Cranford resident combines love of travel, psychology and literacy to write a children’s book

Cranford resident combines love of travel, psychology and literacy to write a children’s book

CRANFORD, NJ — Recent Kean University graduate Charlene Higgs, 34, traveled the world in her 20s, going from her native Canada to Australia, Cambodia and California before finally settling in New Jersey.  While at Kean, Higgs, who graduated in May, published her first children’s book. She created a fellow traveler – Bodhi the Bird – […]

Kindergartners experience miracle of life with special visit from Farmer Joe

Kindergartners experience miracle of life with special visit from Farmer Joe

RAHWAY, NJ — The kindergarten classrooms at Roosevelt Elementary School were filled with wonder and excitement this month starting with a visit from Farmer Joe, and his friendly hen and rooster. This engaging visit brought the world of farm life directly to the students, who were also privileged to witness a truly remarkable event: the […]

Public outreach announced for Open Space and Recreation Plan Element

CRANFORD, NJ — The township of Cranford and the Cranford Planning Board have announced the public outreach campaign to inform the development of an Open Space and Recreation Plan Element of the township’s Master Plan.  The Open Space and Recreation Plan Element will provide the township with information to evaluate opportunities to add open space […]

Exploring the intersection of art and math in sixth-grade pre-algebra

Exploring the intersection of art and math in sixth-grade pre-algebra

CLARK, NJ — In Andrew Calo’s sixth-grade pre-algebra class at Carl H. Kumpf Middle School, students have been working on a unique project that blends the worlds of art and math. The task? To create three-dimensional animal sculptures using a variety of geometric shapes, such as cubes, spheres and cylinders. After completing their animals, students […]

Summit Police Department hosts swearing-in ceremony

Summit Police Department hosts swearing-in ceremony

SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Mayor Elizabeth Fagan officiated the swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed Summit Police Sgt. Collin Scarpello on Wednesday, June 4, at City Hall. Scarpello grew up in Madison and graduated from Rutgers University with a bachelor’s degree in human resources. He later attended Fairleigh Dickinson University and obtained a master’s degree in […]

What is ARK? Find out today

UNION, NJ — Actors Reading with Kids is a free online program to build confidence in oral and expressive reading for children ages 6 to 13. ARK began as an answer to the following question: During the theater shutdown, how could actors who would normally be preparing to perform on stage use their skills and […]

TV-35 honored with three first-place JAG Awards

TV-35 honored with three first-place JAG Awards

CRANFORD, NJ — On Thursday, May 15, at the annual Jersey Access Group Conference and Awards Dinner, Cranford TV-35 was honored with 11 awards in all, including three first-place awards. First Place: “Video Coverage of the Township Committee Meeting (July 9, 2024)” video. Camera work by Don Smith and direction by Christine Hoffman. First Place: […]

Sustainable textile recycling program expanded in Cranford

CRANFORD, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the expansion of its textile recycling program. In addition to the original municipalities of Plainfield, Summit and Scotch Plains, the county will now be collaborating with the township of Cranford. This partnership aims to develop more sustainable solutions for reducing clothing and textile […]

Inroads To Opportunities inspires civic engagement with first-ever ‘Every Vote Counts’ event

Inroads To Opportunities inspires civic engagement with first-ever ‘Every Vote Counts’ event

ROSELLE, NJ — Inroads To Opportunities, a Union County-based non-profit human services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities, hosted “Every Vote Counts,” an event dedicated to educating the community on the importance of voter participation for all. This event was at Inroads headquarters in Roselle.  This first-time event included actual voting […]

Cranford dentist participates in Chicago dental meeting

Cranford dentist participates in Chicago dental meeting

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — The American Association of Dental Boards, a leading organization in dental regulation, had its Mid-Year Meeting in Chicago this April 11 and 12, bringing together representatives from 33 states to address key issues impacting the dental industry. Attendees offered insights into how they’ve managed controversial topics such as fluoridation, internationally educated providers, […]

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