Muhlenberg: Dan, Bernice, Save Muhlenberg, Olddoc.. BOE's IT.. Rose of Sharon anniversary.. McGreevey's broke..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: "More twists in Muhlenberg saga" | "Tennis program questioned"
Crescent Times: "BOE: Ah, the IT questions might soon be answered!"
Doc's Potpourri: "Muhlenberg: Not a White Knight"
Save Muhlenberg: "Piscatelli unveils Muhlenberg plan at Green's event"
Plainfield Trees: New this week -- "Horse Chestnuts" is tree guru's newest entry.
Councilors are blogging: This week, Councilor Cory Storch posts his view of Saturday's March and Rally to Save Muhlenberg (here); and Councilor Rashid Burney blogs (here).
Rose of Sharon Church: "Church celebrates pastor's 17th anniversary"
McGreeveys:
NJQSAC: "School monitoring finds faults in districts" -- Reports here -- Try telling Plainfield it wasn't 'a royal inquisition'.
Home Improvement Loans: "No-interest loans offer help for home repairs" -- County-funded.
Illegal Guns: "Gun Dealer and Mayor Face Showdown" -- Bloomberg, that is; Plainfield's mayor still hasn't joined the fight against illegal guns.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
CENTRAL JERSEY
Corruption: "Elizabeth developer indicted in Linden housing-bribery scandal"
EWR: "American's free luggage checks end as fuel costs soar"
Hillside Spycams: "Hubbub over town security cameras"
Keansburg: "Lawmakers want investigation of school chief's payout"
Paper Mill Playhouse: "Millburn considers purchasing Paper Mill"
Union County College: "Academia's iron man"
Warren: "One of 'Little Rock Nine' to discuss racial issues at WHHS"
STATE
Corzine Budget:
Schools Construction: "Lawmakers ask extra $2.5B for school construction"
U.S. Senate Race: "Andrews' ad asks openly: Is Lautenberg too old?"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
Oil: "Skyrocketing Oil Prices Stump Experts"
Torture: "Tactics Were Challenged at White House" -- Chickens now coming home to roost.
OF INTEREST
Kashrut & ICE: "Raid May Mean Shortage of Kosher Meat"
Princeton Astronomy: "A star dies before someone's very eyes"
Smoking: "Friends and family help us to give up cigarettes sooner"
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Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: "More twists in Muhlenberg saga" | "Tennis program questioned"
Crescent Times: "BOE: Ah, the IT questions might soon be answered!"
Doc's Potpourri: "Muhlenberg: Not a White Knight"
Save Muhlenberg: "Piscatelli unveils Muhlenberg plan at Green's event"
Plainfield Trees: New this week -- "Horse Chestnuts" is tree guru's newest entry.
Councilors are blogging: This week, Councilor Cory Storch posts his view of Saturday's March and Rally to Save Muhlenberg (here); and Councilor Rashid Burney blogs (here).
Rose of Sharon Church: "Church celebrates pastor's 17th anniversary"
McGreeveys:
"'Crushing' legal debt hampers ability to pay ex-wives"Gas Prices: "Paying by card? You could be charged more" -- Beware! Up to 9¢/gal more.
"McGreevey describes residence at mansion of boyfriend"
NJQSAC: "School monitoring finds faults in districts" -- Reports here -- Try telling Plainfield it wasn't 'a royal inquisition'.
Home Improvement Loans: "No-interest loans offer help for home repairs" -- County-funded.
Illegal Guns: "Gun Dealer and Mayor Face Showdown" -- Bloomberg, that is; Plainfield's mayor still hasn't joined the fight against illegal guns.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - May 22. 7 PM. YWCA's 29th Annual Tribute toWomen. The YWCA of Central New Jersey each years honors women of excellence in career achievement. This year's Dinner and Awards Ceremony is at the Hyatt Regency - New Brunswick. For more information, visit the TWIN website www.ywca-cnj-twin.org/.
- Wednesday - May 28. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.
- Friday - May 30. 6 - 11 PM. 7th Annual Chamber of Commerce Gala. Join with members from Plainfield's business community in celebrating achievements in community distinction and service to the Chamber as well as 'Entrepreneur of the Year'. Dinner, awards and election of officers. $100/person. At the Pillars of Plainfield, 922 Central Avenue. Info: (908) 753--0922.
- Friday - May 30. 7 PM. Film: The Smith Family. Final film in FUSP's Spring series. The movie documents the struggle of a devout Mormon family whose lives are shattered by HIV and AIDS caused by the father's infidelities with men. Popcorn, drinks and childcare provided. At First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue. FREE.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Corruption: "Elizabeth developer indicted in Linden housing-bribery scandal"
EWR: "American's free luggage checks end as fuel costs soar"
Hillside Spycams: "Hubbub over town security cameras"
Keansburg: "Lawmakers want investigation of school chief's payout"
Paper Mill Playhouse: "Millburn considers purchasing Paper Mill"
Union County College: "Academia's iron man"
Warren: "One of 'Little Rock Nine' to discuss racial issues at WHHS"
STATE
Corzine Budget:
"Critics say Corzine budget will spur municipal tax increases"National Guard: "Peace officers called to war" -- Cops, deputies to leave forces short-handed.
"State proposes early retirement plan" -- Details, finally.
Schools Construction: "Lawmakers ask extra $2.5B for school construction"
U.S. Senate Race: "Andrews' ad asks openly: Is Lautenberg too old?"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
Obama: "Does tepid finish spell trouble against McCain?"Illegal Immigrants: "DHS Will Face Questions on Care of Detainees"
Clinton: "Clinton Signals She May Carry Fight to Convention"
Florida: "Obama, Clinton Use Florida Swing to Bolster Their Support"
McCain: "McCain struggles on cusp of general election"
Oil: "Skyrocketing Oil Prices Stump Experts"
Torture: "Tactics Were Challenged at White House" -- Chickens now coming home to roost.
OF INTEREST
Kashrut & ICE: "Raid May Mean Shortage of Kosher Meat"
Princeton Astronomy: "A star dies before someone's very eyes"
Smoking: "Friends and family help us to give up cigarettes sooner"
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