Downtown Cranford Blooms With Utility Box Artwork
If you’ve driven down Centennial Avenue recently, then we hope you’ve noticed the new eye-catching utility box wrap at the area across from 7-Eleven. The utility box wrap artwork is by local artist Gail Driscoll. Gail loves painting flowers and landscapes, and, as she puts it, “bringing nature to the canvas.” Gail paints throughout the […]
Pride Planting Brings the Community Together
Yesterday evening, Green Thumb Garden Club and local volunteers planted flowers in celebration of Pride Month. The flowers were planted on North Union Ave. by the gazebo, and each flower has a sign noting what its color represents. This planting was made possible in part by a 2025 HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) GRANT from Union […]
June 7th is Kids Day Out – a Day to Celebrate Kids!
Downtown Cranford is thrilled to bring back Kids Day Out on June 7th! Children’s entertainer Miss Jolie Music will be performing at Eastman Plaza at 10AM and 11AM. Miss Jolie’s lively and energetic songs are sure to get children of all ages up and moving! Children will also enjoy temporary tattoos, cookie and cupcake decorating, […]
Experience Authentic Colombian and Peruvian Dishes at Mateo’s Bakery and Restaurant in Cranford!
Yesterday, members of the DMC Board, Township Committee, Cranford Area Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown Cranford office officially welcomed Mateo’s Bakery And Restaurant to town! Mateo’s is owned by Luis, Jose, and Luisa and serves up a fusion of Peruvian and Colombian cuisine. The restaurant’s bakery case is filled with Colombian specialties including Chicharron de […]
Maria Pilar Aesthetics Leaves Clients Feeling Their Best!
Earlier today, the Downtown Cranford office and DMC Board members, along with friends and family officially welcomed Maria Pilar Aesthetics to Cranford! Maria Pilar Aesthetics offers a number of beauty services, including customized facials, lash lifts and extensions, and brow shaping and tinting. Maria has been a licensed esthetician for over ten years and previously […]
Sugaring, Head Spas, Facials & More – You’ll Find It at Sugar Haus Aesthetics
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Sugar Haus Aesthetics has opened its doors at 15 North Avenue East! The Downtown Cranford office, DMC Board members, and Township of Cranford Commissioner and Downtown liaison Kathleen Miller Prunty officially welcomed owner Darlene Romero yesterday. Darlene has designed the space at Sugar Haus Aesthetics to put clients at […]
Live Music Returns to Eastman Plaza This Summer!
We’re excited to unveil the lineup for Downtown Cranford Summer Sounds, returning this June to Eastman Plaza! Live musical acts will be performing Thursday nights from 6-8PM, starting June 5th with Lynette Sheard. Thank you to our Summer Sounds sponsors: Cranford Golf Studio, Brighton Air Corp, Garlic Rose Bistro, Sheet Metal Workers Local 22, and […]
Press Release on Cranford Movie Theater
As reported from Cranford Police, our iconic Cranford Theater suffered some damage yesterday evening. For details on what we know so far, please read the Cranford Police Department’s press release until more information is available. For now, here is what else we know: Doreen Sayegh is a beloved member of both the Cranford community and […]
Carmela’s Sweet Shoppe Will Be Bringing Some Extra Sweetness to Cranford!
We are so excited to announce that a new sweet shop will be coming to Downtown Cranford in the next few months! Please join us in welcoming Carmela’s Sweet Shoppe, located at 11 Walnut Avenue. Owner Rosie Caramella-Smith grew up in a food-loving family and it wasn’t long before she discovered a special gift for […]
Downtown Cranford Business & Property Owners Are Invited to the 1st Mixer of 2025!
Next Tuesday, April 29th, is the first Downtown Cranford mixer of 2025 for business and property owners! Join us at Cake Artist Cafe from 5-6:30pm for the opportunity to meet other business and property owners, and also learn updates about Downtown Cranford. You can register by emailing DMC@cranfordnj.org or on our website, https://downtowncranford.org/2025-business-property…/. Please take note […]