Dems open HQ.. A Muhlenberg buyer?.. Dual-language Kindergarten at Evergreen.. Tiffany Corbett interview..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: See here for Bernice's report the mayor may have a buyer for Muhlenberg, Council resolutions on the hospital and citizen critiques of the Council.
Crescent Times: See here where Maria notes Evergreen School Kindergarten is getting dual-language option this fall...and offerings of the 21st Century Community Learning Center progam.
Doc's Potpourri: See here for Olddoc's review of the Council session and its Muhlenberg resolutions...but 'mavericks'? Hmmm...
Save Muhlenberg: See here for the latest on the struggle(s) to save Muhlenberg.
PPS News: See here for today's interview with 39-year teacher Tiffany Corbett.
PEPtalk: See here for Renata's series on 'Understanding the K-8 model' - Moving right along now, to Part 3.
Plainfield Sports News: All the latest news, stats and info here.-- currently featuring a report on Plainfield boys' soccer.
BOE: "Superintendent presents plan for schools tonight" -- 7 PM, Washington School.
Jr. Olympics: Three of four Plainfield athletes were sent after funds were raised by Rhythmatics Martial Arts of Scotch Plains, according a report in today's print edition -- not online.
Back-to-School 2008: "Hunting for killer bargains" -- It's the economy.
Traffic Cams: "Cop cameras don't just catch speeders, they raise cash"
Plainfield Trees: The current post by Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo is the "Black Walnut".
Councilors are blogging: Read Councilor Rashid Burney's outline of a resolution to Commissioner Howard on Solaris' responsibilities (here) and Councilor Cory Storch's second installment on 'Pay to play' (here).
Jerry Green's Page: "Assemblyman Jerry Green" gives an update on recommendations of his Mental Health Subcommittee here .
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Traffic Alert - Rt 78: Repaving from Watchung (Plainfield Avenue exit) west to Rt 287. Expect lane closures. Work to be completed in September.
- Today - August 12. 1 - 5 PM. 18th Annual PHC Health Fair. Featuring screenings, health education and family entertainment, this year's fair coincides with the last day of Muhlenberg as an acute-care hospital. At the Neighborhood Health Center, Rock and Myrtle Avenues.
- Tomorrow - August 13. 7 - 9 PM. Congressman Frank Pallone: A Community Forum. Topics will include the economy, healthcare, energy (including drilling off NJ's shore), the environment. At City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. Info: (732) 249-8892. The public is invited.
- Monday - August 18. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Linden: "In bastion of blue, a vote for McCain"
Sharpe James Case: "James representing himself in appeal"
South Plainfield: "Council adopts $26.5M budget"
South Plainfield: "Trucks on Hamilton Blvd.? Not just yet" -- Check out the signs, nearly every house has one!
STATE
2009 Gov Race: "Poll: Corzine, Christie race a toss-up"
Gas Tax: "Corzine stands firm: No increase"
State Police Academy: "Mark Muse, of Franklin, new commandant"
Transportation: "Corzine's rocky road"
Trenton Police Director: "Countdown to Santiago's deadline" -- Will he leave? Move in?
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
- Obama: "Quantifying Oprah's endorsement: 1 million votes"
- Clinton: "Clinton was told to portray Obama as 'foreign'" -- The blockbuster Atlantic article is here, the memos are here.
- McCain: "War puts focus on McCain's hard line on Russia"
Russia/Georgia: John Farmer: "Our leaders seem no match for Moscow"
OF INTEREST
Rolling Stone: "Rock Magazine Switching to Smaller, Rack-Friendly Size"
Internet Privacy: "Web firms admit tracking users"
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