NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Not much has changed in 50 years when it comes to New Jersey’s most important problem, according to a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. Then and now, New Jerseyans rate taxes – including property taxes – as their number one concern.

In the most recent poll, 39% of residents mention taxes when asked about the top issues facing the state, followed by 14% who ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ -- U.S. Representative Tom Malinowski, whose district covers parts of Scotch Planis, hosted a virtual workshop for local seniors to share best practices to protect against fraud.

The event featured Robin Eichen from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) who discussed the types of fraud that disproportionately affect seniors: including identity theft, social security ...

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- Executives from the state's Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) at the NJ League of Municipalities last week provided an overview of the newly adopted regulations to implement the legalization of adult recreational use of marijuana. The panel session, moderated by the president of the NJ League of Municipalities, Clinton Mayor Janice Kovach, featured CRC ...

TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy and Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli announced the State Department of Health has confirmed a case of the Omicron variant in a traveler to the state.  The person has been identified by the state as an adult female, who is a fully-vaccinated resident from Georgia, and had recently traveled to South Africa.

She tested positive on November 28 ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - The Neighborhood Health Center and Plainfield's Board of Education are collaborating to get children ages 5 and up vaccinated against COVID-19. Through this joint effort, parents can register for their children to receive the vaccine, choosing from two dates.

The first option is on Monday, December 6, at Emerson School, located at 305 Emerson Avenue. A second option is on ...

Does Princeton University know something that we don’t’ know? On Saturday, November27, as lots of us were still enjoying extended visits with family and friends for the first time in two years, the university posted several updates to its COVID-19 Resources website.

The university raised its risk status from moderate to high, but not apparently based on speculation about the new ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ — Authorities have linked the man accused in an Oct. 19 sexual assault in Westfield to another such assault in Plainfield reported earlier that month, the Union County Prosecutor’s Office announced Thursday.

Terence Rhue, 22, of Plainfield, is charged with first-degree aggravated sexual assault with a weapon, third-degree aggravated criminal sexual contact with a ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Acting Plainfield Police Director Captain David Guarino jointly announced Wednesday that a series of violent street robberies targeting Hispanic males in Plainfield is under investigation. The robberies have occurred over the course of several weeks, and are mostly carried out during early morning and daytime hours.

The suspects ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - Do you enjoy taking photographs? Do you own a camera and are comfortable using it? Then check out this "fotowalk" in Plainfield's Cedar Brook Park with Brian Branch-Price, a photography instructor at the duCret School of Art.

Cedar Brook Park comes alive with lakes and streams, playgrounds, and paths and trails. It is also home to the Shakespeare Garden, designed ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - Plainfield will hold its annual Veterans Day event on Thursday to honor those who have served and sacrificed during their time in the U.S. Military.

The event, beginning at 10:00 a.m., will be held at Black Lives Matter Plaza in front of City Hall at 515 Watchung Avenue.

The Plainfield Public Schools’ Social Studies Department and K-12 Social Studies Supervisor Dr. Tristian Cox invite teachers, administrators, students and parents to participate in the newly created Social Studies Book Club.

"We will be reading Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America 1619-2019. The purpose of the book club is to prepare participants to ...

READING, PA -- Soprano Felicia Oyekola of Plainfield participated in Albright College's "Dreams of Winter" choral concert on November 20 as a member of the Lion Chorale. A graduate of Plainfield High School, Oyekola is studying fashion/design at Albright.

Directed by Jordan M. Shomper, the Dreams of Winter concert featured traditional pieces of choral music, newly composed ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ – Denise Shipman, District Anti-Bullying Coordinator for Plainfield Public Schools, provided highlights from the Annual Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) reports at Monday's school board meeting. Under the NJ Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights, all schools within the district are required to complete the self-assessment report each school ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — A 16-year-old junior at Westfield High School and cancer survivor, was recently granted a wish from Make-A-Wish New Jersey, but rather than go on a trip or meet a celebrity, as most wish recipients do, Mason Rockmore opted to give away his wish.

In February 2020, Rockmore was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer. He began ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The St. Bart's girls volleyball team went undefeated for the entire season and won its first ever Archdiocesan championship.

Coached by Pamela Sawicki and assistant Mildred Stanley, the girls won their County Championship on Sunday, Nov. 14, against cross-town rival Holy Trinity. The lady Eagles then competed in the finals of the ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ – The Westfield High School football team traveled to Plainfield to meet the Cardinals in Thursday’s annual Thanksgiving matchup in the season finale for both teams.

After not playing last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Blue Devils looked to make it nine in a row in the series while Plainfield looked for its first win between the teams since 2011.

In what ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - The Plainfield Cardinals take on the Westfield Blue Devils on Thursday at Hub Stine Field. The Thanksgiving Day matchup is one of the oldest games in the country, first played in 1900 when Westfield won 26-0. Last year, the game was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Download the scores for previous games.

The Cardinals are 5-4 this season. In the team's last ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - Wawa celebrated its new gas and food market location on South Avenue in Plainfield with a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony Friday. The store opened bright and early to a steady stream of customers, offering "I Love Wawa" T-shirts for the first 100 customers, and free coffee. Wawa will offer a free cup of Joe to all Plainfield customers through Sunday, December ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - The City of Plainfield officially welcomed from HERE, a commitment-free neighborhood co-working space, and one of the city's newest businesses, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday. Located on Watchung Avenue, from HERE offers flexible workspace options for those seeking a reliable place to work and meet. Sneh Kadakia, Founder & CEO, has said the goal of from HERE ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ -- The new Wawa on 1470 South Ave., Plainfield (near the corner of Terrill Road) will host a ribbon-cutting to celebrate its opening on Friday, Dec. 3, and the public is invited. It had been slated for an early 2022 opening.

Doors open at 8:00 a.m. with limited-edition “I Love Wawa” t-shirts for the first 100 customers through the door. The ...

Baking during the holiday season a great way to spend time with family. However, the CDC says not taste or eat unbaked cookie dough or batter before it's fully baked. 

According to health officials, you can get sick after eating or tasting raw (unbaked) dough or batter. Raw eggs are another ingredient in dough and batter that can make you or your loved ones sick. Raw or lightly ...

Birds Eye Broccoli Tots have been recalled due to potential presence of small rocks and metal fragments in the product, announced Conagra Brands, Inc. The recall was initiated after the company received calls from consumers.

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What's better than a Thanksgiving Day meal? Leftovers!  Before you dig in, here are some tips to keeping those Thanksgiving leftovers safe.

The following tips are provided by Foodsafety.gov. 

Leftovers should be stored within two hours of cooking. Divide leftovers into smaller portions and refrigerate or freeze them in covered shallow containers so they cool quickly. A ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - A number of local groups provided meals for the Plainfield community in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday in order to ensure everyone had a holiday meal. One organization, the Sisters of Solomon, prepared a Thanksgiving lunch, complete with turkey and all the trimmings, at duCret School of Art. 

Tiara Green, who traveled to Plainfield from south Jersey to volunteer, ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - Principal Gwynetta Joe of Charles H. Stillman Elementary School in Plainfield is overseeing a coat drive, requesting the community's help to donate lightly used or new coats in children's sizes 5 to 16.

The items will benefit students in need at the school, and can be dropped off at the school at 201 West 4th Street from December 1 to December 17, 2021.

For more ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ — Netherwood Heights Neighbors, one of Plainfield's neighborhood associations, is seeking donations for its 15th Annual Food Drive to benefit local families in need.

Neighbor Laura Kayser is spearheading this initiative, working as the liaison with Plainfield Action Services whose mission is to provide services to the city's ...

The rich colors and fall bloom of Chrysanthemums represent fall for many. It’s also the November birth flower symbolizing cheerfulness, optimism, and friendship. Add a few to your indoor décor and help improve the indoor air quality in your home.

This traditional favorite is often overlooked for other newer introductions. Mums’ long vase life, variety of flower shapes, and ...

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Cooper’s hawk that was rescued in the middle of Ocean Avenue by Belmar police on Monday is in stable condition at Toms River Avian Care.

“He's doing fine,” said Don Bonica, owner of the wildlife rescue service, who believes the bird hit a window because of the impact he suffered to his left eye.

“We have him on IV fluids, force-fed ...