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We love watching the bunnies hopping across the lawn or ground squirrels scurrying away with a cheek full of seeds. That is, until they dine on our favorite shrub or take just one bite out of each red ripe tomato in the garden. Finding a way to coexist is critical for wildlife struggling to survive and our enjoyment of nature and our landscapes.

As gardeners, we know that digging in the soil ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Each month, the Edison Rotary Club recognizes the academic achievements of South Plainfield High School (SPHS) seniors based on their dedication and contribution to bettering the community in which they live. For March 2021, Kyle Griswold and Jelinda Montes have been named the organization's 'Students of the Month.'

To be eligible for the honor, one must be nominated by ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Franklin School, along with the other district elementary schools, participated in The Great Kindness Challenge on January 25-29.   This is an annual event that schools around the country and world participate in to spread random acts of kindness.   For the challenge, the students were given a checklist from their teachers to complete as many random acts of kindness that ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – At a board of education meeting Feb. 17, three current seventh graders attending South Plainfield Middle School (SPMS) were recognized for their winning submission in the 2019-2020 Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) annual statewide Middle School PSA Challenge. 

The Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey sponsors a contest every year for middle grade students ...

A valued member of the Cultural Arts Commission since 2012 passed away in May 2020.  The South Plainfield Borough Cultural Arts Commission honored Mrs. Teresa Abramson on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 with a plaque and flowers honoring Mark Abramson who was a member of the Cultural Arts Commission since 2012 .  left to right are Debbie Boyle Cultural Arts Commission vice chair , Mrs. Teresa Abramson, ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – More than 11 months since the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered schools and cost districts thousands of dollars to properly implement virtual platforms and safely reopen doors, a bit of financial relief is on the way. 

Last week, Gov. Phil Murphy and his administration announced that $1.2 billion in federal CARES Act funding will be allocated to all districts across the state.

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Feeding the food insecure, sheltering the homeless and empowering the unemployed - creating social programs to help communities around the state is part of the stated mission of RWJBarnabas Health.

So, when some opponents of the plan to raze the Lincoln Annex School on Somerset Street and build a world-class cancer hospital in its place said residents’ concerns were being ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - A parking deck for commuters and future residents of the NJ TRANSIT village under construction alongside the Raritan Valley line has begun to take shape adjacent to the Somerville train station.

The five-story deck will include more than 400 spaces; the structure will be hidden from view, surrounded by apartment buildings that will be built on the site.

Progress continues ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield High School boys and girls basketball teams each played in the first round of their four-team Greater Middlesex Conference Pod Tournaments on Wednesday.

The Lady Tigers defeated South River in the early game, 41-32, in the Flaherty Family Pod. South Plainfield (5-9) trailed by two points, 14-12, at halftime. Each team scored 11 in the third quarter, ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Throughout the United States, 'Read Across America,' the annual reading motivation and awareness program, is celebrated annually on March 2 and, at a borough council meeting this week, Mayor Anesh proclaimed March 2021 as 'Read Across America' Month in South Plainfield. 

"… The citizens of the Borough of South Plainfield stand firmly committed to promoting reading as the ...