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By TAPINTO STAFF
February 4, 2026
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford High School senior, Gabriella Hernandez’s artwork has been selected for the “Fresh Perspectives” exhibition at the Morris Museum. Her work uniquely blends stained glass, sheet metal, and chain links into a powerful visual statement. “We are incredibly proud of this ...
EDISON, NJ - Spring may ‘only’ be less than two months away, but in New Jersey, frigid temperatures have homeowners cranking up the heat. According to Mike Iarrapino, owner of Edison Heating and Cooling, ensuring that your home’s heating system is working safely and efficiently is key to staying ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Public Library is inviting community members to try something a little unpredictable with Art Roulette, a collaborative art program taking place on Monday, February 23, at 7:00 p.m.Leala Arnold, Youth Services Librarian at the library, explained the hour-long program, ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – The Scotch Plains-Fanwood scored a solid victory over Cranford in the first round of the North 2, Group B of the NJSIAA Tournament held at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.Fresh off a solid performance in the Union County Championships over the ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Despite frigid conditions Friday night, the temperature inside Martin Gymnasium rose quickly as fans packed the sold-out gym for a marquee wrestling matchup between two of Union County’s top programs. Before the first whistle, Cranford honored its senior class during the annual ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — With a few weeks left, Union County is close to achieving its goal for the 2025-2026 season of its deer management program.The county has so far harvested 161 deer, with a goal of between 180 to 200 deer, according to Union County Spokesperson Kelly Martins. In the 2024-2025 ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford, starting with her podcast. “It Shoulda Been You” Opens At CDC February 13 🎭A musical comedy may be just what you need as we move through the depths of winter and a news cycle which is often filled ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Fund for Educational Excellence’s biggest fundraiser of the year returns with the 9th Annual CFEE Trivia Night on Saturday, February 21, at 7:00 p.m. at the Kenilworth VFW. Ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities are now available for the popular community event, ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Arctic temperatures are a good excuse to stay inside and cozy up with a book. And who better than Lauren and Kate of The Cranford Bookstore to recommend a great read? Below are three titles to keep readers absorbed until it’s fun to head outdoors again.Beartown by Fredrik BackmanSet ...
CRANFORD, NJ - This season for the Cranford High School girls soccer team was one for the record books. The Cougars captured the heart of the community, winning nail-biter after nail-biter and making impressive runs to both the sectional and county finals.Several players were recognized at the ...
CRANFORD, NJ – The cold weather didn’t deter more than a hundred protesters from joining the Snow Day ICE Out at the Cranford gazebo on Monday. In the wake of the third shooting by federal immigration enforcement agents in Minneapolis this month, the event was organized to enable local residents to ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Victor Del Rio, who moved to Cranford with his partner in September 2025, is making his feature film debut in the thriller Twisted, scheduled for release on February 6. The film follows two millennials who flip New York City apartments they do not own, selling them to unsuspecting ...
PATERSON, NJ - Sunday's winter storm brought snowfall amounts New Jersey hasn't seen in quite a few years, along with wind and freezing temps that made being outside even more unbearable.Most New Jersey residents are heeding the calls to stay inside and hunker down, allowing road crews, emergency ...
TRENTON, NJ — After more than a decade of clicking keyboards, students will be required to put pen to paper once again as cursive writing makes a comeback in public schools. In his final hours in office, Gov. Phil Murphy signed S1783/A3865 into law, requiring all school districts to reintroduce ...
TRENTON, NJ — The e-bike bill we’ve been tracking has now cleared both the New Jersey Senate and Assembly and, on Gov. Phil Murphy’s final day in office, was signed into law on January 19, 2026.The measure, S-4834/A-6235, passed the Assembly 53–10–1 and cleared the Senate 28–10. Supporters said ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford.Calvary Nursery School & Child Care Open House & Registration — Saturday, January 24 👦🏻Learn about the programs offered and sign up your child.Multi-Chamber Networking Event — Tuesday, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford is set to mark the start of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration with a flag-raising ceremony on Sunday, February 1.The 250 RevolutionNJ Flag Raising Ceremony is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. at the Cranford Municipal Building, 8 Springfield Ave. The event is being organized ...
CRANFORD, NJ - After a successful first year, the Cranford St. Patrick’s Day Parade will return on March 15 with a larger lineup and expanded community participation.The parade will step off at 1:00 p.m. and feature five bands, including three pipe bands, a mummers-style band from Hackettstown, and ...
CRANFORD, NJ - As more local families turn to nonprofits for help with housing and food costs, Project Home of Cranford is launching a new fundraiser aimed at expanding its ability to respond to growing need.The organization will host “Get Down Early,” a pajama-themed dance party, on Thursday, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Senior Nights are always a special occasion at Cranford High School, as four years of hard work culminate in an evening of recognition. For the girls basketball team, Thursday marked that milestone when seniors Lily Costello, Brooke Bentrewicz, and Courtney Toy were honored during a ...
CRANFORD, NJ - For more than a year and a half, a lively trivia competition has quietly been filling the Cranford Community Center with laughter, friendly rivalries, and the smell of goodies brought in. Once a month, residents gather not for a fundraiser or formal program, but simply for the ...
CRANFORD, NJ - A literary legend is coming to Cranford, and the story behind the visit is as notable as the author himself.R. L. Stine, the creator of the Goosebumps series and one of the bestselling children’s authors in history, will appear in Cranford on February 21 in what organizers describe ...
NEW JERSEY — The Garden State is fast becoming the East Coast’s “Hollywood,” with four big-name studios being built here, and an increasing number of movies and television shows being filmed here – fueled by major state tax incentives.Four film and television production studios are on their way to ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his final state of the state address on Tuesday in front of a joint session of the Legislature gathered in the Assembly chambers.From recognizing local diners to mentioning Tony Soprano, an animated Murphy closed the book on the past eight years in true ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Emily West has been selected as Cranford High School's Performing Artist of the Week (PAW), recognizing her dedication, leadership and musical excellence throughout her high school career.A senior, West served as drum major for the marching band this year while also performing on the ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — A community blood drive honoring the late Bob Talbot, a Cranford resident remembered for his kindness and humor, will mark the launch of Miles of Kindness, a new documentary project highlighting compassion across America.The blood drive will be held Monday, Jan. 19, at the Garwood ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners has put out its 2026 meeting schedule and fewer regular public meetings are scheduled this year than last year. Twelve regular Union County Board of Commissioners meetings are scheduled this year (not including the reorganization meeting held ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford.Trinity Episcopal Day School (TEDS) Open House — Saturday, January 17 🎒Learn about the school and the various services they offer for kids from 2½ to fifth grade.Superhero Stroll - January 17 & ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Did you know that some of Cranford’s most significant works of public art spent decades out of sight before returning to public view?Today, four restored murals hang in the Council Chamber of the Cranford Municipal Building, offering a painted record of the township’s past. Created ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Miln Street parking lot briefly became a movie set, as a full film crew arrived Monday morning, transformed the space, and moved on within the span of six hours. The tightly scheduled shoot offered Cranford residents a rare, close-up view of how a film production unfolds, from ...