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By TAPINTOSPF STAFF
April 14, 2024
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood softball team improved its record to 4-2 overall (2-0 UCC) on Saturday with two wins against non-conference opponents at the Autism Awareness Tournament hosted at Union Catholic High School. Over two games, the Raider offense erupted 35 ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ -- Excitement fills the air in Mountainside as Echo Lake Park transforms into a bustling Hollywood set for the filming of a highly anticipated Bob Dylan biopic movie. Starring Timothée Chalamet, the film promises to captivate audiences with the folk legend's story. Fans eagerly ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The Scotch Plains chapter of UNICO, the Italian American service organization, celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday with a gala at the Italian American Club (1976 Valley Ave, Scotch Plains). The event, which brought 125 guests, was filled with music, wine, and, of ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- With the rise of flag football around the nation, Student Movement Against Cancer (SMAC) at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School has announced the change of its largest, annual Relay For Life event to a PowderPuff game. The SPF community switches gears to battle against ...
NEW JERSEY - New Jersey was ranked as the 4th best state for children's health care in the U.S. in 2024, according to a study done by WalletHub. The personal finance website ranked all 50 states, and the District of Columbia, by a total score based on each state's rankings in the following ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- Raiders bats erupted, and CJ Bates, Matthew Capozzolo, and Sam Beirne combined on a shutout as Scotch Plains-Fanwood mercied Middlesex, 11-0, in five innings on Saturday. The Raiders (4-2) made the most of their 9 hits and the 7 walks issued by Middlesex ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Finding Nemo, Jr. will be performed at Terrill Middle School in Scotch Plains, by the TMS players, under the direction of Beth Kasper with musical direction by Jonathan Dawson and Choreography by Gailmarie Green. Shows are Friday, April 19, at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, April 20, at ...
FANWOOD, NJ - The Borough of Fanwood has two separate road construction projects this year. The first project started on Monday, April 8, and includes the full reconstruction on Oak Court and a mill and paving on Willoughby Road. Oak will get new granite block curbs, and both streets will have ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ - Collections of leaves, gumballs, and sticks will begin in Scotch Plains on Monday, April 15. Scotch Plains conducts one spring brush & limb collection each year. Items may be placed at the curb no more than 10 days prior to the collection start ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ - Scotch Plains joined municipalities statewide to celebrate "NJ Local Government Week,” April 7-13. Municipal government works closest to the people. It is important that Scotch Plains residents understand how their local government operates, the services it provides, and the ...
NEW JERSEY - A study done by WalletHub has found that New Jersey is the best state for working from home in 2024. The personal finance website ranked all 50 U.S. states, and the District of Columbia, on a total score based on each state's ranking for work environment and living environment. The ...
WHIPPANY, NJ -- More than 800 volunteers participated in hands-on service projects across Greater MetroWest NJ and helped thousands of others in the process on Sunday, April 7. As the community continues to honor Federation’s historic Centennial year, volunteers, young and old, along with New ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- With heavy hearts, BSA Troop 104 in Scotch Plains announced that Gail Rhein, a longtime, loyal Scout Leader passed away on April 10, 2024, after a brave battle with Leukemia. A statement from the Troop follows: Scouting is a youth-led, youth-run program, but the ...
FANWOOD, NJ - The Fanwood Police Department reported the arrest of a 56-year-old man involved in a motor vehicle burglary in the Borough. Fanwood Police Officers Christopher Pineiro and Sean Murphy responded to a residence on Midway Avenue on April 11, 2024, at 11:50 p.m., on the report of a ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The Scotch Plains Council marked Donate Life Month (April 2024) during its meeting Tuesday evening with a proclamation, recognizing the selfless gift of organ donation and urging residents to "check the box" to become organ donors. Additionally, the Scotch Plains Municipal ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- The Ennis Brothers (Tim and Dan) combined for 19 kills as Scotch Plains-Fanwood defeated Oratory Prep, 2-0 (25-6, 25-14) on Thursday, April 11. The Raiders had many other individual contributors in the match. Among the standouts: Quinn Donohue dished out a career-best 25 ...
Maternal health is a fundamental aspect of societal well-being. However, despite advances in medical technology and improvements in healthcare practices, Black women continue to face disproportionately higher risks during pregnancy and childbirth. The state of Black maternal health in the United ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- It was an unlikely a win as they come. Over the past two years, Cranford had been on the winning side of lopsided contests with Scotch Plains-Fanwood by scores of 13-3, 14-2, 17-5, and 7-2. But this is a new season, and the Raiders went into the Cougars den and ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- Scotch Plains-Fanwood softball evened its record to 2-2 this season after defeating Summit at home 6-1 on Wednesday, April 10. Junior Olivia DiSalvo excelled in every aspect of this game, from going 3 for 3 at bat with three RBI to pitching a complete game with only one ...
FANWOOD, NJ - Mayor Colleen Mahr and the Fanwood Borough Council at its work session meeting on April 1, approved eight resolutions with different vendors for furnishing the new library that is currently under construction on Tillotson Road. The council had previously approved resolutions for ...
FANWOOD, NJ -- The Fanwood Police have taken reports in the past few days in which residents are contacted by scammers reporting to be from Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. The scammers state that the victim’s personal information has been hacked and that they need to ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Craving a quick, tasty meal, but want to keep it healthy? Local Hummus Republic owners Mihir Shah and Sahil Mayur hope you’ll come to their new location at 102 E. Broad St. for what Mayur calls “the best-tasting healthy food you’ve ever eaten.” There’s something for everyone ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ - Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys volleyball is starting yet another season with an undefeated streak, beating Livingston on Tuesday, April 9, to improve to 5-0 in 2024. Senior Tim Ennis led the team in kills with 14, along with six digs, and three aces. Senior Quinn Donahue had a ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ - Scotch Plains-Fanwood baseball evened its record to 2-2 with a home win over Summit on Tuesday, April 9. Ryan Quinones was the star, pitching a complete game with eight strikeouts and only one run allowed and going 2 for 3 at the plate, including the double he hit in ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Scotch Plains resident Marvin Basilio-Zapata, 32, was arrested by Westfield Police and charged with possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon last week, police said Tuesday. On April 3, police said, during an altercation Basilio-Zapata pulled ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Congregation Beth Israel (CBI) in Scotch Plains will hold a Community Seder on the second night of Passover on Tuesday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m. The Seder is open to members of the community. Cantor Jacob Greenberg of CBI will lead the family-friendly Seder, with readings, ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ - Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls lacrosse evens their record to 2-2 on the season after defeating Mount St. Dominic in their home-opener by a final score of 15-10 on Monday, April 8. Junior and leading scorer for the Raiders, Juliana Doran, once again led the offense with ...
NEW JERSEY — A Manhattan-based investment giant is negotiating to buy Jersey Mike’s 2,700 sandwich shops across the U.S., including many in our area, now valued at $8 billion or more, according to media reports. Jersey Mike’s has popular sandwich shops in Clark, New Providence, Metuchen and ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Although the day did not exactly turn to night in Scotch Plains, residents converged on Jerseyland Park to be part of the communal gathering. Scotch Plains Recreation hosted a viewing party in Jerseyland Park and handed out special eclipse glasses to the first 100 sungazers ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Baseball League's 2024 season began on Saturday, April 6, at Booth Field (2081 Valley Ave., Scotch Plains). The Little Leaguers got to wear their new uniforms for the first time this season. Games will begin on Saturday, April 13. SPFBL's ...
