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Did you know that the Fourth of July may not be only the birth of the USA, but, in some ways, the birth of Cranford, as well? Or, at least, its name. According to a pamphlet entitled “300 Years At Crane’s Ford,” legend has it...
0“Great hairy horned toads! We’ve got Radon in the basement! RADON!!!! Honey – get the kids out of the house! Call 9-1-1! Alert the media! The Radon is here!!!! It’s right HERE!!!!!” Wait . . . . what the heck IS Radon? If...
1It doesn’t REALLY feel like summer until you can shop at the weekly Farmer’s Market! Luckily, that moment is nearly upon us. On Saturday, June 29th, the 2013 Westfield Farmer’s Market will be open for business! The Westfield Area...
0Right in the heart of the shopping district, at 2 Eastman Street, lies a pillar of the Cranford community. Need a jewelry gift? Skip the mall – stay in town! Hynes Jewelers was established in 1981 by owner and proprieter...
0Let’s be honest . . . very few people say, “Hey – wouldn’t it be FUN to give the dog a bath today?” It’s a messy, arduous endeavor, and usually neither the washer nor the washee come out of it very happy. Not to mention the mess in...
0They’re calling it “The Sizzling Summer Open House . . . . ,” and it’s sizzling, all right! June 21st is, scientifically, the single longest day of the solar year. Here’s a great way to fill in some of that evening, and you can...
0Fairview Manor The “Fairview Manor” neighborhood comprises the area in the northern part of Cranford, stretching from Springfield Avenue to Willow from east to west, and from Brookside to West End Avenue from north to...
0The World’s Largest Swim Lesson Did you ever wish to be included in the Guinness Book of World Records, but not feel hungry enough to eat a gazillion hot dogs, and not patient enough to grow curly-cue fingernails? There’s a...
0Parents, is the panic setting in yet? It’s coming, you know. Whether you want it to or not. Summer is nearly upon us, and that means days upon days of the kids being home is nearly upon us, as well. Camps are expensive, they can’t...
0The Cranford neighborhood known as “Cranford Gardens” comprises the area in the northwest part of Cranford, defined by Tulip Street, Orchard Street, Spring Garden, and West End Avenue. (You can almost smell the flowers, can’t you?) ...
0Tired of hearing about how the youth of today are self-centered and apathetic? Well, here’s some proof as to how very, very untrue that sentiment is. On Thursday, June 13th, some very talented members of Cranford High School’s...
0It’s a place to go with the family for a great meal. It’s a place for both adults and young folks to go hang out with their friends. It’s a place to go with the whole team and the team parents when the...
0Did you smell it over the Memorial Day weekend? Maybe it was coming from your own backyard, or maybe it was from your neighbor’s yard, or wherever you found yourself a barbeque guest. The unmistakable smell of summer . . . . . . the...
0Vintage shops and consignment stores are on the rise. They have grown in popularity as people have been looking for ways to stretch their dwindling dollars, and as the awareness of needless waste and going green has come to the...
0On May 18th, Westfield celebrated the opening of a welcome new business venture. L’image Design Studio, located at 500 Dorian Road, includes a gallery and showroom displaying consignment furnishings, featuring an exclusive selection...
0Whether you go for the unique assortment of cheeses and nuts, the unusual gourmet items, the healthy organic cereals, or the “3 Buck Chuck” Charles Shaw wine, there’s no denying that Trader Joe’s is an area icon. The chain, which...
0Tired of the same-old-same-old when it comes to music? Well, on Wednesday, May 29th, at the Cranford Community center at 220 Walnut Avenue in Cranford, The Friends of the Cranford Public Library are affording you an opportunity to...
0People are losing their ever-loving minds over the most recent news-hyped threat to our area. They are battening down the proverbial hatches, shifting their gaze nervously left and right as they walk from place to place, and...
0It’s the perfect ending to a Memorial Day parade. This year, at the finish of the parade on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th, the Cranford Historical Society will be honoring Cranford’s Civil War veterans by dedicating a new...
0It’s probably one of every homeowner’s greatest fears. It can rob you, not only of your belongings, but of your peace of mind, as well. It is a personal invasion as well as a property invasion. It is burglary, and it is something...
0You’ve got to love New Jersey. What other state in the union would have a building shaped like and elephant and a ship made out of concrete? Brilliant. On Wednesday, May 22, at 7:30 PM at the Cranford Community Center at 220 Walnut...
0Sour Cream, Blueberries, And You is not a dessert special on a menu. It is, in fact, a book offering an insightful look into everyday life in our area. On Sunday, May 19th, from 2:00- 4:00 PM at the Crane-Phillips House Museum at 124...
0There’s something truly special about finding an antique or vintage gem. It holds a story. It boasts a history, even if it is a silent or secret one. It gains new life, while adding a unique new flavor, to your home or in...
0On Saturday, May 18th, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, at 216 Holly Street, The Cranford Historical Society will host a fundraising garage sale, to raise funds for a barn. That’s right – a barn. The plan is to purchase a...
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