Obama in NJ today.. Council tonight.. Letter from Dr. Yood.. New Covenant Christian Academy..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today: Plainfield Plaintalker: "Council Meets on Eve of Primary"
Crescent Times: "Intruder on Block 827" | "Make One Wish"
Plainfield Trees: "The Beeches" -- New entry on Plainfield's trees.
Councilors are blogging: Check out Cory Storch's NEW post (here) and Rashid Burney (here).
Letter: Dr. Harold Yood: "Council members owe explanation on Santiago action"
New Covenant Christian Academy: "At Christian school, bilingualism, faith breed success"
Theft by Deception: "Fake lawyer, Plainfield man, convicted of deception"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
CENTRAL JERSEY
Harrison: "Development positions the train-line town for a renaissance"
STATE
Super Tuesday --
Toll Plan: "Citizens group: Corzine toll plan doesn't add up"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Primaries: "McCain Looks Confident; Tighter Democratic Race"
The Economy: "The Boom Was a Bust For Ordinary People" -- News from the Dept. of Raw Deals.
Medicaid Preemies: "Follow-up failure found to be risk for Medicaid preemies"
OF INTEREST
It's a Generational Thing: "Many young voters resist politics of baby boom era" -- Boomers going into the dustbin of history?
China and the Internet: "Great Firewall of China Faces Online Rebels"
Humor: "Mad Magazine Uses Pulitzer Winners to Tweak Bush"
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Plainfield Today: Plainfield Plaintalker: "Council Meets on Eve of Primary"
Crescent Times: "Intruder on Block 827" | "Make One Wish"
Plainfield Trees: "The Beeches" -- New entry on Plainfield's trees.
Councilors are blogging: Check out Cory Storch's NEW post (here) and Rashid Burney (here).
Letter: Dr. Harold Yood: "Council members owe explanation on Santiago action"
New Covenant Christian Academy: "At Christian school, bilingualism, faith breed success"
Theft by Deception: "Fake lawyer, Plainfield man, convicted of deception"
Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - February 4. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue.
- Tomorrow - February 5. 6 AM - 8 PM. Presidential Primary Election.
- Wednesday - February 6. 7 PM. Zoning Board of Adjustment. City Hall Library. Public invited.
- Wednesday - February 6. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
- Thursday - February 7. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. Public invited.
- Saturday - 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.)
- Saturday - 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.
- Sunday - 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
Harrison: "Development positions the train-line town for a renaissance"
STATE
Super Tuesday --
- Campaigning: "A final sprint as Democratic race tightens"
- Clinton/Obama: "A historic quandary for the voters"
Toll Plan: "Citizens group: Corzine toll plan doesn't add up"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Primaries: "McCain Looks Confident; Tighter Democratic Race"
The Economy: "The Boom Was a Bust For Ordinary People" -- News from the Dept. of Raw Deals.
Medicaid Preemies: "Follow-up failure found to be risk for Medicaid preemies"
OF INTEREST
It's a Generational Thing: "Many young voters resist politics of baby boom era" -- Boomers going into the dustbin of history?
China and the Internet: "Great Firewall of China Faces Online Rebels"
Humor: "Mad Magazine Uses Pulitzer Winners to Tweak Bush"
BOOK REVIEW LINKS: NY Times | Wash Post | Ledger | NY Rev Bks | London Rev Bks |
