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Cranford's 34th Annual Firecracker 4 Draws Nearly 1,300 Runners
The run has become a successful event in Cranford each Fourth of July.

Nicole Bitette is the editor for the Westfield and Cranford Patch sites. Nicole began at Patch in August 2012. Prior to covering Westfield and Cranford, Nicole was the Assistant Editor for Union County, focusing mostly on Scotch Plains-Fanwood and briefly Summit. She also spent several months covering Woodbridge Township. Nicole graduated from Seton Hall University, Cum Laude, with a B.A. in Journalism.
Before starting at Patch, she tried out the New York magazine world, by working as an Editorial Assistant for the national shelter magazine, Traditional Home Magazine, due to her interest in design and home decorating. However, Nicole came back to her love for local news at the number one place for it, here at Patch!
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The run has become a successful event in Cranford each Fourth of July.

Two men were caught in Clark on Tuesday, one remains at-large.
Levanter Turner, 21, drove off with a 2009 Cadillac CTS from the Exxon station on Oak Tree Road in Iselin, according to police.
Irvington resident faces federal charges for allegedly sending letters to the U.S. Supreme Court, Rutgers, Woodbridge and Millburn Police Department.
The woman was arrested Tuesday afternoon outside Cranford's Rockn' Joe.
As temperatures remained high Tuesday, many cooled off at the pool.
The block party will be held on Saturday on Crampton Avenue.
The program will be held at Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim.
To show his faith in humanity, Thomas Francine, 26, will embark on a cross-country walk.
Check out where the recent grads will be attending college.
Here’s a look at the stories we’ll be covering this week in Woodbridge.
Here’s a look at the stories we’ll be covering this week in Cranford.
Congressman Pallone’s visit to Woodbridge Flood Zone also made headlines this week.
Here’s a look at what made headlines in Cranford this week.
The committee approved several items in order to move forward with debris removal.
The Woodbridge Police Department is teaming up with Colonia Dairy Maid to promote helmet safety.
The congressman and other government officials visited a Woodbridge flood zone meeting this week.
Show us photos of your family and friends enjoying the Fourth in Cranford.
Kenny Vance and The Planotones kick off the concert at 7:30.
The congressman and other government officials visited a Woodridge Flood Zone meeting on Monday night.