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 […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The American woodcock is a plump, camouflaged, adorable shorebird. The species also known as the timberdoodle, Labrador twister, night partridge, mudbat or bog sucker, has several distinct features. It has a rotund, orange-fluff belly, long bill and short legs. It’s also recognized for its preference for damp, dense woodlands. It can be […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford YMCA recently marked a significant milestone – its first anniversary. Members and the community came together for a week of celebrations filled with giveaways, special events, free classes and more, all in honor of the facility’s first year of strengthening the community of Cranford and its surrounding towns. The Cranford […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford High School’s Class of 2025 Scholarship applications are open and will be accepted until Friday, March 28. The Cranford High School Class of 2025 community scholarships are made available through local organizations and groups within the Cranford community. Thousands of dollars in grant money is available for students. Scholarships will be […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The First Presbyterian Church of Cranford recently hosted a Mardi Gras-themed “Fat Sunday Bingo Brunch.” More than 100 church members of all ages gathered for delicious food and Bingo games. “Everyone can play Bingo,” said elder Laura Simone. “And with Shrove Tuesday coming up, we decided to pair the two things together […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford’s inaugural St. Patrick’s Day Parade started at the Cranford Community Center on Sunday, March 16. It continued down Walnut Avenue through Downtown Cranford, ending at the gazebo on the corner of Springfield and North Union avenues. The parade lineup included: VFW Honor Guard, Union County Pipes and Drums, Shea Jennings Dance […]