TOP LOCAL News
By REBECCA TANTILLO
February 21, 2026
CRANFORD, N.J. — A retired Newark fire captain and decorated World War II veteran celebrated his 100th birthday Friday, surrounded by family, community members and fellow firefighters who honored a century defined by service.Theodore “Ted” Popovich, a Cranford resident, turned 100 on Feb. 20. Born ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford. Exploring the Nearest Stars - Friday, February 13 🌌Next to the Sun, the nearest stars are in the Alpha Centauri system. If you could travel at the speed of light it would take you over four years ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Dramatic Club’s newest production, It Shoulda Been You, opened on February 13, 2026, continuing the theater’s 107th season with a wedding that is anything but predictable.The musical comedy premiered on Broadway in 2015, with book and lyrics by Brian Hargrove and music ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The search for Connor Oldfield came to a tragic conclusion on Thursday afternoon as the young man was found deceased in the Green Brook that divides Plainfield and North Plainfield.Oldfield's disappearance was first reported to the community in a 6:41 p.m. GetRave alert from the ...
SEA GIRT/HOWELL - From patrol to prime time, from -11 degrees on Sea Girt's beach singing God Bless America to the hot lights of Hollywoord— Howell’s own Julia Sienna is headed to Hollywood.The 20-year-old Sea Girt police officer stunned the American Idol judges Monday night, earning a coveted ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty and members of the Township of Cranford staff wore red on Friday as part of the national “Wear Red” effort during American Heart Month, a campaign aimed at raising awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death for women.“Wearing red ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford High School is proud to present Les Misérables: School Edition as its 2026 spring musical. Performances will take place on February 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. and March 1 at 2:00 p.m.Based on Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel of the same name, Les Misérables premiered in 1980 with music ...
CRANFORD, NJ – If you stop by Ester’s Treats on Centennial Avenue in the winter, you might find a broccoli mac and cheese, a veggie-forward breakfast wrap, or a layered vegetable pie packed with quinoa, chickpeas, and squash. What you almost certainly will not find is the same menu ...
KENILWORTH, NJ — The decision, the planning, the timing and the venue all fell into place for several Union County couples who tied the knot this Valentine's Day.Mike McCormick of Rahway said the Galloping Hill Golf Course Clubhouse in Kenilworth was an ideal place for him to exchange vows with his ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Cranford’s Emilio DiFabio has built his career in work boots, running DiFabio Construction. Now he is stepping into his biggest role yet: the lead in the upcoming thriller Diamond Vendetta.DiFabio will play Enzo Vitale, a retired master thief pulled back into the criminal underworld ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Renovations to Union County's Ash Brook Clubhouse are almost finished.Work is 98 percent complete, according to Union County officials. The Tavern at Ash Brook, a restaurant on the golf course property, is expected to reopen this spring once the remediation work is finished.The ...
TRENTON, NJ — A New Jersey Senate committee moved forward a 40-cent monthly surcharge on phone bills to fund the state’s suicide and crisis hotline after residents testified Monday about how the hotline plays a critical role during mental health emergencies. Senate Bill 3013 would establish a ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford’s annual budget process is underway, and Township Commissioner of Finance Gina Black is encouraging residents to tune in early, before the numbers are finalized.The Township Committee’s Combined Municipal and Capital Budget Meeting will take place on Saturday, February 14 at ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Investiture Mass, recently celebrated with Auxiliary Bishop Elias R. Lorenzo, O.S.B., D.D., of the Archdiocese of Newark at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, was a meaningful gathering of faith, service, and Irish heritage.The liturgy was ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford. The Nuts and Bolts of Building the James Webb Space Telescope – An Update - Friday, February 13 🔩Learn about the telescope that is revolutionizing astronomy with Amateur Astronomers.It Shoulda ...
CRANFORD, NJ - If you have driven along Springfield Avenue after a fresh snowfall, chances are you have slowed down, at least once, to see what Robert Schott has turned his front lawn into this time. His latest project is an especially nostalgic one: a vintage Good Humor truck sculpted from snow, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - If you ask Mario Haddad what he loves most about owning Cranford Golden Touch Jewelers, his answer is clear. “Custom engagement or wedding rings and anniversary gifts,” Haddad said. “I like working with people to make their dream ring.”While Valentine’s Day is not quite as popular as ...
CRANFORD, NJ — After leading by 15 points late in the second quarter, sixth-seeded Cranford withstood a determined charge by 11th-seeded Gov. Livingston to hold on for a 46-39 girls basketball victory in the first round of the Union County Tournament on Wednesday night.Senior guard Lily Costello ...
CRANFORD, NJ — When these two boys' basketball teams met the day after Christmas, New Providence had a nine-point lead in the first half, but when Cranford overtook the Pioneers in the fourth quarter, the Cougars turned the game into a runaway.In the preliminary round of the Union County Tournament ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Looking for a unique sweet treat for your Valentine? Look no further than downtown Cranford. Carmela’s Sweet Shoppe is known for their chocolate-dipped candy apples in a variety of fun flavors, as well as dipped strawberries, milk chocolate sea salt caramels, and other hand-made ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ - On Friday, inside the halls of the Whitney E. Houston Academy of Creative and Performing Arts, the past did not feel distant. It felt present—spoken aloud, sung, danced, remembered.The occasion was the 40th anniversary of Whitney Houston, the self-titled debut album that ...
CRANFORD, NJ - After years of working behind the scenes in Cranford, Bob Bruns is stepping into the spotlight as the Grand Marshal of Cranford’s 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Bruns, a longtime volunteer and fixture in local youth sports and civic organizations, organized a fundraiser for the ...
PRINCETON, NJ — Enthusiastic lawmakers arrived at Princeton University’s Nassau Hall Thursday afternoon, stepping back into history at the spot where 250 years ago the New Jersey Legislature met for the first time, at the start of the American Revolution.Members of the Assembly and the Senate ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — The Morristown girls ice hockey team’s third-period surge nearly erased a nightmarish start, but Cranford built too big a cushion and held on for a 6-4 win Friday night, Feb. 6.Cranford (7-9) opened the scoring in the first period on a goal by Emerson Murphy, then blew the game ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford. "What’s Up: A Down to Earth Sky Guide" - Friday, February 6 It’s time for Amateur Astronomers’ monthly look at what you might spy in the heavens over the next four weeks.Microforests & ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Just in time for Valentine’s Day, TAPinto Cranford has teamed up with The Cranford Bookstore for a romance novel giveaway. Booksellers Kate Lydon and Lauren King have selected three titles for the prize bundle (and the winner can swap one out if they’ve already read it).To enter, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - After a snowstorm dumped more than 11 inches on Cranford, the Department of Public Works launched an around-the-clock response that included 20-hour shifts, overnight downtown snow removal, and ongoing work to clear schools, crosswalks, and icy trouble spots across town.At a recent ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- The JCC of Central NJ's 2026 Special Needs Resource Fair will take place on Sunday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.This free community event is designed for parents, families, caregivers, individuals with disabilities, advocates, and professionals to meet and connect ...
CRANFORD, NJ – The Cranford Public Library recently swapped storytime rugs for a dance floor as its youngest patrons took center stage at Baby Prom, a lively morning event designed for children ages zero to two and their caregivers. The program invited families to boogie, bounce, and twirl ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Cranford police are investigating a residential burglary reported early Wednesday morning on Beech Street and are asking residents to check home surveillance footage for possible evidence.Police said officers responded to a residence at approximately 4:26 a.m. on Feb. 4 following a ...