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By WESTFIELD AREA YMCA DEVILFISH
December 12, 2024
The Devilfish swim team is a competitive swim program that looks to grow its swimmers in the water as well as outside of the pool. Recently, the team invited Michael Zito, Ph.D., an internationally renowned clinical, sport and performance psychologist to present a series of workshops to the team. ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Golden Touch Jewelers was bustling with holiday shoppers when TAPinto Cranford stopped in to speak with owner Mario Haddad. “A lot of people have been coming in for engagement rings and other bridal jewelry,” he said, smiling. But others were there to pick up Christmas gifts. When ...
GARWOOD, NJ — Crossroads, the restaurant, bar and music venue in Garwood, was the site of filming for a movie about a Neil Diamond cover band this week, Mayor Jen Blumenstock wrote on her Facebook page Wednesday.“Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson were in town filming a new movie, Song Sung Blue, based ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The Lord & Taylor store in Woodbridge Center will soon be a cutting-edge medical research facility with nearly 300 employees, after an $11.5 million sales deal for the former department store.Accu Reference Medical Labs signed a contract in late November to buy the former ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Brownie Troop 40400 hosted their fourth annual holiday movie night at Cranford Theater last week to collect new pajamas and books for The Pajama Program. This national nonprofit distributes them to children facing adversities.The troop began this event when the girls were in ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Dramatic Club (CDC) continues its stellar 106th season with a tale as old as time—Beauty and the Beast. The musical, which has captured hearts for generations with both its original 1991 film version and 1994 Broadway adaptation, has come to life on the CDC stage. The ...
UNION COUNTY — Police here and across the state are starting a month-long crackdown on drunk driving, many of those efforts fueled by grants from the NJ Department of Highway Traffic Safety.The state’s 2024 “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign has divided $732,400 among 130 law enforcement ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Debi Spaltro was in her office at JDS HVAC Service on West Broad Street Sunday night at about 8 p.m. when she said she heard what sounded like a very loud chainsaw buzzing.“I looked up and there they were,” she said. At first, she thought she was seeing a small plane, but then they ...
CRANFORD, NJ – The Cranford Chamber of Commerce provides multiple ways to visit with Saint Nick this holiday season, including receiving a letter, an online story time, and the beloved trolley rides and sing-along later this month. “While we do put on other events throughout the year,” said Chamber ...
CRANFORD, NJ - For Emilio DiFabio, life in Cranford has always revolved around hard work, community, and running a successful concrete, masonry, and excavation business. But recently, this unassuming contractor has been catapulted into the world of Hollywood, trading his work boots on certain days ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — County and local law enforcement agencies are aware of recurring reports of drone activity in and around Union County and want you to report any you see to the FBI.Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel, Union County Chief of Detectives Dr. Harvey Barnwell, Union County ...
CRANFORD. NJ - Want to shop local businesses, artists, and artisans in a stunning setting? Then the Alluem Flea Holiday Market is the place to be. The event features pop-up shops inside and outside Droescher's Mill along the Rahway River and will take place on Sunday, December 8, from 10:00 a.m. to ...
CLARK, NJ — Police in this Union County town are looking for the culprit who abandoned nine tiny puppies in a five-gallon bucket at Raritan Road and Frances Drive on Thursday afternoon. Meanwhile, the Newark-based Associated Humane Society (AHS) hopes to find forever homes for the puppies, ...
CRANFORD, NJ – The Sprinkle Experiment at Sweet n' Fancy will hold its annual Hailey's Day of Kindness on December 14 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.The “Sprinkle Kindness” event honors Hailey Merolle, who died five years ago on December 18. “Hailey’s parents, Jillian and Ryan, who have been Cranford ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford, starting off with podcast: Union County Interfaith Homeless Vigil Comes to CranfordEach year, a different house of worship hosts this annual event. In 2024, Calvary Lutheran will play that role.
CRANFORD, NJ – In recent years, Cranford has transformed itself into a popular dining destination. Foodies can enjoy anything from Moroccan, Greek, Italian, Mexican, Japanese, Korean and Chinese cuisine as well as delicious burger joints, steak houses and seafood eateries scattered all over town.
CRANFORD, NJ - Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be backstage at a major musical? Christy Ney is hosting an amazing panel of Broadway stars from “Wicked” to provide a peek behind the curtain and a Q&A session on Wednesday, December 11 at 6:30pm at the Cranford Theater. “I am excited to ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Residents should avoid the area of Lincoln Avenue at the corner of South Avenue W, due to a 2- vehicle crash. Currently, Cranford police and fire are on the scene. This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.
CRANFORD, NJ – How long has the Cranford Jaycees been hosting their annual free family holiday party? They’re not sure! But it’s been at least since the 1970s when it was held at Roosevelt School. Like the past few decades, the fun-filled event is happening at the Cranford Community Center on ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — President-elect Donald Trump has picked Jared Isaacman, a billionaire and commercial space explorer who lived in Westfield as a child, to be NASA’s next administrator, according to reports.Isaacman attended Westfield Public Schools from kindergarten through sixth grade and has said ...
CRANFORD, NJ - At last night’s Cranford Township Committee meeting, Matthew Nazzaro, a 22-year veteran in town, was sworn in as the chief of Cranford Police Department following the retirement of Chief Ryan Greco.“Our police chief is not just the leader of the department, he’s a leader in the ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Cranford Woman’s Club (CWC) knew that for their Diamond Jubilee anniversary, they wanted their 35th annual house tour to be extra special. But they weren’t sure how.Then, one of the first homes the club approached was a historic home. “That sort of triggered us to find homes that are ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Police Department have charged two Elizabeth men with theft after investigating a report of packages stolen from a residential porch.According to police, at approximately 6 p.m., on Sunday, December 1, a resident in the 50 block of Elizabeth Avenue reported a theft and ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center was the site of the first spine surgery globally using the Mako Spine System from Stryker, one of the world’s leading medical technology companies. The first surgery was performed by Jason E. Lowenstein, MD, Director of Scoliosis ...
CRANFORD, NJ – After the flurry of shopping that follows Thanksgiving, it’s nice to take a moment to think about others who are less fortunate. GivingTuesday, which began in 2012, is a global generosity movement that encourages people to do good. This year, Cranford Realtor Lindsey Martinelli ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Ryan Zadrozny, a 23-year-old 2020 Westfield Senior High School graduate, was killed Dec. 1 in North Carolina when he was struck by a car being driven by a man who was impaired and left the scene, according to police.Zadrozny was struck and killed while he and two friends were in a ...
Cranford Golden Touch Jewelers has been serving the Cranford community for over 40 years. This holiday season, drop by and see why the owner, Mario Haddad, loves this time of year.The shop is stocked with beautiful pieces that will make the holidays extra special. Let Mario know your budget, and ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Winter break will be here soon. Keep your kids engaged and active, while learning through youth programs offered at the Cranford Community Center, located at 220 Walnut Avenue.December 23Birds & Beasts digs into the habitat of owls, birds and insects. Where do owls live and what ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The film adaptation of the insanely successful Broadway musical Wicked has some large slippers to fill. The movie starts strongly with a panning shot over Munchkinland as the citizens sing joyously that the Wicked Witch of the West is dead. Galinda, or Glinda the Good Witch, played ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Food insecurity is affecting nearly a million people in the state, as widespread factors including rising grocery prices continue to impact Union County individuals and families, according to a New Jersey Community FoodBank official.Feeding America’s latest “Map The Meal Gap” ...