of NJ.com’s best burgers in the state, we also have two dive bars beloved for their food, and a classic that’s been served for more than 50 years. Urban Burger’s Wicked Blue Burger, which is topped ...
CHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Tucked away on 55 sweeping acres of woodlands and meadows, the historic Wildfair estate opened its doors this May for one of New Jersey’s most anticipated philanthropic traditions: the 21st Mansion in May Designer Showhouse and Gardens. Organized by the Women’s Association ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Lace up your sneakers and mark your calendars — the Centennial Village Group’s annual Velocity 5K is racing back into town this Sunday, June 1.Now in its 14th year, this beloved Cranford tradition brings the community together for a morning of fitness, fun, and fundraising. Along ...
CRANFORD — The Cranford Woman’s Club will mark its 75th anniversary with a special fundraising event, the Diamond Jubilee Tea. The event is set to take place on Saturday, June 7, from 3 to 6 p.m., on the grounds of a historic home in Cranford.The celebration will feature an elegant three-course ...
CRANFORD, NJ - One highlight of Cranford’s annual Memorial Day parade is the flags carried honoring local servicemen who gave their lives fighting for our country. These flags, along with the banners affixed to signs around town, are the work of “The Cranford 86,” a local organization created to ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - The New Jersey Conference of Mayors (NJCM) marked a major milestone Tuesday with a celebratory ribbon-cutting to open its 60th Annual Spring Conference at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City.The Spring Conference is NJCM’s premier event, bringing together local ...
CRANFORD, NJ – In a salute to America’s service members ahead of Memorial Day, a U.S. Navy Seahawk helicopter landed on the athletic field at Hillside Avenue School on Tuesday, May 20. This special event, co-hosted by Cranford VFW Post 335, offered students, staff, and community members an ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Congratulations to Cranford High School's Performing Artist of the Week, Sabrina Noll. She is being recognized for her outstanding achievements in the performing arts. Noll, a junior, is a three-year member of the CHS Dance Ensemble and serves as the ensemble's junior manager. She is ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Do you know what kind of tree is growing in your front yard? If you’re like many Cranford residents, the answer might be a hesitant “no.” That’s one reason why the Cranford Shade Tree Commission launched its award-winning “Tree of the Month” initiative—featured both on their website ...
Tapping For Improved Mental Well-BeingYou’ve likely heard of acupuncture and you may know about acupressure. Both techniques use the connection between mind and body to help people feel better. Less well-known is tapping. It’s a process taught by Christine Del Negro, a Cranford resident who owns ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Since 1918, a key part of Cranford’s Memorial Day parade has been the carrying of the Gold Star flags representing each of the 86 local heroes who gave their lives in service of their country. They are carried in the parade and then dipped when the serviceman’s name is read at ...
CRANFORD, NJ — At the May 20 meeting, the Cranford Township Committee focused on public safety achievements and local infrastructure concerns, which also included the adoption of financial ordinances.The Committee also honored members of the Cranford Police Department for their service and ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford made local history this week with a groundbreaking moment for the Fire Department. During the Township Committee meeting on May 20, 2025, officials approved the hiring of two new probationary firefighters—one of whom marks a major milestone as the department's first female ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Francesca Mani, a Westfield teen who has been advocating for stronger laws surrounding AI, was with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump when the President signed into law the “Take it Down” bill on Monday.The new law bans nonconsensual online publication of sexually ...
GARWOOD, NJ – If you’ve driven down North Avenue on the Cranford-Garwood border lately, you’ve likely spotted it: a stately brick building rising above the rubble of what was once a bustling factory. It’s a remnant of a bygone era—and one with a fascinating musical legacy.That building is what’s ...