TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO STAFF
October 22, 2024
UNION COUNTY, NJ — As the Nov. 5 general election approaches, county residents have a variety of ways to vote and a race for Union County Commissioners to consider. Follow the guide below to learn about the commissioner candidates and their perspectives on county-related issues, and where and when ...
CRANFORD, NJ –The expansion and renovation of the Children’s Room at the Cranford Public Library is currently out to bid for construction after it was approved by the Cranford Planning Board last month. The Children’s Room will double in size, allowing for an open-concept design providing staff ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Congratulations to this week's Cranford High School Athletes of the Week, Cristiano Ambrosio and Annabella Giudice!Ambrosio is a senior kicker on the varsity football team. Last week, he kicked a 33-yard field goal to open the scoring and added 6 extra points in Cranford's 45-13 win ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Union County Board of Commissioners announced that the 2024 Teen Arts Touring Exhibit is currently on digital display at Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth. This year’s exhibit is a selection of 21 works from the 2024 Union County Teen Arts Festival, an annual two-day ...
CRANFORD, NJ – On Thursday, TAPinto Cranford attended a special screening at the Cranford Theater of the movie Mother’s Instinct, which was filmed primarily in town. The gathering also honored the rich history and ongoing contributions of New Jersey to the world of filmmaking, as well as celebrated ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Incumbent Democrats James Baker, Alexander Mirabella and Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded are vying against Republican challengers Jeanne Kingsley, Mary O’Connor and Michael Petrucci in the Nov. 5 general election for three-year terms on the Union County Board of Commissioners.Get to ...
CRANFORD, NJ – If you are an entrepreneur in Cranford, you probably know Barbara Zeckman. Not only is she an award-winning realtor with Coldwell Banker, but Zeckman also runs Cranford Entrepreneurs & Neighbors. This active Facebook group spotlights local professionals who provide a variety of ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast compiles what's happening in Cranford, starting with her terrific podcast. Upcoming events include:Livingston Avenue School Haunted House - October 18 & 19 👹Disney villains will be scattered around the school and prepared to scare you. You can also ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Cranford girl's volleyball team's 2024 season has been quite the turnaround campaign. After a disappointing 2023 season, the Cougars have picked themselves off the mat and are in the middle of a successful run. On Wednesday, the Cougars defeated Linden in the first round of the ...
CRANFORD, NJ – While Cranford’s Candy Stroll is sold out, there are still tickets available for Stomp, Chomp & Roar in Downtown Cranford from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. on October 20th. Each child who buys a ticket receives a plush dinosaur backpack and a movie pass to the Cranford Theater to see a ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — As the grand opening of Maize Cocina & Cocktails neared to less than two days — after two years of delays — the restaurant at the North Avenue train station in Westfield celebrated Sunday evening with a preview event. Attendees enjoyed a mix of signature appetizers and beverages ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Dramatic Club’s rendition of Jesus Christ Superstar opens with a fierce guitar solo that blends seamlessly into the orchestra’s first song. It’s a powerhouse start to this rock opera that details the final week of Jesus’ life and features original lyrics by Tim Rice and ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Republican challengers Jeanne Kingsley, Mary O’Connor and Michael Petrucci are running in the Nov. 5 general election against incumbent Democrats James Baker, Alexander Mirabella and Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded for three-year terms on the Union County Board of Commissioners.Get to ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford High School Performing Arts Department will present its annual Opening Gala Concert on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at the high school. It is free and open to the public. The concert has become a back-to-school tradition in Cranford and provides parents and the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hopes to build 17 new Mormon temples in the United States and around the world, naming this Union County city among those locations.This news surprised officials in Summit, a six-square-mile city of 23,000 people. The city has not ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Livingston Avenue School PTA is holding its annual family-friendly haunted house on Friday and Saturday, October 18-19, from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at 75 Livingston Avenue. The theme this year is “Disney Villains,” with rooms that include Maleficent, Gothel, Captain Hook, Scar, Jafar, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Halloween isn’t just for kids! The Cranford Woman’s Club (CWC) and Downtown Cranford are hosting their annual Witches Night Out on Thursday, October 17, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m., a fun evening of gathering, shopping, and more! “We had about 150 people attend last year,” said Mary Kate ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Congratulations to this week's Cranford High School Athletes of the Week, Caitlin Owens and Gabe Worrell!Owens is a senior captain of the varsity cross-country team, and a three-season runner. Last weekend she earned a medal at the Shore Coaches Invitational as the team's top ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — County residents surrendered more than 100 firearms at voluntary gun surrender events held by law enforcement agencies Saturday, Oct. 5, which officials see as a success. The items they surrendered included “numerous handguns, rifles and shotguns, including an AK-47 rifle, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Artist Framer has teamed up with Downtown Cranford and Fire Me Up to provide another creative way for families to join in the fun this weekend. The first annual Scarecrow Stroll Paint Out is happening Sunday, October 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Artists of all ages create ...
Cranford Radio Podcast — Cranford Radio’s First AI-Hosted Episode 🖥️Amazed and scared are the two primary emotions I felt when Google’s NotebookLM created this episode. I uploaded a video from CBS News and articles from The Washington Post and The New York Times about me to see what it could do and ...
CRANFORD, NJ – For the second time in a few weeks, a staple in the Cranford sports community has decided to retire from coaching. After longtime baseball coach Dennis McCaffery announced his departure from the Cougars, legendary Cranford swimming coach Barbara Kolesa recently announced she is ...
TRENTON, NJ – The State of New Jersey is taking a social media giant to court. Citing “deceptive, unconscionable, and abusive business practices that harm the health and safety of New Jersey’s youth,” New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced ...
CRANFORD, NJ – At last night’s Cranford Township Committee meeting, the committee members voted unanimously to appoint Captain Matthew Nazzaro, a 22-year veteran in town, to lead the Cranford Police Department following the retirement of Chief Ryan Greco.“The Cranford Police Department is home to ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Army National Guard members and equipment are expected to be in Florida by the end of the week to help with recovery efforts from Hurricane Milton.The storm is expected to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday.“Floridians are family, and we know from personal experience ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Have you noticed that the Cranford Firehouse is lit up pink? It serves as a reminder of the fire department's annual fundraiser for breast cancer research. Every October they sell navy t-shirts with an exclusive pink design, with all proceeds going to Relay for Life/American Cancer ...
CRANFORD, NJ – On October 13, Hillside Avenue School (HAS) is hosting its inaugural Color Run to raise funds for additional resources for the school, students, and teachers.Participants in this family-friendly race begin in a white t-shirt and are splattered with nut-free and gluten-free colored ...
RAHWAY, NJ — A blocked extra point in the 4th quarter was all that prevented the Rahway Indians from tying up the game against Cranford this past Friday evening. The team's second half comeback was proceeding apace up to that point, following a first half dominated by Cranford. Cranford's Joey ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Lieutenant Mark Bagniewski has successfully completed the National Fire Academy’s Managing Officer Program. This important two-year program comprises four unique courses requiring the participant to develop and complete a Capstone project directly benefiting the participant’s ...
CRANFORD, NJ – The sun shone brightly at the start of the 10th annual Cranford Jaycees Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 5. Nearly 1,200 celebrants filled the tents at Union College to raise a glass and funds to support the Cranford First Aid Squad, high school scholarships, and local needs ...