SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - She’s covered the news of South Plainfield, and now she’s achieved a headline of her own.

The South Plainfield Public Celebrations Committee has selected local volunteer and businesswoman Darlene Tedesco-Cullen as Honorary Grand Marshal for the 63rd annual Labor Day Parade.

“It is an honor to be selected Grand Marshal of the Labor Day Parade,” ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Taylor Parajon, a native of South Plainfield, has been matched with a local residency program and, beginning July 5, Parajon will complete a year of postgraduate training with JFK University Medical Center. 

“This next year will provide me the experience to see where I will enjoy working,” Parajon told TAPinto South Plainfield, noting ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – During a South Plainfield Board of Education (SPBOE) meeting held June 22, more than two dozen employees who retired over the past year were honored for their service to the district. 

Following a video tribute in which the retirees were acknowledged for their years of dedication and service by their respective building principals or ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The South Plainfield Board of Education (SPBOE), at a meeting June 22, approved an internal administrative transfer naming Dr. Robert Goman the new principal of Grant School, effective July 15. 

Goman, who previously served as the building’s assistant principal for two years, will replace Patrick Sarullo, who, last month was named the district’s ...

WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The town’s popular Farmer’s Market returns this Saturday, just in time to get farm-fresh corn, juicy Jersey tomatoes and other produce for your Fourth of July celebrations.

The Farmer’s Market will open from 9 am to 1 pm Saturday, July 2 in the parking lot outside Woodbridge Town Hall, Mayor John McCormac announced.

In addition to “Jersey ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Borough residents will now have the opportunity to seek after-hours support from the department of social services thanks to a partnership with the South Plainfield Public Library. 

According to Director Linda Hansen, the South Plainfield Library’s Board of Trustees has recently hired Heather Barry, LSW, the borough’s director of social services, ...

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Gov. Phil Murphy wants New Jersey homeowners and renters to receive nearly $2 billion in direct tax relief this year and in the years moving forward.

At a gathering in South Brunswick's municipal complex, Murphy declared "promises kept" as he unfurled his plan to provide tax rebates to more than 2 million households in the Garden State.  ...

SUMMIT, NJ  – Enthusiastic applause filled the gala room as each name was called, and team members from departments spanning Overlook Medical Center strode proudly to the stage to accept their awards.

It had been three years since Overlook had celebrated its standout team members at its annual Excellence Awards. The event, like many in-person gatherings, went on hiatus in 2020 and ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD – Elks Lodge #2298 celebrated Flag Day and presented recipients of the 2021 – 2022 scholarships on June 14. Boy Scout Troop 125 partook in the Elks’ Flag Day ceremony held before the scholarship presentation. Any high school senior who is a child, stepchild, grandchild, or step grandchild of a South Plainfield Elk who will be attending ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots have stockpiled a huge cache of fireworks for a July 4th celebration that will pay tribute to active members of the United States military statewide; those deployed overseas as well as veterans who have served their country in past years.

Operation Shoebox New Jersey is the sponsor of what the Patriots are calling their largest fireworks display ever ...

READING, Pa. - The Reading Fightin Phils (3-1, 32-41) defeated the Somerset Patriots (1-3, 45-28) by a score of 7-5 on Friday night at FirstEnergy Stadium.

AJ Graffanino put Reading up in the first with a sacrifice fly to score Johan Rojas.

Somerset answered in the next inning with a sacrifice fly by Mickey Gasper to plate Blake Perkins to tie up the ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Tigers 12u softball team went 7-0 this weekend taking home the title while hosting the 2022 South Plainfield Summer Slam Softball Tournament.

Coming off winning the District 2 Spring Parkway League Championship, the girls battled through the grueling weekend heat scoring 70 runs while giving up only 13.  The Tigers were cruising until they ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The New York Yankees sent relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman to their Somerset Patriots Double-A minor league club on a rehab assignment this past weekend where he made two appearances Friday night and Sunday afternoon, throwing a total of 19 pitches on Friday night and Sunday afternoon.

But when he toed the rubber in both games, he was technically out of uniform - as was ...

Don’t toss those imperfect lettuce leaves, onion tops and strawberry tops into the trash. Instead, convert them into compost right in the garden. 

Worm and pile composting are great ways to manage these scraps.  But if these methods aren’t for you, try trench composting. This centuries old technique is low effort and effective.  The process is basically ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06) has secured funding to update South Plainfield’s Emergency Operations Center.  With the support of Mayor Matthew Anesh, Chief James Parker, and the Borough Council, the South Plainfield Police Department’s Administrative staff worked with Congressman Pallone and his staff to make application for the 2023 Congressional ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots have stockpiled a huge cache of fireworks for a July 4th celebration that will pay tribute to active members of the United States military statewide; those deployed overseas as well as veterans who have served their country in past years.

Operation Shoebox New Jersey is the sponsor of what the Patriots are calling their largest fireworks display ever ...

HELMETTA, SPOTSWOOD, MILLTOWN, NJ - Fourth of July weekend is here, and many people have already started the long Independence Day weekend. Of course, residents don't have to head down the shore to find Fourth of July fun. There is plenty going on this Fourth of July weekend in Helmetta, Spotswood and Milltown. Here's the go-to guide to all the Fourth of July festivities.

Helmetta and ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD – Elks Lodge #2298 celebrated Flag Day and presented recipients of the 2021 – 2022 scholarships on June 14. Boy Scout Troop 125 partook in the Elks’ Flag Day ceremony held before the scholarship presentation. Any high school senior who is a child, stepchild, grandchild, or step grandchild of a South Plainfield Elk who will be attending ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital’s new Chief Medical Officer has extensive experience in emergency response that including treating patients during a virus epidemic in West Africa and those affected by a Category 5 Atlantic hurricane.

Lewis Rubinson, MD, PhD, FCCP, also brings more than two decades of executive, clinical, academic and government ...

NEW JERSEY — The price of gas in New Jersey is heading down as the Fourth of July weekend gets closer.

The average price of a gallon of unleaded is $4.85, according to AAA. That's down 2 cents from yesterday and 9 cents from last week. Drivers are paying $1.71 more than this time last year.

AAA says the Energy Information Administration reported the demand for gas decreased ...

CRANFORD, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy signed the $50.6 billion fiscal year 2023 budget on Thursday at Cranford High School.

"The priorities of this budget are the priorities of our families," Murphy said. "At the top that list is affordability."

Among the provisions in the budget:

$2 billion ANCHOR property tax credit for homeowners and a rebate for ...

TRENTON, NJ — When thinking of the future for businesses in New Jersey, Michele Siekerka is confident and hopeful.

"I’m always a glass half full person and very optimistic," Siekerka, the President and CEO of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) said. "I believe for every challenge there’s an opportunity.  It depends on how we ...

TRENTON, NJ — It's a big week for Tom Bracken and the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce.

"This is a week that's been building since the beginning of COVID," Bracken, the organization's President and CEO said. "This is the week where we'll know what kind of resources will be allocated to really helping what's broken."

New Jersey's state budget ...

NEW JERSEY - A group of patriotic residents hang flags on a Garden State Parkway overpass ahead of July 4th. Plus, a new baseball field ribbon cutting. Also, two residents are awarded for their art contributions. And, a police academy graduation.

TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to you by Lakeland Bank and Bag Up ...