News for Plainfield, NJ. The city of Plainfield is the 2nd most populous municipality in Union County and the 35th most populous in New Jersey with more than 49,800 resident. The mayor in 2011 is Adrian Mapp.
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NJ man guilty of murder in pregnant ex-girlfriend's shooting
Shakir Tyler was found guilty by a jury of the 2021 murder of 35-year-old Tayeesha Webb, of Edison.

Immigration raid survival guides distributed to NJ schools
A group called La Casa de Don Pedro has prepared a flyer in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, French, and Yoruba titled "what to do during an encounter with ICE.

Come Visit NJ's 4 Best Restaurants For 2024
Yelp releases a yearly list of the best restaurants in the country for 2024, and 4 Jersey restaurants made the cut.

Jail for NJ dirt biker who dragged police officer onto Route 22
The presiding judge noted a strong need to deter this type of conduct, after the April 2022 incident that involved a dirt bike crew.

NJ teacher, basketball coach accused of repeated sexual assault
Darrell Moody, of Plainfield, was facing sexual assault charges connected to his time as a teacher and basketball coach in Trenton.

Double homicide cold case: Plainfield cops want your help
Somebody has answers and they're not coming forward, according to officials.

NJ man who killed 19-year-old woman heads to prison for murder
Last July, Bryan Gonzalez Martines was found guilty of first-degree murder in Union County Superior Court.

Gang members flooding NJ with deadly fentanyl, prosecutors say
A year-long federal investigation has resulted in drug distribution charges against nine suspected members of Sex, Money, Murder in Plainfield, NJ, authorities said.

9 of the Most Miserable Towns in the US are in New Jersey
For such a small state, the Garden State, we have several miserable towns that made the "big" list of the most miserable towns in America.

Wait, NJ's Best Hole In The Wall Restaurant Is In Indiana?
It's known for its classic diner dishes, and fun vintage decor, and the coolest part is that the diner itself was constructed in New Jersey in 1954.