Here are stories from this year in Scotch Plains, Fanwood that touched our hearts, restored our faith in humanity or simply made us smile.
Did you head out into the snow to have some fun? Share your snow day photos with Patch and we will share them!
The Scotch Plains Municipal Building will have a delayed opening Thursday to accommodate for the winter storm.
Union County drive-thru and mobile coronavirus testing, Paratransit service, and Meals On Wheels will not operate on Thursday due to snow.
Sarah Kossor aims to promote women empowerment at Union County Magnet High School.
Top News Of Week In Scotch Plains-Fanwood: Car Left Running Stolen Out Of Scotch Plains; Fabio's Bistro In Fanwood 'Feels Like Home'.
Produce will be distributed on a first come-first served basis at drive-up event Scotch Plains and walk-up event in Plainfield.
The Pop-Up will be held Saturday, Dec. 12 and 19 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, in the downtown historic section of town.
Submissions are being accepted through Dec. 17. Voting will end on Dec. 26.
Top News Of Week: Scotch Plains Saw Record Number Of New COVID Cases In November; Scotch Plains Neighbors Come Together To Feed Hungry.
A Scotch Plains housing community is coming together on Saturday to donate bags of food to help those in need amid the coronavirus.
Scotch Plains Police also reported a van on Byrd Avenue was broken into and stolen recently.
Top Stories Of The Month: Scotch Plains Restaurants Adapt To Survive New COVID Restrictions; Parents Protest As School Switches To Virtual.
Top News Of Week In Scotch Plains-Fanwood: Free Drive-Up 'The Grinch' Movie To Be Shown; Virtual Holiday Celebrations Planned.
Two lottery tickets, with one sold in Union County, each won $10,000 in the Mega Millions Lottery.
Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as a Scotch Plains, Fanwood Business of the Year.
A virtual Christmas Tree lighting and Menorah lighting is being planned for December to help maintain social distancing.
Top News Of Week In Scotch Plains and Fanwood: $700K Awarded For Roadwork Projects; Rahway MVC Closes, Employee Tests Positive For COVID.
The second annual Small Brewery Sunday is Nov. 29. Here’s how to support local breweries and taprooms in Scotch Plains and Fanwood.
Members of the Scotch Plains Rescue Squad
The money is part of more than $161 million in grants that will help advance road, bridge, safety, and quality-of-life improvements.
Top News Of Week In Scotch Plains-Fanwood: Scotch Plains Martial Arts Studio Offers Classes; Malinowski vs. Kean Race Not Over Yet.
The series is held outdoors and is open to participants age 55 and older. Masks and social distance must be observed at all times.
Top News Of Week In Scotch Plains-Fanwood: Pet Valu To Close Garwood Store; Santa To Wear Mask, No Sitting On Lap At Mills At Jersey Gardens
As part of the Simon Santa Photo Experience, Santa and his helpers will be wearing masks and keep a distance of 6 feet away.
Scotch Plains Synagogue to Commemorate Anniversary of Kristallnacht With Virtual Program Featuring Holocaust Survivor
Top New Of Week In Scotch Plains-Fanwood: Scotch Plains, Fanwood Get $105K To Improve Park, Clubhouse; Fanwood Votes For Spookiest House.
Top Stories Included: 3 Kids, 1 Adult Trapped And Killed In Fire; State Cracks Down On Bar Linked To Fatal DWI Crash; QuickChek Closes.
Voting is open now and will run through Halloween at midnight.
Scotch Plains also received $3,7500 for planting new trees through the Greening Union County program.
Top News Of Week In Scotch Plains-Fanwood: 2020 Sex Offender Safety Map; BurgerIM Closes, Bubbakoo Burritos To Replace It.
Looking for pumpkins and other fun fall activities? Here are some Scotch Plains-Fanwood area pumpkin patches to check out.
No matter where you got your pumpkin this season, follow these steps to make a jack-o'-lantern fall masterpiece.
According to Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, phase I of the park improvements have primarily been funded by grants.
Those interested in attending must reserve a spot starting Oct. 19. To promote social distancing, no walk-ups, bikes or chairs are permitted
Donation supports activities associated with affordable housing and economic revitalization
Nonprofits are invited to attend the free online workshop, “Social Media Marketing for Nonprofits,” on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
World Food Day 2020 is Oct. 16. Here’s what you should know about global food insecurity and how you can help in Fanwood.
Easy-to-read books allow for a fun way to prepare for the pumpkin patch in Fanwood.
Top News Of Week In Scotch Plains-Fanwood: Darby Road Pub Fully Reopens After Coronavirus Shutdown; 3 Kids, 1 Adult Trapped, Killed In Fire.