Davis DWI trial postponed, again.. Mayor stumbles in Double Dutch.. Maria on BOE.. Olddoc's Israel pix.. Bernice is back..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
- "Plainfield Councilor Davis' DWI trial postponed -- again." -- Conveniently, 'til after the election.
- "Plainfield mayor stumbles in Double Dutch"
Crescent Times: "Kudos to schools' C&I dept." | "BOE pulls software discussion"
Doc's Potpourri: "Pictures from Israel: 1973 & 1981"
Save Muhlenberg: "Saturday March and Rally"
Plainfield Trees: "Street Cherries" -- The most recent post by Plainfield's tree guru, Dr. Greg Palermo, including observations on Redbuds.
Councilors are blogging: Councilor Cory Storch(here) has a new entry on the statement he gave at the recent hearing on closing Muhlenberg; and Councilor Rashid Burney blogs (here).
McGreeveys: "McGreevey testimony put off till today"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Saturday - May 17. Noon - 8 PM. Open Gates to Fly Enrichment School of Tutoring Open House. A new tutoring opportunity for our youth. Math, reading, language arts, financial literacy and everyday homework help. Ribbon cutting ceremonies at 2 PM. At the School, 207 East 5th Street. FREE.
- Sunday - May 18. 9 AM - 4 PM. Annual FOSH Garage Sale. Over 100 homes are participating in Plainfield's oldest, biggest and best community garage sale. Homes will be identified with balloons. You can start on Charlotte Road near Woodland, where items sold will benefit the Plainfield Symphony -- or you can just pull over wherever you see a crowd. A not-to-be-missed Plainfield event attended by thousands yearly. FREE.
- Sunday - May 18. 9 AM - 4 PM. Van Wyck Brooks Historic District Garage Sale. Start at 935 Madison Avenue, where items sold benefit the VWB Historic District. Maps available or simply drive through the District between Arlington and Plainfield Avenues, from West 8th Street to Randolph Road and look for signs and balloons. FREE.
- Sunday - May 18. 9 AM - 2 PM. 3rd Annual 'Homeless Animal Lifeline' Yard Sale. A large multi-family yard sale to benefit this animal charity. Clothing, household items, antiques and collectibles, and more. Visit the organization's website at www.halrescue.org/. Location: 1326 Watchung Avenue. FREE.
- Sunday - May 18. Noon - 8 PM. Open Gates to Fly Enrichment School of Tutoring Open House. A new tutoring opportunity for our youth. Math, reading, language arts, financial literacy and everyday homework help. At the School, 207 East 5th Street. FREE
- Sunday - May 18. 3 PM. The World Sings: Opera, classical, folk and pop, by the Crescent Singers. 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
Bedminster: "New Democrat's committee bid hits clerical snag"
Elizabeth: "Shrine marks latest Elizabeth killing"
New Brunswick: "Barred artwork triumphs on appeal" -- 1930s scandal undone.
Orange: "Newcomer elected mayor" -- Replaces disgraced Mims Hackett.
Perth Amboy: "Voters loudly say no to Vas" -- Out after 4 terms.
Union Twp.: "Stepping back in time" -- Bicentennial.
STATE
Kelly Heyboer on NJ Blogs: "Should a pregnant cop get desk duty?"
Budget: "Corzine: Windfall should cut debt" -- Ledger | NYTimes | Gannett |
Business: "Retailers sharpen the sales pitch for stimulus checks"
State Employees: "Legislators want to give early-retirement plan a sendoff"
State Museum: "Despite 4-year renovation, most of building is off-limits"
U.S. Senate Race: "Andrews helped aid Rutgers grants" -- Conflict of interest?
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
- Analysis: "Republicans Twist Obama's Words About Israel" -- WashPost fact checks.
- 527s: "Obama: Don't fund independent groups" -- McCain has been less forceful.
- Obama: "Next Moves for Team Obama"
- Clinton: "Hillary wins — does the press care?" | Dana Milbank: "This Is an Ex-Candidate"
- McCain: "McCain's America" | "What's McCain have against education benefits for vets?"
- Congress: "Democratic Victory May Be a Bellwether" -- Dem wins GOP seat.
Cost of Living: "Burdened by the Weight of Inflation" -- 7 in 10 worry about it.
Terrorism Trials: "Charges Against 9/11 Suspect Dropped"
OF INTEREST
Channel 4 Flap: "What Sue Simmons said to Chuck Scarborough" -- You'll have to fill in the blanks.
Race and 'Passing' in Virginia: "Loving v. Virginia and the Secret History of Race"
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