Cranford Radio

Cranford resident Joe Leo has seen a lot in the quarter century he's owned an independent book store in Downtown Union. Despite the challenges, Here's The Story has more than survived. In this episode of Cranford Radio, Joe talks about what sets his bookstore apart from Amazon and Barnes & Noble. We also talk about Joe's other role as the president of the Cranford Dramatic Club...

Catarina Guimaraes is a world-ranked adaptive athlete, the author of two novels and a motivational speaker. In this Cranford Radio episode, she talks about why she became involved in sports, some of her adventures competing on the international stage and what she hopes to do after graduation in June.

Cranford is just wrapping up its 150th anniversary. One of the ways the community marked the milestone was the publication of the book, Celebrating Cranford . Maureen Strazdon authored the book which includes a look at how the township marked each of its 25 year increment anniversaries. In today's podcast we not only talk about the book but we discuss some of her research, some of the surpris...

Jen Glackin, Rebecca Tantillo and Caren Demyen have been the owners of the TAPinto Cranford since the start of 2022. In addition to their previous involvement in Cranford, each brings unique experiences to the online news franchise. To learn a bit more about their backgrounds and what they have planned for TAPinto Cranford, the four of us gathered via Zoom to chat.

Did Jack the Ripper once live in Cranford? A real 19th century murder led some to ask that question. The case was largely forgotten by the 21st century but author Luke Jerod Kummer took a fresh look at it in a work of historical fiction he wrote for an Audible Original audiobook, Takers Mad .  In this Cranford Radio interview we talk about some of the interesting facts he uncovered and how present...

The Cranford Unity Project and the Cranford Public Library will be hosting an appearance by New Jersey author Robyn Gigl on Saturday, January 29 at 2 pm in the Cranford Community Center . Gigl will be speaking about the two books she has authored, By Way of Sorrow and Survivor's Guilt . Registration is required to attend. Signed copies of Robyn's two books will be available for purchase...

Cranford will be in a new congressional district and the township is given a traffic safety  award. More on those stories, along with a look at your Christmas weekend forecast and a rundown of Christmas services in this week's Cranford Radio headlines.

Cranford reacts to a national threat of school violence and two Cranford police officers are promoted. Hear the details in this week's Cranford Radio headlines. 

A national track record has been set by a Cranford teen and there's a new way to discover Cranford history. More on those stories, as well as a check of the weekend CHS sports schedule, the forecast and events happening around town in this week's Cranford Radio headlines.

An original play, Frosted , is being performed by the Cranford Dramatic Club December 10 through 12. The family-friendly, interactive show is a parody loosely-based on The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen. The two writers, Mike Burdick and Sean Lough join co-directors Mary and Ken Webb to talk about the show and some of what you'll experience in this interview with Cranford Radio. Buy ti...

Cranford High saw an increased police presence on Thursday and a Cranford man is sentenced for receipt of child pornography. More on those stories, along with a check of CHS sports schedule, weekend events and the weather forecast in this week's Cranford Radio headlines.

A fatal house fire and an addition to  Cranford police cars top this week's news. We'll also let you know about the last Cougar football game of the season, check the weekend forecast and tell you about some events taking place around town.

Football playoff excitement tops this week's news. You'll also hear how you can still apply for disaster relief, what's happening around town in the days ahead, and what's in store in the forecast.

A concession is made in the race for the Cranford Township Committee and a building owner is hit with a violation for spray-painted messages on a downtown building. More on those stories as well as an update on the CHS football team's progress in the state playoffs, a check of the weekend forecast and a look ahead at some weekend events in this week's Cranford Radio headlines.

We all know that cancer is an unwelcome visitor to any family. Along with the uncertainty it brings, there are the day-to-day concerns of how to get back and forth to treatment or combatting the loneliness that can come with the disease. Hope Heals is a service offered by Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Westfield to provide help with some of those concerns. Cranford Radio spoke with Patricia Marti...

A house fire and a racism incident top this week's Cranford news. We'll also let you know about some fun events taking place this weekend, take a look at the CHS weekend sports schedule and check the three day forecast.

The Cranford Police Department makes a promotion and history in the process. Also, a new restaurant opens its doors downtown and a Cranford resident is remembered. More on those stories along with a look ahead at the weekend in this week's Cranford Radio headlines.

FEMA has opened a disaster recovery center in town and it's a weekend filled with activities around town. Listen to the details in this week's edition of Cranford Radio headlines.

A Cranford favorite has closed and a piece of movie history takes place in town. You'll hear details on those stories, as well as a look at CHS sports, the forecast and events for the weekend in this week's Cranford Radio headlines.

Cranford schools get graded and Cranford's 150th anniversary is celebrated Saturday. Details on those stories as well as a check of the weekend weather, the CHS sports schedule and more in this week's Cranford Radio headlines.

The largest production since COVID shut down the CDC in early 2020 is scheduled to be performed in October. Neil Simon's "Rumors" will be the fall production on weekends between October 8th and 23rd. Cranford Radio paid a visit to the theater to speak with the director, Zach Mazouat, Victoria Navarro, who plays Cassie, and Ian Federgreen who plays Lenny. Tickets for the show can be...

Federal funding is now available to aid in the recovery from Ida while the township continues collecting flood debris throughout town. Check out the CHS weekend sports schedule as well as what else is happening, and give a listen to your weekend forecast in this week's episode of Cranford Radio headlines.

Cranford continues its recovery efforts from Ida as residents jump in to help their neighbors. The weekend forecast looks promising and Cranford will mark 9/11 on Saturday. More on those stories, along with a check of the CHS weekend sports schedule, in this week's Cranford Radio headlines.

A decade after Irene devastated Cranford, the town is flooded by Ida. Get an update on what happened, what's going on and how residents and businesses are stepping up to help in this week's edition of Cranford Radio headlines.

A reminder of health rules for the reopening of schools has been issued and Cranford residents are asked to look for an invasive insect. Hear more on those stories and check out events in the week ahead as well as the forecast which includes the possibility of tropical storm conditions in this week’s Cranford Radio headlines.