Honoring 50 Years of Public Service
Plainsboro proudly celebrates Peter Cantu’s 50 years of dedicated public service. Since joining the Township Committee in 1975, Peter has been instrumental
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Black History Month Spotlight: Susie T. Titus
Born on October 1, 1907, Susie T. Titus was a woman of remarkable faith and resilience in Plainsboro, NJ. The daughter of
From Sips to Smarts: Trivia on Tap Was the Ultimate Showdown!
This past Saturday night, the Wicoff House Museum held Trivia on Tap, a history-themed trivia night that brought together history buffs and
Surviving Winters in Old Plainsboro: How Early Residents Conquered the Cold
Winter in old Plainsboro was no small challenge. Long before modern conveniences, residents relied on ingenuity and determination to get through the
The End of an Era: Plainsboro’s Longtime Mayor Retires
After 44 years as mayor, Plainsboro’s Peter Cantu, 84, is retiring! He’ll stay on the Township Committee until December 2026 but will
From Snow Boots to Sandals: How to Winter Like a Wicoff
In 1956, Marjorie Wicoff decided that Christmas didn’t need snow—just sunshine! While everyone else was battling the cold, she headed to West
Behind the Book: An Evening with Local Author Kevin G. Chapman
This past Saturday, December 7th, local book lovers gathered at the Wicoff House Museum for an exciting evening with author Kevin G.
War of the Words: How Orson Welles Changed Plainsboro with a Radio Broadcast
On October 30, 1938, Orson Welles’ radio adaptation of War of the Worlds caused nationwide panic, especially in New Jersey. The broadcast,
Gobbling Up History: Plainsboro’s Thanksgiving Past
Thanksgiving in Plainsboro, New Jersey, offers a unique opportunity to reflect on the town's deep history and agricultural roots. Settled in the
There’s No Mooing in Baseball: How the Walker-Gordon Dairy Farm Was Involved in Our National Pastime
The Walker-Gordon Baseball Team holds a special place in the history of Plainsboro, New Jersey. Named after the Walker-Gordon Dairy Company, which
