CLIPS: August 1 through 5 posts are here
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
City: 'Incomplete' on NNO promo.. 'Park' an unplanned surprise?.. Jerry and Olddoc on Muhlenberg and newspapers..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
Crescent Times: See here to for Maria's thought on the schools' new blog and its website.
Doc's Potpourri: See here for Olddoc's comments Jerry Green's Monday [night] blog post and a 'Muhlenberg Potpourri'.
Save Muhlenberg: See here for the latest on the struggle(s) to save Muhlenberg.
PPS News: See here for today's roundup: Staff reactions to the Courier story on Dr. Gallon, a letter from the Superintendent, and a photo gallery.
PEPtalk: See here for Renata's school-related posts -- today, 'Getting to know the THINKER of the thoughts'.
Plainfield Sports News: All the latest news, stats and info here.
Concert & CD: "Plainfield's Rainy Garay keeps the faith"
Plainfield Trees: The current post by Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo is the "Black Walnut".
Councilors are blogging: Read Councilor Cory Storch's second instalment on 'Pay to play' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney (here).
Jerry Green's Page: "Assemblyman Jerry Green" comments here on recent editorials about Muhlenberg; Posted at 9:43 PM last night, and CLOCKED IN AT 1,135 WORDS -- who knew the Assemblyman had it in him?.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
CENTRAL JERSEY
EWR: "PA looks to block auction of slots at Newark"
Fanwood: "Layoff of cop, DPW worker slated to balance budget"
Newark: "Uniforms for K-8 and more slated by new super"
Newark: "Judge rules Rone must surrender her Council seat"
North Plainfield: "Boro keeps tabs on its cabs"
South Plainfield: "Council overrides mayor's veto, truck traffic back on Hamilton Blvd."
Union County: "County liability in employee lawsuit registers another $409K" -- Total now $2.65M.
STATE
AG Milgram: "Attorney General gets speeding ticket" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Affordable Housing: "Housing pledge conflicts with Highlands preservation"
Bonds: Paul Mulshine: "Wall Street's wary of state's borrowing binge"
ELEC: "ELEC's exec, Fred Herrmann, takes state buyout"
Rutgers: "Prez McCormick to donate his bonus for student aid"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
Offshore Drilling: John Farmer: "That offshore drilling snake oil"
Saddam-al Qaeda Link: "Books says White House ordered key document forged"
OF INTEREST
'Ethnic Intimidation': "Mexican's beating death bares town's ethnic tension"
Smell: "The nose, an emotional time machine"
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Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: See here for Bernice's perambulations downtown: A surprise new 'pocket park', the City's inaccessible condo at Horizons, a tidy Park Avenue hedge, and the Mayor's promised Senior Center update due this AM.
Crescent Times: See here to for Maria's thought on the schools' new blog and its website.
Doc's Potpourri: See here for Olddoc's comments Jerry Green's Monday [night] blog post and a 'Muhlenberg Potpourri'.
Save Muhlenberg: See here for the latest on the struggle(s) to save Muhlenberg.
PPS News: See here for today's roundup: Staff reactions to the Courier story on Dr. Gallon, a letter from the Superintendent, and a photo gallery.
PEPtalk: See here for Renata's school-related posts -- today, 'Getting to know the THINKER of the thoughts'.
Plainfield Sports News: All the latest news, stats and info here.
Commuting: "Left turns out of Watchung's Somerset St. condos considered" -- If you snake your way up Somerset Street to Rt 78 in the morning, you'll be interested in a hearing on allowing left turns out of Monterey Towers, the condos carved out of the hill near the North Plainfield/Watchung town line. That would mean across heavy northbound traffic and merging with heavy southbound traffic.
Concert & CD: "Plainfield's Rainy Garay keeps the faith"
Plainfield Trees: The current post by Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo is the "Black Walnut".
Councilors are blogging: Read Councilor Cory Storch's second instalment on 'Pay to play' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney (here).
Jerry Green's Page: "Assemblyman Jerry Green" comments here on recent editorials about Muhlenberg; Posted at 9:43 PM last night, and CLOCKED IN AT 1,135 WORDS -- who knew the Assemblyman had it in him?.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today through Thursday - August 5 - 7. National Night Out Celebration. Plainfield continues the annual event today at 5:30 PM with activities on the steps of City Hall, concluding with a showing of 'The Bee' at dusk. Tomorrow, Wards 2 and 4. Thursday, Wards 1 and 3.
- Tomorrow - August 6. 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Moving Through The Decades. A talent showcase highlighting the artistic achievements of our cultures from the 1950s through today. By scholars of the 21st Century Summer Enrichment Program from Washington School and PHS. At PHS Auditorium, 950 Park Avenue. Info: Call Denise Shipman, (908) 731-4200 x5232. The public is invited.
- Saturday - August 9. 9 AM - 3 PM. (Rain or shine.) Cleveland Avenue Block-long Yard Sale. Tons of household items, furniture, small appliances, decorative accessories -- great variety and great bargains! Sponsored by Grace Episcopal Church, East 7th Street and Cleveland Avenue. Parking available in city lot across the street. FREE.
CENTRAL JERSEY
EWR: "PA looks to block auction of slots at Newark"
Fanwood: "Layoff of cop, DPW worker slated to balance budget"
Newark: "Uniforms for K-8 and more slated by new super"
Newark: "Judge rules Rone must surrender her Council seat"
North Plainfield: "Boro keeps tabs on its cabs"
South Plainfield: "Council overrides mayor's veto, truck traffic back on Hamilton Blvd."
Union County: "County liability in employee lawsuit registers another $409K" -- Total now $2.65M.
STATE
AG Milgram: "Attorney General gets speeding ticket" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Affordable Housing: "Housing pledge conflicts with Highlands preservation"
Bonds: Paul Mulshine: "Wall Street's wary of state's borrowing binge"
ELEC: "ELEC's exec, Fred Herrmann, takes state buyout"
Rutgers: "Prez McCormick to donate his bonus for student aid"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
- Voter Registration: "GOP drops in voting rolls in many states"
Offshore Drilling: John Farmer: "That offshore drilling snake oil"
Saddam-al Qaeda Link: "Books says White House ordered key document forged"
OF INTEREST
'Ethnic Intimidation': "Mexican's beating death bares town's ethnic tension"
Smell: "The nose, an emotional time machine"
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Monday, August 4, 2008
Casino night benefits Library.. Bernice on info coordination.. Dr. Gallon's Courier story MIA.. McGreevey divorce ruling due soon..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
Crescent Times: See here for Maria's 'thank you' on sneakers over wire, and pix of trip to Brooklyn Botanical Garden.
Doc's Potpourri: See here for Olddoc on after-school sports ca. 193x -- a cliffhanger in two parts.
Save Muhlenberg: "Muhlenberg: Gostel's missing OpEd, and missing Courier editorial"
PEPtalk: "PHS Cardinals' fundraising under way -- citywide"
Plainfield Sports News: "Coach Robinson looking forward to camp"
Plainfield Sports News: All the latest news, stats and info here.
School Superintendent: A front-page story on Plainfield's new schools super, Steve Gallon III, is in print only at this point....what can I say.
McGreeveys: "McGreevey divorce ruling expected soon"
Plainfield Trees: The current post by Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo is the "Black Walnut".
Councilors are blogging: Read Councilor Cory Storch's second instalment on 'Pay to play' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney (here).
Jerry Green's Page: "Assemblyman Jerry Green" took the weekend off and hasn't posted yet today.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
CENTRAL JERSEY
South Plainfield: "Speed humps installation challenged"
STATE
Ledger: "Grim news for a paper in Jersey" -- David Carr looks at the Ledger's predicament.
Morristown: "Church's 99¢-a-gallon gas sale draws throngs"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
OF INTEREST
Mental Health: "Unrelenting grief may be sign of syndrome"
Teens & Credit Cards: "Prep kids to avoid credit card debt"
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Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: "Coordinate info, please"
Crescent Times: See here for Maria's 'thank you' on sneakers over wire, and pix of trip to Brooklyn Botanical Garden.
Doc's Potpourri: See here for Olddoc on after-school sports ca. 193x -- a cliffhanger in two parts.
Save Muhlenberg: "Muhlenberg: Gostel's missing OpEd, and missing Courier editorial"
PEPtalk: "PHS Cardinals' fundraising under way -- citywide"
Plainfield Sports News: "Coach Robinson looking forward to camp"
Plainfield Sports News: All the latest news, stats and info here.
School Superintendent: A front-page story on Plainfield's new schools super, Steve Gallon III, is in print only at this point....what can I say.
McGreeveys: "McGreevey divorce ruling expected soon"
Plainfield Trees: The current post by Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo is the "Black Walnut".
Councilors are blogging: Read Councilor Cory Storch's second instalment on 'Pay to play' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney (here).
Jerry Green's Page: "Assemblyman Jerry Green" took the weekend off and hasn't posted yet today.
Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Tomorrow through Thursday - August 5 - 7. National Night Out Celebration. Plainfield continues the annual event.
- Wednesday - August 6. 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Moving Through The Decades. A talent showcase highlighting the artistic achievements of our cultures from the 1950s through today. By scholars of the 21st Century Summer Enrichment Program from Washington School and PHS. At PHS Auditorium, 950 Park Avenue. Info: Call Denise Shipman, (908) 731-4200 x5232. The public is invited.
- Saturday - August 9. 9 AM - 3 PM. (Rain or shine.) Cleveland Avenue Block-long Yard Sale. Tons of household items, furniture, small appliances, decorative accessories -- great variety and great bargains! Sponsored by Grace Episcopal Church, East 7th Street and Cleveland Avenue. Parking available in city lot across the street. FREE.
CENTRAL JERSEY
South Plainfield: "Speed humps installation challenged"
STATE
Ledger: "Grim news for a paper in Jersey" -- David Carr looks at the Ledger's predicament.
Morristown: "Church's 99¢-a-gallon gas sale draws throngs"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
- Obama: "Obama features Bush in ad"
- McCain: "McCain leans toward compromise on offshore drilling"
The Economy: "Lenders fear big wave of mortgage defaults" -- Alt-A this time.
OF INTEREST
Mental Health: "Unrelenting grief may be sign of syndrome"
Teens & Credit Cards: "Prep kids to avoid credit card debt"
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Sunday, August 3, 2008
The mayor & illegal guns.. Courier: Muhlenberg, others 'unsupportable'.. Bike rodeo & question.. Sunday post on schools blog!..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
Crescent Times: "Delighted crowd at the bike rodeo until..." -- Whose idea was THAT?
Doc's Potpourri: "Potpourri today" -- A 7-year-old reading a NEWSPAPER? Cool!
Save Muhlenberg:
PEPtalk: "PHS Cardinals' fundraising under way -- citywide"
Plainfield Sports News: "Coach Robinson looking forward to camp"
Green Brook Flood Control: "1973 flood victims honored, progress assessed"
National Night Out: "25th Anniversary to be celebrated Tuesday" -- Look for the details here.
Obituary: "Father 'Jack' Casey, pastor of St. Joseph's, North Plainfield"
Plainfield Trees: The current post by Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo is the "Black Walnut".
Councilors are blogging: Read Councilor Cory Storch's second instalment on 'Pay to play' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney (here).
Jerry Green's Page: "Assemblyman Jerry Green" is taking a day off.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
REAL ESTATE SUNDAY
SMALL PICTURE
CENTRAL JERSEY
Sharpe James Sentence: John Farmer: "The spat over the sentence"
Livingston: "Demolished municipal building recycled" -- Working with LEED checklist.
Newark EMTs: "After KKK incident, EMTs go on saving lives"
Orange: "Hackett's illegal BOE appointment removed"
Rutgers: "AD on hot seat despite successes" | "Sports marketing pact defended"
STATE
The Auditor: Back, but somehow not the same... "Sunday, August 03, 2008"
Bell Labs: "Homdel's Bell Labs could make history again"
NAACP: "Jersey City NAACP president allegedly suspended"
Legislature: "Bill would strip corrupt pols of pensions"
'Staycations': "On vacation, close to home" -- NJ outings.
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
OF INTEREST
Budget Bridals: "Walking down the aisle, with cash to spare"
Gay Marriage: "NJ leaders don't expect mass exodus for marriage"
The Olympics: "You'll need Olympian endurance to keep up with the coverage"
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Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: "Bike rodeo delights crowd"
Crescent Times: "Delighted crowd at the bike rodeo until..." -- Whose idea was THAT?
Doc's Potpourri: "Potpourri today" -- A 7-year-old reading a NEWSPAPER? Cool!
Save Muhlenberg:
PPS News: Welcome the school district's blog here, with a sneak preview of Tuesday agenda (a Sunday post to boot!).
PEPtalk: "PHS Cardinals' fundraising under way -- citywide"
Plainfield Sports News: "Coach Robinson looking forward to camp"
Green Brook Flood Control: "1973 flood victims honored, progress assessed"
National Night Out: "25th Anniversary to be celebrated Tuesday" -- Look for the details here.
Obituary: "Father 'Jack' Casey, pastor of St. Joseph's, North Plainfield"
Plainfield Trees: The current post by Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo is the "Black Walnut".
Councilors are blogging: Read Councilor Cory Storch's second instalment on 'Pay to play' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney (here).
Jerry Green's Page: "Assemblyman Jerry Green" is taking a day off.
Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - August 3. Noon - 6 PM. Peace and World Friendship Arts Fair: 'Sowing the Seeds of Peace'. Marking the 63rd anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. At Cranford's Eastman Tower Clock. Music, arts, crafts, children's activities. WBAI's Ken Gale, POP's Larry Hamm, and Ken Dalton of Veterans for Peace. FREE.
- Tuesday - August 5. National Night Out Celebration. Plainfield continues the annual event.
REAL ESTATE SUNDAY
SMALL PICTURE
'Green' Construction: "'LEED' the way to being green"BIG PICTURE
Morristown: "New spark around a historic green"
Selling Homes: "Instead of 'Foreclosed', 'Sold!'" -- How Elizabeth Realtors® are fighting back.
Bank Failure: "When bank holding the mortgage is taken over by FDIC"TOOLS
Subprime Loans: "Their reach broader than originally thought"
This Week's Sales: "NYTimes's Residential Sales Around the Region" -- Week of August 3, 2008.
Ledger: "Home Finder", "Premier Estates" and "Real Estate" sections online.
Courier: "Real Estate" section online.
Trulia: "Your Personal Real Estate Google"
Mortgages: "US Mortgage Payment Index"
Buy or Rent?: "Cost Comparison Tool" -- Enter your own values to calculate which is better, buying or renting. A really neat tool!
CENTRAL JERSEY
Sharpe James Sentence: John Farmer: "The spat over the sentence"
Livingston: "Demolished municipal building recycled" -- Working with LEED checklist.
Newark EMTs: "After KKK incident, EMTs go on saving lives"
Orange: "Hackett's illegal BOE appointment removed"
Rutgers: "AD on hot seat despite successes" | "Sports marketing pact defended"
STATE
The Auditor: Back, but somehow not the same... "Sunday, August 03, 2008"
Bell Labs: "Homdel's Bell Labs could make history again"
NAACP: "Jersey City NAACP president allegedly suspended"
Legislature: "Bill would strip corrupt pols of pensions"
'Staycations': "On vacation, close to home" -- NJ outings.
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
- Obama: "Obama Central: Peace, harmony and deep secrecy"
- McCain: "McCain's tech deficit poses problem"
- Debates: "Three debates set, 'town hall' talks dim"
OF INTEREST
The Duprees: "What's in a name? A lawsuit."
Budget Bridals: "Walking down the aisle, with cash to spare"
Gay Marriage: "NJ leaders don't expect mass exodus for marriage"
The Olympics: "You'll need Olympian endurance to keep up with the coverage"
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Saturday, August 2, 2008
Muhlenberg parking lot for sale?.. Bernice notes another new blog, Olddoc wonders about Jerry's new post, Maria unpacks and catches up..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
Crescent Times: See here as Maria unpacks and starts to catch up after her visit to Mexico.
Doc's Potpourri: See here for Olddoc's wondering how Jerry's A2607 bill will help Muhlenberg (Olddoc, you are not alone in scratching your head) -- and some Lagos pix.
Save Muhlenberg:
PEPtalk: See here for Renata's school-related posts -- -- including a meeting with Dr. Gallon.
Plainfield Sports News: All the latest news, stats and info here.
Freeholders: "Local residents ask Freeholders to for help on Muhlenberg" -- PDF, see last page.
Woodland Ave. Accident: At Sprague Ave., South Plainfield line -- Photo, Video.
Comcast: "FCC rules Comcast must stop throttling Internet access"
Star-Ledger: "Ledger gives staff deadline for buyouts"
"Green" Construction: "'LEED' is the way to being green"
Plainfield Trees: The current post by Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo is the "Black Walnut".
Councilors are blogging: Read Councilor Cory Storch's second instalment on 'Pay to play' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney (here).
Jerry Green's Page: "Bill A2607, and beyond..."
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
CENTRAL JERSEY
Bedminster: "Golden days fade away for Lobell Farms"
Fanwood: "Layoffs to balance budget"
New Brunswick: "Four sentences for bribes in city's housing rehab program"
Rutgers Stadium: "Despite previous denials, project to be scaled down"
Westfield: "Downtown Westfield Corp. gets $600K for streetscape" -- Can't Plainfield get same?
STATE
Anthrax Case: "Death leaves questions in N.J., where 4 letters were postmarked"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
The Economy: "Mounting job losses point to more economic troubles"
Auto Industry: "U.S. auto makers race time as cash runs low"
OF INTEREST
Food Costs: "Whole Foods looks for fresh image in lean times" -- Offering a 'budget' experience?
Trading In Gas Guzzlers: "Ditch it? Maybe not yet." -- A trade-in calculator helps you decide.
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Plainfield Today:
- "Surveyors seen measuring Muhlenberg parking lot" -- Is it for sale?
Crescent Times: See here as Maria unpacks and starts to catch up after her visit to Mexico.
Doc's Potpourri: See here for Olddoc's wondering how Jerry's A2607 bill will help Muhlenberg (Olddoc, you are not alone in scratching your head) -- and some Lagos pix.
Save Muhlenberg:
- "Record-Press: Howard challenged over cancelling Muhlenberg license"
- "Letter: Absent Plainfield officials hurt Muhlenberg fight"
PEPtalk: See here for Renata's school-related posts -- -- including a meeting with Dr. Gallon.
Plainfield Sports News: All the latest news, stats and info here.
Freeholders: "Local residents ask Freeholders to for help on Muhlenberg" -- PDF, see last page.
Woodland Ave. Accident: At Sprague Ave., South Plainfield line -- Photo, Video.
Comcast: "FCC rules Comcast must stop throttling Internet access"
Star-Ledger: "Ledger gives staff deadline for buyouts"
"Green" Construction: "'LEED' is the way to being green"
Plainfield Trees: The current post by Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo is the "Black Walnut".
Councilors are blogging: Read Councilor Cory Storch's second instalment on 'Pay to play' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney (here).
Jerry Green's Page: "Bill A2607, and beyond..."
Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Tomorrow - August 3. Noon - 6 PM. Peace and World Friendship Arts Fair: 'Sowing the Seeds of Peace'. Marking the 63rd anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. At Cranford's Eastman Tower Clock. Music, arts, crafts, children's activities. WBAI's Ken Gale, POP's Larry Hamm, and Ken Dalton of Veterans for Peace. FREE.
- Tuesday - August 5. National Night Out Celebration. Plainfield continues the annual event.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Bedminster: "Golden days fade away for Lobell Farms"
Fanwood: "Layoffs to balance budget"
New Brunswick: "Four sentences for bribes in city's housing rehab program"
Rutgers Stadium: "Despite previous denials, project to be scaled down"
Westfield: "Downtown Westfield Corp. gets $600K for streetscape" -- Can't Plainfield get same?
STATE
Anthrax Case: "Death leaves questions in N.J., where 4 letters were postmarked"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
- Obama: "In major change, Obama says he'll support offshore drilling"
- McCain: "Tenn. Gov. Bredesen warns McCain on race baiting"
The Economy: "Mounting job losses point to more economic troubles"
Auto Industry: "U.S. auto makers race time as cash runs low"
OF INTEREST
Food Costs: "Whole Foods looks for fresh image in lean times" -- Offering a 'budget' experience?
Trading In Gas Guzzlers: "Ditch it? Maybe not yet." -- A trade-in calculator helps you decide.
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Friday, August 1, 2008
Ledger 'on life support'?.. St. Michael's gets rescue Muhlenberg needed.. Fire: 8 towns respond.. Connolly foils metal thieves.. Olddoc: a life lesson
PLAINFIELDPlainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: "Connolly foils metal thieves" | "Homeless question deserves exploration" | "Try Lychnis for color"
Crescent Times: See here to catch up on Maria...hmmm...must be sinking her toes in the sand.
Doc's Potpourri: "Dont' give up hope" -- Olddoc shares a life lesson.
Save Muhlenberg: "State gives St. Michael's the deal Muhlenberg needed"
PEPtalk: "The Doctor will see you now" -- Renata and the PEP board have a fruitful meeting with Dr. Gallon.
Plainfield Sports News: All the latest news, stats and info here.
Fire: "Firefighters suffer heat exhaustion battling home blaze"
Raritan Valley Line: "Double-decker trains on a roll"
Plainfield Trees: The newest post by Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo is the "Black Walnut".
Councilors are blogging: Read Councilor Cory Storch's second instalment on 'Pay to play' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney (here).
Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Sunday - August 3. Noon - 6 PM. Peace and World Friendship Arts Fair: 'Sowing the Seeds of Peace'. Marking the 63rd anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. At Cranford's Eastman Tower Clock. Music, crafts, children's activities. FREE.
- Tuesday - August 5. National Night Out Celebration. Plainfield continues the annual event.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Bank Robber: "FBI needs help in ID'ing Union County bank robber"
Though they haven't released the locations,
this cam photo is obviously from a Sovereign Bank in Linden.
Bound Brook: "Layoffs considered to meet budget gap"
Edison: "Choi gears up to run again" -- He regards County machine as 'creepy'; they don't like him either.
North Plainfield: "Law limiting campaign signs 'may hinder free speech'" -- Related story here.
North Plainfield: "St. Joseph's School volunteer indicted in theft"
Sharpe James Case: Joan Whitlow: "Corruption isn't victimless, judge" -- The condition of one of Tamika's 'flips'.
Union County Courthouse: "County clerk's office flooded by burst pipe"
STATE
NJ Anthrax Scare: "Scientist in apparent suicide as FBI closes in"
Discrimination: "Supremes add religion jokes to workplace ban"
Judicial Misconduct: "AG's study finds only three more judges in ticket fixing probe"
Trooper Rape Case: "Court bars prying into trooper's off-duty sex practices"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
- Obama: "Rappers give Obama the blues"
- McCain: John Farmer: "'Angry man' McCain gives away his best asset"
OF INTEREST
Health: "Study: Sleep apnea heightens risk of death"
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