MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - What is summer in New Jersey without the Middlesex County Fair?  After a pandemic hiatus, summer's most fun event returns to its home at the County Fairgrounds on Cranbury Road in East Brunswick starting Monday, August 2 and continuing through Sunday, August 8.

Fireworks will light the sky on opening night, Monday, August 2.

The fair features rides, games, ...

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 ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – When students return to South Plainfield High School (SPHS) for in-person instruction this fall, they will be welcomed back by a new, permanent principal and a new block schedule designed to meet academic needs, expand course opportunity, and create additional opportunities for support.

"We had a number of goals we were trying to attain when ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Petitions for candidates seeking election to the South Plainfield Board of Education (SPBOE) this November were due to the county at 4 p.m. July 26 and TAPinto South Plainfield has confirmed that four residents are seeking election to three at-large seats. 

Incumbents Doug Chapman, John Farinella, and Sharon Miller are all seeking re-election ...

McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning, McCormick Culinary Italian Seasoning and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning have been recalled due to possible contamination with Salmonella, announced McCormick & Company, Inc. The company was alerted by the FDA after routing testing. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The four products ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The South Plainfield Community Pool is hosting free Special Needs Family Open Swim events this month. A membership to the pool is not required, however, registration is open only to South Plainfield residents. 

“We continue to look for new opportunities and programs to bring to our South Plainfield community," said South Plainfield Recreation ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Following the recent upsurge in the Delta variant of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on July 27 updated its guidance for people who have been fully vaccinated. The CDC said that while individuals can resume activities that they did prior to the pandemic to reduce the risk of being infected with the Delta variant and possibly spreading it to others, wearing a mask ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Letting rainwater leave your property can interfere with groundwater recharge and possibly cause flooding, ice slicks in the winter, and pollution of downstream lakes and streams.  Rain gardens are one possible solution available to homeowners. Commercial properties can use them too.

Step 1: Decide on rain garden placement

Find out where water is coming ...

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 ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD – Buddy Ball was once again in full swing this summer for the first time in over a year. On July 19, the Buddy Ball team versed South Plainfield Police Officers of the Police Benevolent Association (PBA) on the turf field behind the P.A.L. Building. In what has become a tradition for Buddy Ball, the first responders played the team for the last game of the ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ ­– Coaches, district administrators, and members of the board of education recently recognized dozens of South Plainfield athletes involved with spring 2021 sports.

During a video presentation held during the South Plainfield Board of Education's (SPBOE) Committee of the Whole meeting, members of the high school's wrestling, baseball, golf, girls ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ - Natalie Stilo brought home not only a golf trophy this past Sunday, but bragging rights as well.

The 21-year-old South Plainfield resident won the 2021 Ladies Club Championship at the Plainfield Country Club in Edison by defeating her mother, Pat Stilo, in the final round.

It was the first time a mother and daughter played against each other on the tournament’s last ...

Now is the time to plan and plant vegetables for a bountiful fall harvest. Planting now extends the harvest season for greater yield without expanding the garden.

Start by looking for vacant spaces in the vegetable garden. Fill areas that were not planted this spring or replant rows of quick maturing vegetables like lettuce, spinach, radishes, and beets that have already been harvested. Expand ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – After being sidelined last summer due to COVID-19, South Plainfield's annual National Night Out (NNO) is back! 

The 2021 event, which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Aug. 3, will run from 6 to 9 p.m. behind the municipal building/library. Throughout the evening, there will be activities and entertainment for adults and children as well as ...

NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ -- The original goals of the Love Is Light 5K Race/Walk on Saturday, July 17, in honor of Daniel Anderl were 500 participants and $100,000 for scholarships at St. Joseph High School. However, organizers announced that the event had more than double the number of participants, who included Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy and Daniel's parents, Mark Anderl and ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Broadcasters, a 4-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 and recently added Phil Liebergall, when their bassist John Houssman relocated to Florida. Nino DiFabio and Phil Liebergall ...

NEW JERSEY — Looking for a dog-friendly place to eat? You’re not alone.

Catering to the pet-loving crowd, some New Jersey restaurants are taking dog-friendly dining a step further by offering a special menu just for your pooch.

At Sheelen’s Crossing Bistro & Pub in Fanwood, the “woof” menu includes items such as beef, chicken, fish, rice, vegetables ...

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Five employees of the Broadway Respite and Home Care facility on Edgeboro Road in East Brunswick have been convicted of various charges based on proven abuse of two severely disabled adults in their care. Charges ranged from neglect, abandonment, endangerment and failure to report abuse of the patients in May 2019. 

Although initially charged, Broadway ...

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 ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Following the recent upsurge in the Delta variant of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on July 27 updated its guidance for people who have been fully vaccinated. The CDC said that while individuals can resume activities that they did prior to the pandemic to reduce the risk of being infected with the Delta variant and possibly spreading it to others, wearing a mask ...