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By DINAH DUNN
March 17, 2025
CRANFORD, NJ – The luck of the Irish held off the rain for Cranford’s first St. Patrick's Parade. The crowd was a sea of green, waving Irish flags, wearing green beads and most importantly their Cranford pride. The parade began with Grand Marshall Barry O’Donovan, Irish Woman of the Year, Mary ...
Salad-Ology in Cranford will give you your green fix this St. Patrick's Day weekend!Every salad is made with only the freshest produce, sourced from local farms whenever possible. Salad-Ology offers a wide variety of ingredients, including fresh greens, colorful vegetables, hearty grains, and ...
UNION, NJ - A crisp, perfect March day set the stage for the 2025 Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade, as marchers and spectators filled the streets of Union to celebrate Irish tradition and community spirit. The 28th annual parade honored youth athletics, showcasing the county's commitment to ...
NEW JERSEY – Women-owned businesses in New Jersey and across the U.S. continue to thrive. According to the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) Annual Report, there are 14.5 million women-owned businesses that account for nearly 40% of all businesses in the U.S. In 2024, they had an estimated ...
TRENTON, NJ — Potholes around the state could soon be on the road to recovery. The New Jersey Department of Transportation's (NJDOT) annual statewide pothole repair campaign starts Monday."Over the next couple of months, our priority will be repairing the most significant potholes from this ...
CRANFORD, NJ – This weekend when everyone’s Irish, one local kid stands out: Liam O’Neill. The 13-year-old started a local chapter of the Junior Ancient Order of Hibernians/ Junior Daughters of Ireland, the nation's oldest and largest Irish-Catholic organization. Kids ages 5-18 meet 4 times a year ...
NEW JERSEY, - The baseball world was rocked recently by the news that New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will undergo Tommy John surgery, sidelining him for the entire season. His procedure, formerly known as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction, is a common surgery among baseball players, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford, starting with her podcast.Cranford Construction Company Owner Expands Into Acting 🏗️🎬Emilio DiFabio grew up in Cranford. Despite protests from his father, he ended up joining the family ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Public Library (CPL) created a free, self-care pantry in the teen section of the library, stocked with everything from feminine hygiene products to lip balm. “The pantry allows anyone in need of items such as menstrual products the opportunity to help themselves ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Township Committee’s latest meeting on March 11 was a mix of celebration, financial strategy, and lively public discussion over the management of the township’s public pools. While the meeting started on a positive note with proclamations recognizing various heritage ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Lisa Allen ran her hands back and forth over the surface of the wall-mounted plaything, determined to get its circles to light up. With some swipes of her hands, they glowed green. After a few more, they turned red.The sensory wall designed to occupy little ones that the Senior ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The JCC of Central NJ in Scotch Plains has released its annual Special Needs Resource Directory for 2025. For the past five years, the JCC has compiled a list of professional agencies and businesses across the state of New Jersey that support people with disabilities and their ...
NEW JERSEY - New Jersey boxing legend and now renowned trainer Edgar “Butch” Sanchez faced a formidable opponent outside the ring — kidney disease — which almost cost him his life and led to him later needing a kidney transplant from an unlikely source.Getting to Know ButchBorn in Puerto Rico, ...
The Devilfish Swim Team is midway through its championship season and so far they have achieved some impressive results. For the 8 and Under Swimming Championship meet that was held on Feb. 1 in New Providence, the Devilfish sent 17 of its youngest swimmers to compete. Some notable top 16th place ...
A personalized path to lasting wellness is now available with the updated and enhanced 12-week Balance Within Program. Delivered in a convenient, private, 1:1 format (in-person or virtual), the program provides the support and guidance women need to confidently transform their health and ...
CRANFORD, NJ- With Cranford’s first St. Patrick’s Day Parade happening on Sunday, March 16, this year’s holiday is shaping up to shamrock-filled. As Mayor Terrence Curran told TAPinto Cranford, “As they say, ‘Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day,'" said Curran. “[The parade] is an opportunity to ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Congratulations to this week's Cranford High School Athletes of the Week, Michael Daly & Sydney Kessler.Daly, a senior on the varsity wrestling team, wrestled in the State individual wrestling tournament this past weekend, placing 5th on the podium and hitting the 100 win mark. ...
CRANFORD, NJ – With one out of every ten restaurants in the US serving Mexican food, it’s hard to stand out. But La Colina Mexican Cantina's focus on fresh ingredients and traditional flavors has made it one of Cranford's most popular spots and the word has definitely gotten out. BestofNJ.com ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Last Friday, the Cranford Theater began a series of Early Access Screenings of the film Americano, following its debut at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.Writer and director Deny Gallagher, a New Jersey native, decided to set and film his movie in this home state (Jersey ...
New Brunswick, N.J. – Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women, and approximately 1 in 26 women will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in her lifetime. Awareness about risk factors and early detection are crucial in preventing and effectively treating ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Congratulations to Cranford Middle School’s Hockey Athletes of the Week, Jack Johnson, Jack Mandel and Tyler Van Duzer. Johnson, Mandel and Duzer each recorded multiple point games in a middle school hockey win over Summit!The Cranford Middle School ice hockey program is a 100% ...
Salads are not just for lunch! Salad-Ology now has new extended hours! Open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday–Saturday and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Sunday.Every salad is made with only the freshest produce, sourced from local farms whenever possible. Salad-Ology offers a wide variety of ...
CRANFORD, NJ - More than 250 people attended the Cranford Fund for Educational Excellence (CFEE) 8th Annual Trivia Night, which raised $30,000 to benefit Cranford public school students. Twenty-seven teams competed in the high-spirited contest of eight rounds of challenging questions, with the ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Congratulations to this week's Cranford High School Athletes of the Week, Jordan Chapman & Lily Costello.Chapman, a senior on the varsity wrestling team, currently has the most wins in school history. He is a 3-time region champ, 4-time district champ, 3-time county champ and ...
It's Salad Sunday at Salad-Ology! Every salad is made with only the freshest produce, sourced from local farms whenever possible. Salad-Ology offers a wide variety of ingredients, including fresh greens, colorful vegetables, hearty grains, and delicious proteins. All dressings are made in-house, ...
CRANFORD – The Cranford Public Library has formally broken ground on the new Children’s Room. On March 3, 2025, Township Commissioner and Mayor’s Designee to the Library Board of Trustees Brian Andrews, along with Senate President Nicholas Scutari (LD-22), Assemblywoman Linda Carter (LD-22), Mayor ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Rape Crisis Center is adding more volunteers.Volunteers will be trained at the center’s offices this March and April to provide emotional support, crisis counseling and advocacy to individuals who have experienced situations involving sexual violence.“They will ...
Being able to touch one’s toes may seem like a simple measure of fitness, but it can speak volumes about an individual’s flexibility and overall muscular health. Maintaining flexibility in critical areas such as the hamstrings, calves, and lower back is essential for supporting functional movement, ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Cranford's magical postseason run came to an end Friday night as the Cougars were defeated by Chatham in the sectional final of the North 2, Section 2, Group 3 tournament. A rematch from a 30-point drubbing in late December, Cranford fell behind 5-0 in the early minutes of the game.
CRANFORD, NJ – Ani Ramen was crowned “King of the Wing” at this year’s Downtown Cranford event, Fire & Ice. This year their Crispy Miso Sake wings, which combine Japanese techniques paired with Japanese/Korean flavors, helped them regain their crown, having also won in 2021. “When Ani Ramen ...