Press Releases
By BARBARA ROY
March 29, 2025
College Achieve Public Schools (CAPS) is proud to announce that two of its high schools—College Achieve Central in Plainfield and College Achieve Paterson—have been recognized among 12 schools in New Jersey whose students were inducted into the National Education Equity Lab’s (EdEquity Lab) ...
Applications are now being accepted for two low- to moderate-income three-bedroom homes in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The single-family new construction homes will be sold as affordable housing to the selected applicants. The sale price will range from $170,000 for low-income applicants to $230,000 ...
Over the past few years working in the move management business, Judy Brucia and Meg Freer (founders of JM Move Managers) have noticed a need for a place to bring furniture donations. With this in mind, Judy and Meg created Moving Forward Warehouse, a non-profit furniture and home goods thrift ...
The Plainfield Public Library is excited to celebrate New Jersey STEM Month with a special two-day program series, designed to spark curiosity and engage young learners in hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities. This series is made possible through the generous ...
Experience a transformative and inspiring day FOR women, and ABOUT women at the Let’s Talk Women’s Health & Wellness Symposium, Saturday, March 29, 9:00-5:00 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Author, cultural storyteller, empowerment speaker, and media personality Mikki Taylor will ...
Plainfield, New Jersey – Plainfield YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA, has received a $10,000 grant from the Overlook Medical Center Community Advisory Board to support the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program. This evidence-based program helps individuals at high risk of developing type ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ – February 26, 2025 – The Plainfield Board of Education held its monthly Business Meeting on Tuesday, February 25, at the Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School, with key updates and discussions focused on the district’s progress and upcoming initiatives.The meeting began with an ...
As the new year unfolds, Greater Somerset County YMCA is reflecting on its prior years’ community impact while setting a vision for the year ahead.Greater Somerset County YMCA kicked off its 2025 Annual Campaign fundraising efforts on February 12th at Bridgewater Manor, hosting an annual meeting ...
Family Promise Union County recently named Peter Jacob as its new executive director.A lifelong resident of Union County, Jacob is a licensed clinical social worker with a background in housing. He has nearly two decades of experience in the nonprofit sector and most recently served as the director ...
Applications are now being accepted for two low- to moderate-income three-bedroom homes in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The single-family new construction homes will be sold as affordable housing to the selected applicants. The sale price will range from $170,000 for low-income applicants to $230,000 ...
BE EMPOWEREDYouth and Government ProgramThe NJ YAG (New Jersey Youth and Government) program for civic-minded students to help them develop public speaking, improve writing and research skills, and be empowered to advocate for their beliefs. Guided by our four core values of caring, honesty, ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Reacting to Monday’s launch of TAPinto’s new legal notices platform, more than fifty county and local elected officials are publicly urging Governor Murphy and the State Legislature to amend the law regarding legal notices to enable them to be published on local news sites ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - TAPinto, New Jersey’s leader in local news reporting, has launched a legal notices platform that provides transparency and accountability for publication of legal notices while significantly reducing the cost to New Jersey taxpayers. Legal notices on TAPinto are only $25. ...
Applications are now being accepted for two low- to moderate-income three-bedroom homes in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The single-family new construction homes will be sold as affordable housing to the selected applicants. The sale price will range from $170,000 for low-income applicants to $230,000 ...
On Friday, January 10, 2025, members from CAU, CAU’s Academy of Continuing Education, students from local public schools, as well as Kean University alumni, students, and faculty put on two incredible performances to celebrate the joy of music and the power of joining together for the 8th annual ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ – January 28, 2025 – Plainfield Public Schools celebrated Muslim Heritage Month with an event, Building Bridges: Diversity and Unity, held on Monday, January 27. The evening honored Plainfield residents who have demonstrated meaningful contributions to their community and religion.
In accordance with the provisions of Public Law 1975, Chapter 231, the public is hereby notified of the regular meeting dates of the Plainfield Public Library Board of Trustees from February 2025 through January 2026. All meetings are held in Room 5 of the Plainfield Public Library at 800 Park ...
Plainfield, NJ – January 24, 2025 – On Monday, January 20, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, Plainfield YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA, hosted a Day of Service to promote volunteerism and celebrate the power of community giving. Inspired by Dr. King’s timeless message, ...
Community Access Unlimited (CAU), a nonprofit organization committed to supporting individuals with disabilities and youth at risk, is excited to announce the assignment of Daniel Rosa to the Family Mentor/Advocate role.Daniel has 15 years of diverse and comprehensive experience across disciplines ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ – January 15, 2025 – Plainfield High School senior Joel Cordoba has followed in his older brother Josue's footsteps by committing to play football at Kent State University in Ohio for the Fall 2025 season. Cordoba, a standout athlete and exceptional student, signed his National ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ – January 8, 2025 – The Plainfield Board of Education held its Annual Reorganization Meeting on Tuesday, December 7, 2025, at Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School. The meeting marked a significant moment in district leadership as Board Commissioner Sarah B. Virgo, in her final ...
TAPinto is a network of more than 95 online local news sites covering more than 145 municipalities. Across our network in New Jersey, we average more than 1,600,000 readers per month, have more than 350,000 Facebook followers, and 170,000 people receive our daily newsletter.Our readers are engaged ...
The “Affordable Housing Advocacy” panel brought together over 40 community members, housing advocates, and experts on December 11, 2024, at Community Access Unlimited to discuss the housing laws and regulations, the role of faith communities in housing, and consequences for municipalities that do ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ – December 19, 2024 – On Wednesday, December 18, Plainfield High School’s Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program celebrated its 2nd Annual Initiation and Installation (I&I) Ceremony. This event marked a momentous milestone for students, formally inducting them into the Career ...
Community Access Unlimited and the Union County Interfaith Coordinating Council (UCICC) will host the Homeless Persons Memorial Vigil on Thursday, December 19, 2024, to commemorate the individuals who have passed away who were unhoused this year. The event will take place at Calvary Lutheran Church ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ – December 19, 2024 – On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, the Plainfield Board of Education held its monthly meeting at the Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School. Superintendent of Schools Rashon K. Hasan, Ed. S. began the meeting by expressing his gratitude to staff members for their ...
Paterson, NJ — College Achieve Central Charter School (CAPS Central), serving students from one of New Jersey’s highest-need regions, has shown remarkable growth in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math over a five-year period, as measured by the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA).
Plainfield, NJ – December 13, 2024 – Plainfield YMCA, a proud branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA, looks back on an inspiring year of impactful programs, community partnerships, and positive initiatives that have strengthened its connection to the Plainfield community.Celebrating Service and ...
Join the Plainfield Division of Parks and Recreation as we host our 3rd annual Pre-Kwanzaa/Holiday Marketplace on Saturday, December 14th, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center, 724 Park Avenue. Lots of great vendors with one-of-a-kind items to get your Holiday shopping done.
PLAINFIELD, NJ – December 10, 2024 – On Saturday, December 7, 2024, the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) held its semiannual Delegate Assembly at the Conference Center at Mercer in West Windsor. Plainfield Public Schools made a significant impact at the event, with three out of four ...