CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Historical Society takes residents back almost 100 years in time. The society was formed in 1927, when Wesley A. Stanger Sr. and a group of Cranford’s citizens decided they wanted to start a collection that would preserve the town and demonstrate what a special place it’s been. It continues growing and […]
CRANFORD, NJ — In today’s economy almost anything is possible, and many people are facing financial difficulty. Project Home of Cranford is a nonprofit organization that works to help residents of Cranford at risk of losing their home due to illness, unemployment, or other crisis situations. The funds they earn are distributed by Cranford Family Care, […]
NEWARK, NJ — Twenty-one brokers, recruiters, and employers from across the United States who allegedly conspired with more than 1,000 foreign nationals to fraudulently obtain student and foreign worker visas through a “pay to stay” New Jersey college were arrested this morning by federal agents, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. The defendants were arrested in New York, Washington, […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Linda Rosen’s passion for art hearkens back to her childhood. “I used to draw on the walls when I was 4 years old,” laughs Rosen, the winner of the Union County Arts Outside the Box contest, which attracts talent from throughout Union County. The year-old county-wide initiative was created to support local artists […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Registration is open for CDC Junior Theatre’s June productions of “Footloose,” for a teen cast and High School Musical Jr for younger students. “Footloose” dances to the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score and is open through audition to students in grades 8 through college. Auditions will be […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Board of Education will be piloting two tuition-based full day kindergartens for the 2016-2017 school year. The program will support children’s cognitive, social/emotional and physical growth in a full day learning environment throughout the year. Students will engage daily in uninterrupted planned activities that promote higher level thinking skills while […]
CRANFORD, NJ — There are paper mache sculptures, African tribal masks, watercolors, ink and pencil sketches, jewelry and pottery in the bustling Student Commons at Union County College. Down the hall in a vast gymnasium, a group of dancers dressed in gray and white and wearing dramatic face paint perform a modern dance before a pumped […]
CRANFORD, NJ — If you look hard enough, you can still find a variety of old tavern-style bar and grills in New Jersey, but none may be more resilient or enjoyable than The Riverside Inn, located at the edge of downtown Cranford. For almost a century, generations of satisfied patrons in search of a cold drink, […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Prom season is an exhilarating time of year, especially for high school girls, as they search to find the perfect dress, shoes, and accessories to wear to this special event. Not all girls are privileged enough to afford these expensive items. There is no reason to miss one of the most memorable high […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Students at Cranford High School have been busy rehearsing ‘Fiddler on The Roof.’ The show will be held March 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and March 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available online at chs.booktix.com or at the door. All seats are reserved seats for $15 or $12. Tickets are also […]