TOP LOCAL News
By BERNIE WAGENBLAST
March 7, 2025
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford, starting with her podcast. Making Your Pitch 🛗Whether it’s a formal presentation or a quick elevator pitch, many of us have times when we need to win over others to something we are trying to ...
CRANFORD, NJ – After many meetings and budget discussions, Cranford was able to open both Centennial and Orange Avenue pools this summer. Registration is now open for Cranford residents.“We are excited that both pools will open again this summer to provide our members with options for outdoor ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Eating Disorders Awareness Week is an annual campaign sponsored by the National Eating Disorders Association. For 2025, the annual week dedicated to drawing the public’s attention to eating disorders began on Monday, February 24, and concluded on Sunday, March 2. The theme of this ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Congratulations to Cranford High School's Performing Artist of the Week, Dylan Macnab. He is being recognized for his outstanding achievements in the performing arts.Dylan Macnab, a senior, is a trombone and euphonium player in the concert band, marching band, and jazz band. He was ...
CRANFORD, NJ – The musical Chicago: Teen Edition, which opens this Friday, is directed by Michelle Massa and choreographed by Emma Schwartz with musical direction from CHS choral teacher Anthony Rafaniello. Originally a 1926 play of the same name by Maurine Dallas Watkins, Chicago opened as a ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Senior guards Ella Kreuzer, Mia Semioli and Arden Alvarez combined to score 36 points and led a three-point attack that sent the Chatham Cougars' girls basketball team to a 44-21 win vs. Mendham in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 state tournament semifinal round on Tuesday ...
CRANFORD, NJ – As today kicks off the first day of Lent, it’s an ideal time to showcase local author Laura Sassi’s new book, “Faithful Feet,” a family-friendly trek through the Bible illustrated by Emanuela Di Donna, which was published earlier this year by WorthyKids. Using feet as the spark, ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has removed 25 exotic animals from SeaQuest at Woodbridge Center to give them better living conditions elsewhere.State environmental authorities confirm that 25 exotic and endangered animals were removed ...
CRANFORD, NJ– Tickets are now on sale for the annual Irish Heritage Dinner held by the Union County Daughters of Ireland (UCDOI) on Friday, May 2, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Three outstanding women who have made a significant impact in Union County, including Cranford’s Mary Novick, will be ...
CRANFORD, NJ – The Prologue Literary & Art Magazine from Cranford Public Schools (CPS) has been recognized as a Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary (REALM) First Class magazine by the National Council of Teachers of English. This is the first year CPS has received "First Class," ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy proposed a record $58.1 billion state budget with more than $1 billion in new taxes and fees, a continued commitment to property-tax relief, and a raft of socially progressive initiatives that may collide with what he called “the noise of chaos and confusion” of ...
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, NJ – With soaring college tuition costs and the average student graduating more than $38,000 in debt, it pays to be informed before committing to a school. For nearly a decade, Christine McMullan has helped families as a college financial aid counselor at Garretson Financial. The Cranford ...
CRANFORD, NJ -As homeownership remains increasingly out of reach for many Americans, the question “How much house can I afford?” has surged in popularity, with more than 201,000 average monthly searches in January, as reported by HomeAbroad. With mortgage rates averaging a little less than 7%, and ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford, starting with her podcast. Cranford Neighbors Introduces You to Some of the Town's Fascinating PeopleLike me, you probably have recognized some of the folks featured on the cover of Cranford ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Congratulations to this week's Cranford High School Athletes of the Week, Michael Daly and Isa Alvarez-Gomez.Daly, a junior on the varsity wrestling team, recently won the District #10 championship, beating the number 7 state-ranked wrestler in the 113-pound weight ...
NEWARK - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on Wednesday the “imminent” reopening of the Delaney Hall Facility in Newark, the first new immigration detention facility under the administration of President Donald Trump.Delaney Hall’s reopening comes after reaching an agreement ...
CRANFORD, NJ – For more than 15 years, students in Cranford’s Japanese classes have participated in a creative project to design nengajo, which are traditional New Year's greeting cards exchanged in Japan to wish for a prosperous and auspicious year. This year, Hillside Avenue School sixth grader, ...
UNION, NJ – The 2025 Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee received a warm welcome at Union’s Town Hall on Tuesday evening, accompanied by the stirring sound of bagpipes. During the Township Committee meeting, the mayor and committee members honored the dedicated team behind the parade ...
CRANFORD, NJ - At approximately 3:00 p.m. today, February 27, Cranford Police received a call about a suspicious male walking through backyards in the area of Locust Drive. Shortly after, they received a second call about a person walking through yards on Locust Drive and Manor Avenue.According to ...
CRANFORD, NJ - On Feruary 26, Cranford’s girls basketball team dominated Millburn earning a trip to the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA Tournament. The win was even more impressive because only a month earlier their season seemed to be in serious trouble. After a defeat at the hands of Roselle ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Congratulations to Cranford Middle School’s Hockey Athletes of the Week, the Cranford Hockey Club’s Pee Wee Blue 12U!The team won their group’s championship for the Utica Gateway to the Adirondacks tournament. Many of these athletes also play for Cranford’s Middle School Hockey ...
GARWOOD, NJ - There’s a bit of “magic” tucked in a corner of Garwood. Marty and Kim Musikant, owners of Active Life Fitness, have been helping people over 40 find that magic, get stronger, feel younger and stay active for over 20 years. Marty Musikant, a Cranford resident, turned his own life’s ...
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 ...
SUMMER IS COMING! It's the perfect time to fuel your body with fresh, nutritious meals. Our delicious salads are packed with ALL the nutrients you need to feel energized and healthy throughout the season.Our salad menu now includes a build-your-own salad option, specialty salads, wraps, hot bites ...
CRANFORD, NJ - On February 13, Cranford resident Michelle Conway was among 12 volunteers sworn in by Union County Superior Court Judge Gavin I. Handwerker after completing training as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Passaic and Union Counties to advocate for vulnerable children in ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The JCC of Central New Jersey (1391 Martine Ave, Scotch Plains) hosted its Annual Special Needs Resource Fair on Sunday, Feb. 23. The vibrant event was open to the community, in a full house with 70 vendors from camps, schools, video game companies, martial arts, therapists, ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – A 48-year-old township man charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials has been identified as a middle school teacher in Union County, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald.McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford High School Junior Varsity Ice Hockey team has won the Union County Ice Hockey League Championship for the second time in school history. This is the sixth year of a formal junior varsity-level ice hockey league in Union County and to win the championship a second time ...
CRANFORD, NJ – The next time you are flying out of Terminal A at Newark Liberty International, take a look at the art. Among the local artists showcasing uniquely New Jersey scenes on screens across the terminal, you’ll find two of Cranford’s own: Joe Manzella and Paul Lachenauer.The digital art ...