Mapp on the Spirit of the Season.. Williams and Bernice on World AIDS Day.. Maria: District's six-month legal bills will surprise you.. Olddoc on pedophilia scandal in college sports.. Jackie invites all to Survivor South Pacific blog party..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "This weekend: Swain exhibit; Estate sale"
  

Obituary:  "Marquest Thomas and Ibtissam Ahmed Abdallah" -- 'Mark', grandson of Harvey and Susan Judkins and his newlywed wife 'Ibti' were killed in a tragic car crash; service Saturday, 9 AM, at Covenant United Methodist Church, 631 East Front Street.
PHS Track:  "Track Coach Payton Hines' contract not renewed"
Snowstorm Damage:  "Union County included in yesterday's disaster declaration"

Newark:  "Lack of black males leads to struggle within Big Brother program"
North Plainfield:  "Schools, community join in musical 'Christmas Carol'" -- Photo gallery here.
Union County:  "Prosecutor: Too much crime to be concerned about 'MusicFest'" -- From CountyWatchers.

Rep. Rob Andrews:  "Watchdog group: He used campaign funds 'like a personal piggy bank'"
Benefits Reform:  "Sick time reform plan for state workers pitched"
DYFS:  "Toddler's murder prompts review of child abuse guidelines" -- Mother was thrice turned down by DYFS when she asked for intervention.
Home Loans:  "Higher FHA loan limit extended for 2 years"
Medical Marijuana:  "Eagleton poll finds 86% of Jerseyans support use for medical purposes"
PACs:  "Drop in special elections cut PAC spending by 20 percent" -- Ledger | NJBiz |
Payroll Tax Cuts:  "White House: NJ workers benefit most from payroll tax savings"
Sports & Economic Development:  "Christie team makes play for top sports attractions"
Sports & Exposition Authority:  "Court: Entertainment contracts can't be kept secret"

Politifax Truth-o-Meter: True, False, or other...? (The national factfinding service is now in the Ledger)

• "Is Christie right former Abbott districts get 70% of state aid?"

Publishers Clearing House:  "Retired Orange man wins $1 million" -- There really are winners?!

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes today is World AIDS Day.  Olddoc turns to issues brought up by pedophilia scandals in college sports. Maria says District's Jan-July legal bills are up, be prepared to be surprised. Councilor Mapp, at Mapping It Out, reflects on the Spirit of the Season. Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. reflects on World AIDS Day and AIDS' impact on Plainfield and Newark. At Jackie's TV Blog, all are invited to the Survivor South Pacific blog party.

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