Named for the stone wall that runs around the borders of the original estate property, “Stonehedge” stood as “the ideal country home” at 211 Hampton Street in Cranford from its creation in 1903 – till it became “The Southern Club” in the 1940s – and now back again as a private residence. I had…
Mix and Mingle Events – “We Party Local”
Aren’t we so lucky that Brooke Feldman Poller from Westfield Living Magazine and Jessica Stillman Silverstein of EventsbyJES have united to form the ultimate event planning company in our area?! Born out of a desire to “plan community building events that bring people together and support local businesses” – Mix + Mingle Events was created!…
Turning Black Friday 2018 into Track Friday in Cranford!
Cranford Track Friday – Let’s Meet Up and Make a Difference November 23! This Black Friday 2018, November 23, join the national movement to turn Black Friday into Track Friday! Run or walk any distance, anywhere. Meet up with friends and family. Donate or raise money for any charity. Make a difference. Cranford…
This Holiday Season, Gather Those Toys and Help Them “Live, Laugh, Love- Again”!
It’s that time of year again and boy do we need some good, heartfelt stories! Everyone is craving a little positivity and I’m here to highlight a local mother who is selfless, devoted, and determined to make an impact! Meet Kacie Peluso – wife, mother of two beautiful toddlers, and a house full of…
Lost and Found Tattoo: Finding Expression and Healing for Breast Cancer Survivors
As I was sitting in Ali and Pete’s kitchen on North Avenue in Cranford, I realized that this was no ordinary business that had come to town. This was a community that was being created, a place of creating self-expression, and getting back to the art of neighborly love and conversation over coffee and bagels.…
Cranford Porchfest 2018: This Saturday (10/13/18) and Bigger Than Ever!
Make sure your calendar is cleared for next Saturday, October 13 between 2:00-5:30pm! This is the second year that the Cranford Community Connection is bringing you Cranford Porchfest – a FREE musical event open to EVERYONE and completely powered by the “do-it-yourself” concept and orchestrated by local volunteers, space provided by the homeowners, entertainment by…
Prince’s Farm Stand: Farming Royalty in Mountainside!
Prince’s Farm was once a 150-acre working farm on South Springfield Avenue that became a staple in Springfield for over four generations! No one knows better than Heather Prince Murphy of Mountainside what it’s like to grow up on a farm and work for a true family business! The farm took roots in 1902 and…
The 3 C’s of Café Teasia: Coffee, Cold Treats, & Community!
Perhaps you’ve seen the enticing Instagram posts of Café Teasia’s Korean Snow Ice, colorful Bubble Tea creations, or Frappés. But did you know that this new addition to Cranford is so much more – and that owner Mike Hur is an experienced barista? He wants everyone to know that his new Café Teasia in Cranford…
Annealed Studio – Let’s Make Jewelry!
Annealed Studio – Let’s Make Jewelry! Annealed Studio (pronounced “A-Nield”) just arrived at 107 North Avenue in Cranford! And oh boy – is North Avenue becoming a crafter’s destination! Welcome husband and wife team, Tricia Freire Greeley and Rob Greeley, and their one-of-a-kind jewelry studio! Learn to make unique jewelry, attend workshops, or book…
August 7, 2018: National Night Out in Your Neighborhood!
It’s been 35 years of celebrating the partnership between you, your police department, and your combined efforts to make your neighborhoods safer, better places to live! You are doing a great job! Our towns and all of America will come together to celebrate this relationship, held the first Tuesday of August. This year…
A La Mode Creamery is “Rolling” Out the Red Carpet for Summer in Cranford!
Like most teenagers, my talented Cranford High School Junior intern, Catherine Holleran, loves to hang out with her girlfriends. One of their favorite spots in town is A La Mode Creamery – a place where they can concoct their own ice cream creation and sit in a fun, parlor-like atmosphere hanging out as girls do!…
Little Fox Kitchen Opens in Cranford!
Little Fox Kitchen Opens in Cranford: Where Food is Celebrated and “Creativity and Cleverness” is Encouraged! I’m feel so very lucky to have the chance to meet with local business owners to discuss their latest ventures and grand openings. Meeting Melanie Cecilio, founder and chef director of the newly opened Little Fox Kitchen at…
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