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. […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Student of the Month is a service project of the Rotary Club of Roselle-Roselle Park funded in part by a grant from the Rotary Foundation. This community service project honors a senior from each of the high schools in Roselle and Roselle Park. Each student receives a personalized plaque commemorating the […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Friends of the Cranford Library recently sponsored a program put on by The Raptor Trust about birds of prey. The program was at Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Ave. Kate Seeland, associate director of education at The Raptor Trust, gave the 45-minute presentation to an audience of young children. The Raptor […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners presents an exhibit of artworks awarded first place in their respective media category in the recent Union County 2024 Senior Art Exhibit, which celebrates artwork created by county residents ages 60 or older. Awards were selected by an independent panel of professional artists. “This […]
LINDEN, NJ — The Linden Chamber Division of Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its 23rd annual Scholarship and Business of the Year Awards Dinner. The event was celebrated at Ill Amici Ristorante in Linden. Chamber Chairwoman Janet Miller was awarded “Person of the Year.” Hampton Inn of Linden and Broadway Strong Fitness were […]
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 […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — The Kenilworth Board of Education on Monday, June 10, offered a contract to David Brearley Middle-High School Principal Jeremy Davies for the position of superintendent of Kenilworth Public Schools. Davies will be formally appointed on Wednesday, June 19, after the executive county superintendent reviews the terms of the employment contract. Davies will […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Starting Wednesday, July 3, the Roselle Park Farmers Market will be open every Wednesday from 1 to 6 p.m. through October. Located at Michael J. Mauri “Gazebo” Park, this open-air market has been offering fresh produce to the community for more than 25 years. Miladinov Farm in Monroe Township and Valley […]
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 […]