Olddoc on the passing of Julian Bond, and a thought on Colin Powell.. Bernice notes South Avenue ta beak hinges on Council approval.. David posts photos of the Mapp BBQ.. Rebecca on Writing and Memory #2.. Jackie: Big Brother 17 live feeds into Monday.. Plainfield Latino announces the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March..
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CLIPS is your daily roundup of links to blog posts and news about Plainfield or affecting Plainfielders. Begun in 2003 as an email newsletter to Plainfield city council members when I was Plainfield's public information officer, it was later offered to the general public by email and has been available as a blog since 2007. If you have questions, suggestions or tips, email me at plaindan@gmail.com.
NEWS --
Commuting: "Disabled train causing one-hour delays to NY Penn" -- As of 8:40 AM.
Film: "'Straight Outta Compton' earns top August opening gross" -- Councilor Taylor's son has a role in the movie.
Obituary: "Deaconess Jennie Williams, longtime Muhlenberg employee"
Edison/Woodbridge: "Pakistan Day Parade and celebration"
Jersey City: "Bedbugs back at municipal court, officials confirm"
Pets: "Pets in Need, gallery of photos and contact info"
Warren: "Three dead after hours-long standoff at Mt. Horeb Road home" -- Ledger | Courier |
Christie for President --
- "Trump leads in poll as Christie gets no bounce after GOP debate"
- "Christie sells his soul to Norquist, and Jersey suffers" -- Editorial, Ledger.
- "Christie's uphill fight gets steeper"
- "Christie offers 'No Way in Hill' anti-CLinton bumper stickers as fundraiser"
Amtrak: "Sweeney to tour aging Hudson rail tunnel today"
Baseball: "David Denson, openly gay Minor Leaguer, receives encouragement"
Iran Deal: "Rev. Al Sharpton urges black churches to support Iran deal"
Politics: "Why Sept. 4 is a key date to watch for Christie, Guadagno"
Summer Reading: "NJ Spotlight offers summer reading suggstions"
Obituary: "Julian Bond, civil rights leader"
RECENT BLOG POSTS --
[BERNICE] notes South Avenue ta beak hinges on Council approval.
[[OLDDOC] on the passing of Julian Bond, and a thought on Colin Powell. (8/16/15)
[Mayor MAPP] reminds all of the 8th Annual Community BBQ. (8/13/15)
[Councilor STORCH] on yard waste enforcement. (8/2/15)
[Councilor WILLIAMS] posts on Writing and Memory, #1. (8/16/15)
[DAVID] posts photos of the Mapp BBQ. (8/16/15)
[JACKIE] Big Brother 17 live feeds into Monday. (8/17/15)
[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.
[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] on Writing and Memory #2. (8/17/15)
[PLAINFIELD LATINO] announces the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March. (8/16/15)
[NOEL at PALS] on Day 3 of the 19th Gee Gee Brown Tournament. (8/1/15)
[DOTTIE G SEZ] Steven Colbert weighs in on the SCOTUS ruling. (6/27/15)
