TRENTON, NJ — On Monday, Jan. 8, the Attorney General’s Office released the identity of the driver who died in a police-involved shooting on the Garden State Parkway in Woodbridge, on Thursday, Dec. 28. The decedent has been identified as Kevin Harlfinger, 40, of Perth Amboy. According to the preliminary investigation, officers from the Cranford […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Perhaps dogs are known as “man’s best friend,” because they are good listeners, dogs are a perfect, non-judgmental audience for young readers who are invited to hone their skills by reading to certified therapy dogs at Cranford Public Library, 224 Walnut Ave., once a month. No registration is required and space is […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Deborah Leber, a Cranford-based artist, and the founder of Jersey Central Art Studios, has been honored recently with two distinguished awards for her oil paintings in 2023. Her painting “Monet’s Table” was awarded the “Macowin Tuttle Memorial” Award by the Salmagundi Club in New York City, one of America’s oldest arts organizations. […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Steven Van Dam will be retiring from the Cranford Public School District at the end of February, after 25 years of dedicated service. The Cranford Board of Education has announced Adam Tivald as the new assistant principal of Orange Avenue School. Tivald was selected after an extensive search process, which included multiple […]
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 […]