Art Festival moved to Washington School.. Obit: Mabel Oakes.. Bernice on Ward 3 race.. Maria on mayoral race..
PLAINFIELD
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
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Bernice reports on the Ward 3 race: Dowe out, Gilbert in. Maria muses on the 2009 mayoral race. Olddoc discusses immunizations (a must read) and has some stylish Maltese schoolgirl fashions (no falcons, tho). PEPtalk will resume next week. PPS News still offers option for your questions to Dr. Gallon. The Assemblyman has not labored in the blog vineyards since the daylaborer post.
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King's Daughters Day School: "Freeholder Van Blake honors 4H Summer Science participants"
Connolly Lawsuit: Jefferson Jay Cooke: "Racist rants on message boards"
Obituary: "Mabel French Oakes, Symphony, Historical Society and Library supporter" -- Not to mention life of any party she attended!
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - September 6. 10 AM - 4 PM. Venue Change: 45th Annual Plainfield Outdoor Festival of Art. Showcasing fine arts and crafts, local artists, music, dance and food. With a special children's art table and kid activities.
At Library Park. Expected rain has moved the Festival indoors at Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue (parking in Spooner Avenue lot). Sponsor: City of Plainfield. FREE. - Monday - September 8. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue.
- Saturday - September 13. 4:30 - 7:30 PM. 8th Annual 'Wine Discovery'. One of Plainfield's 'must-attend' events, the annual wine tasting raises funds in support of the Plainfield Public Library's literacy and program needs. Sponsor: Friends of the Plainfield Public Library. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Gearhart 1039 Rahway Road. Tickets: $75/person advance, $85 at the door. There is also an exclusive tour of this magnificent home from 3:30 - 4:30 PM Tickets for the tour (including the wine tasting) are $85/person in advance and $95 at the door. Info: (908) 757-2305.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Newark/East Orange: "Major crackdown rolled out in two cities"
STATE
Corruption Investigation: "Notified he's a target, Ferriero takes leaves" -- Record | Ledger |
2009 Governor's Race: "Pallone says Christie straying into politics"
Obama: "Obama makes pairs of fundraising stops in NJ" -- At Bon Jovi's and at Phil Murphy's. Which one raised more $$$?
Highlands: "Corzine approves preservation plan, finally" -- Factoid: Covers half the state's drinking water.
Meadowlands Development: "Judge rules EnCap bankruptcy 'not in bad faith'"
Turnpike/Parkway: "Toll hikes would fund transportation projects"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
- Palin: The latest at PALINDROME: Palin comments by conventioneers were scripted by GOP; Legislature to subpoena aides in Troopergate investigation; Paul Mulshine frets she'll be a tool of the neocons.
Fannie/Freddy: "U.S. nears bailout deal" -- WSJ | WashPost | NYTimes | -- Have you noticed it's always on a weekend?
Joblessness: "Jobless rate tops 6%, boosting recession fears" -- Actually, Bloomberg estimates the U-6 (a more refined measure) is at 12%.
OF INTEREST
Marijuana: "Marijuana ingredient may fight bacteria" -- Hmmmm. Zzzzzz.
Student Loans: "Counseling now may ease pain later"
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