South Plainfield Top Stories
By DAWN MILLER
October 8, 2025
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - South Plainfield High School's girls varsity soccer team traveled to Memorial Stadium on Monday to take on New Brunswick High School. The Tigers were down 2-1 at halftime, but tied the game up in the second half for South Plainfield's second tie of the season. South Plainfield's ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County invites residents to discover how to reduce household waste and create nutrient-rich compost during a free seminar, “Introduction to Backyard Composting,” on Saturday, October 11, at 10 a.m.The program, led by a Rutgers ...
METUCHEN, NJ -- The South Plainfield boys soccer team took on one of the top 10 teams in the state in Greater Middlesex Conference pool pay on Tuesday.The Tigers lost to St. Joseph of Metuchen, 4-0, in their second GMC Group A pool play game. St. Joe's is undefeated at 10-0.This was the first ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – For the past 40 years, October has been designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the goal of educating the public about the disease and the importance of early detection.“The 2.9 million breast cancer survivors living in the United States today are a ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - After a tough 3-2 loss to the Rams at South River High School on Friday, the South Plainfield High School girls tennis team was back on the courts at Spring Lake Park to face Woodbridge High School on Monday. South Plainfield lost to the Barrons 4-1. Emily Maren and Soleil ...
NEW JERSEY — Eligible voters in New Jersey have three ways to cast their ballots in the 2025 General Election.According to the New Jersey Voter Information Portal, the three options are in-person early voting, at a polling place on Election Day and using a mail-in ballot.In Person on Election ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Visitors to Spring Lake Park this past weekend may have noticed more than just the sunshine and crisp autumn air. As walkers, joggers, and cyclists made their way along the paths, many found themselves looking up rather than ahead — drawn to a breathtaking sight soaring ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Twin City Pharmacy & Surgical held its annual Customer Appreciation Day on Sept. 30 at the South Plainfield Senior Center. Approximately 80 members attended this year’s event, which was established over a decade ago as a way for the South Plainfield-based business to give ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- The Bernards football team hasn't lost a regular season game since 2022, but upset-minded South Plainfield spent 60 minutes on Friday night one play away from shocking the world.But South Plainfield just couldn't quite bust down the door, controlling the clock and twice ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - After a tough 0-0 tie against South River High School last Friday, the South Plainfield High School girls soccer team was back at the PAL to host Perth Amboy High School in a Greater Middlesex Conference Gold Division matchup. The Tigers came up big with a 1-0 shutout over ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – East Jersey Old Town Village will celebrate the season with its annual Fall Harvest Festival, offering families a full lineup of free activities, live entertainment, and historic experiences across extended hours this October.Visitors can explore the Village grounds, step inside ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Cameron Diaz was on set in Plainfield on Monday, September 29 for the upcoming Netflix film “Bad Day.” The actress, director Jake Szymanski, film extras and a full crew filmed throughout the day on Park and North avenues in front of the old Courier News building, which was ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Tryouts for the South Plainfield Recreation Department's travel basketball program started this week. The ongoing evaluations have been updated to include third-graders. Third grade boys can come to the free tryouts on Tuesday, October 7 at 6 p.m. along with the fourth grade ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Residents from South Plainfield and surrounding communities gathered in solidarity Wednesday evening at Putnam Park for the annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk, hosted by the South Plainfield Domestic Violence Response Team (SPDVRT). With purple ribbons, glow sticks, and ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — In the first game of pool play in the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament in Group A, the South Plainfield boys soccer team lost, 1-0, to Piscataway on Tuesday in a home game played at Grant School.The Tigers' normal home field at the P.A.L. complex was unavailable.The ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Ready for a spook-tacular October? Well, for anyone who loves things that go bump in the night and anything that makes the hair on the back of their neck stand up, make a date to experience Middlesex County 4H Club's annual Haunted House and Hayride on Fridays and Saturdays in ...
PATERSON, NJ - A wave of pink swept through Paterson on Wednesday as cancer survivors, health advocates, and community leaders launched the fourth annual #EverythingElseCanWait campaign, part of a statewide effort to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection.The ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The South Plainfield Public Library is gearing up for one of its most popular events of the year. On Saturday, Oct. 4, the Library, with support from the school district’s Spanish teachers and students, will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The event, which will take place ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield High School's field hockey team was back in action on Tuesday, facing Old Bridge High School in a Greater Middlesex Conference Red Division matchup. Old Bridge ended the Tigers' seven-game winning streak to start the 2025-26 season on September 20 in ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - It's always a bit sad to say goodbye to summer, but there's so much to love about fall and that's evident with the whole host of amazing fun happening at the South Plainfield Public Library in October. The library's popular weekly children's programs took a break in ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – NJ Senate President Nick Scutari will hold a news conference in Scotch Plains on Wednesday to announce a legislative initiative to improve the safe use of electric bikes in New Jersey."The dramatic increase in the use of e-bikes coupled with their higher speeds requires new ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - September is marked by back-to-school and activities for the kiddos, which can make for a stressed out month. Now that everyone has returned to the routines that fell by the wayside during summer, it's the perfect time to check out a movie at the South Plainfield Public ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Middlesex County’s Plays-in-the-Park will hold auditions for its 28th annual production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Stephen J. Capestro Theater in Roosevelt Park, Edison.Audition Schedule:Men: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.Women: 7:30 ...
Fall is a great time to improve your soil for next year’s garden. Many of the resources needed are readily available and many are free at this time of the year.Start by putting fall leaves to work in the garden. Use your mower with the bag attached to shred and collect fall leaves. Work them into ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Pick any weekday and there will be a full menu of activities happening at the South Plainfield Senior Center. From daily workouts to coffee and chat to seasonal parties and, of course, the day trips. The borough's 55-and-over community have a lot of options at the Maple ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield is gearing up for its 2025 Fall Clean Up, an annual event dedicated to keeping the community clean and welcoming. Residents are invited to take part in the litter clean-up on Saturday, October 18, 2025.Volunteers can pick up supplies beginning at 9:00 a.m. at ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Twin City Pharmacy & Surgical will host a Customer Appreciation Day on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the South Plainfield Senior Center, 90 Maple Avenue. The event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will feature free hot dogs, chips, drinks, and giveaways. Medicare ...
SOUTH RIVER, NJ - The South Plainfield High School girls varsity soccer team took on undefeated South River High School on Friday. South River had a seven-game winning streak going into the game and had beaten the Tigers 6-0 earlier this month. South Plainfield fired 12 shots at Rams goalkeeper ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ -- After a scoreless first half, the South Plainfield football team fell behind by two touchdowns in the third quarter and its fourth-quarter rally came up short in a 12-9 loss to Gov. Livingston on Friday night.Colin Hughes gave Gov. Livingston (3-2) a 6-0 lead with a 38-yard ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Elks Lodge No. 2298 will host its annual Gift Card Tricky Tray on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 1254 New Market Avenue. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with the event beginning at 7:00 p.m.Admission is $20 and includes one Level 1 sheet. Additional gift card ...