Will Muhlenberg be rescued?.. Gallon pledges change.. Health Fair draws hundreds.. Home equity nosedive..
PLAINFIELD
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
>> PLAINFIELD PLAINTALKER: Bernice reports from the BOE that Dr. Gallon pledges districtwide change.
>> CRESCENT TIMES: Maria on the BOE meeting, a train station cleanup, and more.
>> DOC'S POTPOURRI: Olddoc on the latest Muhlenberg rescue wrinkle, Monday's Council meeting and pix of the Parthenon.
>> SAVE MUHLENBERG: "Heartstopper rescue for Muhlenberg?"
>> PPS NEWS: Today's Courier story on Dr. Gallon's plan captured in pix.
>> PEPTALK: Countdown to Educational Excellence prepares for the final part of the K-8 series.
>> PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS: Currently featuring a report on Plainfield Boys Soccer.
>> PLAINFIELD TREES: The current post by tree guru Greg Palermo is the Black Walnut.
Health Fair: "Health fair draws hundreds to PHC"
Schools: "Gallon outlines ambitious plan to improve Plainfield schools"
Soldier's Death: "Authorities investigate Plainfield soldier's death in Texas"
Home Equity: "Home equity takes nosedive" -- Nearly third bought in last 5 years are 'under water'.
Healthcare: "Survey: 27% of Hispanics lack health care provider"
Illegal Guns: "FedEx worker stole 146 guns to sell on street"
>> COUNCILOR STORCH: The second instalment of his observations on pay-to-play.
>> COUNCILOR BURNEY: Burney posts flyers on Muhlenberg shuttle service and ER operation online.
>> JERRY GREEN'S PAGE: Reporting on the Assemblyman's task force transportation subcommittee.
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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 13. 5 PM. 'Save Muhlenberg' Funeral Parade. Muhlenberg activists will gather at Park Avenue and Randolph Road for a 'funeral procession' to JFK Hospital and back.
- Today - 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
Dunellen: "Huge crowd turns out for public meeting on burglaries"
Hillside: "Questions arise over $9,000 in recreation grant money"
Newark: "Council delays on Rone's seat; some want it filled in November election"
North Plainfield: "2 charged with selling drugs to undercover cops"
STATE
Corzine vs. Christie: "Corzine could face stiff competition in 2009"
9/11 Responders: "Congress urged to fund care for 9/11 responders"
Audits: "State warned auditing system is broken" -- Ledger | Gannett | -- Another nest of pay-to-play.
Debt: "State to use $650M in early payments to cut debt"
Eminent Domain: "Long Branch weighing its eminent domain options"
The Meadowlands: "Stricter code for fans -- or they lose season tickets"
Military Voting: "New law allows military to vote electronically if overseas"
Rutgers Football: Kelly Heyboer: "Jersey bloggers sound off on RU football"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
- Obama: "Obama breaks 50% in NJ standings" | "Obama locks in Clinton's NJ fundraisers" -- We'll see about the 'grassroots activism'.
- McCain: "McCain collects campaign cash in NJ"
OF INTEREST
ACT vs.SAT: "More NJ students taking ACT exam" -- Part of a nationwide trend.
Sperm Banks: "Mad Cow Rules Hit Sperm Banks" -- Human sperm banks, that is.
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