SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School’s 2018 graduate, Nick McCormack, has landed his first lead role as Yale Schwartz in the new film, Ageless Love.

McCormack was far from your typical theater kid growing up. An accomplished athlete, he played on the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School’s baseball and basketball teams, and no interest in acting at all. It ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Broadcasters, a four-piece cover band from Scotch Plains, are featured on the Summer Stage on Division Street Saturday, July 31.

The Broadcasters originally formed in 2004, All four original members were from Scotch Plains. They have been performing at local venues and events throughout Somerset and Union County over the past 15 years playing classic to current ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday that the state will rename nine Garden State Parkway service areas after iconic New Jerseyans, including Judy Blume, who grew up in Elizabeth and lived in Scotch Plains on Winding Brook Way from 1960 to 1972. 

"Just what I've always wanted," Blume posted on Facebook. "I'm pleased and honored. Thanks, New ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – South Plainfield's National Night Out 2021 is less than a week away and, during the three-hour event, residents will have the opportunity to receive a COVID vaccine, courtesy of Twin City Pharmacy and Surgical. 

"National Night Out presents an opportunity for Twin City Pharmacy to promote health awareness to all age groups in our ...

EDISON, NJ –  Edison Heating and Cooling offers new and existing customers the option to purchase a maintenance contract and, according to owner Mike Iarrapino, there are various benefits for routine HVAC maintenance. 

"Routine check-ups and maintenance are key to ensuring your comfort systems are performing at their best," Iarrapino said, ...

Brings EDA Total to More than $700 Million in Direct Small Business Relief Since the Start of the Pandemic

TENAFLY, NJ – Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation (S-3982) Wednesday that provides additional aid to small businesses as New Jersey continues to recover from the pandemic. The bill provides $135 million to small businesses throughout the state and will be administered by the ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Beginning on Tuesday, Aug. 3, King Street will be milled and paved. It will take approximately three days to complete, weather permitting. 

Thereafter, the Department of Public Works will shift focus to Evelyn Street and Roosevelt Avenue on Friday, Aug. 6 and Monday, Aug. 9.

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FANWOOD, NJ -- The Shady Lane block party returned under perfect weather Saturday after a year's absence due to the pandemic.

Ian and Nita of the Fanwood Rescue Squad for bringing an ambulance to delight the kids.

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Six candidates from Scotch Plains are in the field for the three open seats on the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education this year on Nov. 2. Residents are allowed to vote for up to three candidates to serve the three-year term positions.

Incumbents:

Karen Kulikowski
Tonya Y. Williams
Debora Brody

Challengers:

David Levine
Michael R.

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The Scotch Plains Public Library invites all community members to explore the skies with astrono-educator Bob Reichman on two separate nights in August. Reichman is an active member of the NJ Astronomical Association and a Qualified Observer at the Paul Robinson Observatory in High Bridge.

On Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 7:00 p.m., Reichman will present “Our Place in ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Tufts University announced the names of two Scotch Plains residents among the approximately 1,500 undergraduate students degrees in disciplines ranging from the sciences and engineering to the humanities and fine arts during its online degree conferral ceremony commemorating the accomplishments of the Class of 2021.

The local graduates from the School of Arts and Sciences ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Six candidates from Scotch Plains are in the field for the three open seats on the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education this year on Nov. 2. Residents are allowed to vote for up to three candidates to serve the three-year term positions.

Incumbents:

Karen Kulikowski
Tonya Y. Williams
Debora Brody

Challengers:

David Levine
Michael R.

CLARK, NJ — Throughout the year, the Clark-based Deutscher Club hosts a variety of special events open to the public. 

This month, the Deutscher Club, a private social club on Featherbed Lane, will host a Mercedes Biergarten featuring a mini car show and live music from Bernie's Orchestra on Friday, July 23. Tthe cost is $5 per person. Additionally, on Saturday, ...

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ --  After no event last year due to COVID-19, National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 3, on the Alan Augustine Green in Scotch Plains from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to dusk at Fanwood's LaGrande Park.

The event is expected to feature the Scotch Plains Police Department with the S.W.AT. team, Patrol, Motorcycles, ATVs, and more. The ...

CLARK, NJ - There was a rush on Target Monday morning, but unlike Black Friday, people were heading out of the store instead of in. According to Clark officials, alarms began ringing just before 6:30 a.m. due to elevated carbon monoxide readings in the store. 

Clark Fire Chief, Frank Cerasa said 60 employees and contractors were evacuated from the store.  There were no reported ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The Scotch Plains Junior Police Academy held its 2021 cadet graduation last Friday at the John H. Stamler Police Academy. The 17 cadets, comprised of 11 boys and six girls, was the tenth class in the history of the academy, which returned after a hiatus of several years. 

The program was a paramilitary style junior police academy built to instill discipline, ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Scotch Plains resident and founder of MissionCleanWater, James Leitner, will embark upon a symbolic water journey, bringing attention to the harsh reality that many people face in finding a daily source of water.

The event, which takes place from Aug. 1 through Aug. 14 has the goal to raise $3,000 of monthly commitments for MissionCleanWater, as well as raising awareness ...

MANVILLE, NJ -- Make your vote count! Nominate your favorite charity or non-profit to win Valairco Care's next giveaway of $500. Voting deadline July 31, 2021.  Click here to nominate your charity or nonprofit.

In honor of Valairco Heating and Cooling's 50th anniversary, Valairco created Valairco Cares donating $500 to a charity or non-profit in the ...

ELIZABETH, NJ — The latest class of community members to step up and train as advocates for Union County foster youth have taken their oath before a Union County Superior Court Judge and are now ready to be matched to their case as the newest volunteers with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Union County. Regina O’Connor of Fanwood is among them.

The nonprofit, which ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – South Plainfield's National Night Out 2021 is less than a week away and, during the three-hour event, residents will have the opportunity to receive a COVID vaccine, courtesy of Twin City Pharmacy and Surgical. 

"National Night Out presents an opportunity for Twin City Pharmacy to promote health awareness to all age groups in our ...

ROSELLE, NJ - July 26 marks the 31st anniversary of The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, a landmark piece of legislation that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in several areas, including employment, transportation, public accommodations and access to government programs. July is also celebrated as Disability Pride Month.

Advocates at Community Access ...

 MORRISTOWN, NJ - Atlantic Health System announced on Tuesday that Morristown Medical Center was ranked the number one hospital in New Jersey for the fourth year in a row by U.S. News & World Report in its 2021-2022 Best Hospital rankings. The medical center is one of the top acute care hospitals in New Jersey to be nationally ranked, and ...

A huge gathering of members of the Union Catholic Community came together on the school's campus on Friday night for a viewing party to watch UC graduate Sydney McLaughlin begin her quest for a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

With lots of electricity and excitement in the air, McLaughlin, a 2017 graduate of UC, sent the packed house of about 1,000 into a frenzy by easily winning her ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- A large gathering of Union Catholic students, parents, teachers, alumni, volunteers, and members of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood community came out to watch local legend Sydney McLaughlin hurdle her way into the semifinals in the 400 hurdles at the Olympics in Tokyo on Friday. 

The high school set up two large screens to show the former Gatorade Athlete of ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Mike McCabe, Union Catholic's head track and field coach, added to his legacy as one of the premier high school coaches in the country when he was once again chosen by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association as the New Jersey's girls track and field Coach of the Year for this past season.

This is the seventh year that the USTFCCCA has ...