Cranford Radio

For four decades Prevention Links has been working to help Cranford and other Union County residents find the resources to prevent issues related to drugs, alcohol and tobacco. As part of their educational efforts and to raise funds, the organization will be holding a Family Funday and Red Ribbon Drug Prevention Walk on Saturday, October 22 in Nomahegan Park. Cranford Radio spoke with Pam Capaci,...

For the third consecutive year Schmitt's Quest for the Cure returns to Cranford. The event raises money to find a cure for diabetes. Gloriarose and Andrew Schmitt are the two founders of Schmitt's Quest for the Cure and they spoke with Cranford Radio to talk about the event and their personal experience with diabetes.

Despite all our wonderful technology, it seems everyone is busier today than ever. That's what makes what the volunteers at the Cranford First Aid Squad do, even more remarkable. Saving lives, helping the sick and injured is something the squad does 365 days a year. Cranford Radio spoke with three members of the organization, President Kruti Brahmbhatt, Treasurer Daniel Gomez and 2nd Lt. Kail...

Thursday through Saturday Cranford plays host to the Zerbini Family Circus. There are two performances each day at 5:15 and 7:30 pm at Hillside Avenue School. The circus has been sponsored by the Cranford Chamber of Commerce for a number of years. Margaret Valencia is part of the circus and she spoke with Cranford Radio.

The Fourth of July usually means a full day of activities in Cranford and things kick off with the Cranford Jaycees Firecracker 4 Miler and Fun Run. Taking over the duties as race director for the Jaycees this year is Kevin Cumiskey. Cranford Radio spoke with Kevin about the race.

Former President Bill Clinton stopped in Cranford to campaign for his wife, Hillary Clinton, in advance of Tuesday's New Jersey primary. Derek Roseman serves as the communications director of Hillary for New Jersey and Cranford Radio spoke with him about the campaign.

The St. Michael School Drama Club will be presenting The Music Man at the school on May 25 and 26. Fourth through eighth grade students are in the play with other children working behind the scenes. Lorraine DeMan is the director of the play and she spoke with Cranford Radio's Bernie Wagenblast about the production.

The 2016 Tony Awards are in the news but it’s a 2006 multiple Tony Award winner that will be getting all the attention at the Cranford Dramatic Club this month. The Drowsy Chaperone will be presented May 6 through 15 at the theatre at 78 Winans Avenue in Cranford. As they do their final rehearsals Cranford Radio spoke with the directors, Ken and Mary Webb, as well as three of the performers, E. Da...

Back in 1904, when Gustav and Henry Dreyer purchased their Cranford farmland, there were still quite a few farms around Union County. Today, Dreyer Farms is the last remaining farm in the county and a popular spot for not just vegetables, but a variety of foods, plants and more. One of the most popular programs at the farm is the CSA. Cranford Radio spoke with Dawn Salerno, who runs the CSA progra...

Relay for Life Cranford is a fun way to raise money for a very worth cause, the American Cancer Society. This year's relay will take place on May 20 and 21 behind Orange Avenue School. Linda Miklencic is organizing the Cranford event, working with Daniel Stermer of the ACS and both spoke with Cranford Radio.

Usually albums are created after a play is written. In the case of American Idiot, the album preceded the play. Green Day's album was their seventh and tells a story through its songs. The album won a Grammy Award in 2005 and inspired a Broadway musical. The Cranford Dramatic Club is taking on the unusual production which is nearly 100% music. As the cast and crew prepare for the musical&apos...

Each season the Cranford Dramatic Club puts on a children's show and this year's production is Rapunazrella White. Cranford Radio had the opportunity to speak with four of the participants, director Anita Esteve, Marlo Avidon (Snow White), Adena Weisholtz (Queen Rhoda) and Joel Redmont (Herschel, the Dwarf). We started off asking Anita to tell us a bit about the play.

An open house was held Monday evening in the Cranford Community Center, to get public input on the Union County Transportation Master Plan. Maps outlining transportation corridors throughout the county were displayed and citizens were invited to offer suggestions on how transportation could be improved. William Reyes, the Deputy County Manager and the Director of Economic Development for the count...

One of the oldest community theaters in the state is back for a new season. First up, "Born Yesterday." More in this story on Cranford Radio.

Two Cranford High graduates, Andrew and Gloriarose Schmitt, are sponsoring a fundraiser in October. Cranford Radio spoke with Andrew Schmitt to learn a bit more about the event and why it's so important to him.

In recent years the new housing stock in Cranford has transitioned from mostly single-family homes to multi-unit buildings. The latest to open is Woodmont Station at Cranford. Steve Santola is the Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Woodmont Properties, which owns the complex. Cranford Radio spoke with him and asked him to give us some background on the project.

Danila and Nuria Kartashov have opened the Arthur Murray Dance Center in Downtown Cranford at 200 South Avenue, East. The studio is located on the second floor of Riverfront at Cranford Station, just above Pastosa. Cranford Radio paid a visit and spoke with Danila to learn a bit more about the center and about he and his wife.

Every year Nomahegan Park plays host to Cranstock, an unofficial reunion of sorts for people who once attended Cranford High School. Cranford Radio spoke with two of the organizers, Bob O'Donnell and Chris Turner, and I asked Bob what Cranstock is.

Dan Czeh has only served as the Cranford Fire Department chief since the end of April. In an effort to introduce Cranford to the new head of its fire department, Cranford Radio spoke with the chief in his office in fire headquarters.

On June 5 Calvary Tabernacle in Cranford will host 'A Night of Hope' with Mike Palombi as the keynote speaker. The free event will offer outreach to to those suffering from any type of life-controlling substances and/or circumstances. Mike's story is more than just the usual ups and downs of life and includes time spent in prison. He'll share his story and more but Cranford Rad...

The CDC's season is coming to an close with the musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." Cranford Radio talked with both the director, Jeffrey Fiorello and the two leads, Emily Greenberg and Shane Long, to learn a bit more about the production.

From Beijing, China to La Paz, Bolivia, Rotary has clubs throughout the world. While they've been in Cranford for over nine decades, some people aren't aware of the club and the good works with which they're involved. Cranford Radio spoke with two members, Rich Feder and Joe Carney, to learn more about the organization.

You won't hear too many positive comments about the snow and cold we've experienced this winter, but one bright spot are the snow sculptures that are created in front of 512 Springfield Avenue.