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Saturday, June 7, 2008

Relay For Life today.. Chief Santiago's case transferred.. Teen in robbery plot..

'100 calory' version of CLIPS this morning -- off to my friend John Hartman's ordination in Trenton.

PLAINFIELD


Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: Read Bernice's posts here.
Crescent Times: Catch up with Maria's take on things here.

Doc's Potpourri: "Reflections" -- Olddoc muses about the power the Internet has given ordinary folks.
Save Muhlenberg: "Muhlenberg shutdown delayed"
Plainfield Trees: Tree enthusiast Greg Palermo has a brand new post : "Flowering Dogwoods".

Councilors are blogging: Councilor Cory Storch has a brand-new post today (here); and Councilor Rashid Burney blogs (here).

Chief Santiago Case: "Judge transfers case, says it may proceed in other division"
Robbery Plot: "Plainfield teen among 3 seized in plot to rob girl's foster dad" -- Ledger | Courier |

Jury Duty: "State website helps prospective jurors save time" -- At last!
Verizon Bills: "Settlement to lift basic phone rate" -- Rates could nearly double.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

  • Today - June 7. Noon - 7 PM. Rhythm & Blues By The Brook. A musical extravaganza for the whole family -- including food and a 'Kids Kingdom'. Courtesy of the Union County Freeholders. At Cedar Brook Park. FREE entry.

  • Today - June 7. 8:00 PM. Stages: A Theatrical Look at Change. A concert by New Jersey's fabled Gay Men's Chorus. At the United Church of Christ-Congregational, 220 West 7th Street (at Madison Avenue). Tickets: $25 at the door.

  • Today Overnight - June 7/8. Begins at 4 PM. Plainfield Relay For Life 2008. Join in Plainfield's 2nd Annual event, an overnight celebration of hope, progress and answers -- raising funds and awareness. Find out how to help in the fight against cancer. For info, call (973) 736-7771 x203 or email farrah.stephenson@cancer.org. See the website here: www.events.cancer.org/RFLplainfieldNJ.

  • Sunday - June 8. Noon. Historical Society's Annual Member Brunch. Brunch served by the Board of Trustees, and annual election of officer. Perfect opportunity to join in the work of the Society. At the Drake House, West Front Street at Plainfield Avenue. More info: (908) 755-5831.

  • Monday - June 9. 6:30 PM. Save Muhlenberg Planning Meeting. 'Save Muhlenberg' participants meet to continue planning to save Muhlenberg. At duCret School of the Arts, 1030 Central Avenue.

  • Monday - June 9. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue.
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CENTRAL JERSEY


Newark: "Columbus Hospital stops admitting patients"
Newark Schools: "Corzine remains undecided on school chief"


STATE


Affordable Housing: "Senate plan amended to match Assembly's"

Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here
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NATION / WORLD


Economy: "Double blow to economy worries some experts"



OF INTEREST


Real Estate: "Lenders slashing prices on foreclosed homes"

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