TOP LOCAL News
By DINAH DUNN
June 13, 2024
CRANFORD, NJ - With the help of Cranford's Boy Scout Troop 80, the Crane’s Ford Chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution (DAR) spruced up two historic town memorials that help commemorate our nation’s founding. The first, an American holly tree commemorating the bicentennial anniversary of ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Are you looking for a way to get some exercise, better your race time, or just raise money for a worthy cause? The Project Purple Pretzel 5K Run on July 14 at Nomahegan Park in Cranford might be right for you. The inaugural 5k was started by a local Westfield family, Erin and Mike ...
TRENTON, NJ -- The famous bald eagle and the osprey may be removed from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)'s list of endangered species under a proposal announced on Monday. Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette said that the potential move is a ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The new spin-off of our favorite tabby cat, Garfield, had everyone at the Cranford Theater captivated. That charming cat we all grew up with has returned with his newest flick, "The Garfield Movie". Whether it was from his jokes, to the shock of each plot twist, this film had ...
Suicide rates in the U.S. are on the rise, and it is an issue that faces people of all socio-economic classes, ages, and backgrounds. On May 25, PGA golfer Grayson Murray died by suicide at age 30 after being vocal on social media about this mental health struggles. “Grayson was a remarkable ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — For its June 15 season finale, the New Jersey Festival Orchestra will bring together three classical music giants, with each work “tipping its hat” to borrowed material from the past — then spinning out in glorious symphonic splendor, according to Maestro David Wroe, music director ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The zoning is the problem, Newark Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Ras J. Baraka said at the New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment Conference on Friday. “The zoning laws are what is prohibiting us from developing the way we need to develop,” Baraka, 54, said. “The state is ...
CRANFORD, NJ – With the heat of summer making garbage cans a breeding ground for bacteria, unpleasant odors and pests, now is the perfect time to consider Cranford’s Jersey Garbage Can Cleaners. "Warm weather combined with outdoor barbecues and parties makes people realize how much their garbage ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Congratulations to Cranford High School Performing Artist of the Week, Alyson Messina! Alyson, a senior, has been a dedicated member of the Concert Choir and Madrigal Choir. She brought a high level of focus and dedication to her work in the choir as a leader in the alto section.
NEWARK – About 500 service workers at Newark Airport rallied for higher wages and improved benefits on Thursday with the backing of City Council and other elected officials. Workers with Service Employees International Union 32BJ gathered by the dog park at Terminal A and chanted slogans and ...
NEWARK, N.J. — CityMD, which operates 177 urgent care centers in New Jersey and New York and is collectively managed by W City Medical of the Upper East Side PLLC, Summit Medical Group P.A., Summit Health Management LLC, and Village Practice Management Company LLC, has agreed to pay $12.04 million ...
Women’s health is frequently undermined by misinformation and myths, particularly those propagated on social media. In a landscape where misleading narratives can easily misguide, it’s crucial to find reliable information. Health experts are actively providing trustworthy resources and platforms ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — A group of Clark residents are asking the county to “right-size’’ its plans for a recreation area at the Clark Reservoir property. Residents who attended the June 5 Union County Board of Commissioners meeting objected to plans for paved lots, a train line for children, a ...
CRANFORD, NJ – While Memorial Day isn’t the official start of summer, it is when people's thoughts turn to getaways. For many in Cranford, that means camping on the shore of Silver Lake at Cranford West. The 20-acre site in Hope, NJ was donated to the Cranford community for recreational use in ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast compiles what's happening in Cranford, starting with her terrific podcast. Upcoming events include: Cranford Radio Podcast — Calvary Lutheran Church’s New Pastor, Kathryn Irwin ✝️ Pastor Kat Irwin only arrived last month. We learn a bit about her ...
ROCHELLE PARK, NJ — After more than a dozen years working with The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) and COMMERCE Magazine, editor Diane C. Walsh is retiring. “I want to thank Diane for her many years of service and dedication to serving the business leaders of New Jersey, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Congratulations to this week’s Cranford High School Athletes of the Week, Isabella Alvarez Gomez & Alex Kessler. Last weekend at the State Sectional Track and Field Championships, junior, Isabella Alvarez-Gomez won her second consecutive title in the 400m Intermediate ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Two local moms, Kathleen Reilly Streicher and Meg Solebello, have combined creative forces to capture a stroll through Cranford in their picture book, Summer in Our Town, which they will be signing at Hickory & Hill General Store on Sunday, June 9 from 10:00-11:00 ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Grab your stuffies for Kids Day Out in downtown Cranford this Saturday, June 8. The fun starts at 10:00 a.m. with children's entertainer Miss Jolie Music performing at Eastman Plaza. Her lively and energetic songs are sure to get children of all ages up and moving! At 11:00, the ...
The New Jersey Independent Film Festival kicks off on Thursday, June 6 at Cranford Theater. Please view the full line up from June 6-9 here. On night two of the festival, June 7, film selections include: "Kiss/Crash" (United Kingdom) by Adam Cole What destruction is triggered by ...
NEW YORK, NY - The National Weather Service (NWS) issued an air quality alert for Northern NJ until 11 p.m. Tuesday, June 4. The air quality alert is in effect for Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Union counties. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may ...
CRANFORD, NJ - When Call Department Lt. Ron Marotta was named Firefighter of the Year by the Cranford Knights of Columbus last year, he chose to have his charitable award go back to the department in the form of a new ladder truck flag. “Flying a flag from a fire apparatus is a visual display of ...
CRANFORD, NJ - A dedication ceremony of a new bench honoring the Cranford Dixie Giants, an all-black baseball team that played in Cranford a century ago, will take place on Monday, June 10, at 12 p.m. The dedication is in conjunction with the Township of Cranford, Cranford High School and Cranford ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Cranford’s 8U Gold softball team started the summer season off right by winning the Stafford Beach Bum Summer Classic in Manahawkin on June 1. The girls went 4-0, with Maddie Kane (#12) and Maddie Cruikshank (#7) being named MVPs, in part due to Cruikshank’s first career ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Friends and family of Maryrose Fealey gathered at the Somerville Elks Sunday to celebrate her life and to distribute more than 100 rose bushes for residents to plant in their backyards as part of a "remembrance garden" and living tribute to the 27-year-old who was killed by a ...