Bernice: Activist seeks Hispanic Heritage Festival for North Avenue.. Olddoc entertaining family this weekend.. Jackie's live BB15 feeds continue after nominations..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Sharon supporters show signs of shift"
  

UNICO:  "Plainfield chapter of UNICO keeps growing"

Bernards:  "Islamic Society determined to build mosque, returns with plans in October"
Birdsall Engineering:  "Birdsall fined $1M for pay-to-play scheme"
Re. Holt:  "Holt says immigration reform will give NJ economic boost"
March on Washington:  "Franklin attendees reflect on 50th anniversary of march"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Flor Gonzalez seeks Hispanic Heritage Festival for North Avenue. Olddoc is entertaining family this weekend. At Jackie's TV Blog, the BB15 live feeds continue overnight.

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Rebecca: Don't forget Library cleanup this morning.. Bernice: Laid-off Courier reporter starts online Franklin media outlet.. Olddoc playing Oh Hell!.. Jackie's BB15 live feeds overnight..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Belvidere Avenue home badly damaged by fire"
  
• "Percy Fennell, owner of Plainfield KFCs, dies"
  

Gov. McGreevey:  "Jersey City council OK's prisoner re-entry program after plea by McGreevey"
Traffic Alert:  "Sampton Avenue in South Plainfield to be closed Friday"

Driving:  "Study: NJ lags nation in reducing miles driven"
Employers:  "Christie signs bill banning bosses from requiring employees' social media passwords"
Jersey City:  "New Shooting Response Team charges three in shooting"
Six Flags:  "Great Adventure to build world's tallest 'drop' ride, close rollercoaster"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie: Holder wrong for not challenging pot laws in Colorado, Washington" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
Cory Booker:  "Booker takes questions on pot, sexuality in MSNBC interview"
Lobbying:  "Special interest groups spent $251M to influence state from '99 to '12"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes laid-off Courier reporter Bill Bowman starts online Franklin news outlet. Olddoc has family visitng Oh Hell!. Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. urges all not to forget Library cleanup this morning. At Jackie's TV Blog, the BB15 live feeds continues.

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Bernice: East 2nd Street plan needs updating; Family Soul Spot serving breakfast.. Olddoc and Councilor Williams on March on Washington.. Jackie's live feeds on BB15 continue overnight..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "65-foot PSEG poles reach Plainfield"
  

Good Guy 'Burglars':  "Athletes who left money on counter of closed store make 'Today' show" -- Plainfielder Kell'E Gallimore is one of them.

Board of Education:  "West NY residents will vote on how board of ed members are selected"
Meadowlands:  "Broker: American Dream leasing 'nothing shotrt of spectacular'"
Former Prosecutor Romankow:  "Former UC Prosecutor returns to private practice"
Spotswood:  "Suspended CFO asks judge to enforce order reinstating her"
Union County:  "State names top teachers in each county" -- See list here.

US Senate Race --

• "Matt Damon, Ben Affleck host Booker fundraiser"
• "Lonegan draws fire for 'homophobic' remarks about Booker"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie rips SBA, national flood insurance program" -- Campaiging for 2016 already?
Sen Menendez:  "Menendez call for missile strikes against Syria" | "Bollwage: Retaliation would be a mistake"
Racial Discrimination:  "Merrill Lynch reaches $160 M settlement on class action suit"
Unemployment:  "Census: Number of families with enemployed parents increases in NJ"

March on Washington --

• "Saluting a dream, and adapting it for a new era"
• "Newark rally echoes 1962 March on Washingotn"
• "New Jersey sites recall March on Washington"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes East 2nd Street plan needs update; Family Soul Spot starts serving breakfast.  Olddoc on 'I have a dream'; wishes all well for Labor Day while he entertains family. Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. honors the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. At Jackie's TV Blog, the BB15 live feeds continues.

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Bernice: North Avenue Lampkin House preservation issues.. Olddoc: A special comment on the special Council meeting.. Rebecca issues a cleanup call for the Library Friday morning.. Jackie's live BB15 fieeds continue..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Giant sunflower spotted"
  

Habitat for Humanity:  "Plainfield Habitat celebrates completion of 35th home"
Obituary:  "Gloria E. Carter, headed social services at Muhlenberg, United Family" -- Viewing and funeral this AM at United Church of Christ.

2013 Races:  "NJ Lt. Gov. Guadagno visits Union County GOP headquarters"
Graffiti:  "Montclair police offer $500 rewards in fight against graffiti"
South Plainfield:  "Accidents up 50% near red light cams"
Teacher Merit Pay:  "190 Newark teachers get merit pay bonuses" -- Some up to $12,000.
Trenton:  "Mack says he won't quit, challenges reporters for crime questions during press conference"

2013 Governor's Race:  "Buono urges voters to reject Christie's 'backwards agenda' on women"
Gov. Christie --

• "Christie defends veto of bill that banned powerful rifle"
• "Christie weight loss surgery successful? Let the photos decide"

Booker:  "Asked if he's gay, he says 'So what does it matter if I am?'"
Hackers:  "NYTimes, Twitter attacked by Syrian Electronic Army" -- WashPost | NYTimes | Ledger |
Real Estate:  "NJ still second in foreclosure rate"
Red Light Cams:  "Dueling videos take battle to a new front"
Shipwreck:  "NJ coast shipwreck is steamer that sank in 1860"

Spivey on Beer:  "John Holl takes Mark's place as Courier's beer columnist"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice wishes farewell to Mark Spiey; notes North Avenue, Lampkin House preservation issues. Olddoc posts a special comment on Monday's special Council meeting; notes today is 50th Anniversary of March on Washington. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, puts out a call for a cleanup around the Library this Friday morning. At Jackie's TV Blog, the BB15 live feeds continue.

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Bernice: Council passes UEZ layoff plan; OKs festival.. Olddoc on Council meeting.. Plainfield Sports News notes free online boxing.. Jackie's BB15 live feeds continue..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Something new for Plainfield: Coping with success"
  

Drug Bust:  "Plainfield man fights, spits at, officers after cocaine arrest"
HEARTS Grants:  "Union County awards 49 HEARTS grants"
Shady Rest:  "Documentary features first African-American golf course in US"
Traffic Alert:  "Water main work on Cooper Road in Scotch Plains"
Obituary:  "Gloria E. Carter, headed social services at Muhlenberg, United Family" -- Viewing and funeral Wednesday at Unitec Church of Christ.

Atlantic City:  "Casino opens strip club to boost plunging profits"
Dunkin' Donuts:  "Owner of 55 NJ, NY stores to pay for overtime violations" -- Ledger | NJToday |
Fanwood:  "Local historian of Negro League baseball attends White House reception"
Hillsborough:  "Flounder is Somerset County's first nano-brewery"
Jersey City:  "Mayor Fulop has not canceled property revaluation after promising to do so"
Kenilworth:  "Borough's police to be assessed for police accreditation"

Booker:  "Booker one of several mayors to discuss youth violence with Obama"
Banking:  "USB to pay NJ nearly $100K over unregistered sales of securities"
Healthcare:  "How to charge $546 for six liters of salt water"
March on Washington:  "Edison woman participates in march, shares her experiences"
Minimum Wage:  "Coalition calls on NJ voters to pass minimum wage in November"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes layog plan, Garce festival approved. Olddoc reports on the Council meeting. At Plainfield Sports News, free boxing online is noted. mmm . At Jackie's TV Blog, the BB15 live feeds continue.

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Bernice and Councilor Williams on tonight's special meeting.. Storch on City Hall, business community and street festivals.. PSN: Plainfield Cardinals primer.. Olddoc waiting for tonight?.. Jackie's BB15 live feeds continue..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "UEZ layoffs, Latino festival at tonight's special Council meeting"
  

Plainfield Public Library:  "Adams letter story reaches Dayton, Ohio"
Fabricland:  "Store creates BOO-ming Halloween by creating kids favorite holiday"
Obituary:  "Gloria E. Carter, headed social services at Muhlenberg, United Family" -- Viewing and funeral Wednesday.

Bergen County:  "Group has enough signatures for referendum on blue laws"
Bernardsville:  "Boro backs up on turf field plan after passing bond ordinance"
Postal Service:  "USPS plans to sell historic Palmer Station in Princeton"
Public Records:  "Advocate sues Ewing over refusal to release police salaries"
Retail:  "Abercrombie & Fitch may have been too cool for its own good"
Super Bowl:  "Farmer's Almanac: Winter storm will hit NJ near game weekend"

US Senate Race:  "Booker talks King legacy, candidacy on 'Meet The Press'"
Assembly:  "Oliver's future as Assembly speaker in doubt"
Banking:  "Strengthening housing market sparks bank layoffs by the thousands"
NJ Supreme Court:  "Dems quietly rejoice over Fernandez-Vina nomination"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes special Council meeting tonight; flamingo-flocking. Olddoc resting up for tonight?. Councilor Storch, at For Good Government, on City Hall, the business community and street festivals. Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. on tonight's special meeting. At Plainfield Sports News, the football primer on Plainfield Cardinals. At Jackie's TV Blog, the BB15 live feeds continue.

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Bernice: Ottman marks 20 years with school district.. Olddoc offers a pure potpourri.. Jackie's week in reiew (with pix) and BB15 live feeds..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Holy flockin' flamingos!"
  

UCIA:  "City settles longstanding dispute with Union  County agency"

Elizabeth:  "Court orders new heaings in 2004 tenure case"
Hamilton:  "Tenure status for schools business administrator not uncommon throughout NJ"
Middlesex County Museum: "New exhibit features 'New Deal'"
Newark:  "Baraka makes pitch to biz: 'I don't hae horns'"

2013 Governor's Race:  "National gorup offers Christie donors way around state laws"
The Auditor:  "Buono gets some star power"
Home Baking:  "Home bakers push for law allowing them to sell goodies to public"
March on Washington --

• "Following King's path and trying to galvanize a new generation"
• "Booker in address, pushes for social, economic justice"
• "Jerseyans revisit march 50 years later"

Real Estate:  "NY attorney general sues Donal Trump over real estate seminar"
Retirees:  "Study: NJ not 'tax friendly' for retirees"
State Police:  "Report: Troopers failing to catch too many mistakes on the road"
WWII Aricraft:  "World War II aircraft zoom into Millville"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Business Administrator Gary Ottman is marking 20 years with the school district. Olddoc offers a pure potpourri. At Jackie's TV Blog, the week in review (with pix);BB15 live feeds continues.

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Bernice: Peach Festival Sunday; Council inconsistency; Unfinished UCIA projects.. Olddoc offers a pure potpourri.. Jackie's BB15 live feeds continue..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Suddenly, a quiet summer weekend"
  

UCIA:  "City, county improvement agency settle longstanding dispute"
Route 22:  "Volunteers work to keep 'Blue Star Highway' designation vibrant"
Traffic Alert:  "Portion of Pulaski Skyway closed over weekend"

Roselle:  "Grant puts security cameras in hugh school, middle schools"
Somerset County:  "14 arrested on prostitution, drug charges"
South Plainfield:  "Body found on South Clinton ID'ed as Newark woman"
Union County:  "Freeholder Sullian resigns to head UCIA, UCUA"

2013 Governor's Race:  "Obama has no plans to stump for Buono"
Christie:  "School employees get broader mental health coerage in 2014"
Discrimination:  "Prosecutor sues Supreme Court nominee, alleging discrimination"
March on Washington:  "50 years after march, views of fitful progress"
Real Estate: "New home sales plunge on rising mortgage rates"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on unfinished UCIA projects; notes Council's inconsistency mares its power; Grace Church peach festival tomorrow. Olddoc offers a pure potpourri today. At Jackie's TV Blog, the BB15 live feeds continues.

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Bernice on capital improvements planning..Olddoc briefly returns from Oz to the real world.. Councilor Williams on Monday's special Council meeting.. Rebecca: Library Cleanup Day set.. Jackie's BB15 live feeds overnight.. Rebecca: Melanie's convenient disguise..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Sharon using city money to campaign for NAACP presidency?"
  

Assault:  "Man sues owners of home where he was attacked by Plainfielder"
Murder:  "Perth Amboy man charged with murder after arrest at Plainfield home"

9-1-1 Outsourcing:  "Bridgewater to turn over 911 dispatch to county"
Dunellen:  "The Green Brook still clogged with debris 2 years after Irene"
Jersey City:  "Bloomberg: JC attracting 'smarties' more than any other city"
Warren:  "Hard work, quality drive generations of success at Malanga Farms Market"

2013 Governor's Race --

• "Buono, at tent city, draws attention to those struggling"
• "Christie hits Hoboken to campaign with the 'Cake Boss'"

2013 Senate Race:  "CWA endorses Booker" --Ledger | PolNJ |
Birdsall Scandal:  "Woman ordered fired from Sandy relief program after guilty plea comes to light"
Immigration Reform --

• "Mid-Jersey Chamber of /Commerce holds roundtable to push for reform"
• "Union County pizzerias to Lance: Time for immigration reform""

Rasmussen Reports:  "Rasmussen leaves polling firm he founded" -- Courier | Ledger | PolNJ |
Trenton --

• "State PBA says city needs money for more cops, not regionalization"
• "Mercer County freeholders willing to consider regionalizing Trenton police force"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice reviews capital projects planning, advises looking for grants for funding. Olddoc makes a brief return from Oz to the real world. Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. on  Monday's special Council meeting. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, notes a Library Cleanup Day for Saturday, August 30. mmm . At Jackie's TV Blog, the BB15 live feeds continues. Rebecca, at The Darkinboddy Chronicles, finds Melanie in a convenient disguise.

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Bernice: Special Council meeting Monay: UEZ layoffs, Festival.. Olddoc's third post on Monday's Council meeting.. Jackie's BB15 live feeds continue..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Calling Dave Wynn?"
• "Plainfield school daze" -- On Tuesday's Board of Ed meeting.
  

Negro League:  "Obama honors Negro League baseball players"

Camden:  "Christie chooses new Camden schools head"
Jersey City:  "Parking Authority officer suspended, held two public jobs"
Johnson & Johnson:  "J&J said to consider paying $3B to settle hip implant suits"
North Plainfield:  "Man left his sneakers on roof of home he burglarized"
Stolen Cars:  "Top ten cars stolen in NJ"
Trenton:  "Christie says city should copy Camden's regionalized police"
UPS:  "UPS to drop medical coverage of 15,000 employee spouses"

2013 Governor's Race:  "Buono attacks Christie for vetoing gun control bills"
2013 Senate Race:  "Obama endorses Cory Booker for Senate"
Courts:  "Conviction upheld in case that led to new eyewitness testimony standards"
State Police:  "Attorney General agrees to pay $425K to man beaten by troopers"
US Senate:  "Chiesa defends missing Senate otes"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes a special meeting of the Council Monday about UEZ layoffs, Faraone's festival.  Olddoc posts a third dispatch on Monday's Council meeting. mmm . At Jackie's TV Blog, the BB15 live feeds continues.

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Bernice: UEZ layoff standoff; Mark Spivey leaving journalism.. Olddoc on Council: Liquor license denial, street closures.. Jackie's BB15 live feeds continue..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Plainfield school daze"
  

Voice Acting:  "Plainfield native's documentary looks into secret world of voice acting"
Obituary:  "Betty Jeanne Pagel Loizeaux, Plainfield milliner"

East Orange:  "Police dismantle drug network, seize$300K in drugs"
Elizabeth:  "Schools official, IT employee cleared of charges brought by Lesniak backer"
Jersey City:  "Mayor blames company for letting scrap metal fire get out of control"
South Plainfield:  "56th annual Labor Day parade, 5K run set"
Watchung:  "Merchandise flying off store shelves, but to shopliftershttp://www.nj.com/somerset/index.ssf/2013/08/cell_phones_cases_flying_off_watchung_store_shelves_but_to_shoplifters.html#incart_river"

2013 Governor's Race:  "Poll: Christie's lead over Buono drops by 10 percentage points"
Climate Change:  "Christie won't take position on whether climate change caused Sandy"
Child Sex Abuse:  "Archbishop's letter offers abundant falsehoods, no apology" -- Ledger editorial.

Spivey on Beer:  "NJ beer does not suc" -- Responding to Esquire article on NJ beer.
Golf: The Barclays --

• "PGA star Compton debuts at The Barclays 5 years after 2nd heart transplant"
• "Jersey City HS golf team revels in seeing Barclays practice round"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes UEZ layoff is a standoff; wishes Mark Spivey well on his new venture. Olddoc continues Council review: Liquor license denial; street closures. mmm . At Jackie's TV Blog, the BB15 live feeds continues.

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Bernice scoops all on UCIA-City settlement; notes liquor license renewal denied; festivals questioned.. Olddoc: First report on long Council meeting..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Greaves test-drives Council; will UCIA agreement stick?"
  

Junion League:  "Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield changes lives"
Traffic Alert:  "Construction on Rt 78 East in Watchung has right shoulder closed"

Bayonne:  "Schools pull out welcome mat for unanounced visitors, including parents" -- Taking a dig at Summit.
Bridgewater Commons:  "Lawsuit: Muslim woman 'intimidated, humiliated' when asked by guard to remove veil"
Child Sex Abuse:  "Newark archibishop fires back at critics"
Guns:  "Seized guns in NYC offer look at pipeline from South"
Gun Bills:  "Gun control advocates protest Christie vetoes"
Jersey City:  "City begins drive to recruit minorities to police department"
Medical Marijuana:  "Woodbridge dispensary owners vow to grow for sick kids"
NJ Transit:  "Trains remained in Kearney yards during Sandy, even though plan called for moving them"
South Plainfield:  "Body found in wooded area of boro" -- Courier | Ledger |
Trenton:  "Lafayette Yard hotel could face $800K deficit this year"

Cell Phones:  "At what age should a child be allowed to carry a cell phone?"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice scoops all on the UCIA/City settlement; notes liquor license renewal denied, festivals questioned. Olddoc has a first post up after last night's long meeting. mmm . At Jackie's TV Blog, the BB15 live feeds continues.

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