Jo-Ann Sloane obit online.. Programs at Library, PHS today.. Burney on Obama plans.. Pigs fly in Trenton..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: "Plaintalker Sidelined by Squirrels, Illness"
Crescent Times: "Budget Needs"
Plainfield Trees: "The Beeches" -- New entry on Plainfield's trees.
Councilors are blogging: Check out Cory Storch (here) and Rashid Burney (here).
Obituary: "Jo-Ann Sloane, beloved sister and aunt"
Black History Month: "Plainfield artist celebrates black history's journey"
After the Primary: "Jersey politicos delighted" -- Half the story is about Obama's western Union County operation, led by Councilor Rashid Burney.
Electric Bills: "Electric shock: Double-digit rate hikes await Jersey"
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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 9. 1 - 3 PM. Exhibit: Uhambo (Zulu for 'journey'). New and vivid oil paintings and charcoal drawings by Plainfield artist Indira Bailey, recipient of a Fulbright-Hayes Fellowship to record her impressions of people and places in South Africa. At the Plainfield Public Library, 8th Street and Park Avenue. Refreshments. FREE. (Snow date: February 16, 1 - 3 PM.)
- Today - February 9. 6 PM. From the Middle Passage: An African American Journey. A program of music, images and narratives. Sponsored by the Vocal Music Dept. of PHS. At Plainfield High School, 950 Park Avenue. Tickets: Advance $7, Students $2 w/ID; At the door $10, Students $5. Info: Ms. Stefanie Minatee, (908) 731-4200 x5276.
- Tomorrow - February 10. 3 PM. Peter Saleh and Friends: A Percussion Ensemble. Marimba, tympani, xylophone, congas and more. Presented by Crescent Concerts. At: Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, Watchung Avenue at East 7th Street. $20/adult, $15/senior, $5/student. Info (908) 756-2468.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Franklin Twp.: "Urban Impact eyes part in township"
Middlesex Boro: "Ex-mayor sues over layoff"
Newark: "Philanthropies help finance projects in city"
Newark: "Building boom can make Newark work"
South Plainfield: "Local "miracle" behind Giants win"
STATE
Corzine Toll Plan: "Pigs fly at rally against Corzine toll plan" -- Ledger | Gannett | NYTimes |
Pigs fly in Trenton. Star-Ledger.
Dems: "Superdelegate for Clinton undecided" -- Moved away from Hillary after MLK remarks.
Arena Wars: "Spice Girls negotiate a truce"
Camden: "An Inside Look at Violence in Camden"
Trenton: "Palmer irked by anti-gang contract veto"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Primaries --
- Primary: "State of Washington Is the Contest du Jour"
- Dems: "Campaigns Prepare for a Long Haul"
- Obama: "Old Friends Say Drugs Played Only Bit Part in Obama’s Young Life"
- McCain: "McCain tries to rally GOP base"
Military Benefits: "No Funds in Bush Budget For Troop-Benefits Plan" -- Bush-whacked.
OF INTEREST
Conservative Judaism: "Rabbis to Vote on Resolution Criticizing Pope’s Revision of Prayer"
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