Bernice recalls Lazaar's and Boise's.. Mapp on building Democratic unity in Plainfield.. Rebecca catches the Donald on a really bad haird day.. Olddoc is on his summer schedule.. Jackie's Big Brother 14 blog party rolls on..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Pet Wellness Clinic today"
  

Drugs, Stolen Vehicle:  "Cop chases stolen SUV to Plainfield, makes arrest for drugs"
Urban Schools:  "Report: Losing talented teachers because of poor pay, conditions"

Metuchen:  "40 kilos of cocaine, $1M cash seized at warehouse" -- Ledger | Courier | NJToday |
Newark:  "Booker calls on council to approve MUA at Wednesday meeting"
Port Authority:  "PA cop suspended after allegedly working as firefighter on days he called in sick"
Scotch Plains:  "Water main break floods township streets"
Trenton:  "Mack makes first public appearance since FBI raids, says he is cooperating"

Christie Cabinet:  "Senate confirms Cerf as education commissioner"
Government Records Council:  "Changes announced for NJ's documents agency"
Official Misconduct:  "Two former taxation officials convicted of accepting gifts from vendors"
Pensions:  "Voters to decide if judges should pay more for benefits" -- Ledger | NJSpotlight |
Postal Service:  "USPS facing historic default in billions" -- Well yes, and well no.

Free Websites:  "Google offers web services to NJ businesses" -- First year free.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice recalls Lazaar's and Boise's. Olddoc is on his summer schedule. Councilor Mapp, at Mapping It Out, on building Democratic unity in Plainfield (and reminding all of his community BBQ). At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 blog party continues. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere catches Donald Trump on a really bad hair day.

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Plainfield Sports News on 2nd day of Gee Gee Brown Tournament; Wolves take season opener.. Bernice spots landscaping at 9th Street peninsula, more.. Olddoc may post later today.. Rebecca on James Baldwin Week and Romney on civil rights.. Jackie's Big Brother 14 blog party rolls on..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Hidden Plainfield: Gambrel house ID'ed"
• "Mister Blister starts outpatient therapy"
  

Hillside:  "Town's attorneys tangle with Mayor Menza over payments"
Runnells:  "80 workers face layoffs as country privatizes housekeeping, food service"
Summer Arts Festival:  "County's summer festival features American Rapture"
Union County Alliance:  "CountyWatchers wonders what's become of the UCA's directors"

Charter Schools:  "Renaissance school proposal submitted for Camden" -- NJSpotlight | PolNJ |
'DeathRace 2012':  "Troopers charged with covering license plates with tape"
Retirements:  "NJ public employes retiring at slower pace, report says"

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• The Auditor:  "Christie spikes Corzine's football at Cooper Medical School dedication"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes two Park Avenue sights: landscaping at 9th Street peninsula, and sidewlak replacement from storm-uprooted tree. Olddoc, on summer schedule, may post later today. At Plainfield Sports News, second day of Gee Gee Brown Tournament and Wolves over Panthers in opening game.At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 blog party continues. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, offers some material for a James Baldwin week; at her People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere peeps Romney on his dad and civil rights.

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Councilor Williams and Plainfield Sports News on this weekend's Gee Gee Brown Tournament.. Rebecca reader Wendell nominates L'il Kim for fashion violations.. Bernice shares a reader's concern with the water company.. Olddoc is on his summer schedule.. Jackie reviews her week and posts her weekly pix..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Hidden Plainfield: Exotic origin of a common NJ home"
  

Plainfield Habitat:  "US volunteers for housing project" -- Sunday Observer, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Water Infrastructure:  "Aging pipes impact Central Jersey water systems" -- Summit called by NJ American Water.
Auto Recall:  "Hyundai recalls some Santa Fe, Sonata vehicles for air bag problems"
Consumer Alert:  "Consumer alert issued for Scotch Plains CVS medications"

Asbury Park:  "Cuban flavors on the Boardwalk"
Incomes:  "Study: NJ wealthy flourish despite rough economy"
Newark Museum:  "Romare Bearden: Southern Recollections exhibit"
Scotch Plains:  "Union Catholic celebrates 50 years"
South Plainfield:  "Lt. Gov. Guadagno visits South Plainfield business"
Trenton:  "Search target says he was given cash for access to Mayor"
Real Estate --

• Jersey Shore:  "Philadelphia archdiocese to sell beach house at Jersey Shore"
• Victoriam:  "In Bed-Stuy, a strict Victorian brownstone"

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• Tom Moran:  "Newark's celebrity mayor takes flak, but scores points"
• Paul Mulshine:  "A global warming skeptic who's a lot smarter than Al Gore"
• John Farmer:  "Sanford Weill turning Wall Street upside down with call to break up big banks"

Chick-fil-A:  "NJ customers: Hold the politics, please, we only want a meal"
Mediation:  "Less drama and a new approach to conflict resolution"
Obituary:  "James Brunson, founder of Jersey City's African-American history museum"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes a reader wants help in her fight against the water company. Olddoc on his summer schedule, focuses on importance of vaccines. Plainfield Sports News, and Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. nthe Geote e Gee Brown Tournament concludes today. At Jackie's TV Blog, the review of her week plus her weekly pix. At Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere, reader Wendell W. nominates L'il Kim for fashion violations.

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Councilor Williams and Plainfield Sports News on this weekend's Gee Gee Brown Tournament.. Bernice on ant/aphid mutualism.. Olddoc on importance of vaccines.. Jackie posts Big Brother 14 nominations.. Rebecca spotlight anti-gay bishop who settled complaints of sexual harrassment lodged by young men against him..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "NJ Wolves football season opens at Seidler Field tonight"
• "Plainfield's New Dems in breakfast meeting today"

Stolen Vehicle Chase:  "Plainfield man leads police on four-town chase"
Swain Galleries:  "Selected works of duCret students on view at Swain's"
PAHS:  "Playful kitten at Plainfield Humane Society ready for a good home"
Foreclosure Help:  "Banks offer help to NJ homeowners next week"

Piscataway:  "Half of planned development to be set aside for vets, developer says"
Scotch Plains:  "Park Avenue CVS may have sold problematic medication due to air conditioning problems"
South Plainfield:  "EPA to hold public hearing on superfund site"
Trenton:   "FBI subpoenas City Hall departments as Mack administration probe widens"

Affordable Housing:  "State says it will use trust funds for affordable housing"
'Death Race 2012':  "Two troopers charged in high-speed escort of luxury cars" -- So how come there are no charges against the drivers of the luxury cars?
Halfway Houses:  "NJ awaits advice on halfway house overpayments"
Port Authority:  "Christie vetoes reform bill requiring toll hike hearings"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes an example of ant/aphid mutualism.  Olddoc reviews the importance and effectiveness of vaccines. At Plainfield Sports News, and Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. the Gee Gee Brown Tournament is highlighted. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 nominations bulletin is posted. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere spotlights Bishop Eddie Long, the anti-gay preacher who settled lawsuits by young men saying he sexually harrassed them.

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Bernice: Don't forget those free empanadas today; plus a Courier story.. Olddoc on importance and effectiveness of vaccines.. Councilor Williams on Gee Gee Brown Tournament.. Jackie's Big Brother 14 live feeds continue.. At GSDS, Rebecca wonders if Florida congressman has had too much midday sun..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Plainfield's New Dems in breakfast meeting Saturday"
  

Habitat:  "Plainfield Habitat builds in Sri Lanka" -- Courier | Ledger |
Liquor Store Robbery:  "Plainfield police ask public's help in identifying robber"
Union County College:  "Board vice chair Perry of Plainfield honored"
Youth Foundation:  "Plainfield grandmother's memory honored by foundation for youth"
Obituary:  "Theresa Bremer, longtime Muhlenberg Hospital employee"

Edison:  "Former business administrator again denied $38K in severance pay by court"
Hospitals:  "Hackensack U. MC ranked best in New Jersey"
Perth Amboy:  "Incumbent Diaz in commanding position early in mayor's race"
Trenton --

• Mack:  "'Ghost garage' among targets of FBI in Mack probe"
• Police:  "Police officer suspended after being photographed asleep in patrol car"

Education Commissioner:  "Senate committee votes on Cerf" -- Ledger | NJSpotlight |
Environment:  "Christie vetoes greenhouse gas initiative, again"
Port Authority:  "Failed Christie Supreme Court nominee Kwon gets PA job"
Red Light Cams:  "Nothing but a money grab, cams need to go" -- Ledger columnist Mark DiIonno.
'Senior Freeze' Program:  "State mails out $195M in check to 163,000 senior, disable homeowners"
State Police Escort:  "Trooper who escorted luxury cars down Parkway at high speeds resigns" -- Attorney Charles Sciarra.
Warrants:  "Court rules police need warrants to search even in potentially dangerous situations"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice muses on a Courier story -- from editor to auditor; and don't forget today's free empanadas! Olddoc reviews the importance and effectiveness of vaccines. Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. on this weekend's Gee Gee Brown Tournament and the question of Coors sponsorship.. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 live feeds continue. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere wonders if Florida congressman Allen West got too much 'midday sun'.

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Bernice notes free empanadas at Pollo Campero tomorrow.. PSN on history of 'Gee Gee' Brown Tournament.. Olddoc on a public health issue.. Jackie's Big Brother 14 blog party continues.. Rebecca targets hateful T-shirts at GSDS..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Plainfield library closing for three weeks for improvements, new jobs program"
  

Bike Program:  "Dairy Queen, Salvation Army spearhead giving of refurbished bikes"
Plainfield Rescue Squad --

• Letter, Courier:  "Little respect shown for volunteer sacrifices" -- Lisa Hanlon, Bridgewater.
• Letter, Courier:  "Lawsuit will serve no good purpose" -- Maureen Terhune, South Plainfield.

East Orange:  "Officials deny city is holding Whitney Houston tribute event"
Englewood:  "Bergen NAACP to protest outsourcing of 100 schools jobs"
Newark:  "Schools chief, union clash over teacher seniority"
PATH:  "PATH ridership expected to break annual record"
PSE&G:  "PSE&G signs long-term deal to stay in Newark"
Public Authorities:  "JC Incinerator Authority OK's controversial 5-year contract for director"
Trenton:  "Warrant reveals scope of FBI probe of Mack administration"
Watchung:  "Surgeon faces charges he continued to practice after suspension"

Economic Development Authority:  "Longtime EDA chief steps down"
Political Fundraising:  "ELEC reports county political parties raise far less cash this year"
Red Light Cams:  "After 5 week suspension, state's red light cams back in operation"
Sunshine Law:  "Using Rutgers case, justices raise bar on open meetings"

Coming Out:  "Sally Ride, first woman astronaut, comes out in obituary, sparking debate"
Food Prices:  "Drought will raise food prices in 2013, agency warns"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes free Pollo Campero empanadas Friday. Olddoc ponders some public health questions. At Plainfield Sports News, Noel Pyne gives a little history on the 'Gee Gee' Brown Tournament. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 blog party continues with live feeds. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere notes she hates people wearing hateful T-shirts.

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Olddoc: City website notes cancelled CAG meeting, pool hours; more.. Bernice: Former department head's view of fiscal matters.. Mapp invites all to community BBQ.. Jackie's Big Brother 14 live feeds continue.. Rebecca's GSDS notes Chick-Fil-A's chatty Cathy..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Mayor's pool policy leaves kids high and dry"

YWCA:  "1936 Olympics swimmer got her start at Plainfield YWCA"
'Four Houses:  "Recap of Monday's New Jersey homes" -- From gather.com, including scores.
Veterans:  "Community Hope program awarded $1M grant"

'Kids County' Survey:  "NJ ranked fourth best place to raise kids"
Newark --

• Police:  "Federal audit: Police may have broken rules in spending $3.5M grant"
• Water:  "Council nixes Booker plan to create municipal utility authority for water, sewers"

Red Light Cams:  "State certifies cams, ticketing likely to resume soon" -- Devil is in the details.
Trenton:  "FBI probe targets bribery, fraud, money laundering in Mack administration"

2012 Presidential Race:  "Obama campaign strategy focuses NJ volunteers on Pennsylvania"
Affordable Housing:  "Administration asks towns to send affordable housing money to state"
Digital Medical Recods:  "Physician group warns cost of digitizing may threaten solo practices"
Energy:  "State may slash Clean Energy Fund by half" -- From NJSpotlight.
Foreclosures:  "NJ seniors hit hard by foreclosures"
Medical Marijuana:  "Proponents hold their breath on medical pot and legalization"
OPRA:  "Judge orders Highlands Council to turn over e-mails"
Pensions:  "Trooper driving during Corzine accident will get better pension deal"
Schools:  "NJ schools can't have round-the-clock rules on students" -- Ledger | NJSpotlight |

RECENT POSTS: Bernice reviews a former department head's view of fiscal matters. Olddoc notes city website on cancelled CAG meeting, pool hours; thoughts on trivalent vaccinations and Mick's health situation. Councilor Mapp, at Mapping It Out, invites the community to his 5th annual BBQ on August 18. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 blog party continues with live feeds. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere takes note of Chick-Fil-A's chatty Cathy.

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Mapp invites all to community BBQ.. Bernice reviews former head's view of fiscal matters.. Olddoc on NCAA's Penn State sanctions.. Jackie's live feeds of Big Brother 14 continue.. Rebecca notes neologist Sarah Palin..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "A smartphone app to report potholes, other issues"
  

Plainfield Symphony:  "Plainfield Symphony announces 93rd season"
McGreevey:  "Former governer speaks at hearing on halfway houses"

Hillside:  "For years, Lionel trains were made in Hillside"
Municipal Utilities Authorities:  "United Water to take over Bayonne MUA's water, sewer systems"
Scotch Plains:  "Emanuel Cancer Foundation seeks vendors for benefit"
Trenton:  "Mayor Mack puts business administrator in charge until next Monday"
Union County:  "CountyWatchers reviews the county's vehicle fleet 24/7 use and gas policy"
Westfield:  "Community Bank celebrates its 100th with concert, honors"

Gov. Christie --

• Guns:  "Christie: US must enforce existing gun laws"
• Jobs:  "Christie puts positive spin on NJ jobs numbers"

Energy:  "Christie signs bill to help stabilize solar sector"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice reviews a former department head's view of fiscal matters. Olddoc on the NCAA sanctions against Penn State. Councilor Mapp, at Mapping It Out, invites the community to his 5th annual BBQ on August 18. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 blog party continues with live feeds. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere takes note of neologist Sarah Palin.

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Olddoc on Aurora shooting and question of guns.. Bernice: Plainfield's John Stewart on TV tonight.. Jackie's Big Brother 14 blog party continues.. Rebecca considers Ann Coulter, the avatar of hatred..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Plainfield house featured in 'Four Houses' tonight on TLC"
• "Muhlenberg CAG meeting tonight"
  
• "Hidden Plainfield: Seven Sisters identified"

Utility Scam:  "Thousands of PSE&G customers zapped in utility payment scam"
Broadway House:  "Plainfielder among those at state's only specialized nursing facility for AIDS patients"

Manville:  "Manville's flood problems continue as different groups seek solution"
Perth Amboy:  "Perth Amboy passes $72.1M budget"
Scotch Plains/Fanwood:  "Township activist believes key to lower taxes is merger with Fanwood"
Sick Time Ripoff:  "West New York code official worked for other towns while calling in sick in WNY"
Sidewalks:  "Amid slippery laws, towns take a stand on sidewalk safety"

Charter Schools:  "Charter schools performance framework detailed" -- From NJSpotlight.
Water Infrastructure:  "Needed NJ water infrastructure work could cost billions"

Quik Check Balloon Festival:  "Smokey Robinson headlines Saturday concert at festival"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice urges readers to see John Stewart on TV tonight. Olddoc on the Aurora shooting and the question of guns. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 blog party continues. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere considers Ann Coulter, the Avatar of Hatred.

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Jackie meets the Zombie Apocalypse.. Bernice notes a noisy all-day church event 'til 11:30 PM.. Olddoc on charter issues.. Rebecca posts Freedom Rider mug shots.. and at GSDS, Herman Cain's thoughts on who to blame if you're not rich..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Hidden Plainfield: Seven Sisters"
  

K-9 Corps:  "Cops, dogs graduate from Union County K-9 training"

Dover:  "Move to sideline police chief with a public safety director is questioned"
Essex County:  "Freeholders back insurance broker over program savings" -- Hmmm...
Hospitals --

• "RWJ, Somerset partnership moving ahead"
• "Holy Redeemer, Abington call off merger"

Housing Authorities:  "Housing authorities around state get energy-efficiency overhauls"
Kean U.:  "'Handicapped People in Their Formal Attire' at Zella Fry Theater"
Medical Marijuana:  "Montclair dispensary to open next month"
NORCs:  "Mercer County pilots 'naturally occurring retirement communities'"
Rahway:  "Flood-prone West Grand properties to be acquired by city"
Trenton:  "Mayor Mack's two years in office marked by questionable hires"
Union County Prosecutor:  "DEA veteran welcomed as new deputy chief"

2013 Governor's Race:  "Can Christie be beaten?"
Pharmacy Benefits:  "Express Scripts lays off 258 in NJ"
Police Mergers:  "Police department mergers a precursor to future"

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• The Auditor:  "Christie's 'NJ Comeback Tour' bumps up against rising joblessness; more"
• Tom Moran:  "Connecticut proves raising taxes doesn't equal losing jobs"
• Paul Mulshine:  "A speech Christie won't be making in Tampa"
• John Farmer:  "After nearly four years, is white American still uneasy with a Black man in the White House?"
• Kathleen O'Brien:  "Why can't the Boy Scouts handle a lesbian or two?"

Cat Expo:  "Expo encourages camaraderie among cat lovers, competitors"
Pizza Search:  "Sick of pizza? Is such a thing possible?" -- Spivey and Cooke continue hunt for perfect slice.
Real Estate:  "Facing foreclosure after 50"
William F. Owen:  "Former UMDNJ president to become CEO at Qatar hospital"
Voter Registration:  "Washington State to launch voter registration on Facebook"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes a noisy all-day church event on her block that went on 'til 11:30 PM. Olddoc has thoughts on the Charter study issue. At Jackie's TV Blog, the weekly review includes meeting the Zombie Apocalypse as well as weekly pix. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, pictures Freedom Riders from their mug shots. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere shares Herman Cain's thoughts on who to blame if you're not rich.

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Bernice notes Ramadan observance begins.. Olddoc corrects a post.. Jackie's Big Brother blog party: Exit and nominations.. Rebecca spotlights Jimmy 'JJ' Walker..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Total per pupil costs, Plainfield public and charter schools"
  

Attempted Robbery:  "Plainfield liquor store owners uses golf club to fight off robber with machete"
Traffic Alert:  "Route 78 Eastbound lanes shift in Springfield as work continues"

Union County Freeholders:  "Video selections of most recent meeting" -- From CountyWatchers.

Golding/Cryan Case:  "Appeals court upholds conviction of ex-lobbyist in stalking case"
South Plainfield:  "Dubilier site cleanup continues but environmental groups say it's not enough"
Trenton --

• Dem Committee:  "Former Dem city chairperson accepts pretrial intervention on theft charge"
• Mayor Mack:  "Trenton housing department is target in FBI investigation of Mack"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Ramadan observance begins. Olddoc makes a correction to his Friday post. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 exit and nominations. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere spotlight Jimmy 'JJ' Walker.

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Olddoc on city charter, ShotSpotter issues.. Bernice: Charter study petitions online, Ramadan wishes.. Maria mulls new direction for blog.. Jackie's Big Brother 14 blog party continues.. Rebecca highlights a you-name-it mom..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "PMUA Project: Use sewers to heat buildings?"
  

UC Sheriff:  "Two Plainfielders among those sworn in as new Union County sheriff's officers" -- Picture here.
Snapple Bowl --

• "Plainfield's Robert Jackson scores afer 23-yard pass"
• "Cheerleaders honor slain Linden teen"

Traffic Alert:  "Route 78 traffic patterns change in rehab in Springfield area"

Essex County:  "Freeholders unanimously OK insurance contract" -- Handsome fees to South Jersey's Norcross.
North Plainfield:  "Stony Brook School participates in federally-funded nutrition program"
Jersey City:  "Prospective schools super addresses controversy surrounding her selection"
Rahway:  "Construction begins on 51-unit senior residence"
Trenton:  "FBI search of city hall offices expected to take days" -- Ledger | PolNJ | NYTimes |

Christie Cabinet:  "Senate panel to take up Cerf's nomination as education commissioner"
Energy:  "Offshore wind developers worry state will divert funds"
Halfway Houses:  "Senate panel considers regulating halfway houses" -- Ledger | Courier | PolNJ | NJSpotlight |

San Diego:  "US service members to march in uniform in gay pride parade"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes charter commission petitions available online; offers Ramadan wishes, plus nature pix. Olddoc comments on city charter, ShotSpotter issues and more. Maria mulls a new direction for her blog. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 blog party continues with live feeds. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere highlights a you-name-it mom.

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Bernice outlines upcoming charter question.. Olddoc points out lessons for Council from Paterno affair.. Councilor Williams follows up on Recreation hanky-panky.. Jackie's Big Brother 14 blog party continues.. Rebecca celebrates Bobby Short and debuts a new blog, People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Rebecca debuts a new blog"
  
• "YWCA post recreated after eaten by gremlins"
  

DPW Director Jackson:  "Eric Jackson a possible successor if Trenton mayor Mack falls"
Explosion Victim --

• Courier:  "Victim expected to live; dozen displace by refrigerator explosion and fire"
• Ledger:  "Exact cause of explosion still unknown"

Rescue Squad:  "NJ Supreme Court rules Plainfield couple can sue rescue squad"
United Way:  "United Way of Greater Union County to host golf classic August 6"

2012 Races:  "Latest Quinnipiac poll shows Obama, Menendez with big leads in NJ" -- From NJSpotlight.
Perth Amboy:  "Chevron to pay $231K fine for air pollution violations at city plant"
Rutgers:  "RU raises tuition 2.5%, despite protests" -- Ledger | Courier |
Trenton:  "FBI probe of mayor includes searches of brother's, supporter's houses"
Verizon:  "State review finds issues with Verizon around state"
West Orange:  "Without explanation, Board of Ed places super on leave"

The Who:  "The Who's North American tour includes two NJ dates, venues"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice outlines upcoming charter study question, notes Gannett purse drive, and weather...here and there. Olddoc points out lessons from the Paterno affair for our Council. Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. follows up with constituents on Recreation hanky-panky, and an anonymous complaint. At Plainfield Sports News, a roundup of boxing news. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 blog party continues. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, celebrates Bobby Short. And Rebecca's new blog, People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere debuts with Jennifer Carroll. Who?

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