North Plainfield, NJ Local News, Events, and Information

Raritan Fri. Oct 10 2025

Acting Governor Way Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Dangerous Nor’easter Storm

Major Coastal Flooding, Dangerous Surf Conditions, and High Winds Expected State of Emergency Declared Across All 21 Counties.

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Acting Governor Way Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Dangerous Nor’easter Storm

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Raritan Fri. Oct 10 2025

RVCC Student Vocalists to Perform ‘Evening of German Art Song’

Dr. Alexandra Joan will accompany on piano.

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RVCC Student Vocalists to Perform ‘Evening of German Art Song’

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Raritan Fri. Oct 10 2025

New Jersey’s Minimum Wage to Increase to $15.92/Hour for Most Employees on Jan. 1

The minimum cash wage rate for tipped workers will rise to $6.05 an hour from $5.62.

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Donnella Tilery North Plainfield Public Notices and Press Releases - Fri. Oct 24 2025

North Plainfield - Free Pancake Breakfast - October 25th 9am to Noon
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Donnella Tilery North Plainfield Public Notices and Press Releases - Fri. Oct 24 2025

North Plainfield - Halloween Parad - October 26th
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Donnella Tilery North Plainfield Public Notices and Press Releases - Tue. Oct 21 2025

North Plainfield - Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch - Vendor Days - October 25th - 10am - 5pm
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Donnella Tilery North Plainfield Public Notices and Press Releases - Thu. Oct 9 2025

North Plainfield Pumpkin Patch at The Church of the Holy Cross - 10/5 -10/31
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Donnella Tilery North Plainfield Public Notices and Press Releases - Thu. Oct 9 2025

North Plainfield - Give Back Nights at Outback Steakhouse for North Plainfield Flood Victims 10/6-10/10
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Donnella Tilery North Plainfield Public Notices and Press Releases - Thu. Oct 9 2025

Third Annual Homebuyer Fair - Plainfield, NJ on November 1st
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Donnella Tilery North Plainfield Public Notices and Press Releases - Thu. Sep 25 2025

North Plainfield Fall Festival - September 27th - Rain or Shine
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Donnella Tilery North Plainfield Public Notices and Press Releases - Sat. Aug 23 2025

City of Plainfield / The Drake House Museum and The City of Plainfield - Backpack Giveaway
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Raritan Thu. Oct 9 2025

Bridgewater Commons to Celebrate the Festival of Light with Diwali @ The Commons, October 18 - 19

Bridgewater Commons has expanded Diwali @ The Commons into a two-day celebration of South Asian culture.

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Bridgewater Commons to Celebrate the Festival of Light with Diwali @ The Commons, October 18 - 19

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Somerset Wed. Oct 8 2025

Franklin Township Police Somerset County Celebrates Diwali

Nice news: Somerset County Commissioners Also Attended the Celebration in Franklin Township This October

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Franklin Township Police Somerset County Celebrates Diwali

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Somerset County COVID-19 Statistics

North Plainfield and Somerset County COVID-19 Coverage and Statistics

There have been 99,032 cases in a county with a population of 328,934

n/a cases per 100,000

n/a infection rate

680 deaths

Raritan Tue. Oct 7 2025

Reminder: Lead-Free Kids Family Health Fair on October 14

Lead Testing for Children

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Raritan Mon. Oct 6 2025

Senator Kim Answers Calls for Help; Will Hold Resource Fair to Help Residents Navigate Shut Down

North Jersey Shut Down Resource Fair hosted by the Office of Senator Andy Kim

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Raritan Mon. Oct 6 2025

Somerset County to Hold Fall Surplus Auction from October 15 to October 22

All property will be sold as-is, where-is.

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Raritan Fri. Oct 3 2025

Somerset County’s Lead-Free Kids Family Health Fair Offers Free Lead Testing for Children, Household Items, and Resources on October 14

This free community event.

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Raritan Fri. Oct 3 2025

Nice News: A Bright Light in Our Community – Celebrating Benjamin

Benjamin's Story was shared by his loving mother, Sam, for Raritan Neighbors NJ

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Nice News: A Bright Light in Our Community – Celebrating Benjamin

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Raritan Fri. Oct 3 2025

Port of New York and New Jersey Remains the Largest Container Operation on the East Coast

Port Industry Supports Over 580,000 Jobs, $18.1 Billion in Tax Revenue

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Hillsborough Fri. Oct 3 2025

SCVTHS Students Named in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program

Also, Saanvi Trivedi of Hillsborough has been named as a Semifinalist in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program.

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SCVTHS Students Named in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program

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