SOUTH PLAINFIELD – South Plainfield native, singer/songwriter Cory Singer has nearly 400,000 followers and over 11 million “likes” on TikTok with numerous hit songs and starring roles in New York Theater musicals. Singer is using his popularity to advocate for the autistic. Diagnosed with autism at a young age, Singer’s humble, down-to-earth demeanor and humorous ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Do you have a Marketing Plan?  What are you doing now? Is it working? What's your budget? Do you want to reach our TAPinto viewers? Have you considered the TAPinto Do-it-Yourself (DIY) marketing platform? These are the questions we will ask you when inquiring about marketing with TAPinto.

The TAPinto network of ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Grant School's Peer Leaders, Buddies Against Bullying, and Student Council members are joining efforts with Kean University's Veteran Student Services to help make the holidays a little brighter and warmer for homeless and at-risk veterans. 

From now through Dec. 20, the school leadership groups will be collecting a variety of new and much ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Jasmin Lee, a resident of South Plainfield for 34 years with close to two decades of experience in education, was recently awarded the 2021 Simon Youth Foundation Administrator of the Year Award. 

Lee, who was nominated by her principal and an English teacher and recognized at a virtual event held last month, currently serves as the Academy Leader for the ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Members of the South Plainfield Senior Center gathered Nov. 19 for a Friendsgiving celebration featuring food, dancing, and fun in honor of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. 

“All of us at the center were so happy to be able to celebrate Friendsgiving this year. This annual tradition marks the start of six weeks of festivities here at the center and ...

NEW JERSEY -- On Wednesday morning, while the United States Supreme Court began hearing arguments on a legal challenge that could overturn the country's landmark Roe v. Wade reproductive rights precedent, Governor Phil Murphy held a virtual press conference with the state's reproductive rights advocates calling for the passage of a state law on similar women's health ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – South Plainfield Borough Hall once again will be the drop-off point for the annual Toys for Tots drive. The drop-off point will be at a box in Mayor Matthew Anesh’s office in Borough Hall. Toys can be dropped off November 22nd through December 16th at borough hall.

“Last year, we collected well over 1000 toys due to an overwhelming response from ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ – Animal rights activists gathered Sunday to protest the delay of the closing of the Johnson Park Zoo in Piscataway.

“We are protesting for the Johnson Park Zoo to be closed, and for the animals to be moved to better (their) lives with the 14 sanctuaries that offered to take them,” said Friends of the Johnson Park Zoo Animals in the details of their Facebook ...

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 ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – A social media effort in memory of a Wisconsin boy spanned across the country last week with boys and girls from South Plainfield among those who took part. 

Last Friday, borough students were among the thousands across the country to wear baseball and softball jerseys to school in honor of Jackson Sparks, the 8-year-old boy killed in the Waukesha Christmas ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ - No. 5 Rutgers women's soccer advanced to the NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals, winning the penalty kick shootout over No. 8 TCU following a 1-1 double overtime draw. The Scarlet Knights won the Third Round shootout, 5-4, moving on to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2015. 

Senior forward Amirah Ali recorded the goal for RU, marking her ...

The South Plainfield Model United Nations Club has recently come back from an enriching and exciting experience at the Rutgers Model United Nations (RUMUN). From November 18th to 21st, 16 dedicated students, along with their advisor Miten Shah, were completely immersed in the world of the United Nations. Although last year was nebulous with the uncertainties of in-person conferences due to COVID, ...

Add a small-scale living evergreen to your holiday celebrations. Consider one that is suitable for growing indoors so you can enjoy it throughout the year.
 

The Lemon Cypress makes a great miniature holiday tree, centerpiece, or gift for a friend. The fragrant chartreuse foliage of this dwarf evergreen continues to brighten your winter décor long after the holidays are over. You ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Lloyd purchased his first car. Ashley was promoted to cashier. Michael is working after obtaining his commercial driver’s license.

Jahad recently got married. Joseph opened his first bank account in five years. Alex graduated from Middlesex College and works as an addiction counselor.

The graduates from Middlesex County’s Drug Court talked about how they ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Grant School's Peer Leaders, Buddies Against Bullying, and Student Council members are joining efforts with Kean University's Veteran Student Services to help make the holidays a little brighter and warmer for homeless and at-risk veterans. 

From now through Dec. 20, the school leadership groups will be collecting a variety of new and much ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - One of the city’s most beloved traditions - the annual tree lighting - will kick off the holiday season in New Brunswick on Friday.

Hosted by City Center New Brunswick, the ceremony will start at 6 p.m. with one tree being lit at Monument Square Park and three more along George Street.

The celebration begins at 3 p.m., with music and dance performances courtesy of ...

This year Hanukkah falls on Sunday, November 28th and ends Monday evening on December 6th. In 2020 the Jewish festival was celebrated from December 10th to December 18th. The dates of the “Festival of Lights” are based on the Hebrew calendar, which is luni-solar based on lunar months of 29 days alternating with 30 days. Every three years an extra month is inserted based on a 19-year ...

If you’re throwing a themed party or looking to curl up with some scintillating stories and a nightcap, “Mixology and Murder” by Kierra Sondereker (Ulysses Press; October 2021) has what you’re looking for.

“‘Mixology and Murder’ is a combination of two things I really enjoy — cocktails and true crime stories,” said author Kierra Sondereker, ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ - ‘Tis the season for giving and REPLENISH (formerly MCFOODS), Midldesex County’s largest food insecurity resource, will host its Holiday Celebration and Food Drive at East Jersey Old Town Village, 1050 River Road in Piscataway.

Kick-off the holiday with a visit to East Jersey Old Town Village in Johnson Park on Saturday, Dec. 4 from noon until 4 p.m. to make your ...

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 ...