Things are happening at Downtown Cranford

Things are happening at Downtown Cranford

CRANFORD, NJ — Storytime with Elmo: Storytime at Max & Luna was a delight, thanks to a special visit from everyone’s favorite red furry monster, Elmo. Not only were children treated to hugs and high-fives from Elmo, but Cranford Police Department Detective Lynne Galvez also read books about police officers and how they help members […]

Casting is announced for Premiere Stages’ ‘Still’

Casting is announced for Premiere Stages’ ‘Still’

UNION, NJ — Premiere Stages at Kean University will present the premiere production of “Still,” by Benjamin V. Marshall, the recipient of the 2023/24 Liberty Live Commission, from Thursday, July 11, to Sunday, July 28, in Kean University’s Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, Vaughn Eames Hall, 1000 Morris Ave., Union. Directed by Marshall Jones III, “Still” […]

Family Fun and Flix and Summer Arts Concert Series return to Union County parks this summer

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the arrival of two free summer programs for families – the Family Fun and Flix series, beginning on Tuesday, July 16, and running through Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Warinanco Park in Roselle, and the Summer Arts Concert Series, beginning on Saturday, July […]

‘Rock the Block’ Street Fair and Classic Car Show 2024 defies heat, sells out

‘Rock the Block’ Street Fair and Classic Car Show 2024 defies heat, sells out

CLARK, NJ — Humidity and a heat advisory did not prevent Clark’s “Rock the Block” Street Fair and Classic Car Show 2024 from selling out. With quality exhibitors, a special crafter’s section, a classic car show, gourmet food trucks, Crossroads Beer Garden, a kid’s zone, live music and performances, and local merchants and civic organizations, […]

Eagle Hall of Fame induction hosted

Eagle Hall of Fame induction hosted

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — On the evening of Thursday, May 16, the Patriot’s Path Council of Scouting America inducted Dr. D. Michael Hart into the Eagle Scout Hall of Fame. This award is for individuals who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout at least 25 years previously, have had an outstanding career, volunteer for Scouting […]

Reading garden dedicated in Lincoln Park

Reading garden dedicated in Lincoln Park

CRANFORD, NJ — The Dr. Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe Reading Garden in Lincoln Park was dedicated to honor the late Cranford native whose work in education and civil rights impacted the lives of so many in the country. On Monday, May 13, friends, family, her sorority sisters and community members gathered during the dedication ceremony. […]

The Raptor Trust teaches children about birds of prey at Cranford Community Center

The Raptor Trust teaches children about birds of prey at Cranford Community Center

CRANFORD, NJ — The Friends of the Cranford Library recently sponsored a program put on by The Raptor Trust about birds of prey. The program was at Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Ave. Kate Seeland, associate director of education at The Raptor Trust, gave the 45-minute presentation to an audience of young children. The Raptor […]

Award-winning artworks by Union County seniors now on view in Commissioners’ Gallery

Award-winning artworks by Union County seniors now on view in Commissioners’ Gallery

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners presents an exhibit of artworks awarded first place in their respective media category in the recent Union County 2024 Senior Art Exhibit, which celebrates artwork created by county residents ages 60 or older. Awards were selected by an independent panel of professional artists. “This […]

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