Olddoc on audit findings for Transitional Year 2011.. Bernice recaps Mayor's Neighborhood Meeting.. PSN finds Cardinals in state playoffs.. Jackie's Survivor: Caramoan blog party.. Maria: Police seek help in hit-and-run of 6-year-old..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Charter Commission interviews Bashe, Gibson and Davis tonight"

Hit-and-Run:  "Plainfield police seeking help in hit-and-run of 6-year-old girl"

Newark:  "Baraka announces mayoral run"
New Brunswick:  "Charity event Sunday boosts Eric LeGrand's Believe Fund"
Union County:  "Solar effort nabs national energy award"
Union County Alliance:  "Appeals court denies watchdog's access to group's records"

2013 Governor's Race:  "Latino Leadership Alliance PAC to endorse Christie"
Charter Schools:  "Reform, on back burner, starts to heat up again"
Rosa Parks Statue:  "Trenton civil rights activist travels to DC to see statue unveiled"
Sandy Cleanup:  "Though others were cheaper, Christie stuck with AshBritt"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice recaps Mayor's 'neighborhood meeting', notes Charter Commission meeting.Olddoc notes recommendations from the audit of the '2011 Transitional Year'. Maria: Police are seeking help with the hit-and-run of a 6 year-old girl. At Plainfield Sports News, the Cardinals advance in the state playoffs; tonight: Cardinals vs. Chatham. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Survivor: Caramoan blog party.

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Maria: Police seeking help in hit-and-run of 6 year-old girl.. Bernice: HPC moves Cretella applications to April.. Olddoc organizing his health care thoughts..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Jerry Green supports package of gun-control bills"

2005 Murders:  "Wrongly convicted Plainfield man to appeal loss in suit for damages" -- Courier | Ledger |
Wardlaw-Hartridge:  "Students will present 'Tarzan The Musical' in March"

North Plainfield:  "Boro dentist takes passion for helping others around the globe" -- Dr. David Goldberg's story brought to us by our very own Pat Turner Kavanaugh.
Oscars:  "Kean professor wins Oscar for best documentary (short subject)"
Somerville:  "Union 'rats' in protest at downtown construction"
Union County:  "Award-winning solar program is largest of kind in country"

NJ Budget --

• "Christie's 2013 budget" -- | Text | Video |
• Analysis:  "Budget Games: How Christie plugged $3B structural deficit" -- From NJSpotlight.
• "Buono, Dems rip into Christie's budget"
• "School vouchers, aid increase included in budget proposal"
• "Christie will take US money to expand Medicaid"

Internet Gambling:  "Christie signs internet gambling into law" -- Ledger | Bloomberg |
Rutgers: "RU's Stringer becomes fourth woman coach to record 900th win"
 
RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes HPC moves Cretella plans to April meeting; plus a few words on Phenology.  Olddoc is organizing his health care thoughts. Maria notes police are seeking help with the hit-and-run of a 6 year-old girl Sunday.

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Maria: Domestic violence among Plainfield's top crimes.. Bernice: Who's watching accrued vacation/sick days tab for City?.. Olddoc wrestles with sorting out health care issues; offers some anecdotes from his practice..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Mayor offers 'neighborhood meeting' Wednesday"

Murder No. 1:  "Plainfield man charged with killing mother" -- Courier | Ledger | NJ TOday | 2013's first homicide.

Newark:  "City, Devils reach deal on Pru Center, finally"
North Plainfield:  "Memorial Library closes children's room for renovation"
Superstorm Sandy:  "Mayor, police chief still investigated for using public generators"

NJ Budget:  "What to expect from Christie's budget address today" -- Courier | Ledger |
Sequestration:  "Sequestration could spell cuts for NJ schools, Head Start preschools"
Alcohol Dependency:  "Rutgers program helps women battle alcohol dependency"
Spivey on Beer:  "Barrel-aging a growing trend in craft brewing"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice wonders if anyone's watching Plainfield's tab for vacation/sick time owed; muses over changes in media. Olddoc wrestles with how to cover health care issues; plus more anecdotes from his practice. Maria finds domestic violence one of Plainfield's top crimes.

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Bernice and Olddoc on LWV Herb Green Forum on Education.. Maria on 'Forgotten Furniture'.. Jackie's The Amazing Race blog party..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Plainfield homicide casts pall on Oscars night"

Black History Month --

• "Black Soldiers & Sailors in Civil War exhibit through March" -- by Plainfield's own Ethel Washington.
• "AKA celebration at Crescent Avenue Church featured talent show"

Historic Photo:  "Plainfield Public Library's main reading room busy in 1963"
CIA Director:  "McCain threatens to stall nomination of Brennan" -- Brennan has a Plainfield connection.
Fire Anniversary:  "Anniversary of Clinton Avenue fire that killed five observed"
IKEA:  "IKEA meatballs pulled after horsemeat found" -- from the Wall Street Journal.
Trayvon Martin Anniversary:  "One year after youth's shooting, Sanford heals" -- Former Plainfield City Administrator Norton Bonaprte is the city manage of Sanford.
Pet Health:  "Dental health means a bright smile for Fido, too"

2013 Governor's Race:  "Christie has no need for reminders of GOP's ailing brand in campaign"
Sen. Menendez:  "Senator confronts accusations with words of Martin Luther King"
NJ Budget:  "Bottom Line: Christie needs budget bonanza" -- From NJSpotlight.
Sequester:  "NJ could lose billions in Sandy aid under budget sequestration"

Catholic Church:  "Cardinal Keith O'Briend, senior British cleric, steps down in wake of accusations"
Oscars:  "'Argo' best pic, Daniel Day-Lewis, Jennifer Lawrence best actors"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes LWV hosting Herb Green Education Forum Wednesday. Olddoc also note LWV forum, plus an anecdotal review of post-WWII medical practice in Plainfield. Maria suggests shopping local for 'Forgotten Furniture'. At Jackie's TV Blog, it's The Amazing Race blog party.

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Bernice notes Mayor's 'neighborhood meeting'.. Maria discovers Eisenman's 'new' location.. Olddoc corrects Milt Campbell mention.. Jackie's week in review, plus 'damp and dreary' pix..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Behind the scenes politics of electing a Pope"

Maria Mijares:  "Plainfield artist restores life's magic through painting"
PAHS: "Residents, organizations fight stigma tied to pit bulls" | "Owners defy conventions about breed"

South Plainfield:  "SPHS advances 14 wrestlers to the regions"
Union County:  "Young Democrat nominated for Freeholder board"

2013 Governor's Race --

• "Dem governors could help Buono in uphill battle"
• "Wall Street warns Christie to avoid election-year budget moves"

Guns:  "Gun permit applications ';skyrocket' in wake of new legislation"
License Plates:  "10 most creative plates banned in NJ" -- and more.
Sandy Relief:  "Founders of Sandy charitable organization under investigation"
Sequestration:  "Spending cugts will be felt across NJ" -- Courier | Ledger |

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• The Auditor:  "An invitation for Gabby Giffords; plus more AshBritt"
• John Farmer:  "Our increasingly short-sighted Congress"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Mayor sets 'neighborhood meeting'. Olddoc notes a correction on Milt Campbell mention. Maria finds Eisenman Lighting's 'new' location, plus local online business 'Forgotten Furniture'. At Jackie's TV Blog, the week in review, 'damp and dreary'.

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Maria: Free seminar today at YWCA on healthy eating.. Bernice: Armory will be Zoning Board topic.. Olddoc: Channel 5 runs Milt Campbell segment for Black History Month..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Two clocks ticking: Rome and Washington"

1985 Murders:  "Wrongly jailed, Plainfield man's suit over interrogation rejected"
Air Force:  "Carl Dudley, Jr., graduates at Lackland AFB"

Newark:  "Modern Baxter Park apartments open where Baxter Terrace once stood"
Perth Amboy:  "Board of Ed drops actions against schools super"

Affordable Housing:  "Judge to rule in 'transit village' development of former J&J site" -- Courier | Ledger |
Sequester Fallout:  "Trenton-Mercer airport may close if budget cuts go into effect"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes the Armory will be a Zoning Board topic. Olddoc notes Channel 5 featured a segment on Milt Campbell for Black History Month. Maria notes a free seminar today at the YWCA on healthy eating.

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Mapp: Time to pull the plug on failed ShotSpotter experiment.. Bernice on 2013 Town Meetings schedule.. Rebecca on 'Willy Lynch' hoax.. Olddoc on sequestration.. Maria on Swains Presidents' Sale..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Assembly takes up gun measures"

Black History Month:  "Rosa Parks 'forever' stamp unveiled in NJ"
Wardlaw-Hartridge:  "Seniors named to All-America Cheer Team"

Edison:  "Deputy police chief's claim of retaliation tossed by appeals court"
PSE&G:  "PSE&G wants $4B to bring power grid into 21st century"

Gambling:  "Nevada rushes to legalize online gambling ahead of NJ"
Medicaid:  "Study: Medicaid expansion could save state $6B over next nine years"
Schools Development Authority:  "SDA looks to do more with less after cutting staff, payroll" -- Just 1 project in 4 years.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on Town Meetings schedule. Olddoc on sequestration. Maria on President's Sale at Swains. Councilor Mapp, at Mapping It Out, says it's time to end the failed ShotSpotter experiment. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere on the Willy Lynch' hoax.

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Bernice: 2013 Town Hall meetings.. Olddoc on sequestration.. Maria: Shop local - Swains sale.. Rebecca's Black History Month talk at UCC-Congregational Sunday.. Jackie: Survivor: Caramoan blog party and faves..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Black History Month reception at Drake House Friday"

Murder:  "Manville man convicted of 2008 murder of Plainfield resident"

Guns:  "Protesters for both sides in gun debate rally at Lance's Westfield office"
Newark:  "Booker's former deputy mayor files appeal in corruption case"
Rahway: "Council introduces taxi fare hike"
South Plainfield --

• "Dueling portraits emerge of cop charged with sex crime" -- Courier | Ledger |
• "SPHS's 'murderer's row' now seeking four individual state championship"

Union County:  "Claim: County paying too much for employees' health coverage"

2013 Governor's Race:  "Firefighters' union endorses Buono in governor's race"
Legislature:  "Assembly to take up gun bills today"
PSE&G:  "Officials say Sandy's wrath prompted $4 billion infrastructure overhaul"
Sandy Recovery:  "Christie's no-bid contract could cost NJ millions in federal funding"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Council's 2013 Town Meetings schedule set. Olddoc on the sequestration crisis. Maria reminds all to shop local: Presidents' sale at Swains. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Survivor: Caramoan favorites and blog party. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, notes her upcoming Black History Month talk at UCC-Congregational this Sunday.

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Maria: What to do about abandoned cars.. Olddoc not in favor of 'nonpartisan' elections.. Bernice tries, again, to get her taxes done..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Reader questions telephone 'political' survey"

Auto theft:  "Plainfield teen stole two cars, crashed after wild chase"
Budgets:  "Clark introduces 2013 budget" -- Plainfield's promised before end of March.
Veterans:  "Central Jersey veterans receive medals at Woodbridge Center"

Atlantic City:  "Revel Casino to file for bankruptcy"
Guns:  "More than 1,700 firearms collected in Essex County buyback"
Scotch Plains-Fanwood:  "Public access AM-FM station OK'ed"
Somerset Patriots:  "Patriots sign North Plainfield native as pitcher"
South Plainfield:  "Former police captain charged with sexually exploiting a minor" -- Courier | Ledger |
Watchung:  "Route 22 reopens after water main break at Terrill Road"

Sandy Cleanup:  "Sweeney wants elected officials to turn down Ashbritt donations"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice tries again to get her taxes done. Olddoc explains why he opposes non-partisan elections. Maria on abandoned cars: what to do, what to expect.

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Bernice finds 'temp' CFO passes one year mark.. Olddoc on nonpartisan elections, 8-year-old Olympian, plus great political joke.. Maria: Stop unwanted catalogs, save a tree..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Sharon mum as mayors urge gun laws"

Scouting:  "Cold does not stop Scouts from Klondike event" -- Photo gallery here.

Artificial Turf:  "Possible toxicity levels of Springfield field raises concerns"
Elizabeth:  "10th Annual Tour de Elizabeth slated for May 19"
Hospitals:  "NJ hospitals pioneer cost-cutting method"
Jersey City:  "Girl, 11, charged with assaulting school security guard"
Police Overtime:  "Paterson officer collected more than $112K in overtime last year"
Trenton:  "Former Sen. Torricelli buys landmark Lorenzo's, plans office complex"

College Tuition:  "Obama's college-cost website pulls back curtain on NJ tuitions"
Energy:  "Stakeholders look to get solar power off roller coaster"
Guns:  "Colorado House passes gun control measures"
Mental Health:  "NJ dilemma: Public demands safety, state cuts aid, beds"
Obamacare:  "Christie decision on benefits exchanges probably won't change insurance choices"
Super Bowl 2014:  "Organizers reach out to minority businesses"
 
RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes the temporary CFO passes the one-year mark. Olddoc on nonpartisan elections as a Charter option; photo gallery of his '8-year-old Olympian', plus best political joke I've seen in years. Maria on saving a tree by stopping unwanted catalogs.

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Maria: BOE settles with fired PHS principal.. Olddoc has a brief post.. Bernice still under the weather.. Rebecca on the revolutionary 1913 Armory Show.. PSN finds Cardinals fall in county semi-finals.. Jackie: TAR season premier blog party and pool picks..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Farewell Crown Victorias!"

Dog Licenses:  "Ridgewood approves $700 licensing fee for 'potentially dangerous dogs'"
Pet Rescue:  "Friendly dog is stressed and needs a home"
Extortion:  "Hillside man charged with extortion"
North Plainfield:  "Man steals car, crashes into house, flees on foot"
South Plainfield:  "Tigers win group wrestling title in dramatic fashion" -- Courier | Ledger |

2014 Senate Race:  "After early setbacks in Senate race, Booker says he'll focus on Newark"
Charter School:  "Live-in boyfriend of Camden charter school founder given $24,000 raise"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice is still under the weather. Olddoc's post is brief. Maria finds BOE has settled with PHS principal it fired; plus end of Downton Abbey season 3. At Plainfield Sports News,Cardinals fall in the County semi-finals. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Amazing Race season premier blog party and pool picks. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, on the revolutionary 1913 Armory Show.

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Olddoc on drones, Lautenberg and Menendez.. Maria: State 'partnering' in hiring of some Plainfield school administrators.. Jackie's week in review plus pix.. Bernice takes a sick day..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Charter Study Issues: Nonpartisan elections"

School Report Cards:  "New school report cards will give more data, compare schools"

Newark:  "Marion Thompson Wright lecture debates impact of Emancipation Proclamation"
Trenton:  "Marriott to be re-branded as Wyndham, with new management"

Addiction:  "Insurance companies frustrate NJ families seeking treatment"
Alzheimer's:  "County-run tracking bracelet program saves wandering patients"
Sandy Recovery:  "Monitoring firm once employed by AshBritt now its overseer in NJ"
State Police:  "Punishment for severe misconduct highest in a decade"



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• The Auditor:  "Sen. Buono and the attack of the spam bots; more..."
• Tom Moran:  "The Menendez scandal, broken down"
• John Farmer:  "Today's GOP: Tragedy or farce?"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice taking a sick day. Olddoc on drones, Lautenberg and (heresy!) Menendez. Maria notes state begins 'partnering' in hiring of administrators for Hubbard, Stillman. At Jackie's TV Blog, the week in review and at least one startling pic.

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