UNION COUNTY, NJ — For some writers, they have only to take a look at their life to find all the material they need for a book. For Robert D’Ambola, it was enough for several books. D’Ambola, who grew up in Hillside and has lived for much of his life in Cranford, has a unique […]
CRANFORD, NJ — As Christmas approaches, First Presbyterian Church of Cranford, 11 Springfield Ave., invites people to a heartwarming Christmas Eve worship service. On Sunday, Dec. 24, at 4 p.m., there will be a celebration tailored for families, complete with a charming children’s musical, glowsticks to light up the night and a photobooth for capturing […]
CRANFORD, NJ — For local theater-goers, there’s no place like CDC Theatre. “The Wizard of Oz” opened on Friday, Dec. 8, and runs until Sunday, Dec. 17. Tickets are going fast and some of the shows are already sold-out. Directed by Colleen Renee Lis, the show stays true to the original script. Nearly two hours, […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Five beautiful Cranford homes warmly welcomed the public to visit on Sunday, Dec. 3. Cranford’s annual Home for the Holidays House Tour takes place the first weekend each December and is now in its 32nd year. The Cranford Woman’s Club puts on this event each year. It’s an important fundraiser for scholarships, […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The celebrated production of “The Wizard of Oz” will be presented by Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre this December. “It’s a big show, with a big cast,” said Joe Leo, CDC Theatre president, who also pitched in with props for this production. The show follows the script of the 1939 movie, which was […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford’s annual Home for the Holidays House Tour will take place the first weekend in December. The tour, now in its 32nd year, will feature five beautiful homes lovingly decorated for the holidays, on Sunday, Dec. 3, from noon to 4 p.m. Attendees will be guided through each home, where volunteers share […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted on Monday night, Nov. 13, to proceed with a bond referendum on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, aimed at improving the infrastructure of the district’s eight schools to align with the community’s high standards for education. If approved by Cranford’s voters, the $75 million […]
CRANFORD, NJ — “Does God exist?” A new play explores the historic 1948 BBC debate. There is one performance only at the Cranford Community Center, 224 Walnut Ave, Cranford, on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 2 p.m. Admission is free. The Theater Project will present a script-in-hand performance of “The Debate, Act 1,” by Joseph Vitale, […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Bruce Goldstein took the big plunge last year, when he finally moved out of New York City and into Cranford with his family. For Goldstein, this was a big step. “We moved in July of last year. It’s gone pretty quickly and we’re still adapting to New Jersey,” said Goldstein in an […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Just in time for Halloween, a local author has released her first book, ready to give teens and tweens a little scare. The hair-raising story is called “Ghost Room” and Cranford author Janelle Schiecke says it’s about friendships and things that are spooky, but it all got its start from a scary […]