Olddoc makes a final comment on the elections later.. Bernice ponders Park & 7th; pictures South Avenue.. David: Video of Cornel West in support of Children First Team.. Noel on Mid-State 38 Top 10, Week 7..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]..

• "Trunk or Treat Halloween event for kids tonight"

NEWS --

Oil Trains:  "Is crude oil being shipped through your town? State won't tell you"

Home Invasions --

• "Police probe latest home invasion in Edison" -- Courier | Ledger |
• "Stereotypes, racism may be fueling spate of home invasions"

Elizabeth:  "Judge dismisses lawsuit against Lesniak superPAC"
Montclair:  "Town debates advantages, costs of paid sick leave"

Booker-Bell Race --

• "Half-truths, unequal funding define Booker-Bell race"
• "Bell aims to end Republican losing streak" -- Hah!

Candidate Christie:  "Christie criticized for appearing with candidate who opposed Sandy aid"
Christie & Heckler --

• "Christie: Just another day at Rancho Christie"
• "Heckler: NJ residents deserve answers from Christie"
• "Following blowup, questions arise over anger as a Christie tool"
  

Ebola:  "100 NJ residents with no symptoms being monitored at home, state says"
Energy:  "PSEG eyes Bridgeport, CT, as site for new plant"
Supertstorm Sandy:  "Red Cross response to disaster was a disaster itself"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] ponders Park & 7th; pictures South Avenue.

[OLDDOC] makes a final comment on the elections later.

[DAVID] Video of Cornel West in support of Children First Team.

[NOEL at PALS] on Mid-State 38 Top 10.

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Olddoc World Series bumps blogging.. Bernice: More on candidate forum; and spammers.. Rebecca urges 'yes' vote on public questions.. David reminds all of Cornel West event tonight.. Jackie: Survivor blog party..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Prof. Cornel West appears on behalf of Children First team tonight"
• "Trunk or Treat Halloween event for kids on Friday"

NEWS --

Halloween:  "Mischief night? Cabbage night? Goosey night? What's it all mean?" -- Maps of how NJ talks here.
Open Space:  "Legislators, environmentalists split on open space referendum"
School Security:  "Report shows increased protections, higher costs"

Elizabeth:  "Lesniak SuperPAC sued by Board of Ed candidates"
Newark:  "State searching for firm, auditor to oversee city's finances"
South Plainfield:  "Home invasion robberies target Indian-Asians" -- Courier | Ledger |

Gov. Chrisite:  "Christie tells heckler to 'sit down and shut up'" -- Courier | Ledger |
Sen. Booker:  "Celebrity senator takes on a low profile in DC"
Business:  "Apple CEO Tim Cook announces he is gay"
Disaster Recovery:  "Why does NJ keep getting disaster recovery wrong?"
Early Voting:  "The big role of Black churches in early voting campaigns"
Ebola --

• "Christie, Obama trade jabs as NJ's plan details emerge"
  
• "Christie's quarantine policy questioned by Nobel laureate"
• "Ebola nurse says Christie bullied her"

Superstorm Sandy:  "60% of victims still need money to rebuild or elevate homes"
'Tax Climate':  "NJ dead last on Tax Foundation's annual list"
Wall Street Banks:  "Prosecutors suspect repeat offenses on Wall Street"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] More on candidate forum; and spammers.

[OLDDOC] World Series bumps blogging.

[DAVID] reminds all of Cornel West event tonight.

[JACKIE] Survivor blog party.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] urges 'yes' vote on public questions.

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Olddoc disappointed by Forum turnout.. Bernice reports on the LWV candidate forum.. Councilor Williams asks if the Dems support Derek Armstead.. David on Mr. (Jerry) Green's neighborhood..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Trunk or Treat Halloween event for kids on Friday"
  

NEWS --

Charter Schools:  "Study: Charters serve smaller portion of poor and special needs students"
Robbery:  "Bridgewater man arrested in Plainfield, Green Brook robberies"
Obituary:  "Albert Knight, formerly with Plainfield DPW"

Elizabeth:  "Five charged in MS-13 'initiation' killing"
Hospitals --

• "NJ ranks fourth safest in nation, report says"
• "Childrens Specialized launches websites to help parents search for insurance for disabled kids"
• "County officials weigh impact of sale of hospital to not-for-profit"

Kean U:  "Kean announces the Michael Graves School of Architecture"
North Plainfield --

• "New parking ordinance goes into effect today"
• "Two teens missing, may have run away"

Trenton:  "School board threatens former members with legal action over unreturned iPads"

Ebola --

• "NJ nurse prepares for West African trip to help in Ebola crisis"
• "Nurse who was quarantined in NJ will defy Maine isolation"
• "Attorney for hospitalized nurse: Why was she kept?"
  

Politics:  "Bon Jovi to hold event with potential Dem candidate for governor"
Superstorm Sandy --

• "How NJ is preparing its power grid for next storm"
• "Two years after storm, transit systems still girding for others"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] reports on the LWV candidate forum.

[OLDDOC]  disappointed by Forum turnout.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] asks if the Dems support Derek Armstead in Linden.

[DAVID] on Mr. (Jerry) Green's neighborhood.

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Olddoc offers thoughts on quarantine plus a potpourri.. Bernice offers a nature note.. Councilor Williams on Jerry Green: Powerful or pathetic?.. David invites all to an evening with Cornel West Thursday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "LWV candidate forum tonight at Emerson School"

NEWS --

1-seat Ride:  "Evening one-seat ride to be added to Raritan Valley Line in January" -- Yup, that's me in the front row.
Boys & Girls Club:  "Plainfield club to host Haunted House activities"
Gun Buyback:  "480 guns collected in Union County gun buyback"
McGreevey:  "Jim McGreevey quietly makes a statehouse appearance"
Robbery:  "Plainfield man gets 18 years for knifepoint robbery" -- Courier | Ledger |

Dog Gym:  "Zoom Room, NJ's first public dog gym opens"
Exhibit:  "Princeton U map exhibit tracks NJ's development through the years"
School Lunch Fraud:  "District disciplines employees in alleged school lunch fraud"
Somerset County:  "News of open-space deal leads to ethics complaint"

Ebola --

• "CDC rejects quarantine for most West African travelers"
• "Christie says nurse's release had nothing to do with her hiring lawyer"

Open Space:  "New debate over protecting NJ's open space"
Port Authority:  "Reform bills approved by Assembly panel"
Red Light Cams:  "Towns with cams lobby for extension of program"
Vo-Techs:  "Lawmakers follow words of support with legislative action"
RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] offers a nature note.

[OLDDOC] offers thoughts on quarantine plus a potpourri.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] on Jerry Green: Powerful or pathetic?.

[DAVID] invites all to an evening with Cornel West Thursday.

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Bernice notes LWV forum tomorrow; reminds all voters are in charge at polls.. Olddoc offers a followup on his Gloria Taylor post.. Councilor Williams: Jerry shows himself fake Dem, craven huckster in Linden race.. Rebecca: Jerry Green and the Race Card.. David: Cornel West visits Plainfield Thursday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "One-seat Ride to NYC: Special meeting tonight in Cranford"

NEWS --

Union  County --

• "Transfer of prisoners to Hudson County could impact officers in both"
• "Freeholders approve $275K grant for Brian Park Conservancy"

Elections:  "How effective are those political signs popping up?"

Cricket:  "Earl Daley still an all-rounder"
Iselin:  "Gender-bending square-dancers whirl through four-day event"
Jersey City:  "Lawsuit accuses city school of grouping pre-Kers by race"
Newrk --

• "Quarantined nurse plans to sue"
• "Officials: Quarantined nurse to be discharged"
• "Officials say quarantined nurse is in climate-controlled area, has computer access"

West Orange:  "Four-way mayoral debate tonight"

Gov. Christie --

• "Christie defends state Ebola quarantine on Fox News"
• "Candidate Christie takes to Fox News to tout bipartisan record in NJ"
• "Christie redoubles minimum wage attack"

Ebola:  "Feds press NY, NJ to reconsider mandatory quarantine"
Sports Betting:  "Live video chat with Sen. Lesniak at 11:30 this morning"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes LWV forum tomorrow; reminds all voters are in charge at polls.

[OLDDOC] offers a followup on his Gloria Taylor post.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] Jerry shows himself fake Dem, craven huckster in Linden race.

[DAVID] Cornel West visits Plainfield Thursday.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] Jerry Green and the Race Card.

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Olddoc offers a followup on the 'Parasite' post.. Bernice notes Soria Taxi vows improvements.. Councilor Williams notes her ballot position.. David reminds all of Cornel West visit Thursday.. Noel: Montgomery shuts down Plainfield's fast start.. Jackie: Week in review plus a smiling Lady Bug..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "El Centro celebrates 30 years of service"
  

NEWS --

Cardinals Football:  "Plainfield breaks down early against Montgomery"
Hospitals:  "Lawmakers angry at foundation charged with managing hospital's assets"
Rutgers:  "Rewind of RU loss to Nebraska"

Affordable Housing:  "COAH fails to adopt new rules despite Court deadline"
School Planning:  "NJ school district invites public to strategic planning sessions"

Ebola --

• "Doctors Without Borders slams NJ treatment of Ebola nurse"
• "ACLU demands Christie give legal reason for detaining nurse who's tested negative"
• "Mom o f nurse: She was very frustrated"
• "Christie defends Ebola quarantine"
• "Quarantined nurse writes OpEd for Dallas newspaper"
• "Infectious control doctor on quarantine's unintended consequences"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Soria Taxi vows improvements.

[OLDDOC] offers a  followup on the 'Parasite' post.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] notes her ballot position.

[DAVID] reminds all of Cornel West visit Thursday.

[JACKIE] Week in review plus a smiling Lady Bug.

[NOEL at PALS] Montgomery shuts down Plainfield's fast start.

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Olddoc follows up on the 'Parasite' post.. Bernice on Furoshiki, plus comments to commenters.. David reminds all Cornel West will be in Plainfield next Thursday.. Jackie: The Amazing Race blog party..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Volunteers will build new playground at Queen City Academy today"
  

NEWS --

Neighborhood Health Center:  "Regional director visits Plainfield health center"
Raritan Valley Line:  "NJT seeks federal funds for one-seat ride" -- A Hail Mary pass before Monday's meeting...

Bayonne:  "City eyes deal to develop more housing at old military terminal"
Burglaries:  "Bronx man linked to 50 burglaries in Union,, Middlesex counties"
Dodge Poetry Festival:  "At NJPAC, veterans and newcomers take stage"
Ebola:  "Christie, Cuomo impose new policy; Newark passenger hospitalized" -- Record | Ledger |
Edison:  "Four cops indicted on conspiracy, misconduct charges" -- Courier | Ledger |
Jersey City:  "Zip Cars zoom into JC"
Middlesex County:  "County lawyers argue sheriff could fire investigators in bribery scandal case"
Newark --

• "Baraka meets with criminals in effort to reduce violence, report says"
• "Opponent's workers indicted for burning Baraka's campaign bus"

2016 Race:  "Top NJ Dems meet to plan for Clinton 2016"
Bullying:  "Expert: Sayreville super's stand had domino effect"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  on Furoshiki, plus comments to commenters.

[OLDDOC] follows up on the 'Parasite' post.

[DAVID] reminds all Cornel West will be in Plainfield next Thursday.

[JACKIE] The Amazing Race blog party.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] mmm.

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Olddoc on diabetes and veteran's tax exemption.. Bernice invites all to 'be the change' you wish to see.. Councilor Williams announces her ballot position and LWV forum.. David reminds all of Cornel West appearance next week.. Noel on Mid-State 38 Top Ten..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Special meeting on one-seat ride to NYC Monday"

NEWS --

Demographics:  "Courier's Changing Face of America series discovers cricket"
Booker Campaign --

• "Booker's 2014 campaign looks nothing like the 2013 one"
• "Anti-gay mailer in Booker race misspells his name"

Atlantic City:  "State could subsidize flights to AC, report says"
Elizabeth --

• "A lot riding on school board elections"
• "Officials investigating sexting incident"

Jersey City:  "Beautification effort continues with annual daffodil giveaway"
Linden:  "Union County, FBI nab six on drug charges"
North Plainfield:  "Bloods gang member arrested on gun charges"
Outsourcing:  "NJ town outsources housing inspections"
Sayreville:  "Baseball coaches among those suspended in hazing probe"

2016 Race:  "Dem power players converge on Newark for Clinton 2016 strategy session"
Gov. Christie:  "Christie seeks to clarify comments on minimum wage"
Ebola:  "NYC doctor tests positive for Ebola"
Open Space:  "Conservative group to launch ad campaign against open space amendment"
Port Authority:  "Legislation would limit power of NJ governor over PA"
RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] invites all to 'be the change' you wish to see.

[OLDDOC] on diabetes and veteran's tax exemption.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] announces her ballot position and LWV forum.

[DAVID] reminds all of Cornel West appearance next week.


[NOEL at PALS] on Mid-State 38 Top Ten.

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Olddoc: Is Gloria Taylor a parasite?.. Bernice on new Charter Schools; Ballot questions; Diwali wishes.. David on Danny Dunn, Jerry Green's PR man.. Jackie: Survivor Blood vs. Water blog party.. Rebecca on Black Writers Syposium at ECC..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Assemblyman Jerry Green absconds"

NEWS --

Charter Schools:  "Two new Plainfield charters approved" --  PolNJ | Courier |
League of Women Voters:  "Three important public questions on ballot"
Neighborhood Health Center:  "White House official visits health center"
Holt Congressional Seat:  "12th District candidates fall along party lines in TCNJ debate" -- Ledger | PolNJ |

Elizabeth:  "Families of murder victims demand action"
Newark --

• "Baraka offers to sell PA airport and seaport land"
• "Watershed trustees postpone meeting amid board shakeup"

Police Misconduct:  "Rockaway cop offered 5 years in jail for trying to get relative out of ticket"
North Plainfield:  "Man pleads not guilty in deadly Turnpike crash"
Union County GOP:  "Bramnick, Guadagno trade gags at UC GOP fundraiser"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie poll ratings continue to slip"
Ebola --

• "Live chat Thursday AM: How to discuss Ebaola with kids"
• "Christie announce joint Ebola team"
• "Christie Plan: Three hospitals will treat any cases"
• "Newark patient not exhibiting symptoms, but will be monitored"

Ferguson, MO:   "For Jersey activists, Ferguson continues to call"
Lottery Tax:  "Lawmakers look at lottery tax to fund afterschool programs"
Pollsters:  "The Auditor grades NJ's pollsters"
Port Authority:  "PA adopts new public records policy"
RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on new Charter Schools; Ballot questions; Diwali wishes.

[OLDDOC] Is Gloria Taylor a parasite?

[DAVID] on Danny Dunn, Jerry Green's PR man.

[JACKIE] Survivor Blood vs. Water blog party.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] on Black Writers Syposium at ECC.

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Olddoc offers an overview of candidates for local office.. Bernice notes County posts voter statistics.. David on Danny Dunn, JG's PR man.. Rebecca on Black Writers Symposium at ECC..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield Recreation's fall/winter activities announced"
  

NEWS --

Boys Soccer:  "Plainfield advances to UCT semifinals"
Holt Congressional Seat:  "Watson Coleman, Eck to meet in TCNJ debate" -- Tonight or next Wednesday?
Union County College:  "UCC, Kean announce partnership to benefit low-income STEM students"
Traffic Alert:  "Overturned truck closes Route 22"

Bound Brook:  "Police deploy cam system to keep an eye on downtown"
Elizabeth:  "Police increase presence after four fatal shootings in last week"
EWR:  "West African passenger being evaluated for Ebola at Newark hospital"
Kean U.:  "Student feels threatened after swastikas drawn outside dorm room"
North Plainfield:  "School district 'satisfied' with NJSIAA investigation of banana incident"
Trenton:  "Mayor Jackson touts development as key to city's revitalization"

2016 Presidential Race:  "10 states crucial to Christie in 2016 race"
Campaign Finance:  "Two new SuperPACs with Dem ties formed"
Ebola:  "Gov. Christie to brief reporters on NJ's preparedness"
Sports Betting:  "League officials officially ask judge to bar NJ sports betting"
State Pensions:  "NJ won't release probe of controversial investment until after election"
Toys 'R Us:  "Toy chain pulls 'Breaking Bad' action dolls" -- Accessorized with bags of drugs and cash.
RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes County posts voter statistics.

[OLDDOC] offers an overview of candidates for local office.

[DAVID] on Danny Dunn, JG's PR man.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] on Black Writers Symposium at ECC.

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Olddoc on his great-grandson's Bar Mitzvah.. Bernice on JG and the GOP; Stabbing, shooting raise questions..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Blast from the past: Victorian Accents"
  

NEWS --

League of Women Voters:  "Candidate profiles and answers to questions" -- Forum is set for Tuesday, Oct. 28.
Cardinals Football:  "Ridge hangs in for win over Plainfield"
McGreevey:  "McGreevey as mayor of Jersey City?"
Shooting, Stabbing:  "Two injured after shooting, stabbing in Plainfield" -- Courier | Ledger |

Carteret:  "Mayor takes action after learning of sex scandal"
Jersey City:  "City to restructure police department for first time in two decades"
Linden:  "Chemical cloud released at Bayway Refinery"
Newark:  "Baraka demands schools return to city control in NYTimes OpEd" -- OpEd is here.
North Plainfield:  "NJSIAA: Not enough proof of racial prank in banana case"
Trenton:  "Ferguson-inspired mural removed at police request"

Affordable Housing:  "NJ affordable housing rules stuck in limbo" -- Ledger | NJSpot |
Ebola:  "What the CDC got wrong about Ebola"
Electronic Billboards:  "Appeals court rules NJ towns can ban them"
Gay Rights:  "NJ advocates coping with waning interest since victory in marriage issue"
Oil Politics:  "Questions arise as oil prices drop"
Red-Light Cams:  "League of Municipalities says program should not be scrapped"
Soccer:   "US defeats Haiti in Women's Soccer World Cup"
Sports Betting:  "Sports leagues seek to stop betting from beginning in NJ"
Turnpike:  "$2.5B widening between Exits 6 and 9 ready to open"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on JG and the GOP; Stabbing, shooting raise questions.

[OLDDOC] on his great-grandson's Bar Mitzvah.

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Olddoc: Family gone home, Olddoc will post later.. Bernice warns it is deer rutting season.. David: Photos from benefit football game, QC 5K run.. Noel: Plainfield's late rally against Ridge not enough.. Jackie: Week in review plus pix..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Jerry Green turns Rutherford team Fish Fry into a success"

NEWS --

Stabbing:  "Three injured in daytime Plainfield stabbing"
Traffic Alert:  "Eastbound Rt. 22 closure in Union starts Tuesday"

Auto Thefts:  "Why are more stolen cards disappearing overseas?"
Bergen exec campaign:  "Dem accuses GOP incumbent of slander for ad" -- Record | PolNJ |
Carteret:  "Sex, lies, and text messages in fire department scandal"
Fanwood:  "5th annual 5K Family Run draws 286 entrants"
North Plainfield:  "Drunk boro man charged in deadly Turnpike crash"
Sayreville:  "Young football players recall hazing"
Scotch Plains:  "SARA brings cats to pet adoption fair at Parker Gardens"
Trenton:  "As state clears homeless encampments, officials push outreach services"

Ex-Nazis:  "Ex-Nazis receiving Social Security"
Girl Scouts:  "Girl Scouts debate their place in changing world"
Mortgages:  "Mortgage giants set to loosen lending" -- WSJ | WashPost | LATimes | -- Here we go again!
NJDOT:  "New commissioner calls for transportation tax, new tunnel, light rail"
Pension Funds:  "Pension funds eye reducing hedge fund exposure"
Recidivism:  "McGreevey, police, parole and corrections officials converge to combat recidivism"
US Senate Races:  "Dems new move: Backing long-shot candidates"

Roman Catholic Church --

• NYTimes:  "No consensus as Synod on Family ends"
• National Catholic Reporter:  "Synod report narrows open tone, Pope calls for 'middle path'"
• National Catholic Reporter:  "Synod a win for Francis and for openness"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] warns it is deer rutting season.

[OLDDOC] Family gone home, Olddoc will post later.

[DAVID] Photos from benefit football game, QC 5K run.

[JACKIE] Week in review plus pix.

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield's late rally against Ridge not enough.

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Bernice asks if it's deja vu all over again.. Olddoc has family this weekend.. David: Purple Twilight video features Plainfield scenes.. Jackie: week in review includes pix form the Fire Safety Fair..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Soumas and students in recital at Crescent Church today"

NEWS --

Drake House:  "Historical Society takes part in Four Centuries program this weekend"
Boys Soccer:   "Plainfield, Summit in tie"
Stabbing:  "Three injured in Plainfield stabbing"
Union County:  "In 14 county towns, traffic stops caught on video"
Jersey City:  "ACLU chides JC school board over public comment policies"
Sayreville --

• "Football coaches suspended after hazing scandal"
• "Coach Najjar reportedly feeling betrayed by team"

Campaign Doations:  "Bill would ban companies receiving state subsidies from donating to campaigns"

Civil Service:  "Lawmakers seek to kill Christie's civil service changes -- again"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] Bernice asks if it's deja vu all over again...

[OLDDOC] Olddoc has family this weekend.. .

[DAVID] Purple Twilight video features Plainfield scenes.

[JACKIE] week in review includes pix form the Fire Safety Fair.

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Olddoc has family this weekend.. Bernice asks if it's deja vu all over again.. David's BOE team has fish fry Saturday AM.. Jackie: The Amazing Race blog party..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield native in Chicago art show this weekend"
  
• "Friends of Library wine-tasting today"
• "Donna Vose memorial gathering this afternoon"

NEWS --

Drake House:  "Historical Society takes part in Four Centuries program this weekend"
Obituary:  "Yvonne Thomas, former director of Plainfield Head Start"

Atlantic City:  "Judge voids Taj Mahal casino union contract"
Bayonne:  "City to save $80K by having in-house lawyers as prosecutors"
Billboards:  "Court rules towns may ban billboards"
Elizabeth:  "Second student contracts enterovirus, district contacts CDC"
Essex County College:  "New president: ECC on path to exceed expectations"
Jersey City:  "ACLU chides JC school board over public comment policies"
JFK:  "Ebola preparedness concerns raised by death of JFK passenger"
Newark --

• "Baraka: City to start following benefits contribution reforms"
• "Legal scorecard: Five battles facing watershed agency"

Princeton:  "University's endowment stands at $21 billion, up 20% from last year"
Sayreville Football Scandal:  "Lawyer for player criticizes media"
South Plainfield:  "Mayor announces plan to disinfect playgrounds, public buildings" -- Ebola scare.

Bridgegte --

• "NJ GOP carrying Bridgegate scandal debt, reports $1.1M on hand"

Gov. Christie:  "Christies report earning nearly $700K last year, up from 2012"
Ebola:  "Test your Ebola IQ" -- Take this short quiz.
Lobbying:  "NJ Senate panel OKs bill designed to stop conflicts of interest"
Public Records:  "Judge: Names of police subject to internal affairs complaints are public records"
Sports Betting:  "Christie signs law allowing sports betting in NJ"
TD Bank:  "NJ, other states settle with TD Bank over data breach"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] asks if it's deja vu all over again.

[OLDDOC] has family this weekend.

[DAVID] invites all to another Fish Fry this morning.

[JACKIE] The Amazing Race blog party.

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Olddoc offers food for thought.. Bernice notes Library Board seeks budget help.. Neolon Mid-State 38 Top Ten, Week 6..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Green-inspired attack on Board of Ed candidates?"
• "Friends of Library wine-tasting set for Saturday"
• "Memorial gathering for former Councilor Donna Vose Saturday"
  

NEWS --

Charity Football Game:  "Manny Collins, Donald Jones host charity game at Seidler Saturday"
Plainfield Area Humane Society:  "Friendly stray needs a home"
Seeds of Learning:  "Plainfield teen pilot, father honored at PHS banquet"

Corruption: "Judge refuses to dismiss indictment against former Bergen Dem chair"
Elizabeth:  "School, buses disinfected after case of enterovirus diagnosed"
Hospitals:  "Merger of two hospitals could increase quality, boost power" -- NJSpot | Record |
Jersey City:  "Fulop's chief of staff quits over racially inflammatory remarks" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
Medical Kickbacks:  "Seven Central, North Jersey doctors arrested in imaging kickback scheme"
Newark --

• "Legislators renew call for probe into Newark watershed agency"
• "Baraka sends letter to Obama criticizing 'One Newark' school plan"
• "German school wins grand prize in Panasonic video contest" -- Of which Dr. Larry Leverett is executive director.
  

North Plainfield:  "Somerset County turns over public works building to borough"

Gov. Christie:  "Dems call out Christie for campaign photo"
Ebola --

• "Lawmaker wants three NJ hospitals designated for Ebola"
• "NJ health care workers say state needs to name one hospital for care"

Employment:  "Economist: NJ jobs market 'has no momentum'"
Millennials:  "Report: NJ should focus less on cars"
Urban Violence:  "Sen. Shirley Turner proposes commission to study urban violence"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Library Board seeks budget help.

[OLDDOC] offers food for thought.

[Councilor STORCH] mmm.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] mmm.

[DAVID] mmm.

[JACKIE] mmm.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] mmm.

[DOTTIE G SEZ] mmm.

[NOEL at PALS] on Mid-State 38 Top Ten, Week 6.

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Olddoc on Tuesday's Council meeting; SCOTUS time.. Bernice offers commentary on taxi rules; notes special Library board meeting this AM.. David announces another fish fry brunch this Saturday.. Jackie: Survivor Blood vs. Water blog party..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "No PT today, special Library board meeting"

NEWS --

Hit-and-Run:  "Plainfield man, driving North Plainfield taxi, arrested in hit-and-run"
Raritan Valley Line:  "Recap of live chat on NJ.com"

Asbury Park:  "First NJ craft whiskey, gin distillery proposed since Prohibition"
Maplewood:  "ACLU complaint claims school procedures unfair to minority students"
Middlesex County:  "Woman admits she cheated US of nearly $1M in tax refunds"
Montclair:  "Downtown is semi-finalist for Great American Main Street award"
Newark --

• "Council passes foreclosure, anti-smoking ordinances"
• "Baraka touts first 100 days' accomplishments"

Perth Amboy:  "2008 campaign check for James Devine's child support questioned by ELEC"
Sayreville Football Scandal --

• "School district now using high-powered crisis management firm"
• "Coaches could face discipline over player assault allegations"
  
• "Coach told players 'I don't trust you any more' day before game was cancelled"

Pres. Obama:  "Obama cancels NJ fundraising trip to deal with Ebola"
Gov. Christie --

• "Poll shows Jerseyans question Christie's trustworthiness"
• "Christie slams Obama Ebola response, calls nurses union 'unhelpful'"

Sen. Menendez:  "Senator's legal expenses top $1M amid probes"
Ebola --

• "With new case confirmed, US vows more vigilance"
• "The other contagion: Hysteria"

Legislature:  "Proposed law would mandate smart-growth policies in towns' master plans"
Red-light Cams:  "Crashes at intersections underreported, researchers say"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] offers commentary on taxi rules; notes special Library board meeting this AM.

[OLDDOC] on Tuesday's Council meeting; SCOTUS time.

[DAVID] announces another fish fry brunch this Saturday.

[JACKIE] Survivor Blood vs. Water blog party.

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Olddoc will post on Council before noon.. Bernice: Seniors support Center against critics; North Plainfield taxi owner wants ban reconsidered.. David on being locked up abroad..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Friends of Library wine-tasting set for Saturday"

NEWS --

Obama Visit:  "Obama visits Union today for fundraiser" -- Expect traffic delays.
Bullying:  "Interactive map shows schools' anti-bullying scores"

Dunellen:  "Fire rips through apartment complex" -- Courier | Ledger |
Franklin:  "Teen fatally shot in Soaries' church parking lot" -- Courier | Ledger |
Newarfk:  "Council to vote on fining banks that do not maintain foreclosed properties"
Sayreville:  "Hazing scandal sparks warning for borough's youth sports"

Gov. Christie --
"Iowa poll shows uphill climb for Christie in 2016 race"
"Christie maintains his out-of-state travel, campaigning"  -- With map.
Ebola:  "CDC: Dr. Nancy Snyderman did not put public at risk in breaking isolation"
Unemployment:  "NJ's long-term unemployment rate ranks 49 our of to states"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Seniors support Center against critics; North Plainfield taxi owner wants ban reconsidered.

[OLDDOC] will post on Council before noon.


[DAVID]  on being locked up abroad.

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Olddoc offers a weekend potpourri and an amusing anecdote.. Bernice tonight is last Council meeting before election; Nancy Piwowar has a WWI article published.. David notes Cornel West will headline fundraiser for Children First BOE team.. Councilor Williams remembers Pat Turner Kavanaugh..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Memorial gathering for Donna Vose set for Saturday"

NEWS --

Obama Visit:  "Road closures, security planned for Obama visit to Union Wednesday"
Fire:  "Fire above Leland Avenue liquor store displaces two" -- Courier | Ledger |
Raritan Valley Line --

• "Fight continues for direct service to NYC"
• "Live chat about future of line service on NJ.com Wednesday, 12:15 PM"

Theater:  "Former Plaifield teacher's new play tackles residency fraud in school districts"

Camden:  "600 abandoned homes to be bulldozed"
Newark:  "Moody's: State financial supervision credit positive for city"
Union County:  "Officials told PBA head county intends to shutter county jail"

Ebola --

• "NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman, Princeton resident, apologizes for breaking quarantine"
• "Princeton Health Officer talks Ebola quarantine"
• "Princeton Health Officer: Not in a million years did I think I'd be discussing Ebola at Council"

Gov. Christie --

• "Poll: Christie popularity lowest ever" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
• "Christie, NJEA in tussle over ad"

Transportation Trust Fund --

• "Transportation Trust Fund drained, lawmakers blamed"
• "Even tripling gas tax would leave state billions short of needs"

Public Records:  "NJ police dashboard recordings are public records, judge rules"
Red Light Cams:  "Grassroots group takes on industry's claims"

Synod on the Family --

• "Catholic bishops take first steps toward acceptance of gays in church" (Record)
• "A shift in tonne towards gays, divorce"(NYTimes)
• "Synod document offers new style of 'being church'" (National Catholic Reporter)

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] tonight is last Council meeting before election; Nancy Piwowar has a WWI article published.

[OLDDOC] offers a weekend potpourri and an amusing anecdote.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] remembers Pat Turner Kavanaugh.

[DAVID] notes Cornel West will headline fundraiser for Children First BOE team.

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Bernice on Plainfield's Columbus link.. Olddoc will post later.. Councilor Williams remembers Pat Turner Kavanaugh.. Jackie's week in review plus pix..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Reed Realty Open House celebrates ERA rebranding"
  

NEWS --

Raritan Valley Line:  "Fight continues for direct service to NYC"
Historic Photo:  "What healthcare workers wore in Plainfield at turn of 20th century"
OpEd:  "Creating a 'posse' of disadvantage students can help ease shock of college" -- Roland Anglin, Plainfield resident and RU professor.

Somerset County:  "Twenty-six historic sites opened to the public"
Transit Courtesy:  "SEPTA launches 'Dude It's Rude' courtesy campaign"

Sayreville Football Scandal --

• "Seven students charged in sexual assault suspended"
• "Super explains why he hasn't been allowed to talk to coaches"
• "Football program could be suspended beyond this season, Super says"
• "Hundreds come out for vigil amid hazing scandal"

Gov. Christie:  "In NAACP speech, Christie scolds public unions"
Govs Kean & Byrne:  "Repairing Hudson tunnels, building new one should be top priority"
Ebola --

• "Second US case raises doubts of hospital preparedness"
• "NJ man arrested at JFK showed Ebola-like symptoms"

Energy:  "Bill wants 80% of NJ power to come from renewable sources by 2050"
Health Insurance:  "NJ insurance options grow as upstarts join the market"
Real Estate:  "Home values drop in NJ, but so do mortgage payments" -- Interactive map.

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on Plainfield's Columbus link.

[OLDDOC] will post later.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] remembers Pat Turner Kavanaugh.

[JACKIE] week in review plus pix.

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Bernice notes El Centro marks 30 years.. Noel: North Hunterdon holds off Cardinals.. Jackie's week in review plus pix.. Olddoc is taking the weekend off..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Orange Housing Authority shows Plainfield how it's done"
  

NEWS --

Obituary:  "Patricia Kavanaugh" -- This is the full obituary published by the family.
Boys Soccer:  "Plainfield in first ever victory over Scotch Plains"
Cardinals Football:  "North Hunterdon bests Plainfield"
Drake House:  "Historical Society of Plainfield to participate in Four Centuries program"

Maplewood:  "If Brooklyn were a suburb"
NJPAC:  "NJPAC hosts Dodge Poetry Festival"
Sayreville Football Scandal --

• "As pressure on coach mounts, parent describes locker room attack"
• "Why 7? Parent explains role of each in assault"
• "7th player surrenders in hazing case"

Union County:  "Clark residents up in arms over Rahway River Park stadium"

Auto 'Black Boxes':  "Experts say computer usage is complicated"
Campaign Finance:  "Getting cash from casino hopefuls no gamble for lawmakers"
Ebola --

• "NJ quarantines NBC crew that worked with stricken cameraman"
• "Texas health care worker tests positive for Ebola"

NAACP:  "Newark, Camden branches dismiss Christie 'dog and pony show'"

Film:  "Two classic anti-Nazi films released" -- 'Hangmen Must Die!' and 'Man Hunt'.
RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes El Centro marks 30 years.

[OLDDOC] taking the weekend off.


[JACKIE] the week in review plus pix.


[NOEL at PALS] North Hunterdon holds off Cardinals.

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Bernice on some truly curious Plainfield political curiosities.. David announces Board of Ed campaign HQ kickoff today.. Olddoc wishes all a good weekend.. Jackie: The Amazing Race blog party..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield Symphony premiers work by composer to the Popes Saturday"
• "Rutherford-Jeffers-Bellamy team opens campaign HQ today with brunch"
  

NEWS --

Obituary:  "Patricia Kavanaugh" -- This is the full obituary published by the family.
Watson Coleman Race:  "Bill Clinton to appear at Princeton fundraiser bash"

Economic Development:  "Rutgers conference explores arts as economic engine"
Edison:  "Edison opens Internet cafe for senior citizens"
Newark:  "ShopRite to hire 200 for new location"
Rutgers:  "HackRU tech event at Rutgers this weekend"
Sayreville Football Scandal --
"7 players charged in sexual assault, hazing"
"Ex-player talks about the culture of the program"
Scotch Plains:  "18-year-old who jumped from Rt. 22 overpass dies"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie to address state NAACP for first time since taking office"
Bridgegate:  "Inspired by Christie bridge scandal, new whistleblower law heads to Senate floor"

Obituary:  "Robert Mangum, founder and first president of 100 Black Men"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on some truly curious political curiosities.

[OLDDOC] wishes all a good weekend.

[DAVID] announces Board of Ed campaign HQ kickoff today.

[JACKIE] The Amazing Race blog party.

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Olddoc sees Councilor Taylor holding double standard.. Bernice urges thought before voting Nov. 4; notes FOPPL wine tasting.. David: BOE team offers Saturday kickoff brunch.. Noel: Mid-State 38 Top Ten for Week 5..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield Symphony premiers work by composer to the Popes Saturday"
• "Saturday: Historic QC 5K Walk/Run'
• "Flu Clinic dates correction"

NEWS --

Plainfield Dairy Queen:  "Plainfield DQ one of two NJ stores to suffer data breach"
Police Beating:  "Plainfield man guilty of beating officer, but not attempted murder"
Raritan Valley Line:  "Coalition plans special public meeting on one-seat ride" -- Oct. 25, Cranford Community Center.
Union County College:  "County breaks ground on new student services building"

Fanwood:  "Sun Tavern sells for $1.345M at auction"
Green Brook:  "Bridgewater man dies when pickup rear-ended on Rt 22"
Newark --

• "City leaders set their sights on 2015 budget"
• "How Newark overcame its $93M deficit in six steps"
• "Rutgers plans new art center for long-vacant Hahne's building"
• "Council considers expanding smoking ban"
  

North Plainfield:  "Handyman charged with stealing $22K from borough home"
Perth Amboy:  "Mayor slams school board over delay in accepting high school deal"
Rutgers:  "RU hires cyber security in wake of hack attacks at other universities"
Sayreville:  "Football players could face prison if charges arise from scandal"
Teachers:  "Plainfield teachers, officials reach tentative contract deal"
Trenton:  "Gov. Christie calls Mayor Jackson an 'able, honest partner'"
Waterfront Commission:  "Bill to dissolve bi-state commission approved by Senate committee"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie: Gay marriage should not be imposed 'from the Supreme Court'"
Gas Tax:  "Poll: Most Jerseyans still oppose gas tax hike"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] urges thought before voting Nov. 4; notes FOPPL wine tasting.

[OLDDOC] sees Councilor Taylor holding double standard.

[DAVID] BOE team offers Saturday kickoff brunch.

[NOEL at PALS] posts the Mid-State 38 Top Ten for Week 5.

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