South Plainfield Top Stories
By DAWN MILLER
March 5, 2025
Somerville, NJ - Eating Disorders Awareness Week is an annual campaign sponsored by the National Eating Disorders Association. For 2025, the annual week dedicated to drawing the public’s attention to eating disorders began on Monday, February 24, and concluded on Sunday, March 2. The theme of this ...
EDISON, NJ - Dozens of high school golfers from the Greater Middlesex Conference will join The Marisa Tufaro Foundation in taking a swing at alleviating food insecurity through their participation in the fourth annual Tee Off Against Hunger on April 27 at TopGolf in Edison.All donated food and ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - A new flag was raised at South Plainfield Middle School this week courtesy of a donation by a former resident. Back in December, Marc Denton traveled east from California to visit his mom for the holidays. One day, when leaving his childhood Garden Drive home, he was stopped ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Whether you're unwinding with your favorite snack or indulging in a delicious entrée, the right wine can elevate any occasion. But with thousands of wines available, selecting the perfect one can be overwhelming. The sheer variety offers wine lovers an opportunity to explore ...
HOLLYWOOD - Director and screenwriter Sean Baker, who made history Sunday night winning four Oscars at the 97th Academy Awards for his film "Anora" is a New Jersey native and the son of prominent Somerville, NJ attorney Steve Baker.Baker won Oscars for writing, editing, directing and producing ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - It may not feel like it outside, but the first day of spring is about a month away. That means the annual borough spring cleanup day is just around the corner. So, mark the calendar for the 38th annual borough-wide Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 26. This family-friendly ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD - South Plainfield Buddy Ball held a Superhero Dance for team players on Feb. 21 at the Police Athletic League (PAL). Buddy Ball participants meet on Monday evenings during each soccer, basketball, t-ball, and kickball season. To celebrate the continued dedication of the Buddy Ball ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - March roared into the South Plainfield Public Library this month with a full menu of programs for children and adults. The popular library is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 ...
Please take notice that the Borough of South Plainfield, in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey shall conduct a sale of surplus property and or abandoned vehicles / property online. The address of the auction site is: www.govdeals.com. The surplus property is being sold in an "as is" ...
EDISON, NJ — New Jersey and Middlesex County officials will scoop shovels of soil today for a ceremonial groundbreaking that starts construction of a sixth county Magnet public high school.This new 75,550-square-foot Middlesex County Magnet School will offer new majors and opportunities for high ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The earliest waves of Irish migration to New Jersey occurred during the 18th century, primarily driven by economic hardship and religious persecution in Ireland.At that time, many Irish immigrants settled in Garden State cities where they found work in mining, manufacturing, ...
Grow milkweed (Asclepias) to support monarch butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees while adding color, fragrance, and beauty to your landscape. You’ll find native milkweeds throughout North and South America. In recognition of this garden star’s attributes, 2025 has been deemed the Year of the ...
TAKE NOTICE that the undersigned shall expose for sale in accordance with R.S. 39:10A-1, at public auction on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 11 a.m. at 2480 Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield, New Jersey, the below-described motor vehicles which came into possession of the South Plainfield Police ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick's Jesse Eisenberg has written an Oscar-nominated screenplay with a perplexing title. Is A Real Pain a relative who makes us nuts by being late, being broke, being asleep when everyone else is awake or awake when everyone else is asleep? Is A Real Pain the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield's Zoning Board is holding a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 4, at 7 p.m. in the courtroom of the South Plainfield Borough Hall. On the agenda for the upcoming meeting are three cases. One case is a residential variance for adding a second story ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Read Across America Day (March 2) is fast approaching and, as in previous years, members of the senior class will celebrate with visits to all district elementary schools. With the annual event, which is designed to encourage children - and teens - to read, falling on the ...
EAST BRUNSWCK, NJ - The annual migration to the vernal ponds in East Brunswick has begun! Salamanders and other amphibians will begin their annual trek across the wilds of East Brunswick to return to the vernal pools in the township's protected natural zone.Vernal pools are seasonal pools of water ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Each year, a $4000 Beacon Grant is awarded to a different philanthropic endeavor to the South Plainfield Elks Lodge 2298. This year, the Beacon Grant was used to purchase light boxes and overlays to assist visually impaired students at the Bright Beginnings Learning Center in ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- After falling behind by 12 points at home early in the fourth quarter, the South Plainfield boys basketball team had all the elements necessary to put together a thrilling comeback, except for one: their shooting touch at the foul line.Orange, which never led in the first ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The American-Irish Association is ready to turn Woodbridge ‘shamrock green’ for its 51st annual St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday, March 9th, thrilling scores of spectators who customarily visit from across the Garden State.Woodbridge’s parade is New Jersey’s best and biggest St.
NEWARK, NJ -- The South Plainfield girls basketball team advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 3 tournament with a 57-48 victory over Payne Tech on Wednesday.Senior guard Stella Sweeney scored 23 points and handed out four assists for South Plainfield (16-10), which outscored ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - February is National Black History Month and, at South Plainfield Middle School, eighth graders in Caroline Bednar’s visual arts class read poems and created corresponding artwork based on their interpretation of the poems. For the assignment, students read poetry by Langston ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield wrestling season is not over yet as host South Plainfield finished third at the NJSIAA/IBEW Local 102 District 16 Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 22. Seven wrestlers from that tournament will participate at the Region 4 Tournament at Union High School on ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Many people have reading more on their to-do list. The problem is life, from work to the house to the kids, always seems to get in the way. For anyone looking to increase their motivation to read, joining a book club is a perfect pick. South Plainfield Public Library ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Music Department is proud to present our 56th Annual District Music Festival, which will take place on Thursday, March 6th. The District Music Festival is a long-standing tradition in the South Plainfield School District and showcases the talent of our ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy proposed a record $58.1 billion state budget with more than $1 billion in new taxes and fees, a continued commitment to property-tax relief, and a raft of socially progressive initiatives that may collide with what he called “the noise of chaos and confusion” of ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - With a warm-up week to chase away the winter doldrums, it's the perfect time to sign the kiddos up for those spring sports with the South Plainfield Recreation Department. There's something for adults that are looking to get active too. The South Plainfield Recreation ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex College is offering a free certification program to train patient care technicians in the high-demand field of in-patient nursing care. Students enrolled in the in-person course, which runs March 12 through May 12, will learn to provide care and perform EKG and ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The 2025 scholarship applications for Chaumont Post 243 of The American Legion are available at the South Plainfield High School Guidance Office and at Post 243 at 243 Oak Tree Avenue after 4 p.m. on weekdays and after 2 p.m. on Saturdays.The deadline for the applications is ...
Fresh on your pizza, added to your favorite Italian and Southeastern Asian dishes, or made into pesto, it’s not surprising basil is often called the king of herbs.Look for opportunities to include basil in gardens, containers, and ornamental plantings. Purple varieties add color and combine nicely ...