Red Crab Expands With a New Location in Downtown Cranford
Another new restaurant has opened its doors in Cranford and we’re so excited to welcome them to town! Red Crab – Juicy Seafood is now open for business at 10 Walnut Avenue, serving up a variety of seafood dishes, in addition to soups, salads, pastas, and more. The restaurant originally started in Florida and now […]
There’s So Much Happening in Downtown Cranford This Month!
October is the busiest month of the year in Downtown Cranford! It’s all centered around the Scarecrow Stroll when over 100 scarecrows line the streets of downtown. People are encouraged to stroll throughout Downtown Cranford and vote for their favorite scarecrows. Prizes will be awarded to the winners in each category! There are a number […]
Downtown Cranford Recognizes Business Owners During Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15 to October 15 to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of Hispanic/Latinx Americans in the US. We would like to take this opportunity to bring attention to some of our Hispanic business owners and recognize their contribution to the Cranford community. Please head over to our social media accounts […]
Join Us for the Downtown Cranford Pink Out!
Our office is happy to announce the first Downtown Cranford Pink Out, taking place 10/1-10/3. We are proud to be working with the Bosom Buddies of Cranford, a group of women from Union County who have connected, bonded and supported each other through their journeys with breast cancer. From the Bosom Buddies of Cranford Facebook […]
Register for the Downtown Cranford Scarecrow Stroll!
The Downtown Cranford office is thrilled to announce that registration is officially open for the 14th Annual Scarecrow Stroll! From October 15 – 31, scarecrows created by Cranford families, business owners, and organizations will line the downtown streets. The Scarecrow Stroll is one of downtown’s biggest events, so don’t miss your chance to be a […]
Cranford Community Comes Together for a Local Business
Last week, local organizations and residents came together to stain the doors and fix up the exterior of Downtown Cranford mainstay Avenue East. We want to thank those businesses and residents that donated their time and talent to this special project. Cranford FMBA Local 37 is the labor union that represents the Firefighters of the […]
Join Us for the 6th Annual Cranford Community Paint Out!
The Downtown Cranford office is excited to announce the return of the Cranford Community Paint Out on Saturday, September 18, which is a collaboration between The Artist Framer and Fire Me Up Studio! Adult artists can register with The Artist Framer and will have from 10am-4pm to paint a unique Cranford location. To register, go […]
A Recovery from COVID, and a Return to the Business He Loves
Gary Fletcher has owned Simply Art and Framing, a unique gift and framing store located at 11 North Union Avenue, for 14 years. While the last year and a half has been tumultuous for many business owners, it was especially harrowing for Gary. In February 2021, Gary was in the hospital for something unrelated to […]
Join Us for Restaurant Week, August 8-13!
Come downtown for Downtown Cranford Restaurant Week August 8-13! Participating restaurants are offering specials and prix-fixe menus Sunday through Friday. This is a great opportunity to try a new restaurant or visit an old favorite. The Downtown Cranford is also sponsoring a Snap, Share & Win photo contest, so just email DMC@cranfordnj.org a picture from […]
A Better Me Juicery Has Fresh Juices and Smoothies on the Menu!
Please join us in welcoming Leonisse and her business A Better Me to the Downtown Cranford community! A Better Me Juicery is located at 4 Eastman Street and serves up fresh, made to order juices and smoothies. Leonisse went to school for Exercise Science and Nutrition and discovered she had a passion for juicing and […]