Have you noticed that recent high school graduates keep getting more impressive? They are quickly becoming entrepreneurs and already have future goals for how they are going to make an impact in this world! Meet recent Cranford High School 2019 Graduates Benjamin Quinutolo and Chris Giuditta. They are making heads turn at the Jersey Shore…
Cranford Mother and Chef-Extraordinaire Lilia Daly Brings Healthy Food Delivered Right to Your Door with “Fresh Daly”
I’m excited to introduce you to a local meal plan and catering service owned by Chef Lilia Daly of Cranford called “Fresh Daly”. While this is definitely not a new service offered to our area by Chef Lilia – she and her daughter-in-law, Rachel Daly, are ramping up their marketing efforts and bringing the family-run…
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…
1st Annual Progress Clothing Resale Fashion Show is this Friday, May 17 in Westfield, NJ!
What’s not to love about the newest owner of Progress Clothing Resale– Tiffani Serafin! She is a shining star, a powerhouse woman, and her new store at 1100 South Avenue W. in Westfield is full of fun, unique, inspiring, and retro clothes that anyone would love (XS-Plus-Size)! Tiffani started out as an employee at…
Cranford Native Kelli Bruno Invites Everyone to Her “Nomahegan” Album Release Concert this Sunday, May 5, 2019
Let’s call this party “a return to childhood”! I spoke with this sensational and talented young woman last week about her exciting Nomahegan album launch party and FREE concert to be held in her hometown of Cranford this Sunday, May 5th from 2-4pm in Nomahegan Park. Kelli has been hailed a brilliant “Indie, Folk, Pop,…
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…
Teen Assistant –A Westfield Teen’s Company Making Your Honey-Do-List Shorter!
Brendan Cox may seem like your regular teen – but this Westfield High School senior has been operating his own company for about two years now! What started out as helping some neighbors after school to earn some extra money – Teen Assistant is now one of the hottest “odd jobs” companies in our area!…
Fat, Drunk & Fancy: A Local Couple Making the Kitchen Table Great Again!!
“For anyone with an open mind and a sense of adventure, we welcome you to join us at the kitchen table to experience the power of a great meal.” – excerpt from Fat, Drunk & Fancy Presents “The Power of the Kitchen Table: Foodgasmic Conversations – The 10 Secrets to Happiness” The concept of…
Cranford’s Own TimberRidge Construction: Giving Back Again on “George to the Rescue”!
Make sure your television is set to record the latest George to the Rescue on NBC this Saturday, March 23 at 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. or Sunday at 12:30 a.m. after Sunday Late Sports! Local construction company TimberRidge Construction once again creates an incredible home transformation in Livingston, NJ on the season premiere of…
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 from its creation in 1903 – till it became “The Southern Club” in the 1940s – and now back again as a private residence. I had…
Women-Owned Small Businesses – Meet Joeanne Valentine Farrell of Garwood’s “Love Valentine Boutique”
Have you fallen in love with Garwood yet? In case you haven’t visited in a while – the number of small businesses opening in this quaint town is rapidly growing! Many of these are women-owned like my latest discovery– Love Valentine Boutique (pronounced “Valen-teen”) opened by local entrepreneur, Joeanne Valentine Farrell. The motto for…
Featured Local Artist: Bonnie Piparo: “You’ll Hear Things That Will Make Your Ears Smile”
Sometimes we need to just pause and reflect on what a rich music environment we have in our area and what a treasure trove of talented musicians are living in our neighborhoods! This week I wanted to feature the lovely Bonnie Piparo of Cranford. Have you met her? She’s a one-of-a-kind lady and…
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