District teaches city a lesson.. Senior Center delayed (yet).. New Academy proposed.. Olddoc takes Jerry to task.. NNO noted..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: See here for Bernice's writeup on delays to the Senior Center and a proposed new Academy for the school district.
Crescent Times: See here for Maria's praise of Dr. Gallon's insight, and photos of a Mercado Mexicano.
Doc's Potpourri: See here as Olddoc takes the Assemblyman to task over his 'editorials' post' and more Muhlenberg potpourri.
Save Muhlenberg: See here for the latest on the struggle(s) to save Muhlenberg.
PPS News: See here for an introduction to Assistant Sup'ts. Bailey and Kemp.
PEPtalk: See here for Renata's back-to-school calendar (a must!).
Plainfield Sports News: All the latest news, stats and info here.
National Night Out: "Festivities a 'royal' bash for Plainfielders"
Immigration: "Candidates face need for immigration reform"
Plainfield Trees: The current post by Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo is the "Black Walnut".
Councilors are blogging: Read Councilor Cory Storch's second installment on 'Pay to play' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney (here).
Jerry Green's Page: "Assemblyman Jerry Green" comments here on what makes his blog different; Posted at 8:00 PM last night, and CLOCKED IN AT 1,205 WORDS .
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today and Thursday - August 6 - 7. National Night Out Celebration. Plainfield continues the annual event today with activities in Wards 2 and 4. Thursday, Wards 1 and 3.
- Today - 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.
- Thursday - August 7. Noon - 2 PM. Music In The Plaza. Featuring a DooWop and Motown revue, with The Sheps and FreakWincey. FREE.
- 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.
- Monday - August 11. 7:30 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.
- Wednesday - August 13. 7 - 9 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue.
- Monday - August 18. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Bridgewater: "Council balks at 16% raise for administrator"
EWR: "Auction of Runway Slots Set for September" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
Newark: "Judge to Rone: Resign" -- Also rips Essex Prosecutor.
Paper Mill Playhouse: "Millburn finalizes purchase of playhouse"
South Plainfield: "Speed humps will remain in place" -- 'Meet state requirements'.
South Plainfield: "Vet recalls Hiroshima on 63rd anniversary"
STATE
Gas Prices: "Regular rules in N.J." -- Premium sales plummet.
Higher Education: "Tuitions rise again statewide, along with loan defaults"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
- Obama & McCain: "The biggest flip-flops of 2008"
- Obama: "Big donors now a major force"
- McCain: Large and unlikely contributions from small fry. -- McClatchy | WashPost |
Iraq: "While U.S. taxpayers fund reconstruction, Iraq socks billions away" -- WashPost | McClatchy |
OF INTEREST
Kelly Heyboer on Blogging: "Is it time to write the obit for newspapers?"
Email Privacy: "Hacking Case Could Redefine Online Privacy" -- In a way that won't make you happy.
Energy Conservation: "An energy diet for power-hungry PCs"
Soul Food Blues: "In changing Harlem, soul food struggles"
BOOK REVIEW LINKS: NY Times | Wash Post | Ledger | NY Rev Bks | London Rev Bks |
