TOP LOCAL News
By DINAH DUNN
May 20, 2025
CRANFORD, NJ — The 2025 New Jersey Independent Film Festival is back from June 4–7 — and this year, it’s more than a celebration of bold, inclusive cinema. Following the unexpected ceiling collapse that shuttered its longtime home, the Cranford Theater, this year’s festival kicks off with a ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Salad-Ology is redefining healthy eating with its quick-service approach to fresh, customizable salads. Built on the belief that nutritious food should be both delicious and convenient, they offer a diverse menu made with high-quality ingredients and locally sourced produce.Located ...
CRANFORD, NJ – If you’ve ever strolled through town and noticed the charming historic plaques adorning some of Cranford’s older homes, you’ve seen the handiwork of the Cranford Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB)—a small but mighty Township committee working since 1993 to preserve the ...
NEW JERSEY — Gov. Phil Murphy cannot run for a third term and the field to replace him is wide open and crowded as 11 candidates vie for their party’s nominations in the June 10 primary election.That has left voters across the state with a number of questions on their minds, including some of the ...
NEW JERSEY - NJ Transit has an alternate service plan in place, should the rail strike continue.The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), which represents roughly 460 engineers, went on strike at 12:01 a.m. Friday, which was the deadline for a contract renewal between NJ Transit ...
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CRANFORD, NJ - As summer approaches, excitement is building in Cranford, where local outdoor pools are making a splash even before opening day. With a dramatic increase in pool memberships and a packed schedule of family-friendly activities, the 2025 summer season promises to be one of the best ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Two juvenile females sustained minor injuries after being struck by a motor vehicle while riding bicycles near the intersection of South Avenue and Centennial Avenue on Thursday afternoon, according to police. Cranford Police, Fire and EMS units responded to the scene at ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford. I had surgery last Thursday and have been in recovery mode since then. Sitting for long periods is not very comfortable, so I wasn’t able to edit the latest episode of the Cranford Radio podcast. I ...
CRANFORD, NJ — As mosquito season buzzes into full swing, the Cranford Environmental Commission is urging residents to think twice before reaching for chemical sprays. Instead of dousing entire yards—and unintentionally harming fireflies, ladybugs, bumblebees, butterflies, and even pets—Cranford ...
CRANFORD, NJ – When it finally stops raining, the banks of the Rahway River will be buzzing with activity—not from wildlife, but from dedicated volunteers coming together to clean and care for one of Cranford’s most cherished natural resources.On a date to be determined, residents of all ages are ...
CRANFORD, NJ — As National Police Week highlights the service and dedication of law enforcement across the country, the Cranford Police Department (CPD) is taking a proactive step toward community awareness with its latest initiative: Citizen’s Corner.This new feature offers a concise snapshot of ...
CRANFORD, NJ –The public is invited to attend the Cranford Downtown Streetscape Project information open house Tuesday, May 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cranford Community Center. The event, hosted in partnership with street design studio Arterial, offers residents an opportunity to review and ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Beneath a bright spring sky on May 10, the Cranford community gathered to celebrate the renaming of Buchanan Park to Culbreath Park, honoring the late John and Mamie Culbreath, a couple whose impact helped shape a neighborhood and whose legacy still echoes down Buchanan Street.The ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county Board of Commissioners adopted a $534 million budget this spring that increases the county-wide tax levy by 1.75 percent.The tax levy, which is the amount of money that’s raised in property taxes, increased by the same percentage that it did in 2024 for the county ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Two commissioners will not be returning to the Union County Board of Commissioners next year.Bette Jane Kowalski will be retiring this December after having served on the board for just over 21 years. Sergio Granados is not seeking re-election to the board because he is running ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Louis “Bobby” Manna, the alleged mastermind behind a plot to murder mafia boss John Gotti, has been released from federal prison after 36 years.Manna, originally from Jersey City, held court at a tavern located in Hoboken (recently demolished) where he is said to have plotted the ...
CRANFORD, NJ – A beloved summertime tradition is back with a twist. Cranford's Summer Playgrounds camp program will once again give kids the chance to unplug, connect, and play—but this year, there's a change of scenery.The Cranford Recreation and Parks Department has announced a revised set of ...
CRANFORD, NJ — From honoring educators and recognizing environmental efforts to addressing rising energy costs and recent public safety incidents, the Cranford Township Committee meeting on May 6 covered a wide range of community issues and initiatives.Mayor Terence Curran opened the meeting by ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Dramatic Club (CDC) ended its 2024-2025 season with a 2000s rom-com classic: Legally Blonde. Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the 2001 MGM film, the Legally Blonde musical is filled with dazzling, upbeat numbers and classic campy flair. The musical follows UCLA ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — After nearly three decades in public education, including eight years at the helm of Cranford Public Schools, Superintendent Scott Rubin announced he will retire effective Jan. 1, 2026.Rubin, who has led the district since 2018, shared the news in a letter to the school community, ...
CRANFORD, NJ – The spotlight was on Team Stars, Team Shimmer, and Team Radiance of the Diamondettes Baton Twirl & Dance Groups as they headed to Emmitsburg, Maryland, last weekend to compete in the prestigious National Baton Twirling Association Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships & Miss ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford High School junior (and TAPinto intern), Christopher Uglialoro, performed on April 27 with the 2025 NAfME All-Eastern Mixed Honor Choir. The concert was part of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Eastern Division Conference, held in Hartford, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A lucky Lottery player who bought a Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot ticket in Westfield matched all five numbers and the bullseye to win a $783,159 jackpot on Saturday.The winning ticket was drawn at Westfield Mini Mart, 241 South Avenue East in Westfield. The retailer will receive a $2,000 ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield firefighters took their jobs to new heights Wednesday when they rescued a 7-year-old boy with autism from high in a tree.At about 7 p.m. Wednesday, the Westfield Fire Department received a phone call direct to their firehouse about the boy, who had climbed 40 to 50 feet up ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ – In about 13 months, the first games of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will kick off. Canada, Mexico and the United States are hosting the biggest World Cup ever, with a total of eight games to be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, including the final match of the ...
CRANFORD, NJ - A foot pursuit and gunshot rattled a Cranford neighborhood early Monday morning after police responded to an attempted vehicle burglary near North Lehigh Avenue and Edgebrook Road.According to the Cranford Police Department, officers were dispatched to the area at approximately 4:13 ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Get ready for an unforgettable night of rhythm, nostalgia, and cinematic flair as Grammy-nominated jazz drummer and former Marvel film producer Richard Baratta returns to the Cranford Public Library for a special performance on Thursday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m.Baratta and his accomplished ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The county Board of Commissioners has adopted a $534 million budget for the upcoming year.The 2025 budget was put together around the time the Trump Administration announced that it wants to cut $11 billion in health and human services. For New Jersey, that would be $350 million in ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – In a seesaw battle that saw Scotch Plains-Fanwood open the scoring with two runs and then fall behind 4-2, before tying the game and sending it to extra innings on Thursday, the Raiders lost to Cranford, 7-6, in the resumption of the darkness-shortened game on Friday ...