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Classical Pianist Richard Alston to Perform Sunday at Plainfield's ...
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Passover Seder: The Most Celebrated and Loved Jewish Home Ritual
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TAPinto Mourns the Loss of Former Publisher and Editor Kathy Lloyd
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U.S. Flags Will Be Flown at Half Staff In Honor of Madeleine Albright
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Plainfield's duCret School of Art to Celebrate Life of Illustrator Peter Caras
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Today, it's Fat Tuesday; Tomorrow, Where You Can Get Ashes in Plainfield
By JENNIFER POPPER
May 9, 2022PLAINFIELD, NJ — Richard Alston is the Minister of Music at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Plainfield. He said in this position, "I'm using the music to bring people closer to God and to Christ." He doesn't call it entertainment, but uses the music to spiritually uplift. "The music must always be joined with what's happening in the service." Alston and ...
Passover began Friday evening, April 15 - when the first Seder night took place - and lasts eight days, ending on the evening of Saturday, April 23. The festival always starts on the 15th day of Nisan in the Jewish calendar which means that the date in the Gregorian calendar changes every year.
We join in celebrating Passover season with our neighbors. Here is a description of ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - TAPinto Elizabeth is sad to announce the passing of former franchise owner, Kathy Lloyd. Kathy passed away on April 12 surrounded by those who loved her.
"We mourn the passing of former TAPinto owner/publisher Kathy Lloyd,” said Michael Shapiro, the founder and CEO of TAPinto. “Kathy cared deeply about her community and about the importance of objective ...
NEWARK, NJ — Max Yaeger and Alex Landazabal of Saint Bartholomew Academy were recognized at the CYO Sports Recognition Mass at the Sacred Heart Basilica in Newark last weekend. Volleyball coach Pam Sawicki, was also honored.
Congratulations to the eight graders, sports teams and coaches that represent Saint Bart's.
St. Bartholomew Academy (SBA) is a Catholic ...
WASHINGTON, DC - All U.S. and New Jersey flags will be flown at half-staff until Sunday, March 27 in honor of Madeleine Albright, announced President Biden.
"As a mark of respect for former Secretary of State Madeleine Korbel Albright and her life of service to our Nation, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The duCret School of Art will celebrate the life of illustrator Peter Caras, who lost his battle with cancer on February 28. Born April 11, 1941, in Johnstown, PA, he taught at the Plainfield art school for over 40 years. According to Executive Director Tim O'Connor, since 1979, Caras "trained and mentored hundreds, if not thousands, of students. He encouraged his ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Today is Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday in French, a holiday celebrated across the globe, especially in places with large Roman Catholic populations. It's a day of celebration before the religious fasting season of Lent that begins with Ash Wednesday, this year falling on March 2.
According to History.com, when Christianity arrived in Rome, religious leaders decided to ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- St. Bartholomew Academy kicked off Catholic Schools week by celebrating community. During the week, activities included collecting prayer petitions for the school community and by collecting cans of soup to be donated to food banks in surrounding church communities. Students wore their favorite football jerseys and participated in "Souper Bowl" ...
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 ...
COLLEGE STATION, TX — Wreaths Across America and the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum will mark the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and entry of the United States into World War II. "We will remember fallen Americans from the “day that will live in infamy.” We will honor the service and sacrifice of all World War II veterans says Wreaths ...