NEW JERSEY -- Gov. Phil Murphy’s 2022 State of the State address will stream online and via social media on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Murphy is expected to discuss his commitment to leading New Jersey through the COVID-19 public health crisis, improving the lives of middle-class families, and building a stronger and more resilient post-pandemic ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - Plainfield's council reorganized on Wednesday, welcoming Terri Briggs-Jones, who will represent the Fourth Ward, and swearing in Mayor Adrian O. Mapp for a third term. Senator and Union County Democratic Committee Chair Nick Scutari popped into the Zoom meeting to congratulate the mayor, who was sworn in by Assemblywoman Linda Carter.

Nominations to elect a council ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - It's a final look at a 2021 year in review, this time for government and redevelopment projects. Following are stories that topped TAPinto Plainfield's list for readers.

Government

Ida slammed into New Jersey to start September, stranding residents and flooding homes. Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency, and President Biden eventually declared a ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - Tuesday's opening of a test center set up at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center, or PPAC, that includes rapid and PCR testing for the coronavirus coincided with the administration's report of 210 new cases of COVID-19 and four deaths of individuals between 50 and 69 years of age as of Friday, January 14.

There have been a total of 203 fatalities identified in ...

UNITED STATES - Beginning Wednesday, January 19, the official launch for at-home, rapid COVID-19 tests will be available for all American households, announced the Biden Administration. 

According to the administration, testing is an important tool to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Public health experts and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that ...

NEW JERSEY -- Booster shots are now available for everyone 12 and older in the state of New Jersey. 

Youths ages 12- through 15-year-olds are now eligible for a Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot. In addition, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) now recommends that everyone ages 12 and older get a booster shot at five months after their two-dose series instead of after six ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - Plainfield Police responded to South Avenue at Atlantic Street Saturday morning on a report of a pedestrian being struck by a motor vehicle, according to Acting Police Director Captain David Guarino.

Officers located an adult male victim, who was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The person's identity has not been released.

Members of the Union ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - Frigid temperatures are in the forecast for Plainfield over the next few days. The combination of very cold air and strong winds will produce wind chills of zero to 10 below for the area late tonight into Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service. But before you plug in that space heater, keep in mind some important facts and safety tips.

A report published ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - Thursday's fire that started in the basement of the Park Hotel on East Seventh Street, according to Plainfield Fire Director Kenneth Childress, was quickly extinguished.

Mutual aid from neighboring towns could be seen on site, and a Linden truck was parked at headquarters on Central Avenue.

Director Childress told TAPinto Plainfield there were no injuries reported - to ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - The Frontiers International Plainfield Area Club is planning to celebrate its 46th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Celebration, but due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the event will be hosted live on both its Facebook and YouTube channels. The event’s guest speaker will be Reverend Dr. Danielle L. Brown, Pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church.

According to the ...

NUTLLEY, NJ - A new year brings a hankering for travel. How about a trip around the world, and what if it was done in 80 days? Starting Sunday Jan 2, armchair travelers can step off on one of the most famous journeys in literature as 'Around the World in 80 Days' comes to Masterpiece on PBS. 

This contemporary adaptation of the Jules Verne classic features David Tennant, ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair State University, a research doctoral institution ranked in the top tier of national universities, has issued a list of its students who have been named to the Fall 2021 Dean's List. The list includes a number of students who are from Plainfield.

The Dean's List, issued after the close of the Fall and Spring semesters by the academic deans, gives ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - Plainfield high school seniors, it's time to apply for the Adele DeLeeuw Scholarship. DeLeeuw, a prominent Plainfield resident and a patron of the arts, established a scholarship fund to assist students in need in the Plainfield area for their pursuit of post-secondary education.

The submission deadline is Wednesday, March 9.

The scholarship fund, a part of the ...

CHARLESTON, SC - Plainfield resident Olivia Williams recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the College of Charleston in South Carolina.

Williams was among more than 330 students who received degrees.

Founded in 1770, and located in the heart of historic Charleston, S.C., the College of Charleston is a nationally recognized public liberal arts and ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Two people were transported to a hospital for minor injuries after a state police trooper crashed head-on into a Honda that ran a stop sign in Westfield over the weekend, state police said Monday.

While charges had not been filed as of Tuesday, state police said, authorities are still investigating the crash.

The patrol car was headed west on Carleton Road Saturday ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - Plainfield's Tahmir Ellis has been nominated for the Jersey Sports Zone Week 2 Game Ball for his performance in basketball when he scored 20 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists at Union Catholic on January 11.

As of this writing, Ellis is ranked fifth among the 15,965 votes that have been cast.

Vote for Ellis in the North Jersey Division - polls are open through Tuesday ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - The Lady Cardinals dropped a win to AL Johnson, 50-35, on Tuesday. Plainfield is now 2-2.

The opposing team’s top scorer was Dominika Kosiek, with 22 points.

Plainfield’s Angelina Almonte scored a team high of 13 points, followed by Ma'Ziyah Richards, who scored 7 points.

The Cardinals are scheduled to play next at Scotch Plains-Fanwood on ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - Basketball showcases honoring the memory of two Plainfield residents, Kayla Spooner and Dii'Jon Allen-Jordan, took place Saturday at Plainfield High School. Due to health concerns related to COVID-19, fans were not allowed to watch in person, but the student-run Plainfield QTN broadcast the games live on its YouTube channel.

Spooner was supposed to graduate from Plainfield ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - The Plainfield community is rallying to support a family who lost their husband and father by raising funds to help with funeral costs. Rosauro Herrera was with his wife when he was fatally struck by a motor vehicle Saturday on South Avenue at Atlantic Street.

In addition to his wife, Herrera leaves behind three children, two daughters and one son.

Funeral arrangements will ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - January 17th would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday. The Plainfield Area Humane Society is joining hundreds of shelters and rescues across the country by inviting everyone to take the #BettyWhiteChallenge.

Whether we first met her on Password, as "Happy Homemaker" Sue Ann Niven, as Delores Bickerman in "Lake Placid," or her five guest ...

POSTPONED: We received the following message from Club Director Hollingsworth.

Thank you for running an article about our MLK Day of Service Project, #BrownBag. I apologize but, I am writing to inform you that the event has been postponed to ensure the health and safety of our Club members and community! This decision was made based on rising positive COVID-19 case numbers in our community.

TRENTON – Certain juvenile justice fines, fees, costs and other monetary penalties have been eliminated under the legislation (S-S-3319/A-5507) that was signed by Governor Murphy on January 10.

The legislation acts to improve the juvenile justice system by eliminating unnecessary costs.

“Eliminating these fees will contribute towards breaking the cycle of poverty that often ...

TRENTON, NJ -- New Jersey’s anti-bullying statute, already among the nation’s most stringent, will be strengthened even further under legislation Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law on Tuesday, Jan. 11.

The bipartisan legislation (S-1790), which Senators Joe Pennacchio, R-Essex/Morris/Passaic, and Patrick J. Diegnan Jr., D-Middlesex, sponsored, improves protection for students by ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - Plainfield was one of ten county municipalities discussed by members of the Union County Re-Warding Commission on Wednesday. The options presented for the Queen City's population reallocations based on 2020 U.S. Census data ranged from affecting just two wards and one block to redrawing lines in all four wards and moving a council person out of the ward she ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - Add garden fresh flavor to your meals year-round.  Grow a few of your favorite herbs indoors, harvest and enjoy.

Select a variety of herbs you and your family enjoy and use for cooking, decoration, or fragrance. Basil, chives, cilantro, oregano, marjoram, mint, parsley, sage and thyme are some of the easier herbs to grow indoors. Purchase plants or seeds from your local ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County gardeners have a chance to sharpen their skills while giving back to the community, by joining the Master Gardeners of Union County. All gardeners at any level of experience are welcome to join this popular volunteer program, from raw beginner to seasoned expert.

“The Master Gardeners program provides Union County residents with new opportunities to ...

NEW JERSEY -- The reasons people choose to move include career transitions, better schools, financial challenges or just a change in setting. Wants and needs don’t always align in a particular state, though. For instance, a state might offer a low income-tax rate but have a subpar education system. Conversely, New Jersey is a higher taxed state known for its good schools.

When ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - Plainfield's Planning Board members will hear from Communipaw Associates, LLC at its January meeting regarding the Applicant's property at 110-120 West 6th Street (formerly 107-09 W 5th Street). The hearing by the board is to consider the Applicant's request for preliminary and final site plan and deviation/variance approvals and design waivers for a 5-story ...

NEW JERSEY -- We're moving out. 

New Jersey leads the nation in outbound migration (71%) for the fourth year in a row, according to United Van Lines' 45th annual National Movers Study. New Jersey, Illinois (67%), New York (63%), Connecticut (60%) and California (59%) have regularly appeared on the top outbound list in recent years and again ranked ...

St. Bartholomew Academy will host an Open House on Sunday, January 30, 2022, from 11:45 am to 3:00 pm. The Open House kicks off Catholic Schools Week and is a great opportunity for prospective parents to tour the school, meet and visit with faculty and parents and learn more about the curriculum standards and mission of the Academy. The Open House will begin in the cafeteria, with current parents ...

TRENTON, NJ — “Were all the votes counted?” joked Josh Murphy, as he and his siblings introduced their father during his inauguration for second term as 56th Governor of New Jersey. 

After the small roast from his four children and a speech from his wife and First Lady Tammy Murphy, Governor Phil Murphy took the podium following Chief Justice Stuart Rabner ...

NEW JERSEY — Dozens of New Jersey school districts will receive more money to help upgrade their security systems. 

Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation that appropriates a total of $5,150,531 from the “Securing Our Children’s Future Bond Act” to provide grants for school security projects in 60 New ...

Nationwide Bridge Day celebrates Biden administration’s big investment in nation’s decaying bridges

PATERSON, NJ – U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today announced the Biden administration is investing $1.1 Billion to replace or rehabilitate aging bridges in New Jersey. This funding is part of a whopping $26.5 billion to states across our nation, the District of ...

NEW JERSEY — There's new promising news that the COVID-19 surge in New Jersey is slowing. Plus, generous kids are using their hearts to help other kids. Also, one community prepares to honor a local hero, as he celebrates a milestone.

TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to you by Lakeland Bank.

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NEW JERSEY — A community is remembering a New Jersey mother of four who died of COVID-19, just weeks after giving birth.  Plus, a high school freshman is going green and helping other girls at the same time.  Also, a little bit of luck changes 'lost' to 'found.'

TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to ...

NEW JERSEY — As one New Jersey community mourns a COVID-19 victim, another is recognizing a new milestone.  Plus, a legendary figure in Trenton reflects on decades of service.  And a community spends months restoring history.

TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to you by Lakeland Bank.

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