Olddoc on economic development 'czar'.. Bernice reviews Cretella projects; notes Park Hardware move/expansion.. Rebecca apologizes to Eric, Dave, and Eric.. Mapp notes Sandy-related loans and grants available.. PSN recaps the Gee Gee Brown Tournament.. Jackie's BB15 live fedds overnightl.

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Cedar Brook Park site of fourth homicide"
  

Birdsall:  "Bankrupt engineering firm sues former employee over 'pillaged' documents"
Edison:  "Muslim PAC to honor Pallone at interfaith feast"
Fanwood:  "Canine care center partners with police to pamper K-9s"

2013 Governor's Race: "Buono punches back at Christie criticism of her running mate"
Lautenberg Vacancy --

• "Holt 'geeks out' at a town hall meeting"
• "Lonegan calls on Booker to talk NSA surveillance"
• "Patrick Kennedy endorses Pallone for US Senate" -- Ledger | PolNJ |

Spivey on Beer:  "Room With A Brew heading to Copper Mine Pub"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice surveys Cretella proposals (most pending); notes Park Hardware moving to former Williams Surgical site.  Olddoc on economic development. Councilor Mapp, at Mapping It Out, suggests small biz and nonprofits check out Sandy-related loans and grants. Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. apologizes to Berry, Jackson and Minchello. At Plainfield Sports News, a final recap of the Gee Gee Brown Tournament. At Jackie's TV Blog, the BB15 live feeds continue overnight.

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Rebecca: Fraud and theft will be hallmark Robinson-Briggs administration.. Mapp: 'Stronger NJ' grants and loans for nonprofits and small biz.. Bernice: Hammer Man.. Olddoc on Wynn's return.. Jackie's BB15 live feeds continue..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Did the State bait and switch in liquor license 'auction'?"
  

Mayoral Campaign:  "Plainfield could look to hire ecnomic development czar"
Fire:  "Fire forces occupants to jump from second floor" -- Suspected arson.
John Campbell Jr.:  "Campbell campaigns with Lonegan"

Jersey City:  "Fulop pushes ordinances to unite police, fire departments"
Westfield:  "Union County dedicates building to 9/11 victim Colleen Fraser"

2013 Governor's Race: "Buono announces Silva as her pick" --  Ledger | PolNJ |
Cory Booker:  "Booker cancels planned Iowa speech"
Open Space Initiative:  "Finger-pointing in Legislature over failure to round up votes"
Trayvon Martin Case:  "Bergen NAACP holding vigil in Hackensack Thursday"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on Hammering Man. Olddoc on Wynn's return. Councilor Mapp, at Mapping It Out, notes 'Stronger NJ' loans and grants are available for small business and nonprofits. Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. predicts fraud and theft will be the hallmark of Robinson-Briggs' administration. At Jackie's TV Blog, the BB15 live feeds continue overnight.

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Olddoc proposes alternative non-sectarian prayers for Council.. Bernice: Hammer Man.. PSN on Lion pre-season game.. Jackie picks up BB15 live feeds again.. Rebecca, what about your cookies?..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Robinson-Briggs hires Wynn back in Recreation"
  

Exhibits:  "Plainfield photographer Rosemary Hampp shows works drawn from Sandy"
Independent Authorities:  "Jersey City to strip MUA commissioners of health benefits" -- Link is now correct.

Ankle Bracelets:  "Sex offenders, parolees and others are unmonitored as alerts go unchecked"
CERTs:  "Community volunteers sign up for emergency response team"
Eminent Domain:  "Newark may use eminent domain to rescue underwater properties for homeowners"
Hoboken:  "Farewell to Maxwell's" -- Video.
Parades --

• Jersey City:  "West Indian Carnival Parade" -- Slide show
• Passaic/Paterson:  "Tens of thousands line route for annual Peruvian Festival Parade"

Miss America:  "Changes to parade irk some longtime supporters"
Newark:  "Sharpton: Trayvon Martin, voting rights show dream not yet realized"
Phone Scams:  "Scammer threatens to 'shoot up' Linden woman's house"
Trenton:  "Schools prepare for district-wide reconfiguration, new initiatives"
Union County:  "Freeholders urge legislature to override Christie veto on same-sex marriage"
Youth Police Academy:  "Franklin trains students in police and military skills"

2013 Governor's Race:  "Buono to announce her running mate today" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
Senate Race:  "Lautenberg and Booker's tortured history shows up in campaign"
Christie-Rand Paul Spat:  "Paul: Christie needs a new dictionary" -- Record | Ledger |
Sunday Car Sales:  "Bill to lift Sunday car sale ban would not apply in Bergen County" -- Record | Ledger |

RECENT POSTS: Bernice reports on Hammer Man.  Olddoc offers alternative non-sectarian prayers for use at Council meetings. At Plainfield Sports News, a pre-season game for the Lions after a year off. At Jackie's TV Blog, the BB15 live feeds pick up again. Rebecca, we wanna hear about the music fest and your cookie sales!..

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Bernice urges residents to be informed, get involved.. Olddoc has more 'Bulge' stories..PSN has several posts on Gee Gee Brown Tournament.. Jackie's week in review plus pix..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Two choices for National Night Out"
  

Exhibit:  "Plainfield artist's moody montages on view at gallery"
Marriage Equality:  "Freeholders pass resolution in support of marriage equality"
Historic Preservation:  "Plainfield building owners recognized for preservation efforts"

Hillsborough:  "Despite voter expectations, township wants to divert open space funds to recreation"
Raritan River:  "With dam removals, a renaissance of the river"
Roselle:  "Clash between council and school board revolves around former mayor"
South Plainfield:  "Price of lunch goes up a nickel at boro schools"
Trenton:  "Hotel's former asset manager says he's owed $1.2M"

2013 Governor's Race Analysis:  "Budget politics doesn't add up in Christie, Buono ads"

Lautenberg Vacancy --

• "Dem hopefuls criticize absent Booker" -- Ledger | Record |
• The Auditor:  "Tracking Booker"
• "Booker's celebrity status could cut both ways in Senate"

Tax Rebates:  "'Senior Freeze' rebates leave some seniors in the cold"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice urges citizens to learn more, get involved. Olddoc posts more 'Bulge' stories. At Plainfield Sports News, has several posts on the Gee Gee Brown Tournament.  At Jackie's TV Blog, the week in review, plus pix.

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Bernice: Give back Teppers basement?.. Olddoc: More 'Battle of the Bulge' stories.. Jackie: BB15 live feeds overnight..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Basketball tournament, car show at PHS today"
  

Barack Obama Green HS:  "Plainfield students unplug technology, explore nature"
Drugs:  "Two Plainfield men arrested in Perth Amboy, $17,000 in cocaine seized"
Obituary:  "Arthur 'Andy' Anderer, former Plainfield police officer"
Authorities:  "Jersey City to strip two MUA commissioners of health benefits" -- They get no stipends.
Gas Prices:  "NJ gas prices drop, says AAA Mid-Atlantic"
Health Care:  "Searching for serenity, more doctors switch from solo to hospital practice"

Alpha:  "Borough files defamation suit against anonymouse social media users"
Linden:  "City gets $2.4M federal grant, will hire 12 firefighters"
PSE&G:  "Feds warn PSE&G about 'chilling effect' of whistleblower case"

Gov. Christie: "Christie, Rand Paul trade words over national security"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice pictures cosmidiums; suggests giving back Tepper's basement. Olddoc posts more stories of the Battle of the Bulge. At Jackie's TV Blog, the BB15 live feeds continue into Saturday AM.

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Bernice suggests giving Teppers basement back to developer.. Olddoc posts real war stories.. TODAY is day for Rebecca's cookies at Newark music festival.. Jackie's BB15 live feeds continue..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Did you know Plainfield settled suit with former judge for $100K in 2012?"
  

duCret School of Art:  "Award-winning student featured at Swain Galleries show"
Summer Concert:  "Heat couldn't stop concert at Plainwood Square"
Drugs:  "Plainfield men arrested on drug charges in Perth Amboy"

Ballooning:  "Spirit for ballooning runs high at two festivals" -- Courier | Ledger |
Jersey City:  "Gangs at root of spasm of violence, former cop says"
Newark:  "US attorney accuses Fredrica Bey of hiding financial documents"
Port Authority:  "Internal probe finds PA paid millions in excess insurance premiums"
PSE&G:  "Company seeks to prevent Sierra Club from taking part in $3.9B rate case" -- NJSpot | Ledger |
Real Estate:  "American Dream of owning a home slipping away, survey finds"
Union County:  "County gets $1.1 million for Sandy cleanup" -- Mostly country roads and parks cleanup.

2013 Governor's Race:   "Buono picks Silva as running mate"
Legislative Races:  "Dems putting big money into battle for legislature"
Gov. Christie:  "Live video: Christie speaks at Colorado governors' meeting"
Guns: "Illegal gun featured in ads for contest to lobby Christie"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice suggests giving the Teppers basement space back to the developer; plus cosmidium snapshot. Olddoc posts more real war stories. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, reminds all she will be selling her delicious cookies at Newark's Lincoln Park Music Festival noon-9 PM today (Friday). At Jackie's TV Blog, the BB15 live feeds overnight.

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Olddoc stumbles on bike giveaway.. Bernice: PMUA interns are at work; liquor license auction.. Rebecca selling her cookies at Newark's Lincoln Park Music Festival tomorrow.. Jackie's BB15 live feeds overnight..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Liquor license auction today could spur downtown renewal"
• "Plainfield homeowners' net tax bill increases 26% under Christie"
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The Pillars B&B:  "Cape Cod inn's red chair, an Internet sensation, stops in Plainfield on cross-country tour"
Bike Donations:  "Plainfield Dairy Queen, community groups donate 100-plus bikes during 'Christmas in July'"
Robberies:  "Plainfield man gets 6 years for series of North Plainfield robberies"
Madison Square Garden:  "MSG permit to operate above Penn Station limited to 10 years" -- MSG was at one time owned by a family with Plainfield roots.

Lincoln Highway:  "Alias Route 27 in NJ, first cross-country road turns 100 this year"
Medical Fraud:  "Morris County doctor admits taking over $1.8 M in bribes" -- For unneeded tests.
Municipal Vehicles:  "North Bergen to cut number of take-home vehicles"
Summit:  "Schools to block parents, others from making unannounced visits"

Lautenberg Vacancy --

• "Holt defends claim millions will die due to climate change"
• "Lonegan declines to face Eck in LWV debate"

Booker Campaign:  "Some staffers say they're not being treated fairly" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
Gun Legislation:  "Trenton legislators, gun activists urge Christie to sign bills" -- Scorecard here.
Open Space Fund:  "NJ voters may not get to vote on $200M per year funding"
Postal Service:  "Plan to save USPS could cut door-to-door delivery"
Same-Sex Marriage:  "Gay marriage advocates rally, call Christie 'out of step'"

Spivey on Beer:  "Discovering a beer paradise in Belgium"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on PMUA interns, auction of liquor license. Olddoc stumbles on the bike giveaway; continues on 'to the real war'. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, reminds all she will be selling her delicious cookies at Newark's Lincoln Park Music Festival noon-9 PM today CORRECTION: tomorrow (Friday) -- got ahead of myself. At Jackie's TV Blog, the BB15 live feeds continue.

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Bernice: New chapter for Coriell mansion; July Council meetings on PCTV schedule.. Olddoc: Saga of the 17th Airborne.. Jackie's BB15 live feeds into Thursday AM..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Plainfield homeowners' net tax bill increases 26% under Christie"
  

Senate Race:  "Some Union County pols endorse Booker" -- Lesniak on the loose?
Crime:  "Plainfield man gets 6 years as getaway driver in racially-tinged robberies"

Bristol-Meyers Squibb:  "Bristol-Myers to lay off 200"
Elkizabeth:  "Massive indoor pot growing operation discovered by firefighters"
Jersey City:  "Mayor: Recently released criminals responsible for spate of violence"
Newark:  "Police honor fallen comrades through scholarship program"
Shoplifting:  "Political operative James Devine accused of shoplifting"

2013 Governor's Race --

• "Buono elusive about her plans for Atlantic City"
• "Christie campaigns with Dems in Ironbound"

Lautenberg Vacancy --

• "Conservative Super-PAC launches campaign against Booker"
• "Some Union County pols endorse Booker"
• "Oliver vows to fight for women, minorities at HQ opening"

Gov. Corzine:  "Corzine asks court to quash MF GLobal trustee's lawsuit"
Arts:  "NJ Arts Council approves $15.7M in grants to 208 organizations"
Families:  "Grown kids living at home a drag on economy"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice reports a new chapter for the Coriell mansion; July Council meetings on PCTV schedule. Olddoc on the saga of the 17th Airborne. At Jackie's TV Blog, the BB15 live feeds continue into Thursday.

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Rebecca's Baked By A Negro Cookies will be at Lincoln Park Music Festival Friday.. Bernice posts garden pix.. Olddoc on UVA and serendipity.. Rebecca tags Tavis Smiley..Jackie's BB15 live feeds continue..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Sharon's meddling casts pall over Police Division"
• "Shooting last Friday"
• Dan's blogs were hacked -- again -- but all has been restored.

PAHS:  "Sweet female beagle was found as stray"
Obituary:  "Harold Eaddy, owned Plainfield Taxi for many years"
 
Housing:  "Jersey City's Montgomery Gardens to be replaced by town homes"
Newark:  "Schools super Anderson up for bonus as challenges mount"
Trenton:  "City-owned hotel board threatens charges against former asset manager"

2013 Governor's Race:  "Christie, Buono trade barbs over debate question"
Lautenberg Vacancy --

• "Vote-by-mail a good option for the August special primary election"
• "Lautenberg widow says Pallone was his go-to-guy"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice posts some midsummer images. Olddoc muses on UVA and serendipity. At Jackie's TV Blog, the BB15 live feeds continue overnight. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, advises Baked By A Negro Cookies will be at Newark's Lincoln Park Music Festival this Friday. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere tags Tavis Smiley.

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Bernice: Muhlenberg closed 5 years ago; PCTV questions.. Olddoc's fateful train ride from Plainfield to UVA and adulthood..Jackie's BB15 live feeds into wee hours.. Rebecca: Melanie the stowaway..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Free musical tribute to Woody Guthrie tonight"

Obituary:  "Margaret Wesley Lee Richardson, owned Richardson's Beauty Shop"

Archidocese of Newark:  "Priest who let molester live in rectory says he may have made a mistake"

Fields vs. Park:  "'Chainsaw massacre' at Union City park allows multi-use rec fields"
Jersey City:  "JC understaffed and badly in need of modernization, report says"
Politics:  "Controversies trigger distancing between pol and trusted adviser"
Strokes:  "State's top neurologists suggest tighter standards for stroke centers"
Trenton:  "Fathers, men try to change culture of violence one youth at a time"
Union County PAC:  "Restoration an organ-ized crime?" -- From CountyWatchers.

Lautenberg Vacancy:  "Teaneck top zip code for Booker donations, study finds"
NJ Arts Council:  "Members balance personal connections with Council activities"
NJ Spotlight -- Check out these stories from the newly redesigned website. Way to go NJSpot!

• "Budgets: Fiscal oversight keeps NJ cities out of bankruptcy"
• "Charters: Only six schools get go ahead to begin next year"
• "The List: Top 10 healthcare lobbyists in  NJ"

Detroit:  "Cries of betrayal as Detroit plans to cut pensions"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice recalls Muhlenberg closing on 5th anniversary; has questions about PCTV and more.   Olddoc remembers the train from Plainfield to UVA and the transition to adulthood. At Jackie's TV Blog, the BB15 live feeds into the wee hours this morning. Rebecca, at The Darkinboddy Chronicles, finds Melanie a stowaway.

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Bernice: Booker HQ opens in Plainfield.. Jackie catches up with two weeks of review and pix.. Olddoc still working on that mint julep?..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "City pools are open; cooling centers, who knows?"
  

Archdiocese of Newark:  "Outrage stirred after accused molester allowed to live in rectory"
Employment:  "Hiring in NJ schools local government rises"
Hospitals:  "Citing costs, Princeton group ends fight against development of University MC"
Mob Takedown:  "Former NJ trooper tells of mob takedown in new book"
Pets:  "77th Annual Cat Expo showcases adoptable kitties"
School Lunch Program:  "State failed to alert districts that program rules changed"
Trenton:  "City missing out on revenues by ignoring order to rework parking system"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie's TV cameo could be too much for NJ voters"
Lautenberg Vacancy:  "Last in pack, Oliver runs curious campaign for Senate"
The Auditor:  "Lesniak says Dems should reject potential Supremes re-nomination"
Tom Moran:  "For Christie, former ally Sweeney becomes a roadblock"
Trayvon Martin Case --

• "President Obama offers a personal take on racism in America"
• "Rally draws hundreds to Newark"
• "Non-violence rally in Newark 'connected in spirit' to Trayvon Martin vigil"
• "Demonstrations across country commemorate Martin" | "Slideshow"
• "Sharpton showcases himself as moderate in Martin aftermath"

Obituary:  "Helen Thomas, feisty scourge of presidents" -- NYTimes | WashPost | "Clips & quips"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Booker opens Plainfield headquarters, finds a Green June Beetle in the garden. Olddoc is still working on that mint julep. At Jackie's TV Blog, two weeks worth of review and pix (whew!). 

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