CRANFORD — It was a beautiful summer day — and night — as families gathered to celebrate Independence Day at Nomahegan Park on Tuesday, July 2. There were food vendors and inflatables. Many families sat on blankets as they awaited the fireworks. “It’s a beautiful night out,” said Police Officer Justin Peters. Alex Martinez, owner […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Junior League of Elizabeth Plainfield awarded four $4,000 scholarships at its annual dinner on Wednesday, May 22, to college bound women who demonstrated a passion for volunteerism. The scholarship recipients are: Sienna Colon ,of Elizabeth, who will be attending Pennsylvania State University; Natalie Fitzgerald, of Westfield, who will be attending University […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Eighth-grade students from Orange Avenue School dedicated a day in May to give back to local charities. Stations were set up throughout the school where students rotated to make sandwiches for the homeless, and shelter bags for transitional housing facilities, birthday bags filled with everything to make a birthday cake, they made […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Mayor Brian Andrews, pictured left, and the Township Committee, recognize and congratulate Arc of Union County as it celebrates 75 years of outstanding service and advocacy. Sam Abdulah, pictured right, associate executive director of operations for Arc, accepted the proclamation at the official meeting on Tuesday, June 11, of the Township Committee. […]
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 […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Class of 2024 was off to a unique start, as they were all freshman during the pandemic. Their special graduation day was also put off an hour later, due to the heat advisory. Finally, it was their time to shine. Prior to the commencement activities, Emily Alissia Lassen said she was […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Clay Tennis Courts have been a mainstay for more than 100 years, but almost disappeared in the 1990s until Mary Goodfellow and the Hogan Family stepped up. The association dedicated two courts to honor these individuals who remain dedicated to preserving this recreational amenity. Photo Courtesy of Christina Miskewitz
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. […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford community gathered on Monday, June 10, as the Pride Flag was raised on the flagpole at the Municipal Building to celebrate Pride Month and support the LGBTQ+ community. This year’s event had the largest turnout the township had seen, in a year when the community came together to support a […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford Public Library recently celebrated its annual Pride Party. This year was extra special, as those in attendance were joined by New York Times bestselling author Robb Pearlman. Everyone was welcome to decorate the library’s walkway using chalk. There were also many tables featuring a variety of crafts, including sand art and […]