TOP LOCAL News
By DINAH DUNN
July 23, 2024
CRANFORD, NJ – While soaring temperatures meant a last-minute change of venue, Cranford LEGO night contestants still felt the heat. On July 17, the Community Center was filled with the sound of bricks being snapped into place. Some contestants found themselves having to pivot at the last-minute ...
TRENTON, NJ — Legislation that Gov. Phil Murphy says "is a monumental step toward building a health care system that is more affordable and more accessible for families all across New Jersey" was signed into law Monday in Trenton. The Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act protects New Jerseyans ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Last week, Cranford Police Department hosted their annual Youth Academy which provides middle-school participants with hands-on exposure to various aspects of law enforcement. The Youth Academy offered 40 local Cranford cadets the unique opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at ...
Clark, NJ — A single-vehicle accident occurred on the Hyatt Hills Golf Course, located at 1300 Raritan Rd, Sunday evening. The Clark Police Department informed TAPinto Clark that a woman driving a 2021 Volvo XC40 began experiencing mechanical problems while traveling eastbound on Raritan ...
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed Bill S3192/A4454, sponsored by Assemblyman Roy Freiman and Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin, which is known as the "Real Estate Consumer Protection Enhancement Act," incorporating certain protections for consumers engaging in residential real estate ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The newest addition to the “Despicable Me” franchise: “Despicable Me 4”, is a heartwarming film that highlights the importance of love and family. Fans have waited seven long years for the sequel, and it does deliver laughs and adventure. Gru has started a new chapter of his life ...
CRANFORD, NJ – When Jessica Dreyer began planning to rebuild her family’s farm stand with her dad and uncle, she had a lot of history to consider. Her great-grandfather Gus had begun farming the land 120 years ago, in 1904. The farm stand was opened by her grandmother Henrietta in 1946, where she ...
NEW JERSEY — Some businesses and travelers in New Jersey are feeling the impact of a global technology outage. Gov. Phil Murphy said businesses and banks are impacted and flights are grounded. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike says Friday's outage happened when it deployed a faulty update to ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast compiles what's happening in Cranford, starting with her terrific podcast. Upcoming events include: Cranford Radio Podcast — Child Focus Helps Protect Vulnerable Children 👦🏽👧🏻 Cranford resident Phyllis Dunlop has been a volunteer with Child Focus, ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Were you tuning in to Live with Kelly and Mark on ABC on Wednesday? If so, you may have seen Walnut Avenue School kindergarten teacher Samantha Longo! A friend of Longo’s told her that they recruited dancers before the show started, so she was ready when they asked for volunteers.
CRANFORD, NJ - Isabella Reibarkh created a PSA video as her Girl Scout Silver Award Project to bring awareness to TOPSoccer, an organization that works to provide soccer experience to people with diverse abilities. Reibarkh, an eighth grader in Cranford and long-time Girl Scout, explains in her ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - New Jersey’s senior U.S. Senator, Bob Menendez, was convicted in a federal bribery case on Tuesday. Menendez was found guilty of 16 bribery, fraud and extortion charges that prosecutors say reflect his actions to sell his office to foreign nationals and local businessmen in ...
CRANFORD, NJ – While the scorching hot July has led to an uptick in attendance at the Cranford pools, how are they doing compared to last year? Deputy Mayor Terrence Curran gave an update at the Township Committee meeting on July 9: Membership has exceeded last year, with 2,334 memberships ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Some unique and eye-catching public art installations are making their debut in Westfield this week, as the town begins hosting the “Reflections of Ordinary Life” exhibition of five sculptures by the late artist Seward Johnson, Mayor Shelley Brindle announced in her weekly update ...
CRANFORD, NJ — A combination of high heat and humidity could mean heat index values of up to 104 through Wednesday, the National Weather Service said Tuesday. “Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses,” the weather service said. A heat advisory remains in effect in Cranford ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cosplay, crafts, panels, and more will all be coming to Tosho-con, a free, all-ages comic, anime, and pop culture convention hosted by The Cranford Public Library on Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. “We are excited to welcome everyone back for this year's Tosho-con!” ...
EDISON, NJ - An Edison man has bequeathed his entire estate to the Cape May County Zoo, totaling a $1.4 million donation, according to the Cape May County Board of County Commissioners. Charles Muller, a long-time supporter of the zoo, donated the total of his assets after he died in 2022 at the ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Meet sweet Jill. She is currently being fostered in Cranford and available for adoption through American Lab rescue. Jill is crate trained and doing incredibly well with house training. She is sweet, playful, loving and eager to please. She is great with other dogs and people of ...
CRANFORD, NJ – If you’ve ever compared your cost of living to people in other states, you know Cranford is expensive. But just how much more? A recent report, The Cost of Bills Index, was created by doxo, an app designed to help households manage their living expenses, and drilled down into the ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Reports of downed power lines and trees caused Centennial Avenue to close between South Avenue and Winans Avenue shortly after a storm came through at approximately 2:45 p.m. this afternoon. According to police, residents reported power outages in the area. As of 8:00 p.m., ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A heat advisory is in effect for the area from noon on Sunday, July 14, until 10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, the National Weather Service announced. Heat index values of up to 104 are expected. A heat advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The office of the acting state comptroller is urging Gov. Phil Murphy to withhold state funds from the county based on its refusal to comply with a corrective action plan for their payment of stipends to top officials without a required public process. Counsel representing ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Children of all ages have signed up to compete for the top prize in Cranford’s sold-out LEGO Night, which returns on July 17 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. LEGO Master Corey D. Samuels will be on hand to judge the 3 age categories: 7 and under (300 piece limit), 8-13 (500 piece limit), and ...
Cranford Radio Podcast — Tosho-con Returns to Cranford 🦸 Japanese comics and animation, known as manga and anime, have become very popular in the US. Conventions draw thousands. A smaller version of those conventions takes place in town on Saturday, July 20. My guest on this week’s episode is ...
SPRING LAKE, SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS, SEA GIRT, MANASQUAN, BRIELLE, NJ - The Fourth of July holiday may be over, but summer excitement continues at the Jersey Shore. From adults-only activities to kid-friendly fun, there's still plenty of time to make your summer memorable. Whether it's splashy ...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey dropped six spots in CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Business in 2024” list, from No. 19 in 2023 to No. 25 this year. The Garden State’s overall ranking placed it below neighboring states New York (No. 22) and Pennsylvania (No. 17) on the list. New Jersey outranked ...
CRANFORD, NJ – From July 14-20, thousands of young soccer players from around the world will descend upon Gothenburg, Sweden for the 2024 Gothia Cup. The 48th edition of the tournament will feature more than 1,900 teams from 76 countries and include two of Cranford’s young athletes. Ava Cao ...
NEW JERSEY — Dengue, a virus spread to people through mosquito bites, has infected at least 47 people in New Jersey this year, according to the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said, as of Thursday, there have been at least 2,559 cases ...
CRANFORD, NJ – At the July 8 meeting, the Cranford Zoning Board denied Harbor Consultants's application to change in variance to build an age-restricted, 55+ townhouse development on the 1.8-acre commercial site at 549 Lexington Avenue. The space was previously occupied by Reel-Strong Heating and ...
CRANFORD – Cranford’s award-winning downtown was awarded $2.7 million in the New Jersey Fiscal Year 2025 state budget for revitalization and pedestrianization projects. This tremendous support will allocate financial resources to enhance accessibility, improve safety, refine functionality, increase ...