CRANFORD, NJ — Frank Vito, a social studies teacher at Cranford High School, is currently a quarterfinalist in the nationwide “America’s Favorite Teacher” competition and is in the running for $25,000, a feature in Reader’s Digest, a trip to Hawaii and a school assembly with Bill Nye. Vito began his career working for an employment […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Crane-Philips House Museum recently hosted a gardening presentation and museum tour. Caren White, a master gardener with Middlesex County, is a popular speaker on herbs at garden clubs, libraries and other groups around the state. She gave a presentation on starting an herb garden and answered questions. Beginning, she explained the difference […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Elks Lodge No. 2006 had its installation of officers for the 2025-2026 year during a public ceremony on Saturday, March 22. The newly installed officers are Exalted Ruler Adam Smith, Esteemed Leading Knight Natalie Stevens, Esteemed Loyal Knight Steve Jaskowak, Esteemed Lecturing Knight Miguel Quinones, Secretary Anna DiFabio, Treasurer Joe […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Spring break is almost here and the Recreation and Parks Department has a lineup of programs to keep children occupied during the week of April 14. “Our Cranford Recreation and Parks Department camp offerings are just some of the many great things about living in Cranford. My own children have participated in […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Fire Department will once again support “National Autism Acceptance Month” throughout April by wearing custom T-shirts and by lighting up fire headquarters blue. According to Chief Dan Czeh, “The Cranford Fire Department fully supports the autistic community and will do whatever possible to show love and support to those affected […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford Public Schools has announced that the district has awarded all bids in regard to the kindergarten classroom additions. With construction set to begin this spring, the district is on track to complete the work in time for the 2026-27 school year. Most recently, the Board of Education awarded a contract to […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Musher Karen Land recently visited Cranford Public Library with Noggin the Sled Dog. Land, a writer, public speaker and three-time participant in the 1,000-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, spoke about her adventures with the sled dogs. Since 2000, Land has traveled to nearly every state with her dog sled, mushing gear, […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Downtown Cranford had a great turnout for its Downtown Cranford Pasta La Vista, Baby! on Saturday, March 29. Ticket holders had the opportunity to try pasta from 16 Downtown Cranford restaurants, everything from rigatoni to ramen, gnocchi to macaroni and cheese. Donations of pasta were also collected and donated to Cranford Family […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford’s annual event honors the memory of six million Jewish victims each year. It recently hosted its 14th Community Holocaust Day of Remembrance. This year’s theme was “Bearing Witness: The Courage to Document and the Duty to Remember.” The individuals who risked their lives to document the atrocities of the Holocaust, preserving […]
CRANFORD, NJ — “First Shift,” “American Trash” and “Silent Partners” are just some of the movies for which Emilio DiFabio is known. He’s also known as the owner of DiFabio Construction Company in Cranford, which was started by his father in 1972. “I started working with him when I was 8, carrying bricks and cinder […]