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 school worker accused of pocketing $90K after quitting
A former Plainfield elementary school teacher's aide is accused of pocketing $90,000 in paychecks after she quit her job in 2023, the Union County Prosecutor announced.
Infant riding in truck killed in triple-fatal Turnpike crash
A tragic accident on the New Jersey Turnpike claimed three lives, including a 5-month-old infant early Saturday morning.
Autistic NJ teen’s final moments caught on video amid brutal cold
Plainfield Police Director James T. Abney said the body of Connor Oldfield was found in the Green Brook area near the Roosevelt Avenue bridge but did not disclose details about the discovery.
Missing Plainfield autistic teen not in ICE custody, police say
The mother of missing 19-year-old Connor Oldfield was concerned her autistuc son was taken into ICE custody.
Missing Plainfield teen amid ICE activity raises urgent questions
Plainfield police say 19-year-old Connor Oldfield left his home wearing pajamas on Jan. 24 and has not been seen or heard from since.
Plainfield schools superintendent suspended after car accident
The Board of Education Wednesday announced the action taken during Tuesday night's meeting in an executive session which lasted over three hours, according to meeting video.
PickleRage opens indoor pickleball in Union County NJ
Get ready to rally, because a brand-new pickleball paradise is about to open its doors in Plainfield — and it’s not just any sports facility!
Small NJ bookstore just got a huge shout out from Michelle Obama
A local gem is shining brighter than ever, thanks to a big-hearted nod from a former First Lady.
Plainfield parents killed in building fire
The Plainfield School District identified the parents as Leonel García-Cortez and María Guaya who a children age 11 and 17 were helped out of their apartment by the building supervisor.
Some feared dead in apartment fire affecting 90 residents
The fire in a four-story apartment building on West Front Street in downtown Plainfield was first reported around 1:15 a.m. and left over 90 residents without a home.