Muhlenberg: Paths diverge; Doubledealing by state?.. A new state agency in town, and its parking needs.. Law against droopy drawers?..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: See here for Bernice's stories on a new state agency and its parking arrangements, and some showoff Black-Eyed Susans.
Crescent Times: See here to catch up on Maria...hmmm...must be sinking her toes in the sand.
Doc's Potpourri: See here for Olddoc's comments on the three plans for rescuing Muhlenberg, and some more of olddoc's fascinating pix.
Save Muhlenberg: "Going it alone, Robinson-Briggs searches for buyer"
PEPtalk: See here for Renata's school-related posts -- the shocking parent-to-student involvement ratio, and a question: If you could implement one change, what would it be...
Arts Funding: "'Fair' funding cuts celebrated" -- Many Plainfield organizations rely on state arts grants.
Teen Fashion: "Paterson looks to law against droopy drawers"
Plainfield Trees: The current post by Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo is the "Sweet Bay Magnolia".
Councilors are blogging: Read Councilor Cory Storch's second instalment on 'Pay to play' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney (here).
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - July 23. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.
- Friday - Sunday: July 25-27. 12th Annual George 'Gee Gee' Brown Memorial Basketball Tournament. Sponsored by the Recreation Division and the Board of Ed. At Plainfield High School.
- Saturday - July 26. Noon - 5 PM. Car, Truck and Bike Show. Classic and muscle cars, custom trucks and bikes. Rain date: Sunday, July 27. PHS, Kenyon Avenue parking lot. FREE.
- Tuesday - July 29. 7:30 PM. VWB Cooking Club Restaurant Trip: Bonefish Grill. Good food. Good conversation. RSVP here by July 26. Bonefish Grill is at 215 US 22 East, Green Brook.
- Wednesday - July 30. 7 PM. Film: Algeny - The Genetic Factor. Produced and directed by Plainfielder Andrew Burroughs; Line producer Plainfielder Lamar Mackson. A young man becomes a pawn which a pharmaceutical company discovers he has a unique immune system and literally wants his blood. Part of the Newark Black Film Festival. At the Newark Screens, Springfield Avenue.
CENTRAL JERSEY
7th CD: "Stender to attend 'Red to Blue' fundraiser in DC" -- As in 'red district' to 'blue district'.
Dog Flu: "Vets, kennel owners urged to be on lookout" -- Potentially fatal.
Newark: "To Starbucks, a closing; to Newark, a trauma"
Newark: "Troopers face legal claims as man dies" -- Allegedly smashed cop car window with his head.
Rutgers: "More secrets: Schiano given a secret escape clause" -- Was Corzine complicit?
St. Helen's Parish: "Teen's confirmation project: Donate ball gear to needy kids"
STATE
Bergen Co.: "Wave of Ferriero-related subpoenas" | "Dem chief Ferriero got $4.2M in fees" -- Makes Lesniak's $800K bill to Plainfield look cheesy.
Organ Donation: "New law hopes to boost organ donation"
UMDNJ: "300 layoffs contemplated over $49M gap"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
- Obama: "Though he is to the right of them, Europe loves Obama"
- McCain: "Gaffes pile up; critics pile on"
Workplace Safety: "Rush to relax rules on workplace toxins before Bush leaves office"
OF INTEREST
Landline Phones: "Phone companies fight to keep subscribers" -- Cell subscribers outnumber land.
Rosenberg Case: "Judge upholds secrecy of grand jury testimony for those still alive" -- David Greenglass, for those with long memories.
The Rev. Al: "Sharpton say federal criminal investigation has ended" -- Now he must pony up $2M to IRS.
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