South Plainfield Top Stories
By VICTORIA CARUSO
September 3, 2024
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Roberto Sayers has been dedicating many years to giving back and the South Plainfield resident’s philanthropic efforts have not gone unnoticed. Over the years, he has been the recipient of numerous awards and, over recent months, several more have been bestowed upon him by ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The third day of the 50th annual St. Bart's Italian Festival in Scotch Plains featured music by local rockers The Broadcasters and an evening filled with fun. Hours on Monday (Labor Day) will be 3 to 8 p.m. The featured act at 5 p.m. will be Jimmy and the Parrots, who ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — County government wants suggestions from people, families, physicians, agencies and advocacy groups about how to best fight the opioid epidemic in our communities. From now until Oct. 31, Middlesex County is seeking public comment on how to use its share of New Jersey’s ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - It’s a given that all participates involved with the South Plainfield High School girls tennis program want to compete to the very best of their abilities this season. They also want to have fun as a team and build memories along the way. The Tigers are scheduled to ...
St. Bart’s Italian Festival Celebrates Half-Century This Year SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – In the beginning (1974), it was a lot simpler. Preparations for the St. Bart’s Festival were a lot less sophisticated than they are now. Every aspect of the feast was volunteer-run, including the cooking, which ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Football fans and chicken wing lovers from across the area lined up to meet NFL champion and Piscataway native, Malcolm Jenkins who opened his first Wingstop location in New Jersey on Thursday. The grand opening celebration, setup tailgate style with football themed giveaways, ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ -- After New Providence built a 14-point lead in the first 12:07 of the game, South Plainfield rallied and threatened to seize all the momentum by halftime. But two big defensive stands by New Providence helped the home team reestablish control of the game en route to a 23-7 ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The South Plainfield Public Celebrations Committee (SPPCC) will host its 65th Annual Labor Day Parade at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2. Festivities will immediately follow at Veterans Park with the anticipated fireworks display lighting up the sky in and around Spring Lake Park ...
It is possible to brighten up those shady spots in your landscape. It is all about proper plant selection, planting, and care. Start by evaluating the sun and shade patterns in your gardens. Monitor the amount of sunlight different areas receive throughout the day and at various times of the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield girls soccer team is looking to grow and continue to gain experience under second-year head coach Amanda DeMatteo. The Tigers, who will play this season in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Blue Division (moving from the White Division), finished ...
NEW JERSEY -- New Jersey is among the best states for teenage driving, according to a new report by personal-finance website WalletHub, which ranked the Garden State at No. 3 overall, behind top-ranked New York and No. 2 Oregon. The Best & Worst States for Teen Drivers in ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The New Jersey Republican Party (NJ GOP) recently held its 7th Annual ‘Women of the Year’ reception and, for 2024, the party honored all of the Garden State’s female Republican local-elected officials. Among them were not one, but two, South Plainfield ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Kate Gundersen dreams of becoming a geneticist, toiling away in a research lab to unravel the mysteries of disorders or diseases. Andrew Lisa is going to be studying mechanical engineering with the hopes of one day applying his expertise to revolutionize the automobile ...
Attention South Plainfield Residents! Mark your calendars for the upcoming Fall Cleanup on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and make a positive impact on our town. Your participation is not only a great way ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- The South Plainfield football team will open its 2024 season on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at New Providence. "We've got a lot of guys back from last year's team, and it's a great group of guys," South Plainfield coach Bill Hamilton said. "We have a big senior class (with) ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD - South Plainfield Department of Recreation concluded its annual Safety Town program with a graduation held on August 16th. Safety Town has been a South Plainfield tradition for decades, teaching children ages 5 through 6 years old important lessons about bicycle, fire, poison, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - It’s almost September, and that means it’s also … Library Card Sign Up Month! A nationwide campaign by the American Library Association (ALA), Library Card Sign-Up Month is designed to remind the community that signing up for a library card is the first step to lifelong ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – For Melanie Mott of South Plainfield, becoming a licensed Realtor back in 2004 stemmed out of her desire for a job that would enable her flexibility to raise a family but would also be rewarding. “I always excelled and enjoyed my previous positions that were customer ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - While wind and heavy rains may have dampened the festivities scheduled to take place at South Plainfield’s 2024 National Night Out (NNO), residents will still have an opportunity to attend the free family friendly event. Immediately following the postponement of the ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Organizers of the 27th annual “Woodbridge Crossroads of New Jersey 5K” have announced that all money raised from this event on Sunday Sept. 1 will benefit the Marisa Tufaro Foundation. Since its inception seven years ago, the non-profit Marisa Tufaro Foundation has contributed ...
PATERSON, NJ – Congressman William “Bill” Pascrell Jr., a distinguished public servant whose career spanned local, state, and national politics, passed away at the age of 87 on Wednesday. Born on January 25, 1937, in Paterson, Pascrell dedicated his life to improving his community and serving his ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The South Plainfield Public Library and some of their friends from the South Plainfield Police Department (SPPD) are once again teaming up for their popular end-of-summer program. Local youth are invited to stop by the library on Thursday, Aug. 29 between the hours of ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - On September 14, from 11 am to 5 pm, Middlesex County’s East Jersey Old Town Village located at 1050 River Road in Piscataway will welcome Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra, and Queen Esther for an unforgettable jazz extravaganza at the second Roaring 20s Jazz ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Miten Shah, a history teacher at South Plainfield High School, recently embarked on a 10-day, (almost) all-expense paid trip to South Korea that provided him the chance to learn more about the country, its people, and culture. Shah, a resident of Piscataway, was among a ...
There never seems to be enough room for all the plants you want to grow. If space allows, create new garden beds to expand your planting space and increase the beauty of your landscape. Start by evaluating your current landscape design and plantings. Perhaps, expanding an existing garden bed or ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — The NJ Historical Commission released its first list of 32 sites to be honored on the state’s new “Black Heritage Trail,” places considered “meaningful to Black history, heritage, and culture.” Middlesex County comes up woefully short. Just one site in this 323-square-mile ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - More than two months have passed since Don Panzarella, New Jersey’s winningest softball coach, announced his resignation and members of the South Plainfield School and softball community are still looking for answers. During the Aug. 14 South Plainfield Board of Education ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - We want to hear from you, our readers! Your insights and stories are what make our community vibrant and engaging. Do you know an interesting resident whose story deserves to be highlighted? Perhaps someone with a unique hobby, a remarkable achievement, or an inspiring ...
TRENTON, NJ — To make up for a summer of repeated delays and cancelations, Gov. Phil Murphy is giving NJ Transit travelers a “transit fare holiday,” from Monday, Aug. 26 through Labor Day, Sept. 2. NJ Transit train, light rail and bus commuters will get free rides, and monthly pass holders will ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Wanna be in the movies? Your big break may be coming. A Manhattan casting agency has put out a call for New Jerseyans to be paid extras in Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore 2,” a Netflix sequel to his 1996 box office hit comedy. Grant Wilfley Casting will hold a casting call from ...