Muhlenberg hearing: Dan, Bernice, Maria, Dr. Yood & the papers.. Closing's impact on County emergency preparedness.. McGreeveys cool it..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: "Protesters pack hearing on hospital closing" | "More on BOE meeting"
Crescent Times: "On Muhlenberg Advocates" | "Some BOE answers" | "Emergencies being sent to JFK"
Doc's Potpourri: "State's raucous Muhlenberg hearing"
Save Muhlenberg:
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 an entry on developing a City Council agenda; and Councilor Rashid Burney blogs (here).
McGreeveys: "Discord turns to détente for McGreeveys"
Sexual Assault: "Plainfield man charged with sexual assault on minor"
The Arts Business: "Count Basie Theatre stages a comeback"
Preservation: "Shady Rest Country Club on list of 10 sites worth saving" -- See list here, details here.
Recycling: "A City Committed to Recycling Is Ready for More"
Urban Revitalization: "Report charts a course for urban revitalization" -- And an OpEd here.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Tomorrow - May 8. 10 AM - 12:30 PM. Temporary Rental Assistance Workshop. An attorney will be available to inform residents of their legal rights as tenants. Sponsored by: Plainfield Action Services. At City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue. Info: Joy Hilliman (908) 753-3526 or Maria Lopez (908) 753-3525. FREE.
- Friday - May 9. 3 PM. El Día de los Niños. Officially designated by Congress, Plainfield celebrates the 'Day of the Child', showcasing performances and art by students of the Bilingual Day Care Center. The Cedarbrook School musical ensemble will perform, as well as Folklore Infantil Latino Americano and Grupo Inti Raymi. At the Bilingual Day Care Center, 225 West 2nd Street. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
- Saturday - May 10. Noon - 4 PM. Homeownership Fair. For those interested in buying or those facing challenges in today's real estate environment. Sessions will provide foreclosure prevention, reverse mortgage, property management and credit management concerns. Sponsor: Faith Bricks & Mortar and the City of Plainfield. At the Plainfield High School Cafeteria. Use Kenyon Avenue parking lot. FREE.
- Monday - May 12. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue.
- Tuesday - May 13. Last day to REGISTER to vote for the June Primary Election. Information: Union County Board of Elections, 271 North Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07208. (908) 527-4121.
CENTRAL JERSEY
7th Congressional District: "Abortion opponents back Marks in 7th GOP race"
Elizabeth ICE Center: "Better Health Care Sought for Detained Immigrants"
STATE
U.S. Senate Race: "Lautenberg and Andrews to debate before primary"
Kelly Heyboer on NJ Blogs: "Bloggers debate the gas tax holiday"
Affordable Housing: "Hefty increase sought in housing for working class"
Corzine: "Governor pushes his post-budget agenda"
Deportation Hearing: "Paterson imam fights deportation"
Jersey City: "Sandra Cunningham may seek late husband's post as mayor"
Publicly-funded Development: "Tighter financial controls for projects like EnCap"
Schools Development Authority: "Webcams will let public watch work sites"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
- Obama: "Obama's decisive step toward nomination" | "Obama predicts Dems will reunite"
- Clinton: "Farmer: Calendar and math are against Clinton" | "Clinton Aides Doubtful About Future"
- McCain: "For the Republicans, It’s..." -- More than 20% of GOP in Indiana went for someone else.
- GOP: "GOP leaders warn of Nov. election disaster" -- Loss could mean new generation of leaders.
Whistleblowers: "Feds Raid Office of Special Counsel" -- Issues include scrubbing hard drives.
OF INTEREST
Food: "Culinary heirlooms: Favorite dishes come back to life"
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