TOP LOCAL News
By DINAH DUNN
April 3, 2026
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Public Library has been awarded a $10,000 grant as part of the Carnegie Libraries 250 initiative, a nationwide effort to support civic institutions and commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.The funding comes from the ...
CRANFORD, NJ - A Livingston Avenue School student is getting a taste of success after earning top honors in a statewide nutrition competition. Third-grader Esmé Valenzano has been named the Grand Prize Winner of the Healthy School Lunch Challenge, a contest hosted by Pomptonian Food Service that ...
CRANFORD, NJ - As ticket sales continue through April 3, the Union County Daughters of Ireland are emphasizing the broader impact behind their upcoming Irish Heritage Dinner, a night of celebration and support.“This year’s Irish Heritage Dinner is the perfect expression of that vision,” said ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — In celebration of our local history and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, the America 250 New Providence committee is proud to announce the first annual Reverend Caldwell Day Charity Drive. The event is scheduled for April 18th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — In the Cranford baseball program, little things mean a lot.Attention to detail, throwing strikes, avoiding mistakes while inducing mistakes in opponents all mean as much to the concept of winning as hitting for a high batting average does.The top five hitters combined for eight ...
CRANFORD, NJ – The Township of Cranford’s Shade Tree Commission has released its 2025 Community Forest Management Plan, a five-year roadmap outlining how the Township will care for and expand its tree canopy through 2029.The updated plan, the first comprehensive revision in six years, focuses on ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Chris Uglialoro has been named Performing Artist of the Week, earning recognition for his accomplishments as a vocalist, performer and student leader at Cranford High School.Uglialoro, a senior, performs with several of the school’s vocal ensembles, including the Madrigal Choir, ...
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Board of Education outlined financial challenges and academic initiatives during its March 23 meeting, as district officials introduced a preliminary $91.6 million budget for the 2026–2027 school year while reaffirming plans to maintain programs and expand key ...
CRANFORD, NJ – In the opening game for both teams, Cranford scored five runs in the third inning en route to a 12-1 baseball victory over Dayton in Cranford on Saturday.Brayden Fry hit a home run and drove in two runs for the Cougars, who led, 9-0, after their five-run third.Adam Kielczynski went ...
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford baseball program begins Year Two of the Ryan Matlosz era with a home game against Dayton.The Cougars were 14-11 in their first year under Matlosz in 2025 after he'd previously served as the assistant varsity coach to Dennis McCaffery, who is now coaching at St. Joseph of ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Legislature voted Monday on three bills aimed at regulating and monitoring the state’s growing number of data centers.The Senate passed S3379, which would require data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual reports on water and energy use to the Board of ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Ellen Young, a teacher at School One in Scotch Plains, is hosting the fourth annual Run for Casey 5K Run/Walk at Nomahegan Park (1033 Springfield Ave., Cranford) on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This event raises money for the Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) ...
Cranford, N.J. — Niche released new rankings this week naming Cranford the No. 66 community out of 637 municipalities on its list of the “Best Places to Live in New Jersey.”The website also ranked Cranford as the sixth-best place to live in Union County, behind Fanwood, New Providence, Summit, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford. Gravitational Lensing — Friday, March 27 Massive objects, such as galaxy clusters, can warp space and time. This affects what astronomers can see in the heavens. Learn more about this phenomenon ...
CRANFORD, NJ - With the season opener set for Saturday, there is renewed intrigue around the Cranford baseball team. For decades, the Cougars have proudly represented the town, winning countless county, section, and even state tournaments. Last season, however, marked a transition, as longtime head ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Township Committee’s March 24 meeting opened with a pointed call for civility, as Mayor Kathleen Miller-Prunty addressed what she described as growing disruptions during public comment.In a lengthy statement, the mayor said township officials have received complaints ...
CRANFORD, NJ - More than 100 Easter baskets filled with candy, toys, and gift cards will soon be delivered to local families in need, thanks to a longstanding partnership between the Cranford Womans Club (CWC) and Cranford Family Care.This year, CWC members assembled approximately 106 baskets for ...
CRANFORD, NJ - For readers looking to refresh their shelves this season, Kate Lydon and Lauren King, co-owners of The Cranford Bookstore, offer a mix of suspense, insight, and emotional depth, perfect companions for spring reading.My Husband's Wife by Alice FeeneyThis marriage thriller is set in a ...
CRANFORD, NJ - At Palmas Café, coffee is more than a morning ritual. It is a craft shaped by global expertise, family roots, and a commitment to quality that reaches from El Salvador to downtown Cranford.As part of TAPinto Cranford’s ongoing series highlighting local businesses and the lesser-known ...
CRANFORD, NJ - With spring-cleaning season upon us, many are eyeing closets, basements, and overstuffed kitchen cabinets and wondering what to do with it all. Below is a guide to local organizations and services that accept donations too good to throw away, whether you prefer to drop items off ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford. Cheerleading Clinic to Support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital — Saturday, March 21 Kids in grades 3 to 8 are invited to a clinic taught by the CHS cheerleaders.Cranford Knights of Columbus ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Two Essex County men have been charged in connection with an attempted motor vehicle theft reported Feb. 5 at about 7:41 a.m. on Georgia Street, following an investigation by the Cranford Police Department’s Detective Bureau, authorities said.According to police, officers were ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The 24th Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) will return March 26 through March 29, 2026, bringing more than 200 films from around the world to venues in Cranford and Asbury Park, along with filmmaker events, live podcasts, industry panels, and networking opportunities.In Cranford, the ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Downtown Cranford will welcome pasta lovers this Saturday, March 21, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for “Pasta La Vista, Baby!,” a community-wide tasting event featuring more than 15 local restaurants and a spotlight on the people behind the dishes—like Sapore D’Italia owner Adriano ...
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford’s Annual Community Holocaust Day of Remembrance will return for its fifteenth year on Wednesday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. at Hillside Avenue School, bringing together local clergy, students, and community leaders to reflect on the lessons of history and honor the victims of the ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford will once again host an afternoon of original theater when the winning plays from The Theater Project’s 2026 Young Playwrights Competition are brought to life by professional actors later this month. The performances and awards ceremony will take place at 2:00 p.m. on ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Sofia Monroy has been named Cranford High School's Performing Artist of the Week, recognizing her contributions to the performing arts both on and off the field.For the past two years, Monroy has served as a captain of the school’s Color Guard and played a key role in the marching ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Under brisk late-winter skies, thousands of spectators dressed in shades of green packed Cranford’s sidewalks on Sunday, March 15, as the township’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade filled downtown with music, marching groups, and Irish pride.The parade stepped off at 1:00 p.m. from ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has reached a half-million-dollar settlement with an employee who said she was demoted and transferred to less desirable departments after working on a wiretap operation with the office’s Major Crimes Division.The Union County Board of ...