A Community Organization – PO Box 2902, Plainfield, NJ 07062
The Plainfield SID invites the public to celebrate the completion of the “new” South Avenue by enjoying a FREE “Celebrate South Avenue Cultural Entertainment Explosion” this Wednesday, August 29th, at Plainwood Square Park, 1380 South Avenue. Don’t forget your lawn chairs! Plainwood Square Merchants’ Association Free Summer Concert Plainfield Idol – 2012 Competition The evening Read More …
The following is from a local initiative that is undertaking making a Plainfield native’s book into a movie. The movie will star Jamie Hector from HBO/The Wire, and will be shot almost entirely here in our city. In addition, the production team plans to use local merchants, and create internship opportunities as well. If Read More …
History of Union County 1882 – State of New Jersey Library Netherwood – Within a few years a number of gentlemen made purchase of a large tract of land about a mile from the depot of Plainfield, and about the same distance from Fanwood, on the line of the railroad, the land being elevated and Read More …
Neighbor David B. had the opportunity to visit the state library today during his stop in Trenton. This posting is from a large volume covering the history of Union County dated 1882. Thanks, David! Want to see what else he dug up? Stop by again tomorrow! If you have any historic pictures, we’d love to Read More …
Grace Episcopal Church in Plainfield invites you to join them next Sunday, August 26th for a special day. Their guest preacher will be Rev. John Hartman at 10:30 AM. Following the service will be their annual Carillon Concert and Peach Festival at 12 PM. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. A link to the event Read More …
Have you checked out DISH yet? Here are the menus for the week of August 8th and August 15th. WEDNESDAY 8/8/12Baked Penne Pasta w/Roasted Vegetables—Fontina cheese, Mozzarella, Mushrooms, zucchini,squash, peas, w/side saladKid’s Meal— Smaller version of adult option, fruit cupDESSERT—Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars WEDNESDAY 8/15/12Roasted Shrimp & Orzo—scallions, cucumbers and feta w/tomato saladKid’s Meal— Read More …
Sponsored by the People’s Organization for Progress & Restore Muhlenberg Coalition, on Sunday, August 12th at 3:00 PM: 4th Anniversary Commemoration of the Closing of Muhlenberg Hospital Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center was closed on August 13, 2008, after providing over 130 years of full-service acute care for the people of Plainfield and surrounding communities. Now Read More …
On Sunday, September 30th, FOSH will once again hold its ‘Blessing of the Animals’ event, which will take place at Leland Avenue Park (at Cook School).