Fire claims widow.. 'Jitterbug Jive' tonight.. Superintendent offstage?.. Crescent's 'think tank'..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: "Superintendent in the Wings?"
Crescent Times: "A Think Tank"
Plainfield Trees: "American Holly" -- Latest entry on Plainfield's trees.
Councilors are blogging: Check out Cory Storch (here) and Rashid Burney (here).
Fire: "Blaze kills 70-year-old widow"
'Wear Red for Women Day': "Employee health fair at City Hall Tuesday"
McGreeveys: "Child custody round goes to Mrs. McGreevey"
Passports: "Union County Clerk announces new passport rules"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Reminder:
- Black History Month. Every Sunday in February, 10 AM. Special Black History Month programs at United Church of Christ - Congregational, 220 West 7th Street. Readings, dance, special music, guest speakers. On Feb. 24, a sumptuous feast of Southern delicacies will follow the program. All are invited.
- Today - February 16. 11 AM - 3 PM. Charity Jazz Brunch Fundraiser. (Brunch served 11:30 - 2:30.) Sponsored by the Plainfield/Scotch Plains chapter, National Council of Negro Women. At l'Affaire, Route 22 East in Mountainside. Proceeds benefit mentoring and educational support for young people. $55/person. Tickets must be purchased by Saturday, Feb. 15. Info: Barbara Page, (908) 405-3408.
- Today - February 16. 8 PM - Midnight. Jitterbug Jive: A Benefit Celebrating 88 Years of the Plainfield Symphony. Featuring the jumpin' rhythms of Carrie Jackson and her Sultans of Swing. Dancing, live and silent auctions, open bar, light fare. Formal, casual or Swing era attire. $88/person. Get tickets by calling (908) 561-5660 or email info@plainfieldsymphony.org.\
- Wednesday - February 20. 7:30 PM. Cultural & Heritage Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.
- Wednesday - February 20. 6 - 8 PM. Relay For Life 2008 Kickoff Party. Join in Plainfield's 2nd Annual event, an overnight celebration of hope, progress and answers -- raising funds and awareness. Find out how to honor survivors, remember those we've lost and help in the fight against cancer. At Shiloh Baptist Church Community Center, 517 West 4th Street. RSVP by Feb. 13 to (973) 736-7771 x203 or email farrah.stephenson@cancer.org. Plainfield's Relay for Life 2008 will take place June 7-8 at Hub Stine Field. See the website here: www.events.cancer.org/RFLplainfieldNJ.
- Wednesday - February 20. 6 - 8 PM. Girl Scout Day Camp Open House. Campers and parents get a perfect opportunity to meet staffers and see what the day camp is all about. One of the two separately themed camps will be at the Jerseyland Community Center in Scotch Plains. Girls will be able to play games, try different sports, and make new friends. Inquire about Counselor positions. Open House is at the Washington Rock Council's center, 201 Grove Street East, Westfield. No reservations required. Info: Melissa Boronkas, (908) 232-3236 x1212, or by email. FREE.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Reps. Pallone & Ferguson: "Under intense scrutiny over fraudulent trials, Big Pharma looks for allies"
Devils Rock v. The Arena: "Essex exec wants to shut Meadowlands arena"
Newark: "In Calmer Newark, the Unease Persists"
Piscataway: "Town looks to form domestic violence team"
Pluckemin: "Nation's first 'West Point' was at the Hills"
STATE
Psychiatric Patients: "Patients getting a plan to end discharge delay"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Primaries --
- Analysis: "Clinton Camp may regret turning its back on caucus states"
- Florida, Michigan Delegates: "Easy answer eludes everyone" -- McClatchy | NYTimes |
- McCain: "McCain Got Loan by Pledging to Seek Federal Funds"
- Superdelegates: "Blacks in Congress weigh switching support"
Pakistan: "Tape caught Pakistani official saying vote will be rigged" -- The country votes Monday.
Satellite Shootdown: "Satellite Shootdown Plan Began in Secret"
OF INTEREST
Cable/Phone/Internet: "All-in-One Telecom Packages: The Savings Don’t Come Simple"
Canine Lymphoma: "Retriever suffers with patients"
'EcoMoms': "For ‘EcoMoms,’ Saving Earth Begins at Home"
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