South Plainfield Top Stories
By TAPINTO SOUTH PLAINFIELD STAFF
January 13, 2026
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The South Plainfield Ponytail Tigers (SPPPA) are hosting their annual Comedy Show and Tricky Tray fundraiser on February 21st. The event will take place at St. Stephens Church located at 609 Lane Avenue in South Plainfield.The SPPPA are seeking sponsorships from local ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The number of centenarians is expected to quadruple over the next three decades, according to the World Population Review. California boasts the highest number of residents aged 100 or higher in the United States, with New York and the Sunshine State close behind. In 2024, ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Plainfield's Queen City Coffee Roasters, the popular cafe that houses Cindelle's Bookstore, became Plainfield's latest feature film set on Friday morning.The coffee stop announced that it would open late, at 2pm, due to the filming of a new movie. TAPinto Plainfield visited the set ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy today signed into law Senator Patrick Diegnan’s legislation honoring the memory of Patrolmen William J. Cady and Richard H. Conklin, the South Plainfield Police Department’s lone members to die in the line of duty.The law designates the overpass of ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – On the evening of Jan. 5, longtime resident John McConville was officially sworn in as the newest member of the South Plainfield Borough Council. “I am really looking forward to doing the right thing for the community,” said McConville. “I love this town a lot. I left, came ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Governor Richard Codey, a driving force in New Jersey politics for more than half a century, died Sunday.His family announced the death of the 79-year-old on social media, saying he died “after a brief illness.”“He lived his life with humility, compassion, and a deep sense of ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - South Plainfield High School's girls varsity basketball team traveled to Spotswood High School on Friday night. The Tigers took a two-game winning streak into the out-of-division match-up with the Chargers. South Plainfield's streak was stopped by the Chargers. Spotswood defeated ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The South Plainfield Board of Education (SPBOE) this week held its 2026 organization meeting. Last November, three residents ran unopposed for three at-large seats on the SPBOE and, at the start of the Jan. 7 meeting, Business Administrator Alex Benanti announced the official ...
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ -- The South Plainfield girls basketball team evened its record on the season after defeating North Brunswick on the road, 54-24, on Thursday night.Jiselle Lennon scored a team-high 17 points, grabbed eight rebounds and made four steals for South Plainfield (4-4), which ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - This week’s wrestling spotlight shines on senior Justin Culver (138), whose journey in the sport began in fifth grade and quickly grew into a passion that has shaped his high school career.Culver’s love for wrestling truly took hold in eighth grade during garage workouts at ...
EDISON, NJ - Nominations for the annual Marisa Tufaro Memorial Art Scholarship are being accepted until February 15, 2026.Students who are Middlesex County residents between the ages of 7 and 14 are eligible for the scholarship, which will afford recipients an opportunity to attend a weeklong art ...
RAMSEY, NJ — Public school districts across New Jersey will have to come up with a plan to ban student cell phone use for the entire school day by the start of the 2026-2027 school year under a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday.“With today’s bill signing, we are ensuring New Jersey ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - More than six years ago, resident Melanie Mott threw her hat into the political ring and garnered what would be the first of two consecutive terms on the South Plainfield Borough Council. Back then, Mott ran as a Republican on a platform to serve with an ‘open mind’ and to ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – At the Jan. 7 organization meeting, the South Plainfield Board of Education (SPBOE) approved its meeting schedule for the current calendar year. SPBOE meetings are open to the public and take place in the South Plainfield High School Media Center, 200 Lake Street, one ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ - On Wednesday, January 7th, 2026, the South Plainfield High School Boys Varsity Wrestling Team travelled to Sayreville High School to take on the Bombers. The Sayreville squad has posted four (4) wins and one (1) loss so far this season.The Tigers had a strong showing with victories ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Work is underway today on Tyler Place, where crews are paving the roadway as part of South Plainfield’s ongoing infrastructure improvements. Residents are advised to expect temporary traffic disruptions while work is underway.“Paving Tyler Place is part of our continued ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The South Plainfield girls basketball team opened a 16-point lead after one quarter and went on to a 61-37 victory over J.P. Stevens on Tuesday night.Sophomore guard Jiselle Lennon scored 24 points and grabbed six rebounds for South Plainfield (3-4), which outscored J.P.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield High School offers its student-athletes many options when it comes to sports. Their diverse and competitive athletic program has earned the high school a spot on Niche's 2026 Best High Schools for Athletes in New Jersey list. The list ranks the top 100 high ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ - South Plainfield High School's boys and girls swim teams dove back into the pool for their first meet of 2026 at the Piscataway YMCA on Tuesday to take on Piscataway High School. The Tigers boys team swam away with a 116-52 victory over Piscataway. South Plainfield's boys varsity ...
EDISON,, NJ - Thanks to the remarkable generosity of its benefactors, The Marisa Tufaro Foundation was honored to donate a single-year record $61,950 in 2025 to assist pediatric patients and children in need throughout the greater Middlesex County area.“We are appreciative beyond words to all who ...
Take a break in nature from the stresses of everyday life and the hectic holiday season. Research has found spending time in nature, conservatories, botanic gardens and other green spaces can have a positive impact on mental and physical health.Work, school, and other aspects of daily life may have ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Nobody wearing a South Plainfield uniform on Tuesday night had been born yet the last time the Tigers' boys basketball program won a game over Colonia.In a very physical and sometimes disjointed game, South Plainfield broke a 23-game losing streak against Colonia with a 56-42 ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office has identified the victims and the suspect involved in a triple homicide and police-involved shooting that occurred Monday evening at a River Road home in Piscataway.The incident unfolded around 5:30 p.m., when Piscataway police responded to ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Mayor Matt Anesh and the Borough of South Plainfield gathered on Jan. 5 for the 2026 reorganization meeting. The first order of business was the swearing-in of re-elected Councilman Peter Smith and newly elected Councilman John McConville by Superior Court Judge Robert J.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The South Plainfield High School wrestling programs were busy over the weekend, competing against some of the toughest teams in the state at high-level tournaments in Newton and Elizabeth.On Saturday, January 3, 2026, the South Plainfield High School boys varsity wrestling ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - As 2025 was coming to a close on New Year's Eve, teammates from the South Plainfield Ponytail Softball's 12U travel team got together to lend a helping hand at the borough's Senior Center. Their coach, Olivia Olano, learned all about volunteering from an early age. “I've ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Police shot and killed a suspect who charged at them wielding a machete, authorities said. Three other people were later found dead inside a Piscataway home where the incident unfolded on Monday, they said.The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, the New Jersey Attorney General's ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Cornhole has been around for ages, but if it seems like the backyard barbecue favorite is much more prevalent these days, it’s true. This outdoor game is now a competitive sport which even has a professional league that’s featured on ESPN. To further expand its reach, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield High School's competitive cheer team placed second at states last season. This year, the Tigers are looking to land in first place and bring a title back to South Plainfield High School. The Tigers are not a stranger to success in competitive cheer. South ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Since losing in overtime to East Brunswick two weeks ago, the South Plainfield boys basketball team has been on a tear.On Saturday, South Plainfield rallied from an early 10-point deficit for an 81-77 victory over Sayreville.Junior guard Justin Vaca hit six 3-pointers and scored a ...