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Tonight's Justice Talks on Park has been canceled and is to be rescheduled for May 2024.

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Last night, the Plainfield Board of Education convened its Public Hearing and Final Adoption of the 2024-25 Budget meeting at the Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School. Led by Superintendent of Schools Rashon K. Hasan, Ed. S., the meeting showcased upcoming projects and initiatives aimed at ...

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PLAINFIELD, NJ – April 26, 2024 – Public Schools recently celebrated Bring Your Child to Work Day with approximately 250 children participating in the event. Schools across the district organized a variety of activities for the children, including school tours, arts and crafts sessions, story time, ...

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PLAINFIELD, NJ – April 25, 2024 – The Plainfield High School Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) program was honored with the Outstanding Chapter award at the JAG National Career Development Conference (NCDC) in St. Louis, Missouri, held from April 18-20, 2024. This award recognized the chapter's ...

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New Jersey High School Voter Registration Week is in full swing at Linden High School, April 14-20, 2024. The administration, staff, and students are all on board with this statewide effort to educate teenagers in why voting matters and how to become members of the electorate. For two days, ...

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Basking Ridge, New Jersey, April 15, 2024 – On April 10, 2024, Greater Somerset County YMCA celebrated this year’s Spirit Award recipients and the success of its Annual Campaign at Raritan Valley Country Club in Bridgewater. During National Volunteer Month, the Y recognized individuals and ...

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Basking Ridge, New Jersey, April 15, 2024 – Greater Somerset County YMCA is participating in the Five Days of Action, April 15-19, 2024. The Five Days of Action is a weeklong campaign to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse. The Y encourages ...

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Registration for skateboarding lessons for beginners and intermediates on Saturdays starting Saturday, April 20, at Madison Avenue Skate Park is now open. $25 for Plainfield residents for 8 sessions. For more information, contact the Division of Parks and Recreation at 908-753-3097

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The Plainfield Division of Parks and Recreation will be offering dance classes, ballet, and modern for ages 5 through 13 at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center, 724 Park Avenue, starting Monday, April 22. Ballet on Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 6:45 for ages 9 through 13, Modern dance ...

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PLAINFIELD, NJ – April 10, 2024 – This past weekend, members of the Plainfield Board of Education, Hanae M. Wyatt, Eric J. Andrews, Terence J. Johnson, Sincere Malone, and a district representative, Mark A. Williams, Deputy Superintendent/Chief of School Management, attended the 2024 NSBA 2024 ...

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The City of Plainfield, in partnership with Lakeland Bank, is hosting a 3-part First Time Homebuyer’s event called “3 Steps to the Homebuying Journey”.  The 3 parts will consist of: a Debt Management webinar, a webinar on Credit Scores and Reports and Part 3 will conclude with an in-person seminar ...

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Free! Meditation and Workout class for Plainfield residents. Class is held at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center, 724 Park Avenue, Monday at 6:00 PM and Saturday at 10:00 AM. Space is limited. Please register using the QR code on the flyer. For more information, contact Plainfield Action ...

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Plainfield Public Library and the Union County Board of Commissioners are pleased to present the 2024 Union County Teen Arts Touring Exhibit, now on display at Plainfield Public Library. The Teen Arts Touring Exhibit features art work selected from the visual art works shown at the 2023 Union ...

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PLAINFIELD, NJ – April 8, 2024 – The Union County Conference announced that Michael Gordon, head coach of Plainfield High School’s varsity boys' basketball team, has been named Union County Coach of the Year. This accolade recognizes Coach Gordon's exceptional leadership and impact on the team's ...

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PLAINFIELD, NJ - On February 28, 2024, Jack Ciattarelli, a prominent figure in New Jersey politics, paid a visit to AristaCare at Norwood Terrace, a distinguished nursing home in Plainfield, NJ. The visit marked a significant moment for both Ciattarelli and the residents of AristaCare, as they came ...

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Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services serves thousands of New Jersey residents in ten counties by providing urgent care, outpatient counseling, and support services for homeless individuals. Bridgeway received a New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) grant to provide Homeless Diversion ...

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Free Bucket Drumming class at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center, 724 Park Avenue starts Thursday, April 4th at 6 PM.  register at https://register.communitypass.net/plainfield For more information, call PPAC at 908-416-0062 or email sharon,mcguire@plainfieldnj.gov

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PLAINFIELD, NJ – March 27, 2024 – Last night, the Plainfield Board of Education held its monthly business meeting at the Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School. The Superintendent, Mr. Hasan, along with other educators from Plainfield Public Schools, provided a detailed report on the district's ...

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