CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford YMCA recently marked a significant milestone – its first anniversary. Members and the community came together for a week of celebrations filled with giveaways, special events, free classes and more, all in honor of the facility’s first year of strengthening the community of Cranford and its surrounding towns. The Cranford […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford High School’s Class of 2025 Scholarship applications are open and will be accepted until Friday, March 28. The Cranford High School Class of 2025 community scholarships are made available through local organizations and groups within the Cranford community. Thousands of dollars in grant money is available for students. Scholarships will be […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The First Presbyterian Church of Cranford recently hosted a Mardi Gras-themed “Fat Sunday Bingo Brunch.” More than 100 church members of all ages gathered for delicious food and Bingo games. “Everyone can play Bingo,” said elder Laura Simone. “And with Shrove Tuesday coming up, we decided to pair the two things together […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford’s inaugural St. Patrick’s Day Parade started at the Cranford Community Center on Sunday, March 16. It continued down Walnut Avenue through Downtown Cranford, ending at the gazebo on the corner of Springfield and North Union avenues. The parade lineup included: VFW Honor Guard, Union County Pipes and Drums, Shea Jennings Dance […]
CRANFORD, NJ — In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Union County Board of County Commissioners, through the Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, invites residents to attend a live speaking engagement titled “Learning to Speak Up,” featuring educator, storyteller and activist Annie Tan as keynote speaker. The free and informative event will take place […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Prologue Literary & Art Magazine from Cranford Public Schools has been recognized as a Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary First Class magazine by the National Council of Teachers of English. This is the first year CPS has received “First Class,” previously being awarded “Excellent.” The REALM program publicly recognizes excellent […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The eighth annual Trivia Night, which was on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the Kenilworth VFW and organized by the Cranford Fund for Educational Excellence, raised $30,000 to benefit Cranford public school students, thanks to the support of sponsors as well as parents and community members who took part in the lively event. […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — On Thursday, Feb. 13, Union County Superior Court Judge Gavin I. Handwerker presided over the swearing-in of 12 volunteers who trained with Court Appointed Special Advocates of Passaic and Union Counties to advocate for vulnerable children in foster care. Among them is Cranford resident Michelle Conway. As to why Conway chose to […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford’s first St. Patrick’s Parade is ready to kick off on Sunday, March 16, with more than 30 groups, including Union County Pipes and Drums, Shea Jennings Irish Dancers, floats, bands, fire trucks and more. The Cranford VFW Post 335 Honor Guard will lead off the parade at 1 p.m. from the […]
CRANFORD, NJ — JAG Physical Therapy, one of the fastest growing comprehensive physical and occupational therapy practices providing rehabilitative care to patients and sports teams in more than 150 locations across the northeast, on Wednesday, Feb. 19, announced the opening of its newest Union County location in Cranford. This new multi-specialty facility is located at […]