On Wednesday evening, while only blocks away some residents recovered from serious flash floods, others gathered to enjoy Music in the Park at Plainwood Square. The event was sponsored by the Union County Freeholders, the Plainfield Cultural & Heritage Commission, New Outlook Pioneers, McDonald’s, Pillar College, Burger King, and Coury’s Autobody.

On Monday night, my computer failed me – or perhaps I failed it – and I was unable to upload video from the night’s City Council meeting in time for the morning. Usually, if I can’t manage – or don’t bother – to post a video the night it’s recorded, I scrap it for good. However, the City…

From 4pm until midnight on Saturday August 15th, Plainfield Mayor Adrian Mapp and his wife Amelia hosted their Eighth Annual Community Barbecue. As is the tradition, attendees were asked to donate non-perishable food for those in need. I arrived at the event at 6:30, and with all the talking one does at such a function,…

On Friday, August 14th, Universal Pictures will release its long anticipated Straight Outta Compton movie, which chronicles the rise and fall of the iconic Los Angeles gangsta rap group NWA through the late 80s and early 90s. The film is widely expected to be the top grossing film this weekend, and possibly the highest earning music biopic to ever open.…

During my freshman year of high school basketball, there was a time when my right knee cap had gotten so loose from intense daily practices that I could slide it out of its place in any direction, or even pull it slightly away from my leg. Needless to say, it caused a good deal of…