Union County News

CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford’s coffee scene continues to grow with the recent opening of Aura Coffee Roasters at 109 Walnut Avenue, bringing a focus on small-batch roasting and house-made ingredients to the downtown.Owner Argjend Berisha and his wife, Fjo

CRANFORD, NJ - The Township Committee’s April 21 meeting opened with a focus on environmental stewardship, volunteerism, and a slate of spring initiatives, as officials highlighted community engagement efforts alongside upcoming infrastructure projec

CRANFORD, NJ - A flash of red in early May has become more than a fleeting sighting for Cranford resident Christine Dyer. It has turned into a yearly ritual, a marker of the season, and a reminder to slow down and pay attention.Dyer, a photographer a

CRANFORD, NJ - A winning night of trivia is turning into a new ice cream flavor in town. CranGPT, the first-place team at the Cranford Fund for Educational Excellence’s (CFEE) 2026 Trivia Night, earned the opportunity to create and name a custom flav

CRANFORD, NJ - Donating to a local food drive is getting a little easier this spring, as Cranford scouts bring back a popular “Scouting for Food” effort with a drive-through option designed for busy schedules.On Saturday, May 9, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.

CRANFORD, NJ — Since pulling out a thrilling nine-inning victory over Gov. Livingston on April 16, the subsequent week was a challenging one for the Cranford baseball team.The Cougars lost a one-run road game at Watchung Hills, got swept in a two-gam

CRANFORD, NJ - A Cranford teenager behind a growing youth sports program is now in the running for a national honor, with voting set to close tomorrow.Cody DeCoons, 14, founder of Sports Sitters, has been named a finalist for the Entrepreneur of Impa

CRANFORD, NJ - Each Arbor Day, communities across the country pause to recognize the value of trees. In Cranford, that tradition is rooted in the memory of one of its most storied landmarks, a towering pepperidge tree known as “Old Peppy,” whose lega

CRANFORD, NJ - Pickleball players in Cranford no longer need to plan far in advance or commit to a league to get on the court. With expanded hours, flexible pricing, and multiple drop-in options, the township has made it easier than ever for resident