Larry's Deli fire probed.. Plainfield impacted by insurer's woes?.. Planning Bd. reorganizes.. MLK events..
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: "Clarification on Dudley House" | "Neighborhood volunteers on litter patrol"
Plainfield Trees: "White Oak" -- A new entry on Plainfield's trees.
Councilors are blogging: Check out Cory Storch (here) and Rashid Burney (here).
Larry's Deli: "City officials probe fire at Larry's Deli" -- You saw it here first.
Route 22 Traffic Alert: "Traffic pattern changes on Rte. 22"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
CENTRAL JERSEY
Somerset County Parks: "Forensic audit to focus on electrical contractor"
Watchung Arts Center: "Center hosting improvisational comedy show tonight"
STATE
Corzine Toll Plan --
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Primaries --
CIA Torture Tapes: "Who Will Take the Fall for the Tape Scandal?"
The Economy: "Job Data Passes Threshold Where Recessions Dwell"
OF INTEREST
Detroit Auto Show: "Dr. Jekyll Meets Mr. Hybrid"
Voting Machines: "GOP figure contracted to deliver E-Voting machines in Maryland" -- Why, with all the questions about machine integrity?
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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)
- "What is Plainfield impact of bond insurer's woes?"
- "Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. - 2008 Calender of Events"
Crescent Times: "Clarification on Dudley House" | "Neighborhood volunteers on litter patrol"
Plainfield Trees: "White Oak" -- A new entry on Plainfield's trees.
Councilors are blogging: Check out Cory Storch (here) and Rashid Burney (here).
Larry's Deli: "City officials probe fire at Larry's Deli" -- You saw it here first.
Route 22 Traffic Alert: "Traffic pattern changes on Rte. 22"
Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Reminder:
- This year's calendar of Martin Luther King Jr. events is online here.
- Sunday: Plainfield Symphony fundraiser at Bonefish Grill -- details here.
- Today - January 19. Registration starts 8 AM, Conference 9 AM - 4 PM. Peace & Justice Coalition's People's Peace Conference. The annual conference of North Jersey peace and justice activists. Workshops, forums, and a 'People's Primary'. Special guests: M1 of Dead Prez, Plainfield's own Lady Jam, and Philadelphia hip-hop artist 'The Truth'. At Rutgers Law School, 123 Washington Avenue, Newark. For more information visit the Peace And Justice Coalition website.
- Today - January 19. 2 PM. Martin Luther King Jr.: Storytime and Crafts. Plainfield Public Library, 8th Street and Park Avenue.
- Tomorrow - January 20. 5:30 - 3 - 6 PM. NJ Stonewall Dems 'Countdown to a New America'. An opportunity for New Jersey's LGBTI community to discuss the importance of the upcoming Democratic Presidential Primary. Sponsor: NJ Stonewall Democrats. At The Den, 700 Hamilton Street, Somerset. Admission FREE. Cash bar. Info: Email Joan Hervey here.
- Tomorrow - January 20. 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Plainfield Symphony Fundraiser at Bonefish Grill. Hors d'oeuvres and entrée samplers at this renowned seafood establishment. Cash bar. $25/person donation to the Plainfield Symphony (check or cash). No reservation required, just come and enjoy the food and the company! Sponsor: The Plainfield Symphony. Info: (908) 561-5140 or visit the symphony's website here.
- Monday - January 21. NO PMUA SOLID WASTE COLLECTION TODAY. This is a federal holiday in commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Regular collection schedule resumes Tuesday, January 22. Info: (908) 226-2518.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Somerset County Parks: "Forensic audit to focus on electrical contractor"
Watchung Arts Center: "Center hosting improvisational comedy show tonight"
STATE
Corzine Toll Plan --
- Study - Ledger: "Report predicts toll hike will slash highway traffic"
- Study - NYTimes: "Study: Drivers Will Use Toll Roads Despite Increases"
- Tour: "Corzine taking his toll tour to Cape May"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Primaries --
- Nevada: "Live Caucus Coverage & Updates"
- South Carolina: "The State - 'South Carolina's Home Page'" -- Check for updates.
- Dems: "Can Clinton or Obama pull the party together?"
- GOP: "McCain, Huckabee avoid sparring in final push"
- Obama: "Black support shifts to Obama"
CIA Torture Tapes: "Who Will Take the Fall for the Tape Scandal?"
The Economy: "Job Data Passes Threshold Where Recessions Dwell"
OF INTEREST
Detroit Auto Show: "Dr. Jekyll Meets Mr. Hybrid"
Voting Machines: "GOP figure contracted to deliver E-Voting machines in Maryland" -- Why, with all the questions about machine integrity?
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