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This is one of my favorite posts from a few years back. I hope you enjoy it, too! Each Halloween, hundreds of ghosts and goblins, witches and princesses head over to Herning Ave in Cranford New Jersey to celebrate Halloween and take...
5Did you ever wonder how Cranford got its name? John Crane was one of the first real settlers in this area, and in 1716 he built a damn in the river which powered two mills, a saw mill on the west side of the river, and a grist...
1Measuring under 5 square miles in area, it is amazing at the array of ethnic restaurants and foods one can find in Cranford. There’s Irish fare at Kilkenny House, Asian fusion at Avenue East, Spanish tappas at Cervantes of Spain,...
0Who the heck feels like doing SPRING cleaning? Come Spring, we are all ready to jump outside into that long lost warmth of sun and enjoy ourselves. NOW is the time to do those tedious tasks – Autumn cleaning! The weather is still...
0In the mood for a burger? We all are, sometimes. We’re Americans. It’s how we roll. Don’t settle for something in a paper bag thrown into your car window at a drive through. There’s a much, much better option. Once the...
0As a homeowner, there can be a lot of very good reasons to want to plant a tree on your property. Some choose to do it to mark an event, such as moving into a new house, a wedding, or a birth. Perhaps you are looking for some shade in...
0“Rubber ducky, you’re the one! You make bath time so much fun . . . . !” Sorry to quote Ernie, but Sesame Street isn’t the only place to enjoy rubber duckies. Hanson Park Conservancy’s annual Rubber Ducky Derby is scheduled once again...
0The Reeve House Are you familiar with Westfield NJ’s Historical Society Reeve House? Most people are familiar with it only as the building that houses The Westfield Historical Society at314 Mountain Avenue. While the...
0With the unseasonable warm weather we’ve been having this season, being barefoot in the park might not seem so very strange. And if that’s not your style, regardless of the weather, then there’s a perfect alternative for you!...
0The kids have started school again, there’s homework to be done, the sports schedules are in full swing, and most families can’t even enjoy dinner together any more. How’s a family to relax and reconnect? How about with some...
0Mission Fair at First Presbyterian Church in Cranford, NJ One of the best characteristics of Cranford is the giving, caring nature of its residents. Neighbors are quick to help one another out, give rides to each other’s kids,...
0Oh, lads and lassies, are you ever in for a Celtic treat! On Wednesday, October 2nd, at 7:30 PM, The Friends of the Cranford Public Library will host an evening of traditional Irish/Scottish music at the Cranford Community Center at...
0October means Oktoberfest! The Cranford Jaycees are sponsoring their first Oktoberfest, right here in town, on Saturday, October 5th, from 5:00 – 10:00 PM, at Union County Community College (lot 5A across from Sperry Conservatory)....
0Who doesn’t love a good yard sale? Fall just seems to be the perfect season for them, too. Throw on a sweatshirt, head out into the crisp morning air, and find some treasures. Or, better yet, station yourself on the OTHER side of...
1The kids are back in school. You made it through another summer with them, without killing them, or yourself. When you are finished doing your happy dance, don’t you think it’s time for a well-deserved treat? How about a professional...
0You wouldn’t think there would be too much one could do to a baked ziti to make it much different than any other. I mean . . . . noodles, sauce, cheese . . . pretty basic stuff. And yet, we had a baked ziti the other day that...
0For those of you lamenting the demise of summer . . . it’s time to look forward. Embrace the Autumn and the beauty it brings. While the days of lying on the beach might be over for now, the cool, crisp, colorful beauty of Fall should...
0It’s that time of year again! Autumn air brings with it the notion of walking through colorful foliage trails, pumpkin and apple picking, and antiquing. No time or money to spend a weekend at a Bed and Breakfast to do so? No...
0Aren’t movies a great way to entertain the family? With one exception – the cost of tickets and snacks is enough to put you in a lower tax bracket. Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy a simple movie with the family without bringing...
0Fall is in the air! Time for the people of Westfield to take to the streets and enjoy the annual FestiFall! The Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce will once again be hosting the annual “Westfield FestiFall” event, on Sunday,...
0One of the nicest things about the month of September is that it is the month of “one more” chances. Another chance for summer weather. Or to make a trip to the beach without the July and August crowds. And, one more chance to enjoy...
0Hanson Park Conservancy Stargazing Party Planetariums are awesome. Lectures are educational. But nothing beats being outside, looking up, and being in awe of the beauty of the star-lit sky. And while it’s often enough to just revel...
0Beauty for a Cause “More Than” A Cut -a-Thon Sept. 22 at Guillotine Salon Did you know that the Union County homeless population leapt by 25% this year? You can help provide assistance to those in need, and get pampered...
0“On the Home Front—A Civil War Veteran’s Home” Here’s a really cool way to step back in time and learn a little something, without needing a time machine, or even a long car ride. On Sunday, September 15th, 2013 from 2:00-4:00...
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