South Plainfield Top Stories
By DARLENE TEDESCO-CULLEN
July 13, 2025
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The Motorcycle Committee of the South Plainfield Elks, in partnership with Chuckles Comedy Room, will host the Super Duper Amateur Comedy Show on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The event will be held at the South Plainfield Elks Lodge, located at 1254 New Market ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - School is definitely out for summer, which means parents will be looking for things to keep kids, tweens and teens busy. Thankfully, the South Plainfield Public Library has a whole host of summer fun on tap for July. Kids can cool off and run around on Monday, July 14 and ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Adam Sandler has returned to the Garden State, this time not in front of the camera but behind it, producing a new Netflix film starring his teenage daughter, Sunny Sandler. Production on “Don't Say Good Luck” is underway in Cranford, with filming expected to continue over the next ...
Make every dining experience fun and flavorful by including garden fresh herbs, vegetables and flowers in your meals. Allowing guests to harvest and season their drinks, entrees and sides from the garden or container creates an interactive experience they are sure to remember.Start your gathering ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The countdown is on for one of South Plainfield’s biggest and most beloved traditions—the 66th Annual South Plainfield Labor Day Parade, set for Monday, September 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. This year’s theme, "Superheroes & Villains," promises excitement, creativity, and ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Melissa Ruiz, a graduate of the Middlesex College Nursing Program, has been elected to serve as the Class of 2025 student representative to the Middlesex College Board of Trustees for academic year 2025-2026.Each year, Middlesex College graduating students recommend and vote ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Exciting news for South Plainfield residents: delivery of the new recycling carts is ahead of schedule! Official deliveries started on Wednesday, July 9, and continue each day until all homes in the community have received theirs.Important Reminder: Do not use the carts until ...
NFL Preseason kicks off in less than a month, Our High School Team is already in their Pre Season Workouts, and now is the time to register for the upcoming Youth Football Season!! BUT First, let's talk about what's new!!! South Plainfield Tigers is now part of the Suburban Youth Football League! ...
THE PLAINFIELDS - The Rotary Club of the Plainfields recently presented scholarship awards to thirty graduating seniors from the Class of 2025 at North Plainfield High School, South Plainfield High School, and Plainfield High School. The scholarships include awards from the club itself and from the ...
KERRVILLE, TEXAS – A New Jersey native who joined the U.S. Coast Guard while still a student at Rider University is being hailed as an “American Hero” for his efforts to rescue victims in the tragic flash flooding in Texas. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Scott Ruskan was on ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Tennis truly is a way of life for longtime South Plainfield Recreation Department instructor Charlie DeNicola. DeNicola has been teaching tennis to area adults, teens and kids since back in the day. He started on the old tennis courts behind South Plainfield High School.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -Award-winning historical fiction author Tom Berry will be at the South Plainfield Library on Saturday, July 12 at 1:30 p.m. for a special book signing and presentation of his latest novel, Blue Line to Richmond.The event will include a brief video presentation, followed by a ...
The recent heat wave that swept across much of the country is a good reminder to take extra care of our plants and ourselves as temperatures climb. Extreme temperatures can take their toll even on plants normally suited to the growing conditions.Many plants suffer when short- or long-term ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Since opening its doors in early 2022, Method Jiu Jitsu has grown from a neighborhood martial arts school to a widely-recommended and highly-competitive training facility for both adults and children. “When we started, everything was beginner-based,” said owner and head ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -The Borough’s Department of Public Works and emergency services are working through the night to clear roadways following today’s violent storm. The South Plainfield Police Department reports that the north side of town experienced extensive damage, with numerous trees, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Recreation Department is super-excited to announce that Safety Town is making its return this August for students entering kindergarten and first grade at the Roosevelt School this September. Participants will learn all about staying safe from members of ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy signed a record $58.8 billion fiscal year 2026 budget into law late Monday night.“This budget exemplifies our dedication to fiscal responsibility, affordability, and opportunity for all New Jerseyans," Murphy's office said in a news release early Tuesday morning.The ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — History comes alive this Independence Day in Piscataway, where East Jersey Old Town Village will host “A Revolutionary Celebration: Independence Day on the Raritan,” commemorating a pivotal moment in the Revolutionary War.Presented by the Middlesex County Division of History and ...
NEW JERSEY – AAA expects over 2 million New Jersey residents to travel during the July 4 holiday weekend. Of those, 1.7 million will be driving, with about 190,000 flying and 155,000 going on a cruise or taking the bus or train.A record number of Americans are expected to travel to celebrate ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ _The South Plainfield Tiger Sharks are off to a strong start for the 2025 swim season. Under the guidance of Head Coach Karim Motani, the Tiger Sharks swam their way to two wins for the first two meets of the season. On Saturday, June 21st, the Tiger Sharks were hosted by the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Public Library this week unveiled a newly designed website. Launched on July 1, the redesigned site stemmed from feedback received from patrons in response to the library’s strategic planning efforts. Designed by John Aluotto of Renaissance Web ...
Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office Launches Internship Program for College StudentsCollege students interested in a career in law enforcement now have an exciting new opportunity to gain real-world experience, thanks to a new internship program launched by the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office.The ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The summer sizzle has arrived and where better to find a respite this July than the South Plainfield Public Library. As always, there is a whole host of programming going on to keep residents of all ages busy this summer. South Plainfield Public Library's Color Our World ...
Keep your flowers blooming longer and your garden a bit tidier with deadheading. Removing faded flowers can promote repeat bloom on some plants, encourage fuller, more compact growth, and tidy up the garden.Use a bypass hand pruner, garden snips or other dead-heading tool to remove faded flowers.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Public Celebrations Committee is proud to announce Thomas Berry as the Honorary Grand Marshal for the 66th Annual South Plainfield Labor Day Parade, which will take place on Monday, September 1, 2025. This year’s theme, Superheroes and Villains, will ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The month of July gets going with a South Plainfield Zoning Board meeting on Tuesday, July 1 at 7 p.m. in the courtroom of the South Plainfield Municipal Building. Tuesday's meeting doesn't have any resolutions on the agenda, but does have two hearings. There is one ...
SOUTH PLAINFILED, NJ - Summer is all about being outside, but sometimes when the temperatures get too high it's nice to have somewhere cool to spend an afternoon or an early evening enjoying a movie. With busy schedules and pricey tickets, a night out at the movies isn't as budget-friendly as it ...
Sixteen students from area high schools received new and continuing scholarships from the Adele DeLeeuw Scholarship Fund at a recent scholarship dinner held at the Spain Inn, Piscataway, NJ. The scholarships are financed by a bequest from Adele DeLeeuw, longtime Plainfield resident, author of 75 ...
Make the most of every square inch of garden space and containers with succession planting. As you harvest your first crop of the season, consider replanting the space with a vegetable that will mature and can be harvested before the end of the growing season.Start by calculating the number of ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Borough native Katie Stilo has been busy in both the kitchen and the publishing world. In addition to serving as coordinating culinary producer for the TODAY Show, Stilo recently launched her own baking business and, earlier this year, she co-authored a cookbook. “Never in a ...