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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Maria: Where are local leaders on 3 homicides in 2011?.. Bernice on unfinished biz from 2010.. PCTV Board: Students to document Sundance Film Festival.. Dr. E=MC²: Students document schools' failures.. Renata has two MLK-themed posts.. PSN: Plainfield holds off Ridge..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Christie Visit:  "Christie in surprise visit to Frontiers MLK breakfast" -- Courier | Ledger | -- Says quality education key to stemming violence.
Homicide No. 3:  "Plainfield authorities investigate third 2011 homicide"
Homicide No. 2:  "Authorities investigate Plainfield teen's death"
Shiloh MLK Event:  "Colleague of King speaks at Shiloh Baptist Church event" Courier | Ledger | -- Online photo gallery here.
Obituary:  "David Hardy, journalist and Plainfield native, covered Plainfield riots"

Layoffs --

Newark:  "Metro area housing as segregated as it was 40 years ago, advocate says"

Charter Schools:  "Report: Charter students outperform those in local districts"
Death Penalty:  "Lakewood rep wants death penalty restored"
Federal Funds:  "Jersey taxpayers get shortchanged in federal funding" -- Bob Braun.
Passaic Valley Sewerage Authority:  "Christie orders commission to explain friends, family on payroll"
Redistricting:  "Population change will drive GOP gains" -- From NJ Spotlight.
School Vouchers:  "Voucher bill in Senate committee's hands"
Solar Energy:  "NJ projects vie for title of biggest solar roof"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice posts an MLK thought and wonders about unfinished 2010 Council business. Olddoc on tonight's Council agenda. Maria: with 3 murders in 2011, wonders where local leaders' statements are. Cable TV Advisory Board notes Plainfield students will travel to Sundance Film Festival to document resident Alrick Brown's film showing. Dr. E=MC², finds students detailing the failures of the school system. BOE member Renata Hernandez at Standing In The Gap, has two MLK themed posts. Plainfield Sports News finds the Cardinals holding off Ridge.



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WHAT'S HAPPENING



  • Today - January 18. 7 PM. FOSH Board Meeting. The monthly meeting of this community organization plans its year-round activities. Mark your calendars for the annual Garage Sale on Saturday/Sunday, May 21/22 and the Maidens in May House Tour on May 22. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, 716 Watchung Avenue (parking available in the church lot or at Swain Galleries). Visitors welcome.

  • [Note Date Change] Today - January 18. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. Date shifted owing to MLK holiday observance. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street. Public may speak on agenda items at beginning of meeting, on any item at end of meeting.
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