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By SHANNON BURKE, INTERN
November 16, 2024
CRANFORD, NJ - Armand Assante, the Emmy Award-winning star of Gotti, was at the Cranford Theater on Thursday for an intimate conversation and screening of his movie, hosted by the Garden State Film Festival (GSFF).Assante opened the conversation by explaining what watching the movie on the big ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast compiles what's happening in Cranford. Cranford High School Presents ‘Clue’ - November 15 & 16 🔍The CHS Performing Arts Department will stage two performances of this multi-ending mystery.St. Mark Jazz Night - Friday, November 15 🎷Enjoy the music of ...
MORRISTOWN N.J., November 6, 2024 – Atlantic Health System is pleased to announce groundbreaking findings from the EARLY TAVR trial led by Dr. Philippe Genereux, Medical Director of the Structural Heart Program at Morristown Medical Center’s Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute. The trial demonstrates ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Based upon a statement from a civilian from South Orange, the SOPD had a tip that the residents of a house on Academy Street were selling a variety of illegal drugs from the house.The police, based upon the “tip” police initiated surveillance of the property, spending about 10 ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Does the idea of cooking a giant meal on Thanksgiving make you feel less than thankful? Here are a handful of restaurants in Cranford and other businesses nearby that can do it for you. Garlic Rose Bistro: Offers a roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, gravy, scalloped potatoes, string ...
EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Burlington County teenager has been charged with arson in connection to a significant forest fire that consumed 52 acres of land over the course of several days, according to a Wednesday announcement by the Evesham Police Department. At approximately 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, ...
SHORT HILLS, NJ – New Jersey finally has its own Eataly, the global Italian marketplace and restaurant full of delicious Italian imports. Customers can dine in the sunny 230-seat restaurant and bar and/or purchase artisanal imports in the vast market of imported gastronomic delights ...
CRANFORD, NJ- When Claire Nelson started making pens over the summer, she and her mom talked about giving some of the money to charity. So she decided to donate all of her proceeds during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “I wanted to give the money to a charity that helps people in Cranford, and ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Congratulations to this week's Cranford High School Athletes of the Week, Kendrick Shaw and Sarah Suh! Shaw, a senior on the varsity soccer team, scored the only goal on a free kick from 40 yards out to send the Cougars to overtime vs. Colonia in the state sectional quarterfinals. He ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey residents are being asked to reduce water use, as the state has declared a drought warning. Previously, the state was under a drought watch, which was issued last month.Gov. Phil Murphy and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) say the warning, issued Wednesday, ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey residents are being asked to reduce water use, as the state has declared a drought warning. Previously, the state was under a drought watch, which was issued last month.Gov. Phil Murphy and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) say the warning, issued Wednesday, ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Juan Carlos Nordelo (D) has conceded the race to Gina Black (R) for reelection to Cranford Township Committee. As of November 12 at 3:54 p.m., Union County Votes' unofficial updated results show Black holds 6,459 votes, while Nordelo trailed closely with 6,243 votes after mail in and ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School senior Brandon Genlot has died in a car crash, Acting Principal Tom Paterson told the high school community Tuesday in an email shared with TAPinto Westfield by the district.Genlot, who was 17 years old, had played on the varsity volleyball team and was listed ...
CRANFORD, NJ – On November 15, the Madd Ox Foundation is hosting a candle-pouring class at AR Workshop in Westfield to help fill care packages for families who have experienced infant loss. Jennifer Gomes-Lemon understands how it can feel. “I created the Madd Ox Foundation after we lost our son ...
CRANFORD, NJ – New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has released the affordable housing calculations for all NJ municipalities, including Cranford, to help plan for development from July 2025 to July 2035, what is known as the fourth round.“The calculations help address New Jersey’s ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Rotary Club of Cranford held their annual golf outing in August. The outing ended with a moving presentation by The Aliver Foundation Founder and President, Jill Pall, who also accepted a check for the proceeds raised by the event. Pall founded The Aliver Foundation in January ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Just in time for Veterans Day, TV 35 has released the first six episodes of the ongoing series “Cranford Veterans: Defending Our Country,” hosted by U.S. Marine Corp veteran and Township Committee member Terrance Curran.“We talk to veterans from around Cranford about their service, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast compiles what's happening in Cranford at the beggining of her podcast.The podcast is back this week with Cranford Public Library Director Kathy Cannarozzi. She and I are discussing the plans for expansion and improvements to the children’s room.Listen to ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — With political tensions felt nationwide over the presidential election and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Union County Interfaith Coordinating Council once again is hosting its annual Day of Prayer, an event dedicated to building bonds within the interfaith community ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Memorial Field has been the backdrop for some of the most memorable and dramatic moments in Cranford High School’s sports history. Most recently, the varsity football team made a thrilling stop on 4th and inches to clinch a spot in the state semi-finals, and the girls’ soccer team ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Congratulations to this week's Cranford High School Athletes of the Week, Ellie Semple and Tyler Veltre!Semple, a senior captain on the varsity cross-country team, holds the fastest time of the season for the team with a 20:11 at the Union County Conference meet. She is consistently ...
CRANFORD, NJ – While Cranford’s Recreation and Parks fall/winter brochure recently dropped, the sign-up for recreation basketball started on July 1st. “This is my favorite program we offer by far,” said director Steve Robertazzi. “We usually have over 80 teams, so organization is key for this ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Mochi is a lost male cat. He escaped from the Orange Avenue Pool vaccine clinic. He ran into the wooded area beside the pool around 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 2. Mochi was last spotted at the end of the wooded area on Birch Street in Kenilworth. He is wearing an orange collar ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Incumbent Democrats retained their decades-long hold over the Union County Commissioner Board on Tuesday.Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded, Alexander Mirabella and James Baker were re-elected to serve three-year terms, beating out Republican challengers Jeanne Kingsley, Mary O’Connor and ...
CRANFORD, NJ – In May, Cranford Golden Touch Jewelers celebrated 40 years in Downtown Cranford. Owner Mario Haddad has seen a lot of changes since he came from Lebanon to join his brother, who took over the jewelry store in 1984. “I worked in a factory there where we made jewelry from scratch,” ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Join the Cranford Public Library for their third annual Art in the Park, a free, all-ages event on Saturday, November 9 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at Hanson Park. There will be a variety of art stations including mini pumpkin painting, leaf art, weaving demos from @fiberbynature, face ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The polls closed at 8:00 p.m. and here are the unofficial preliminary results with all districts reporting, according to Union County Votes. Union County Votes website states "That due to the new vote by mail law, the mail-in ballot count will continue after Election Day. The new law ...
DIXVILLE NOTCH, NH — While most Americans went to bed, people in this tiny New Hampshire town went to their general store at midnight to, once again, be among our nation’s first voters to cast ballots for President of the United States.The result was a 3-to-3 tie. Six registered voters in Dixville ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Board of Education announced that Sean Sawyer has been named the new principal of Lincoln School, effective January 1, 2025. “Sean Sawyer brings a wealth of experience to his new role as principal of Lincoln School, “ said Dr. Scott Rubin, “and we are very excited to ...
CRANFORD, NJ – On November 15 and 16, theater fans can enjoy Clue, a tongue-in-cheek murder mystery guaranteed to have you dying of laughter. Directed by the high school’s theater teacher, Michael McQuade, the romp stars several CHS students. Adapted for the stage with a script by Sandy Rustin, ...