South Plainfield Top Stories
By VICTORIA CARUSO
July 5, 2024
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Music students from Grant School recently performed in what will, for some, be the largest concert of their lives. On the evening of June 5, close to 100 South Plainfield students in fifth and sixth grade took part in the American Young Voices Concert held at the ...
NEWARK — Plans to move a statue of a celebrated Italian-American figure from a neglected park have angered Ironbound residents, who turned out at a meeting Monday to voice their concerns about the proposal, which was discussed by City Council earlier this year. The statue of Roman Catholic St.
Eating disorders rank among the deadliest mental illnesses in the U.S., presenting a consistent public health issue that, unfortunately, has been met with insufficient access to treatment, underscoring the severe impact they have on individuals' lives and their contribution to high mortality rates.
Social media has become an integral part of daily life in the digital age, especially for the younger generation. Platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and Facebook provide endless content streams, encouraging connectivity and creativity, but they also present significant mental health ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The South Plainfield School District will soon bid farewell to a familiar face. Leo Whalen, who has served as an administrator in the district for more than two decades and is currently principal of South Plainfield Middle School, will officially retire at the end of the ...
WATCHUNG, NJ - Pilates Design Studio, a Watchung-based rehabilitative facility specializing in chronic pain and injury, is seeking to grow its team. “At Pilates Design Studio, we specialize in chronic pain, injury, and strength training; our programming is tailored to accommodate each client's ...
EUGENE, OR -- Union Catholic track legend Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, perhaps the most dominant and electrifying athlete in the world right now, broke her own world record in qualifying for the women's 400-meter hurdles at the U.S. Olympic Trials on Sunday night at Hayward Field in Eugene, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Tiger Sharks kicked off the 2024 Summer Swim season with two wins. On Wednesday, June 19th, the Tiger Sharks were hosted by the Old Bridge YMCA Otters. The Tiger Sharks made a strong showing with 76 swimmers in attendance. The Otters, a new team this ...
No matter the weather, weeds seem to thrive and reproduce, and if left unchecked, they can overwhelm the garden and gardener. These unwanted plants find their way into your garden as seeds, roots, rhizomes, or whole plants. Seeds can be carried in by the wind, birds, and other animals, or on the ...
Ease your way through the busy summer season with the help of some pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory garden produce. Add them to your garden or containers or purchase the produce at your local farmer’s market. Refresh and rejuvenate yourself with a cup of mint-infused tea or ice water. Mint ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Join the East Brunswick Public Library for a discussion of Blood and Ink: The Hall-Mills Murder 100 Years Later with author Joe Pompeo at 11:30 am on Saturday, June 29 as the EBPL begins its summer reading program with a tale of local intrigue. One hundred years ago on the ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ -- Lenore Cibelli-Lambert, 66, a 10-year resident of Sayreville, is the 2024 Ms. New Jersey Senior America at Harrah’s Resort and Casino in Atlantic City. She believed in her personal philosophy of being confident, and was overjoyed to win this year’s competition. “Women at our ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Players, volunteers, and coaches recently braved the heat to celebrate the conclusion of the South Plainfield Buddy Ball program’s five-week spring 2024 kickball and t-ball season. More than a dozen children involved with the program and their families gathered on June 19 ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ --Union Catholic track legend and defending Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin advanced to the finals of the 400m hurdles with a win Saturday evening at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon. McLaughlin won the semifinals at 52.48, the fastest time in the world this ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - The Milltown Fourth of July Committee starts planning the day-long festivities on July 4 not too long after the fireworks are over. On Saturday, Milltown Fourth of July Committee President David Potter and Vice-Presidents Neil Marotta and Russ Einbinder took a few seconds to snap a ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Middlesex County’s annual Music-in-the-Park summer concert series is back for the 2024 season with shows by some of the finest musicians in the County! Spend your summer evenings enjoying free live music at one of Middlesex County’s many picturesque parks. All you need to ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Dozens of South Plainfield Middle School (SPMS) students involved with band, chorus, and orchestra were recognized earlier this month at the music department’s 2024 awards dinner. Held June 11 at the Gran Centurions in Clark, the event served as an opportunity to ...
EDISON, NJ – The recent heat wave is proof that summer is here and, according to experts, ensuring that air conditioning units are working safely and efficiently is key to ensuring your home’s internal temperatures stay low and so do your energy bills. "Nothing is worse than going to turn on ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Join resident, longtime councilman, and newly published author Derryck White at the South Plainfield Public Library on Saturday, June 29 and learn about the impact ‘purposeful partnerships’ can have on you and your life. During the event, set to take place at 11 a.m., White ...
NEW JERSEY - Tourist season in New Jersey brings life to our beaches. The Parkway becomes an automotive chess game with license plates reflecting exotic, far-off places like Michigan, Ohio, and Montreal. Most importantly, the season brings important dollars and employment to half a million New ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD - The South Plainfield Women's Leadership Committee awarded the finalists of their 15th Annual Women's History Month Essay Contest during the June 17th Council Meeting. Three South Plainfield High School seniors were presented certificates and prizes for their essays on the life of ...
No matter the weather, weeds seem to thrive and reproduce, and if left unchecked, they can overwhelm the garden and gardener. These unwanted plants find their way into your garden as seeds, roots, rhizomes, or whole plants. Seeds can be carried in by the wind, birds, and other animals, or on the ...
EDISON, NJ - The Edison Public Library, in its effort to meet the needs of the community, will be extending its hours of operation. Beginning next month, all three Edison Public Library buildings will be open an hour later on Friday and Saturday evenings with the Main Library also opening an ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Friends, family, and colleagues gathered at the June 12 board of education meeting to honor those South Plainfield School District teachers, administrators, and support staff who retired during the 2023-24 school year. “This evening, we have the honor of recognizing the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Of all the well-earned triumphs on the court by the South Plainfield High School boys tennis program this recently concluded season, one victory in particular stands out for Tigers’ head coach Dana Curcio. It happened to be the final match of the year. “The matchup ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield Summer Drama Workshop (SPSDW), which will present Bye Bye Birdie this August, is seeking additional cast members. SPSDW, which is offered with support from the South Plainfield Department of Recreation, is seeking young people in sixth through 12th grade ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - At a ceremony held June 14, members of the South Plainfield Elks Lodge #2298 celebrated Flag Day as well as honored their 2024 scholarship recipients. The annual evening ceremony commemorating the birth and history of the American Flag took place at the lodge with special ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – At a June meeting, the South Plainfield Board of Education (SPBOE) presented a resolution recognizing the five high school students who, during the 2023-2024 school year, served as student representatives on the board. This year’s reps were Ikenna Ibeku and Gianna Ravi, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - While deer, foxes, and even coyotes are commonplace in South Plainfield these days, wild turkey and, most recently, a peacock, have been seen on front lawns. What's next, you ask? Well, how about a couple of flamingos? The pink - and (obviously) fake - creatures have been ...
The South Plainfield Knights of Columbus Council 6203 recently presented their annual Knight of the Year award to Jim Whalen. Jim is a charter member of the organization, having joined the South Plainfield council in 1970. He has been an active member for over 50 years, and is always willing to ...