National Night Out is This Tuesday, August 6! It’s the 36th Annual National Night Out is this coming Tuesday, August 6th. This is an “annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while…
The Cranford Station House Officially Opens on Monday, July 8, 2019!
#MeetMeAtTheStation The doors to Cranford Station House – the newest breakfast and brunch restaurant at 7 North Avenue East in Cranford – will officially open this Monday, July 8th at 6:00 am! You are your family will dine in the heart of Downtown Cranford and enjoy tasty delights like the Station Benedict Burger, the Amtrak Station Omlette, Birthday…
2019 Independence Day Celebrations in Union County!
School just ended and here we are talking about Fourth of July celebrations in our local towns! Summer has ARRIVED and your neighborhoods are ready to celebrate! From BBQs, to pool parties, to gathering on park lawns – I hope your Independence Day celebrations are full of stars, stripes, and loads of fun! Here are…
All are Invited to The Celebration Singers “Goin’ Home” 80th Anniversary Concert This Week!
What started out as singing in the workplace in 1938 as the Esso Choristers has continued and evolved into what is now the beloved multi-generational choir called The Celebration Singers. This phenomenal community choir has been celebrating their 80th Anniversary and will perform their “Goin’ Home” concert on May 31 and June 1 at 8…
Witch Baby Soap: Bewitching Beauty Products Flying into Cranford this Week! Opening Day May 1, 2019
Meet owner Chelsea Selby and then wish her congratulations! She literally just got married and she and her husband are excited to open their first storefront for Witch Baby Soap at 11 Eastman Street in Cranford on Wednesday, May 1! It’s definitely exciting times for these Cranford newlyweds! Their handcrafted vegan and cruelty free beauty…
A House with a History– Meet Cranford’s Iconic “Stonehedge”
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 (we hear the address has changed over time and was originally 319 Hampton Street) from its creation in 1903 – till it became “The Southern Club” sometime…
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…
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