TOP LOCAL News
By DINAH DUNN
November 30, 2024
CRANFORD, NJ – Emily Litz wasn’t sure what to expect at a last-minute assembly on November 14 at Malcolm E. Nettingham Middle School in Scotch Plains. Her surprise was evident when she was called up to receive the 2024-25 New Jersey Milken Educator Award, often referred to as the “Oscars of ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford, starting off with her terrific podcast: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast On CDC stage in DecemberSometimes the productions at the Cranford Dramatic Club are debuts. This show will be a final ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Congratulations to Cranford High School's Performing Artist of the Week, Christopher Uglialoro. He is being recognized for his outstanding achievements in choral performance. Uglialoro, a junior, sings tenor in the Madrigal Choir, the Noteworthy a cappella group, and the Concert ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Small Business Saturday (SBS) was made for towns like Cranford, where most of our stores fit the bill. With so many great spots downtown, you might not have time to hit them all. So TAPinto Cranford asked store owners for their most popular items under $20:Augusta Mae Boutique has ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Kathleen McMahon of Cranford proudly took the oath as a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) November 1, along with six fellow trainees. Union County Superior Court Judge Gavin I. Handwerker presided over the swearing-in.These volunteers, equipped to champion the best ...
CRANFORD, NJ -The Cranford Fund for Educational Excellence (CFEE) has awarded more than $34,000 in grants to the Cranford Public Schools for the 2024-2025 school year, providing teachers and administrators across the district with new tools for innovating in their classrooms and nurturing students’ ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Downtown Cranford has announced its annual free parking on Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30, to support its Small Business Saturday event.Small Business Saturday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year for Cranford retailers. Shoppers are invited to stop by ...
CRANFORD, NJ – The Cranford Hockey Club (CHC) is an all-volunteer, family-focused, and non-profit club, which is unusual for the sport. “Every coach, every manager, every board member is a volunteer,” said Mike DuHaime, president of the CHC, “many of which have played at a very high level of ice ...
CRANFORD, NJ - A high school class speaking nothing but Japanese for an hour is a rare sight in the United States, let alone in New Jersey. Thanks to a shared vision of enhanced cultural understanding and a partnership between The Japan Foundation and Laurasian Institution, this vision became a ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford Police, Fire and EMS responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a juvenile cyclist at the intersection of South Union Avenue at Cherry Street on Sunday, November 17. According to police, the juvenile was riding an electric bicycle northbound on South Union ...
Press Release: The Cranford High School Class of 2025 is partnering with the NJ Devils again this year to sell tickets for their December 10th game against the Toronto Maple Leafs! Tickets are $50 each, including a photo on the ice, a drawstring bag, and a jumbotron shout-out! Join in on the fun ...
CRANFORD .NJ – Want the chance to win cool prizes from local shops? Starting Monday, November 25, every $10 spent at a small business in Cranford until Saturday, November 30 can be exchanged at Eastman Plaza for a raffle ticket. Submit the tickets for a chance to win one of more than $5,000 worth ...
Cranford Golden Touch Jewelers has been serving the Cranford community for over 40 years. The owner, Mario Haddad is ready to make your holiday shopping a breeze. Stop into the shop and view a wide selection of stunning pieces that can satisfy any price point. Golden Touch can also custom design ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Trinity Church at 119 Forest Ave will be hosting the Cranford Community Thanksgiving Service on Monday, November 25, at 7:00 p.m. The annual service is organized by the Cranford Clergy Council and the Cranford Interfaith Committee and is thus supported by all the houses of worship in ...
CRANFORD, NJ – It was a celebratory night at Cranford High School on Thursday as senior Jordan Chapman officially committed to the Rutgers University wrestling team. Signing his national letter of intent in front of friends, family, and teammates, Chapman joined the rare company of Cranford ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Want to run off some pumpkin pie while supporting a good cause? Join The Cranford Jaycees and local residents for the ninth annual Cranford Track Friday on November 29 at Memorial Field, beginning at 10:00 a.m.Participants can start their campaign by clicking "Join This Team" on the ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford. Jupiter: King of the Planets - Friday, November 22 The largest planet in the solar system will be the subject of a talk at the William Miller Sperry Observatory sponsored by Amateur ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are inviting New Jersey residents to visit Drumthwacket during the holidays.“This beautiful property, appropriately known as the People's House, is a historical and cultural treasure that becomes even more remarkable at this time of year,” ...
CRANFORD, NJ – On Friday, November 29, the Chamber of Commerce is hosting Cranford’s annual tree lighting event at the gazebo on North Avenue and Springfield Avenue. After the Girl Scouts spend the day decorating the tree, everyone is invited to gather at 5:00 p.m. to listen to caroling. Santa will ...
Press Release:In late 2023, the Cranford VFW adopted the 102nd Cavalry Squadron located in Westfield and comprised of soldiers from the local area. As a portion of this adoption, Cranford’s VFW has undergone multiple initiatives to support those soldiers deployed. But the post also wanted to ensure ...
TRENTON, NJ — With much of New Jersey receiving between three-quarters of an inch and an inch of rain or more in the past 24 hours, The New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced Thursday that fire restrictions statewide have been lifted.The Forest Fire Service lists the fire danger as “low” on its ...
CRANFORD, NJ - At the beginning of each school year, Cranford High School’s esteemed choir director, Anthony Rafaniello posts a quote for student reflection on his classroom wall. This year, the quote was from American philosopher John Dewey (1859-1952):“We always live at the time we live and not ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Puleo International will open its doors to the public on Friday, Nov. 22 for its 20th annual holiday sale. Located at 3614 Kennedy Road, Puleo International was founded in 1954 and is a fourth-generation family-owned manufacturer and distributor of unique handcrafted holiday ...
CRANFORD, NJ – This week NJ.com ranked their 51 best coffee shops, with Cranford’s Track 5 Coffee hitting at #6. “The warm, cozy atmosphere is sure to attract loads of people,” they wrote, “especially with their yummy pastries, comfortable seating indoors and outdoors, and mouth-watering drinks.” ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Thanksgiving is one of Cranford Family Care’s busiest times—this year was no exception. The shelves of the food pantry are full, in part from the recent food drives by St. Michael’s Church and School, the Highland Group, Sunny Acres, and the annual Scouting for Food drive, CFC’s ...
Stop by Cranford Golden Touch Jewelers this holiday season and let the owner, Mario Haddad, help you select the absolute perfect gift for anyone on your holiday list. Tell him a little bit about the person you are shopping for and let him work his magic for you. Golden Touch offers a wide variety ...
CRANFORD, NJ – For years, Cranford has been fighting Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, and AT&T’s proposed cell tower on the campus of Union College. At the November 12 Township Committee meeting, Mayor Brian Andrews was disappointed to report that Cranford was not going to win that ...
CRANFORD, NJ - FLAG for Cranford is selling Cranford landmark ornaments for the fifth year in a row. The organization, which was founded in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, has continued to support the Cranford community by providing meals and gift cards from Cranford businesses to residents in ...
Update as of 10:30 p.m. on November 17 - Mochi was last captured on a ring camera at 6:45 p.m. near Walnut Avenue in Cranford heading toward Lincoln Avenue East. The owners are asking residents in the area to please check their cameras and outdoor structures.CRANFORD, NJ - The search for Mochi, the ...
MORRISTOWN & SUMMIT, NJ – Two of Atlantic Health System’s hospitals, Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center, earned ‘A’ grades from The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grades.Each of the two hospitals has earned top marks for consecutive scoring periods.