Yom Kippur - The Power of Now

Actualizing Introspection, repentance, accountability, rebirth, and renewal.

Scotch Plains, Fanwood Locals Appointed To CASA

A Scotch Plains and Fanwood locals are among 13 Union County volunteers to be sworn in as court appointed special advocates (CASAs).

Free Y Membership Available for Local 7th Graders

The 7th Grade Initiative program at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Y is open to incoming 7th graders in Clark, Fanwood and Scotch Plains

Scotch Plains-Fanwood Memorial Day Festivities

The Township of Scotch Plains and Borough of Fanwood will host its annual Memorial Day Weekend festivities on Sunday and Monday.

Last Call For Girl Scout Cookies In 2018 In Fanwood

After this weekend, you'll have to wait for next year to get your Girl Scout cookie fix.

Scotch Plains, Fanwood Students To Compete In Health Bee

Scotch Plains and Fanwood students will be competing in the UnitedHealthcare Health Bee at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA on Thursday.

Roxy Is Scotch Plains-Fanwood's Pet Of The Week

Meet Roxy! She has been chosen as Scotch Plains-Fanwood Patch's Pet Of The Week. Nominate your pet!

Rocco Is Scotch Plains-Fanwood's Pet Of The Week

Meet Rocco! He has been chosen as Scotch Plains-Fanwood Patch's Pet Of The Week. Nominate your pet!

Chewbacca, Lando Are Scotch Plains-Fanwood's Pet Of The Week

Meet Chewbacca and Lando​! They have been chosen as Scotch Plains-Fanwood Patch's Pet Of The Week. Nominate your pet!

Rocky Is Scotch Plains-Fanwood's Pet Of The Week

Meet Rocky! He has been chosen as Scotch Plains-Fanwood Patch's Pet Of The Week. Nominate your pet!

Share Your Snow Photos With Scotch Plains-Fanwood Patch

Share photos or videos of your kids, pets or yourself outside or inside showing how you are enjoying this snow day and we will post them!

Scotch Plains’ Jennifer Brady Sworn In As Child Advocate

Brady​ was among seven community members who volunteered to advocate for abused, neglected or abandoned children in foster care​.

Final Free Summer Movie Series Screening Postponed to Wednesday

The Good Dinosaur will begin at dusk at La Grande Park.

Scotch Plains Volunteer Sworn To Advocate For Union County Children In Foster Care

A Soctch Plains local was sworn in to serve as extra eyes and ears on cases involving abused, neglected or abandoned children in foster care

Grab The Kids And Touch A Truck

“Touch A Truck" event to be held Sunday, May 1 in Watchung Reservation.

Union County Locals to Advocate For Abused, Neglected And Abandoned Children

A total of 16 locals from Union County will serve as new Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers for children in foster care

Teen Scene at Scotch Plains Public Library

Kids in grades 6-12 are invited to bring your friends and get gaming on Tuesday, April 5 at 3:30 pm!

How Family-Friendly is Scotch Plains and Fanwood?

How did Scotch Plains and Fanwood rank in New Jersey's Best Town's for Families list by njfamily.com?

My Mother Was Sick, In A Living Hell. Until 9-11.

Somehow, seeing New York City in ruins, with all that destruction, this New Jersey family - my family - found a way to heal.

5 Awesome Hot Air Balloons You Can See This Month In New Jersey

The 33rd annual QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning will be held July 24 to 26 at Solberg Airport in Readington.

Fanwood Is Among The 'Best Suburbs To Raise A Family' In New Jersey, Report Says

The town ranks # 25 in New Jersey. Do you agree?

How Does Living In Scotch Plains-Fanwood Affect Your Chances Of Marriage?

An analysis of data shows trends in how likely someone is to get married by age 26.

Local Seventh Graders to Participate in UnitedHealthcare, Fanwood Scotch Plains YMCA Health Bee

Seventh grade students test their knowledge of science in the second annual UnitedHealthcare Health Bee.

ICYMI: Study: Union County Ranked 12th in State in Child Well-Being

Union County held steady at 12th, after being ranked in the same spot in 2014.

Study: Union County Ranked 12th in State in Child Well-Being

Union County held steady at 12th, after being ranked in the same spot in 2014.

ICYMI: Scotch Plains, Fanwood Among Best Towns for Families in State

New Jersey Family Magazine ranked more than 500 of the best towns for families in the state.

Financial Planning for Special Needs Families at Scotch Plains Public Library

On Thursday, April 16, at 7:00pm, Barry Friedson, CFA, of Allied Wealth Partners, will conduct a financial planning discussion and workshop.

Scotch Plains, Fanwood Among Best Towns for Families in State

New Jersey Family Magazine ranked more than 500 of the best towns for families in the state.

New Science Workshops from Rutgers Cooperative Extension

Educators will have a chance to learn hands on activities that give students real-life experience with engineering.

11 Years After 'Heaven,' What Life is Like for the Burpo Family

The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.

24 Amazing Ways Residents Inspire Their Communities

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Everyday Inspirations: Incredible Ways People Give Back Locally

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

'Coupon Queen' Gets $800 Grocery Bill Down to $7, Gives Savings Away

A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.

Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.

Harp Healing: Woman Uses Music Therapy to Help Hospital Patients

After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

4 Central Jersey Residents Asking for Help

Donate to campaigns started by people nearby.

You Can Help Support Local Children Struggling With Dyslexia

The Children's Dyslexia Center in Scotch Plains hopes to raise money through an online campaign to provide its free services.

5 Central Jersey Residents Asking for Holiday Help

Donate to campaigns started by people nearby.

Here's Where to Find The Perfect Christmas Tree

Still looking for a great tree? Buy it now or cut your own, here are the places to go.