Plainfielders win HBO filmfest award.. Update on 340 Franklin.. Volunteers needed.. You call this a repair?..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today: (Click HERE to read the posts serially, otherwise take your pick below. There are more stories up than posted below, and more go up during the day. -- Dan)
Crescent Times: "Update on 340 Franklin Place from Councilman Storch"
Plainfield Trees: "Plane Trees"
Van Wyck Brooks HD: "Coriell Mansion renovations under way"
Madison Avenue Death: "Cause of Plainfield man's falling death unclear"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
CENTRAL JERSEY
Elizabeth: "Shootings thought to be drug-related, cops say"
Kenilworth: "Bullet grazes woman in Kenilworth" -- Near the Ledger offices.
Newark: "Schoolyard murder brothers continue to evade capture"
STATE
'Clean Elections': "'Clean' election effort hailed as success"
Hockey Betting Ring: "Ex-NHL star Tocchet gets probation for betting ring"
Murder Sentencing: "Killer gets life in fatal birthday whim shooting"
PNC Arts Center: "Alcohol for tailgaters banned after 2 deaths at Ozzfest"
Unclaimed Assets: "A lost and found for forgotten fortunes" -- Databases: State and National.
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
Dems: "Edwards Says He Will Drop His Investments in Subprime Lenders"
Economy & Markets: "Fearing Slide in Economy, Fed Cuts Its Discount Rate"
GOP: "After Loss of Majority, Several Republicans Head for Exits"
Immigration: "Liberal Suburbs Don't Avoid Heated Debates On Immigration"
Iraq: "US Democrats slam 'political spin' over Petraeus report"
Military Recruiting: "Recruiting For Iraq War Undercut in Puerto Rico"
OF INTEREST
Cellphone Contracts: "Cellphone Contracts: Hard to Get off the Hook"
DNA & Genealogy: "Latest Genealogy Tools Create a Need to Know"
Miss Manners: Check out the nation's doyenne of conduct here in the Washington Post.
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Plainfield Today: (Click HERE to read the posts serially, otherwise take your pick below. There are more stories up than posted below, and more go up during the day. -- Dan)
- "Repair! You call this a repair?"
- "Plainfielders garner HBO award at Martha's Vineyard filmfest"
- "Route 22 roadwork heads up!" -- With map.
- "Mortgage mess: Fed helping fraudsters or homeowners?"
Crescent Times: "Update on 340 Franklin Place from Councilman Storch"
Plainfield Trees: "Plane Trees"
Van Wyck Brooks HD: "Coriell Mansion renovations under way"
Madison Avenue Death: "Cause of Plainfield man's falling death unclear"
Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - August 18. 10 AM - Noon. Closing Reception: 'No Easy Walk' Photography by Helen Stummer. Sponsor: Cultural & Heritage Commission. Plainfield Public Library. 8th Street at Park Avenue. Coffee and Danish. FREE.
- Monday - August 20. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Monday - August 20. Registration deadline for Housing Authority of Plainfield Celebrity Golf Classic. To be held September 10, at the Architect Golf Club, Lopatcong. Info: (908) 769-6335 x622.
- Monday - August 20. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue.
- Wednesday - August 22. 7:30PM. Union County Summer Arts Concerts. Featuring The Ed Palermo Big Band with Rob Paparozzi. Blankets, lawn chairs, picnic baskets welcome. Food vendors available. In case of rain, concerts will be in Cranford HS Auditorium. Info: (908) 352-8410 or www.ucnj.org/. FREE.
- Wednesday - August 22. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
- Thursday - August 23. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Elizabeth: "Shootings thought to be drug-related, cops say"
Kenilworth: "Bullet grazes woman in Kenilworth" -- Near the Ledger offices.
Newark: "Schoolyard murder brothers continue to evade capture"
STATE
'Clean Elections': "'Clean' election effort hailed as success"
Hockey Betting Ring: "Ex-NHL star Tocchet gets probation for betting ring"
Murder Sentencing: "Killer gets life in fatal birthday whim shooting"
PNC Arts Center: "Alcohol for tailgaters banned after 2 deaths at Ozzfest"
Unclaimed Assets: "A lost and found for forgotten fortunes" -- Databases: State and National.
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
Dems: "Edwards Says He Will Drop His Investments in Subprime Lenders"
Economy & Markets: "Fearing Slide in Economy, Fed Cuts Its Discount Rate"
GOP: "After Loss of Majority, Several Republicans Head for Exits"
Immigration: "Liberal Suburbs Don't Avoid Heated Debates On Immigration"
Iraq: "US Democrats slam 'political spin' over Petraeus report"
Military Recruiting: "Recruiting For Iraq War Undercut in Puerto Rico"
OF INTEREST
Cellphone Contracts: "Cellphone Contracts: Hard to Get off the Hook"
DNA & Genealogy: "Latest Genealogy Tools Create a Need to Know"
Miss Manners: Check out the nation's doyenne of conduct here in the Washington Post.
BOOK REVIEW LINKS: NY Times | Wash Post | Ledger | NY Rev Bks | London Rev Bks |
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