Bernice: Gloria Taylor gets 3rd Ward seat; Gavett Place projects under way.. Olddoc pictures great-grandkids.. Rutherford on criticism of Mapp over Spriggs appointment.. PSN on East Orange Holiday Tournament.. Mapp invites all to tomorrow's inaugural events.. Jackie's week in review plus pix..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Solving the Rubik's cube of Plainfield politics"
  

Freeholder Linda Carter:  "Carter among those to be sworn in Sunday"
St. Peter's Prep:  "Plainfield student makes Honor Roll at St. Peter's"
New Year's Eve Driving:  "Police will be extra-vigilant for drunk driving"

Drones:  "Unmanned drones coming to NJ as FAA names test sites"
Edison:  "In police eavesdropping probe, some hard drives seized"
Elizabeth:  "Bridgeway leader honored with Mort Gati Award"
Franklin:  "Jersey rapper 'E-9' shot dead at hair salon" -- Courier | Ledger |
Garwood:  "Municipal judge denies wrongdoing in case of councilman's daughter"
Morristown:  "NJ's biggest 'First Night' brings 80 acts to town"
Newark:  "Mayoral candidate Baraka wrote letters on behalf of gany boss"
New Brunswick:  "City is first in state to ban wage theft"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie declines to defend NJ gun laws"
Real Estate:  "Report: Higher borrowing costs hold back sales"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Gloria Taylor picked for Mapp's seat; Gavett Place projects moving ahead.  Olddoc pictures his great-grandkids; Look for Council post later. .Mayor-elect Mapp, at Mapping It Out, invites all to tomorrow's People's Inaugural..David Rutherford, at Plainfield View on criticism of Mapp over handling of Joy Spriggs appointment. At Plainfield Sports News, coverage of the East Orange Holiday Tournament. At Jackie's TV Blog, post week in review pictures.

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Olddoc mulls tonight's Council meeting.. Bernice on effecting political change in Plainfield.. Mayor-elect Mapp invtes all to Wednesday's inaugural.. David posts a video on the Mapp inaugural.. PSN interviews former Cardinal Tristan Simms.. Jackie's week in review..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Council vote tonight will set tone for Mapp's first year"
  

Angels in Action:  "Nonprofit director spreads good works from Plainfield to South America"
Auto Repairs:  "Bill would set standards for auto repai faciliteis"

Liberty Science Center:  "Exploring the science in football"
Newark --

• Carjackings:  "An epidemic of carjackings afflicts the city"
• Gangs:  "Baraka calls gof gang ceasefire"

New York City:  "New mayor to be sworn in by Bill Clinton"

Anti-Semitism:  "Worker claims boss fired him because he would not fire Jewish employee"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice discusses effecting political change in Plainfield. Olddoc turns his attention to Coucnil's special meeting as Oh Hellers take their leave. Councilor and Mayor-elect Mapp, at Mapping It Out, issues a personal invitation to the People's Inaugural Wednesday..At Plainfield Sports News, an interview with former PHS Xardinl Tristan Simms. David Rutherford, at Plainfield View posts a video of Myor-elect Mapp's inaugural plans. At Jackie's TV Blog, the week in review.

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Bernice, Olddoc on Monday's special Council meeting.. Rutherford pictures 13th annual Kwanzaa celebration.. Jackie's week in review..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Area student to speak at St. Mark's on sex trafficking today"
  

Stefanie Minatee:  "Gospel artist a world traveler who remains faithful to NJ"
Girls Basketball:  "Plainfield tops New York's Robeson HS"

Garwood:  "Affordable housing for seniors under construction"
Maplewood: "Officils to vote on developer for post office site"
Newark:  "Ras Baraka calls for gang cease-fire in wake of killings"
North Plainfield --

• Shoplifting:  "Borough man charged with shoplifting at Home Depot"
• Stolen Car:  "Man was fleeing in stolen car when he crashed, died" -- Courier | Ledger | CBS |

Scotch Plains:  "BID tax for businesses may be suspended again for 2014"
Somerset Coumty:  "Events try to connect Super Bowl to destinations"

The Auditor:  "A look back at 2013"
Profile:  "Former Verizon cheif now guides sspiring entrepreneurs"
RU Football:  "Rutgers falls to Notre Dame in Pinstripe Bowl" -- Courier | Ledger |

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on Mondy's special Council meeting.  Olddoc opines a guess at Council's 2014 alignment. David Rutherford, at Plainfield View pictures the 13th annual Kwanzaa celebration. At Jackie's TV Blog, the week in review and Vincent on catnip.

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Bernice: Dems pick three for Mapp's seat..Olddoc posts the latest scores..Rutherford on the favorite Plainfielder of the year..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Area student to speak at St. Mark's on sex trafficking today"

Reward in Murder:  "$5 K reward offered in Christmas Day killing"
Target Hacking:  "Hackers also got PIN numbers in credit card number theft"
Luminaries:  "Tenafly mayor interrupts family's dinner to ask removal of luminaries"

Princeton:  "Princeton decides to invest in three-year strategic IT plan"
Trenton:  "Patriot Week beer tasting event rescheduled"   

RECENT POSTS: Bernice mDems pick three for Mapp's seat. Olddoc posts the latest scores. mmm . At Jackie's TV Blog, Tha Amazing Race blog party continues.

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Olddoc: A brief potpourri.. Bernice: Latino holidays in 2014.. Jackie (and Vincent) enjoy the Holidays..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Dems meet Friday to deal with Mapp vacancy"
  

Muhlenberg:  "Don't rush JFK plan for Muhlenberg" -- Letter by Dottie Gutenkauf, Courier.
Christmas Homicide:  "Reward offered in Christmas morning Plainfield homicide"

Bridgegte:  "Sen.Weinberg says Port Authority late on document request"
Hospitals:  "Irvington hospital site to be replaced with 700-unit complex"
Jersey City:  "'Eye in the sky' monitoring holiday travelers in Journal Square"
Newark:  "Condition of Amiri Baraka said to be improving"
Trenton:  "Mayor's brother asserts kickbacks are on tap at Water Works"
Unemployment Benefits:  "90,000 in NJ about to lose long-term benefits"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice considers Latino holidays in 2014. Olddoc offers an Oh Hell! update and a brief potpourri. mmm . At Jackie's TV Blog, Jackie (and Vincent) are enjoying the holidays.

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Bernice: Opportunities to be nice in 2014.. Olddoc hosts 'Oh Hellers'.. Jackie and Vincent wish all a Merry Christmas..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Kwanzaa celebration Saturday"
  

Bike Sale:  "Plainfield Boys and Girls Club offering bikes for sale" -- Bottom of page 1.
Homicide:  "Man dies after being shot at Park and 9th Christmas Day" -- Courier | Ledger |
Dog Rescue:  "Plainfield firefighters rescue dog trapped on Cedar Brook Pons"

Dunellen:  "Family wins borough house decorating contest"
Minimum Wage:  "NJ prepares to cope with minimum wage increase"
Trenton:  "Parking audit could help city earn state aid"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice shares opportunities to be nice in 2014. Olddoc is entertaining the 'Oh Hellers'. mmm . At Jackie's TV Blog, she and Vicnet wish all a Merry Christmas.

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Olddoc, the Mapps and Jackie and Vincent wish all a Happy Hoidays.. Bernice wishes all a Merry Christmas.. David Rutherford on wealth inequality in America..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "¡Feliz Navidad!"
  

Fraud::  "Ex-Plainfield Salvation Army officer loses appeal on fraud conviction"
Road-rage Conviction:  "Former Plainfield woman's convictions upheld in incident"

Super Bowl History:  "How the Super Bowl was born" (3/5).

RECENT POSTS: Bernice wishes all a Merry Christmas. Olddoc wishes all Happy Holidays. Councilor and Mayor-elect Mapp, at Mapping It Out, wish all Happy Holidays.. At Jackie's TV Blog, Jackie and Vincent wish all a Marry Christmas. David Rutherford, at Plainfield View on wealth inequality in  America.

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Bernice reposts a Christmas Eve report.. Olddoc: A sad note and a happy note.. The Mapps wish Plainfield Happy Holidays.. Rebecca reports on Elm-West kids' holiday party.. Jackie is enjoying the Holidays..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Netherwood Heights luminary extravaganza tonight"
  

Netherwood Heights:  "Neighbors to light historic district on Christmas Eve"

Bound Brook:  "Mayor resigns two years early" -- Party shift may affect development plans.
Investors Bank:  "Fed approves Investor's takeover of South Jersey bank"
Jersey City:  "Former mayor Healy lands part-time county job for $42K"
Johnson & Johnson:  "J&J closes in on $4B deal to sell Raritan diagnostics unit"
Lakewood:  "HUD rejects Tent City minister's discrimination claims"
Newark:  "Famed Weequahic HS slated for closure as part of restructuring plan"
New Brunswick:  "Drug arrest latest in string of events suggesting corruption"
School Election:  "17 to run for two seats on West New York Board of Ed"
Scotch Plains:  "Glimpse of history: Christmas was celebrated while St. Bart's was under construction"
West New York:  "FBI agents back at Town Hall"

Bridgegte:  "Christie allies at Port Authority have submitted subpoenaed documents"
Online Gambling:  "Nearly 110,000 accounts created in 4 weeks, state says"
Port Authority:  "Bill would give Inspector General subpoena powers outside agency"
Senate Staff Funding:  "Republican criticizes Kean over funding cuts" -- Revenge at the State House?

Super Bowl History:  "How the Super Bowl was born" (2/5).

RECENT POSTS: Bernice reposts a Christmas Eve report. Olddoc posts a sad note and a happy note. Councilor and Mayor-elect Mapp, at Mapping It Out, wishes Plainfield a Happy Holidays. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, reports on the Elm-West kids' holiday party. At Jackie's TV Blog, enjoying the Holidays.

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Mayor-elect Mapp wishes all Happy Holidays.. Bernice posts some Christmas bits.. Councilor Williams reports the Elm-West Christmas Party.. David previews PHS basketball season.. Jackie's week in review..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Sharon gives Council a Christmas present"
  

Mayor Mapp:  "Incoming Plainfield mayor plans week of service to others"
Grace's Kitchen:  "Soup kitchen dishes out equal parts sustenance, compassion and humanity"
Obamacare:  "Where to find last minute help in enrolling"

Jersey City:  "$19M state tax break for Journal Square residential tower"
NJ Spotlight:  "A Holiday Sampler" -- The year's  most-read stories.
Red Light Cams:  "Ten meanest cameras in NJ"
Super Bowl History:  "How the Super Bowl was born" (1/5).
Volunteer Connect:  "Organization links those with expertise to nonprofits"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice posts some Christmas bits. Olddoc notes Mick's passing, arrival of two great-grandchildren. Councilor and Mayor-elect Mapp, at Mapping It Out, wishes all Happy Holidays. Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. reports on Elm-West Christmas Party, wishes all Happy Holidays. David Rutherford, at Plainfield View offers a PHS basketbll preview with a guru. At Jackie's TV Blog, Tha week in review, plus pix.

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Bernice: A welcome breath of Spring..Olddoc awaits the Oh Hellers.. PSN: Plainfield opens season with a win on the road.. Jaxkie's week in review, plus pix..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Why not a decorated Plainfield homes contest?"
  

Mayor Mapp:  "Plainfield mayor starts year with days of service"

Jersey City:  "Hudson freeholder O'Dea hosts 29th annual party for kids"
Mall Shooting:  "Four men arrested in connection with Short Hills Mall shooting"
Newark:  "Rutgers to refurbish one of city's original skyscrapers"
Politics:  "Bar owner claims harrassment of self, patrons after failed mayoral bid"
Sandy Recovery:  "Most rental assistance did not go to shore counties"
Trenton --

• "Council approves first-ever ADA committee"
• "Mayor Tony Mack will not accept a plea deal"

The Auditor:  "Andrews' Wikipedia page gets mystery updates"
Bridgegate:  "Christie says Ft. Lee has three dedicated lanes for GWB" -- Pants on fire!
RECENT POSTS: Bernice celebrates a welcome breath of Spring.  Olddoc awaits the Oh Hellers. At Plainfield Sports News, Plainfield opens with a road win over Central. At Jackie's TV Blog, week in review captures some nice pix..

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Bernice: City posts job ads; Five to get City cars in 2014. Olddoc awaits Oh Hellers.. Jackie: The Survivor Season Finale blog party..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Jazz at Shiloh Satirday"

Mayor Mapp:  "New Plainfield mayor starts 2014 with service projects"
Target:  "Damage control includes emails. store-wide 10% discount"

Elizabeth:  "Arrest made in shooting of off-duty South Plainfield cop"
George Washington Bridge:  "Work on upper level will close lanes this weekend"
Middlesex County:  "Woman gets 51 months for stealing $7M from charity"
Newark:  "Mayoral candidate Baraka criticizes school overhaul"
Sisters of Mercy:  "Bayonne nun elevated to 'Blessed', one step from sainthood"
South Plainfield:  "Lockdown of high school result of false alarm" -- TAP | Ledger |
Trenton:  "Former Sen. Torricelli will givve away 500 turkeys to residents"

Bullying:  "Rutgers study finds bullying in academia" -- In academia? What is this world coming to?
NJ DREAM Act:  "Christie signs bill granting in-state tuition rate to immigrant students"
Obamacare:  "Administrtion official touts insurance  program at Jersey City event"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes the City posts job ads; Five to get City vehicles in 2014.  Olddoc awaits the 'Oh Hellers'. At Jackie's TV Blog, The Survivor: Blood vs. Water season finale and reunion blog.

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Bernice: Mapp's 'Call to Serve Plainfield'.. Olddoc on Mega Million lottery.. Rutherfor: Plainfield rapper visits Costa Rica.. Jackie: Survivor Seson Finale..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Jazz at Shiloh Satirday"
  

HomeFirst:  "Plainfield agency gets contribution from Unity Bank"
Holiday Decorations:  "Courier looking for submission of home photos"
School:  "School District graduation rates"

Clark:  "Deadline near for residents to vote on best decorated houses"
Jersey City:  "Assembly passes bill to change JC's pension system"
Trenton:  "Former pubic works director testifies about jobs created to Mack allies"

Bridgegate --

• "Christie fires back" -- NJSpot | PolNJ |
• "Top NJ Dems seek top-to-bottom review of Port Authority"
• "Sweeney: No one can believe the Governor ordered this"

NJ DREAM Act:  "Tuition bill passes, may be signed today" -- Ledger | NJSpot |
Schools:  "Schools Development Authority gets new director" -- From NJSpotlight.
RECENT POSTS: Bernice cites Mapp's 'Call to Serve Plainfield'. Olddoc on the Mega Million lottery. David Rutherford, at Plainfield View notes Plainfield rapper Bishop travels to Puerto Viejo.. At Jackie's TV Blog, The Survivor: Blood vs. Water season finale and reunion blog..

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