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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![Double homicide cold case: Plainfield cops want your help](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/07/attachment-cold-case.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/05/attachment-NJ-man-sentenced-to-prison-for-murder-Google-Maps-Essex-County-jail.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/05/attachment-smm.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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](http://townsquare.media/site/394/files/2024/02/attachment-Untitled-design-17.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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?](http://townsquare.media/site/392/files/2024/02/attachment-Untitled-design-59.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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.
![Breathtaking NJ Golf Course with Stunning Views Named Best in U.S](http://townsquare.media/site/393/files/2024/02/attachment-Untitled-design.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Breathtaking NJ Golf Course with Stunning Views Named Best in U.S
There are so many choices for outstanding golf in New Jersey.
![These Are NJ's Best Restaurants In 2024](http://townsquare.media/site/392/files/2024/01/attachment-Untitled-design-32.jpg?w=980&q=75)
These Are NJ's Best Restaurants In 2024
Yelp releases a yearly list of the best restaurants in the country for 2024, and 4 Jersey restaurants made the cut.
![4 New Jersey Restaurant Make Yelp’s Top 100 Places To Eat List](http://townsquare.media/site/942/files/2024/01/attachment-Screen-Shot-2024-01-30-at-7.24.39-PM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
4 New Jersey Restaurant Make Yelp’s Top 100 Places To Eat List
Try some of New Jersey's greatest restaurants according too Yelp!
![Plainfield firefighter, a young dad, dies battling 'nasty fire'](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/01/attachment-plainfield-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Plainfield firefighter, a young dad, dies battling 'nasty fire'
FMBA President Edward Donnelly said he was making his way from the third to second floor during the fire when tragedy struck.
![Off-grid while in school: NJ teens are crying about this policy](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2019/04/Yondr_School-.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Off-grid while in school: NJ teens are crying about this policy
The use of locking pouches to hold students' cell phones during school hours has been upsetting to some. The pouches were already rolled out pre-pandemic in other NJ schools.