Bernice notes 4th Ward meeting raises citywide issues.. Plainfield Latino: Letter: Como expandir nuestro economia..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Council sets Wards 1,2,3 Town Halls"

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 --

Boys Soccer:  "Plainfield beats Livingston in double overtime" -- Photos here.
Crime: "Crime continues to fall in Plainfield"
Jail Death:  "Plainfield mom files suit over son's death in Middlesex County jail" -- Courier | Ledger |
Murder:  "Plainfield man charged in New Year's Day shooting on Richmond Street" -- Courier | Ledger | TAP |
Affordable Housing:  "CDCs pumped $12B into NJ economy, officials say"
Weather:  "Tropical storm Joaquin expected to become hurricane, NJ impacts unclear"

Bridgewater:  "American Cyanamid site to undergo $194M cleanup"
Edison:  "Town wants money for cops' body cams"
Elizabeth:  "Elizabeth HS named a national Blue Ribbon school"
HJospitals:  "Horizon snubs Catholic hospitals"
I-280:  "Get ready for years of detours around I-280 in Newark"
Jersey City:  "Police receive $750K grant to fight gang violence"
Newark --
"Budget battle: NJ vs. Newark"
"New 20-story tower a symbol commitment to Newark, Pru says"
"Roger Curvin, legendary civil rights leader and historian, dies"
Theft of Services:  "Brick schools super indicted"

Christie for President --

• "Christie's latest fundraiser: Grab a beer with the candidate"
• "Christie promises robust campaign in Iowa"

2016 Candidates --

• "Big donors seek larger role in campaigns" -- And headaches abound.
• "Trump apparently ends Fox News boycott"

Campaign Finance:  "NJ Senate passes limits on developmet subsidies"
Congress:  "Watson Coleman attacks Christie over Planned Parenthood funding"
Latinos:  "The 51 most influential Latinos in NJ politics"
Legislature:  "Indie cash drove NJ's most expensive election" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
Planned Parenthood:  "Planned Parenthood, Congress go head to head" -- Record | NYTimes |
United Airlines:  "Transportation commissioner Fox accused of ethics violation" -- Record | PolNJ |
Wealth:  "NJ puts six on Forbes billionaire list"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  notes 4th Ward meeting raises citywide issues.

[[OLDDOC]  sees Hillary's position as precarious; more. (9/28/15) -- He has family visiting until Thursday.

[Mayor MAPP]   reminds all of the 8th Annual Community BBQ. (8/13/15)

[Councilor STORCH]  offers a traffic safety update. (8/27/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   Rec Division sponsoring Open Mic event at Cedar Brook Park. (9/19/15)

[DAVID]   State politicians deny millions to Plainfield schools. (9/24/15)

[JACKIE]   Survivor blog pool matchups. (9/28/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG]  spots a street mura.l  (8/8/2015)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  on Writing and Memory #6. (8/21/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   Letter: Como expandir nuestro economia. (9/30/15)

[NOEL at PALS]  Elizabeth wins on Franklin's failed conversions. (9/26/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  notes two important meetings coming up!. (8/27/15)

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Bernice: The real estate/development consultant is for Muhlenberg; Plus a photo roundup.. Jackie: Survivor blog pool matchups.. Plainfield Latino: Million Man March community meeting tonight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "So, this krew wants to run R skools?"
• "Will tonight's Town Hall be 'political'?"

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 --

Art Outside The Box:  "Voting continues for Plainfield art project" -- Today is last day; vote here.
Weather:  Tropical Storm Joaquin could impact NJ, have biggest effect since Sandy"

Affordable Housing:  "War of words sparked by release of two new reports"
Hospitals:  "Secret scheme kept Catholic hospitals out of largest network, they say"
Jersey City:  "Fox News airs segment on JC Muslim holiday flap"
Newark:  "Newark one of five cities named to federal violence reduction cohort"
Rahway:  "River Park stadium opposition continues"
Rutgers --

• "RU debt rating downgraded after UMDNJ merger"
• "Did hacker taunt RU over latest cyber attack?"

Super Moon:  "45 spectacular photos of the Super Moon"
Trenton:  "NJ Capital Philharmonic turns to GoFundMe to raise $50K for second season"
Warren Hills HS:  "Quarterback Evan Murray died from a lacerated spleen"
Whole Foods:  "Whole Foods to cut jobs, in part to lower prices"

Christie for President --

• "Christie gets support of Iowa kingmakers"
• "Can 'blunt' Christie win over Iowa voters?"
• "Christie: The world is literally on fire because of Obama"

2016 Candidates --

• "Despite boycott, Trump to appear on O'Reilly Factor"
• "Trump unveils plan to cut taxes for all, rich and poor"
• "Christie: Bush v. Clinton race would make for a tough GOP win"
• "Cruz sternly rebuked by GOP"

2017 Guv Race --

• "Likely candidate Phil Murphy buys TV ad touting middle class"

Sen. Menendez --

• "Judge refuses to throw out indictment, but tosses some bribery charges" -- PolNJ | Ledger | NYTimes |

Archaeology:  "Fossil hunters dig into NJ's prehistoric past"
Crime --

•  "Overall crime in NJ plunges in 2014"
• "Rapes up in NJ despite decline in violent crime"

Gas Tax:  "Christie willing to raise gas tax if it's offset byS other cuts" -- NJSpot | Record |
Government Shutdown:  "Poll: Don't shut down government over Planned Parenthood funding"
Legislature:  "Christie: Dems in legislature are not your friends"
NJ Lottery:  "Lottery reveals where two winning tickets were sold"
Schools:  "What's the state of the art in NJ schools?"
Surveillance:  "Covert electronic surveillance by police brings calls for transparency"
Transportation:  "NJ group: Don't hold transportation funding hostage to tax cuts"
Train Safety:  "Nation's rail service threatened as deadline for safety system looms"
United Airlines:  "Tangled web surrounds United's aborted Atlantic City routes" -- Record | Ledger |
VISA/MasterCard:  "US court hears challenge to $5.7B merchants' suit settlement"
Weather:  "500-year storms could now occur every 24 years, study says"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  The real estate/development consultant is for Muhlenberg; Plus a photo roundup.

[[OLDDOC]  sees Hillary's position as precarious; more. (9/28/15)

[Mayor MAPP]   reminds all of the 8th Annual Community BBQ. (8/13/15)

[Councilor STORCH]  offers a traffic safety update. (8/27/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   Rec Division sponsoring Open Mic event at Cedar Brook Park. (9/19/15)

[DAVID]   State politicians deny millions to Plainfield schools. (9/24/15)

[JACKIE]   Survivor blog pool matchups. (9/28/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG]  spots a street mura.l  (8/8/2015)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  on Writing and Memory #6. (8/21/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   Million Man March community meeting tonight. (9/29/15)

[NOEL at PALS]  Elizabeth wins on Franklin's failed conversions. (9/26/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  notes two important meetings coming up!. (8/27/15)

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Olddoc sees Hillary's position as precarious; more.. Bernice notes city seeks real estate and development consultant...and more.. Councilor Storch offers a traffic safety update.. Jackie's week in review (including Eid al-Adha) plus an insightful article on Big Brother..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Will tomorrow's Town Hall be 'political'?"

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 --

Union County:  "Free watershed science presentation offered to schools, community gorups"

Agent Orange:  "Panel aims to get word out to vets on Agent Orange"
Dunellen:  "High on PCP, North Plainfield man causes incident in middle of Rt.28"
False Domestic Violence Claim:  "False claim draws probation sentence for pair"
Hospitals:  "Obamacare-funded effort drives down readmissions"
Hudson City Savings:  "Bank agrees to record settlement over redlining charges"
Media:  "Daily News layoffs, shift to digital, may signal end of tabloid era"
Pets:  "NJ pets in need, Sept. 28"

Christie for President --

• "Can Christie make a move in NH?"

2016 Candidates --

• "3rd GOP debate sets off wave of anxiety among lower candidates"
• "Trump on 60 Minutes: Lower taxes, fighting ISIS, repealing Obamacare"
• "Trump tax plan: Hit the rich"
• "Carson close gap with Trump; Christie in 8th place in new poll"
• "Carson dodges question on Muslim president comment"

Congress:  "Boehner's move deepens a GOP chasm"
Legislature:  "Lawmakers aim to help counties raise more money, spend less"
Pope's Visit --

• "Mass for the masses: Pope caps visit with a flourish"
• "Francis meets with sexual abuse survivors"
• "Pope departs after showing a deft touch"

Teaching:  "Expanded requirements for teachers-to-be concern higher-ed leaders"
Transportation:  "6 huge NJ projects that never got built"

Obituary:  "Terry Rosenbaum, teacher who was fired after defying Sen. McCarthy"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes city seeks real estate and development consultant...and more.

[[OLDDOC]  sees Hillary's position as precarious; more. (9/28/15)

[Mayor MAPP]   reminds all of the 8th Annual Community BBQ. (8/13/15)

[Councilor STORCH]  offers a traffic safety update. (8/27/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   Rec Division sponsoring Open Mic event at Cedar Brook Park. (9/19/15)

[DAVID]   State politicians deny millions to Plainfield schools. (9/24/15)

[JACKIE]   week in review (including Eid al-Adha) plus an insightful article on Big Brother. (9/27/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG]  spots a street mura.l  (8/8/2015)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  on Writing and Memory #6. (8/21/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   attacks Mapp, Gonzalez, Ponton and Martinez. (9/24/15)

[NOEL at PALS]  Elizabeth wins on Franklin's failed conversions. (9/26/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  notes two important meetings coming up!. (8/27/15)

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Olddoc's lost blog post is found.. Bernice reminds all of Tuesday's 4th Ward town hall.. Noel at PALS: Elizabeth wins on Franklin's failed conversions..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Gavett Place closed for NJT bridge project"
  

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 --

Plainfield Symphony:  "Symphony begins 96th season October 3 with Mahler, Schubert"
Girls Soccer:  "Plainfield bests Hillside"

Action Park:  "After spate of injuries, park is told to close water slide"
The Meadowlands:  "Environmentalists fight effort to rezone the Meadowlands"
Mortgages:  "New disclosure rules for lenders start next week"
Networking:  "How not to be a networking leech: Tips for seeking professional advice"
Warren Hills HS:  "Quarterback Evan Murray dies after injury at Friday night football game"

Christie for President --

• "Christie relaxed about his chances in thinning GOP field"
• "Christie to GOP Congress: Game of Thrones stuff is getting old"

2016 Candidates --

• "Poll: Trump runs ahead of GOP field, while Christie runs in place"
• "Trump falls short as Cruz wins Values Voters straw poll" -- Ledger | IBT |
• "5 takeaways from Trump's appearance before Christian conservatives"
• "Bill Clinton blames press and GOP for Hillary's email woes" -- Politico | NYTimes |

Congress --

• "Federal agencies release shutdown plans"
• "The post-Boehner Congress and DC's sense of dread"

ISIS:  "Thousands enter Syria to join ISIS despite global efforts" -- NYTimes | IBT |
Planned Parenthood:  "Reacting to videos and fighting to regain initiative"
Pope's Visit --

• "Politics and philosophy clash where the pope urges an embrace of refugees"
• "A pastoral pope, slipping conservatives' grasp"
• "Pope makes long-awaited visit at Festival of Families"
• "In Philly, Francis evokes Lincoln and freedom"
• "Don't be ashamed of traditions, Francis says at Independence Hall"

Technology:  "US poised to adopt 'smart chip' cards, but many merchants lack the readers"
Virtual Schools:  "Virtual schools are booming; No one knows how well they work"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] reminds all of Tuesday's 4th Ward town hall.

[[OLDDOC]  lost blog post is found. (9/26/15)

[Mayor MAPP]   reminds all of the 8th Annual Community BBQ. (8/13/15)

[Councilor STORCH]  on the South Avenue Gateway project. (8/15/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   Rec Division sponsoring Open Mic event at Cedar Brook Park. (9/19/15)

[DAVID]   State politicians deny millions to Plainfield schools. (9/24/15)

[JACKIE]   The Amazing Race 27 season premiere blog party. (9/25/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG]  spots a street mura.l  (8/8/2015)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  on Writing and Memory #6. (8/21/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   attacks Mapp, Gonzalez, Ponton and Martinez. (9/24/15)

[NOEL at PALS]  Elizabeth wins on Franklin's failed conversions. (9/26/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  notes two important meetings coming up!. (8/27/15)

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Olddoc tells sad story of lost blog that must be reconstructed.. Councilor Williams: Rec Division sponsoring Open Mic event at Cedar Brook Park today.. Jackie: Amazing Race 27 season premiere blog party..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Rec offers Open Mic workshop today"

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 --

Art Outside The Box:  "Voting continues for Plainfield edition of traffic box art project" -- Vote here.

Driving While Black:  "Cops look into allegations by Jets player's wife"
Glen Rock:  "Cop accused of sexting teens arrested on new charges"
Horizon Blue Cross:  "NJ insurer says some data stolen, but not Social Security numbers"
Lincoln Tunnel:  "Tunnels through the Palisades could replace the helix"
Marijuana:  "20-year sentence for many who grew 100 marijuana plants"
Newark:  "Baraka sued by former corporation counsel over firing" -- Guess who the attorney is.
NY Harbor Tunnel:  "$7.4B Jersey City to Brooklyn tunnel could ease tri-state traffic"
Rutgers:  "Ex-football players 'sang like canaries' after arrested, judge says"

Christie for President --

• "What Borhner's resignation means for Christie '16"
• "Another Christie works the GOP crowd in NH: Mary Pat"

2016 Candidates --

• "Clinton NJ fundraiser draws big names, raises big bucks"
• "Trump: End NAFTA to keep jobs in US"
• "Biden backers hiring staff in hopes of run"
• "Conservative crowd boos Trump for calling Rubio 'a clown'"

Congress --

• "Speaker Boehner resigns from Congress"  -- Record | NYTimes | Politico |
• "NJ lawmakers thank Boehner as scramble begins"
• "Kevin McCarthy expected to seek Boehner's post"
• "Boehner resignation triggers all-out leadership scramble"
• "With Boehner out, McConnell could become right's main bogey man"
• "Conservatives plan to exploit Boehner's resignation"
• "GOP: The cannibal party"

Pope's Visit --

• "Francis' homily at Madison Square Garden"
• "Immigration advocates in Philly see affirmation in pope's visit"
• "Pope's hat-tip to Black Lives Matter"
• "At Ground Zero, Pope asks 9/11 families to be instruments of peace"
• "Football-playing nun draws crowd in Philly"
• "Pope's address to bishops may have been his most important"

Technology:  "Facebook's plan to wire the world"
Volkswagen:  "VW Passat loses Good Housekeeping seal of approval"

Obituary:  "John McNeill, priest who pushed Catholic Church to welcome gays" -- NCR | NYTimes |


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Notes Plainfield Latino blog.

[[OLDDOC]  tells sad story of lost blog that must be reconstructed. (9/26/15)

[Mayor MAPP]   reminds all of the 8th Annual Community BBQ. (8/13/15)

[Councilor STORCH]  on the South Avenue Gateway project. (8/15/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   Rec Division sponsoring Open Mic event at Cedar Brook Park. (9/19/15)

[DAVID]   State politicians deny millions to Plainfield schools. (9/24/15)

[JACKIE]   The Amazing Race 27 season premiere blog party. (9/25/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG]  spots a street mura.l  (8/8/2015)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  on Writing and Memory #6. (8/21/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   attacks Mapp, Gonzalez, Ponton and Martinez. (9/24/15)

[NOEL at PALS]  Mid-state 38 top 10, Week 2. (9/24/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  notes two important meetings coming up!. (8/27/15)

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Olddoc on Pope-mania, plus the wisdom of Yogi Berra.. Bernice sends Eid Mubarak greetings; Notes Plainfield Latino blog.. Councilor Williams: Open Mic event for young people tomorrow.. David: State politicians deny millions to Plainfield schools.. Noel at PALS: Mid-state 38 top 10, Week 2.. Jackie: Big Brother 17, the Aftermath.. Plainfield Latino attacks Mapp, Gonzalez, Ponton and Martinez..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Sick Leave Ordinance Meeting: No agenda, no leadership, no resolution"

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 --

Route 22:  "Route 22 among NJ's twelve deadliest highways"
Obituary:  "Sharon M. Hill, LPN at Muhlenberg"
Super Moon:  "Spectacular lunar event this weekend that NJ could miss"

Camden:  "$1B waterfront plan touted as 'game changer' for struggling city"
Duke Farms:  "Decision on fate of mansion postponed"
Montclair:  "Township mourns Yogi Berra, its civic treasure"
Newark --

• "Book looks at what happened to $100M gift to Newark schools"
• "Habitat building 'Pope Francis House' to honor pope's visit"

REdlining:  "Feds accuse Hudson City Savings of racial discrimination in four states"
Technology:  "Apple lists top 25 iPhone apps hit in first major malware attack"

Christie for President --

• "Christie still waiting for a Scott Walker bump"
• "Trump leads in NH poll that shows no gain for Christie"
• "Tom Moran and friends dissect Christie's impact on NJ" -- Video.
• "Christie prefers NH as Trump addresses Christian conservatives in DC"

2016 Candidates --

• "Cruz takes exception to Pope on death penalty"
• "Trump. Fox News chairman Ailes to meet to discuss rift" -- NYTimes | Ledger |
• "Trump lashes out at photographer who showed empty chairs at rally"
• "Bernie Sanders eclipses Hillary in new NH poll"

Government Shutdown:  "NJ's MacArthur opposes federal government shutdown"
Islam:  "A gay Muslim filmmaker goes inside the Hajj"
Legislature --

• "Christie's call for 50% cut in boat tax passed by Senate"
• "Senate moves to block campaign cash from businesses getting subsidies"
• "Senate fails to override Christie veto on gun bill" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
• "Lawmakers: Hotel tax hike, new county spending caps would help property taxes"

NJ Lottery:  "Sales set record, but profits fall short"
Pope's Visit --

• "Francis to Congress: Do unto others..." -- Politico | NYTimes | NPR |-- Full text here.
• "Nine most notable quotes"
• "How the Pope tamed Congress" -- Politico | NYTimes |
• "Pope's 'spirit of cooperation' message lands with a thud in Congress"
• "NJ delegation inspired by pope, but won't change their positions"
• "At St. Patrick's, pope preaches message of humility" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
• "NJ Congressional delegation united in support of Pope Francis' address"

Port Authority --

• "PA Reform: Take it slow, or pick up the pace?"
• "PA adopts new recusal rules in wake of scandals"
• "Divided board can't agree on PA Bus Terminal plan"

NJ Supremes:  "Top court expands police authority for warrantless car searches"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  sends Eid Mubarak greetings; Notes Plainfield Latino blog.

[[OLDDOC]  on Pope-mania, plus the wisdom of Yogi Berra. (9/25/15)

[Mayor MAPP]   reminds all of the 8th Annual Community BBQ. (8/13/15)

[Councilor STORCH]  on the South Avenue Gateway project. (8/15/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   Rec Division sponsoring Open Mic event at Cedar Brook Park. (9/19/15)

[DAVID]   State politicians deny millions to Plainfield schools. (9/24/15)

[JACKIE]   Big Brother 17, the Aftermath. (9/24/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG]  spots a street mura.l  (8/8/2015)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  on Writing and Memory #6. (8/21/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   attacks Mapp, Gonzalez, Ponton and Martinez. (9/24/15)

[NOEL at PALS]  Mid-state 38 top 10, Week 2. (9/24/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  notes two important meetings coming up!. (8/27/15)

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Olddoc notes 'Supermoon' this weekend.. Bernice notes police body cam plan has five-year tab.. David on those damn blogs.. Jackie: Big Brother 17 season finale blog party; Survivor season premiere blog party.. Plainfield Latino announces 4th Ward Town Hall meeting..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Sick Leave Ordinance Meeting: No agenda, no resolution"
  
• "Plainfield Democrats' picnic Sunday"
  

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 --

Asm Jerry Green:  "Green's bill for automatic expungement of criminal records to be voted on" -- Today.
Commuting:  "NJ lawmakers propose bills to help NJ Transit riders"
Girls Soccer:  "North Plainfield at Plainfield"
Hair Salons:  "Special license to allow Plainfield hair salons to serve beer or wine"
Drought Watch:  "Union County included in drought watch" -- Courier | Ledger | NJSpot |

Air Travel:  "Residents of NY, 3 other states may soon need more than driver's license to fly"
Asbury Park:  "Feds question $770K in Sandy costs"
Newark --

•  "Tax abatement deal could pave way to cleanup of Garden Spires complex"
• "Schools: Major hurdles remain on path to local control" -- NJSpot | Ledger |

North Plainfield:  "Kathleen Intravartolo appointed tax and sewer collector"
OSHA:  "NJ company fined $308K for workplace violations"
Rutgers:  "Carroo's attorney: Video indicates no assault" -- Courier | Ledger |
Trenton:  "City recoups more than $20K after fire at building with repeat code violations"

Christie for President --

• "Poll: Trump maintains lead, Christie leaps into 7th place"

2016 Candidates --

• "2016 Presidential debate dates and sites announced"
• "Hillary's RBI nightmare"
• "Trump boycotting Fox News for 'unfair treatment'" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
• "Walker to GOP rivals: Let's stop Trump"

Catholicism:  "When American hated Catholics"
Colombia:  "End of civil war in sight"
Energy:  "Offshore wind licenses go up for sale in November"
NJ Pensions:  "Pension investments fall short of targets" -- Ledger | Record | NJSpot |
Pope's Visit --

• "Francis set his focus: Climate, poverty and immigration"
• "How did Christie get ticket to hear Francis in DC?"

School Snacks:  "The carrot wars are getting serious"
NJ Supremes:  "Top court will hear trooper's discrimination case, overturned on appeal"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  notes police body cam plan has five-year tab.

[[OLDDOC]  notes 'Supermoon' this weekend. (9/23/15)

[Mayor MAPP]   reminds all of the 8th Annual Community BBQ. (8/13/15)

[Councilor STORCH]  on the South Avenue Gateway project. (8/15/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   Rec Division sponsoring Open Mic event at Cedar Brook Park. (9/19/15)

[DAVID]   on those damn blogs. (9/23/15)

[JACKIE]   Big Brother 17 season finale blog party; Survivor season premiere blog party. (9/23/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG]  spots a street mura.l  (8/8/2015)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  on Writing and Memory #6. (8/21/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   announces 4th Ward Town Hall meeting. (9/23/15)

[NOEL at PALS]  Linden overcomes Plainfield's Bryant-Simmons aerial attack. (9/19/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  notes two important meetings coming up!. (8/27/15)

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Bernice: 4th Ward Town Hall set; A week of observances.. Jackie: The Amazing Race 27 blog pool opens David on those damn blogs..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "West 7th road mystery solved"

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 --

Boys Soccer:  "Plainfield beats Linden"
Gov. McGreevey:  "McGreevey fallout may just be starting"

Edison:  "YMCA camp worker accused of sexual assault" -- Courier | Ledger |
Hospitals:  "Hudson Dems rip Horizon plan as 'catastrophic'" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
Jersey City:  "JC extends healthcare to transgender employees" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
Newark --

• "$7.4M grant will fund 38 new firefighters"
• "EPA recognizes Riverfront Park on ex-industrial site as 'smart growth'"

Perth Amboy:  "Prosecutor: Police chief tried to cover up theft"

Christie for President --

• "Christie defends - and distances himself from - Pope Francis"

2016 Candidates --

• "Trump threatens to sue Club for Growth over attack ads"
• "Menendez rips into Trump on immigration"
• "Clinton says she opposes Keystone Pipeline"
• "Walker's dismal finish a fitting result, old foes say"
• "Demise of Walker campaign shows limits of superPACs"
• "Anti-Muslim demagoguery on the campaign trail"

Bridgegate --

• "Christie Bridgegate law firm under fire not not keeping original notes of interviews"

Black Lives Matter:  "Nooses found after rally in Delaware, report says"
Comptroller:  "Christie names new pick for state comptroller" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
Copyright:  "'Happy Birthday' copyright claims deemed invalid"
Exxon Deal:  "Lesniak states his case against deal, jabs at Christie"
Gambling:  "Wynn pulls application for online gambling license in NJ"
NJ Lottery:  "Lawmaker wants hearing on lottery shortfalls"
NJ Pensions:  "Trustees angry over stalled audit"
Obamacare:  "US targets NJ, three other states in bid to enroll the uninsured"
PSE&G:  "$1.2B plant includes airport switching station"
Pope's Visit --

• "Pope Francis arrives, greeted by Obama" -- Video.
• "Opening of World Meeting of Families a special moment"

Obituary:  "Yogi Berra, Yankees legend, dies at 90" -- Courier | Ledger | NYTimes |

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  4th Ward Town Hall set; A week of observances.

[[OLDDOC]  again about those refugees. (9/22/15)

[Mayor MAPP]   reminds all of the 8th Annual Community BBQ. (8/13/15)

[Councilor STORCH]  on the South Avenue Gateway project. (8/15/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   Rec Division sponsoring Open Mic event at Cedar Brook Park. (9/19/15)

[DAVID]   on those damn blogs. (9/23/15)

[JACKIE]   The Amazing Race 27 blog pool opens. (9/23/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG]  spots a street mura.l  (8/8/2015)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  on Writing and Memory #6. (8/21/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   Salvadoreños apoyan  Ortega para el Ayuntamiento. (9/22/15)

[NOEL at PALS]  Linden overcomes Plainfield's Bryant-Simmons aerial attack. (9/19/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  notes two important meetings coming up!. (8/27/15)

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Olddoc again about those refugees.. Bernice notes Assembly candidates.. Jackie: Big Brother 17 live feeds into Tuesday.. Plainfield Latino: Salvadoreños apoyan Ortega para el Ayuntamiento..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "PACHA invites all to Hispanic Heritage celebration tonight"

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 --

A&P:  "Acme buys South Plainfield and Warren A&P stores"
Drugs:  "Plainfield men charged with possessing 2 lbs. of cocaine"

Academic Fraud:  "How colleges cheat to keep athletes in the game" -- How many points is a 3-point shot worth?
Camden:  "Camden police, fêted by Obama and Christie, get $2.2M grant"
Linden-Immaculata Incident:  "NJSIAA considers its investigation closed"
Newark --

• "City faces possibility of 9% tax hike"
• "Menendez, Booker, Payne, Baraka announce $7.4M for firefighters"

Rutgers:  "RU builds a better catnip"
Trenton:  "Schools superintendent resigns abruptly"

Christie for President --

• "Christie disagrees with Walker's call for candidates to drop out"
• "Christie not quitting GOP race to clear way for Trump challenger"

2016 Candidates --

• "Ledger: Scott Walker quits, good news for Christie"
• "Record: Walker exit little good for Christie"
• "Walker quits" -- NYTimes | IBT | Politico | PolNJ |
• "Without calming voice, GOP is letting divisive ones speak on Muslims"

Campaign Finance:  "Greater transparency urged for contributions by private pension managers"
Debt Burden:  "NJ had highest public debt burden in 2014"
Environment:  "NJ lawmakers trying  new tack to keep out fracking waste"
Incomes:  "New Jerseyans are earning less than they did 10 years ago, study says"
Israel:  "In Arab East Jerusalem, city council give Arab streets new Hebrew names"
Kentucky Marriage Licenses:  "ACLU says county clerk is still hindering licenses"
Medical Marijuana:  "4th NJ dispensary will open in October"
Minimum Wage:  "No 2016 minimum wage increase in NJ"
National Guard:  "Christie order NJ National Guard leader to meet fitness requirements"
Pope's Visit --

• "Francis creates knotty logistics with visit"
• "Goya Foods marks Pope's visit with donation of 150,000 pounds of food"
• "A sampling of Pope Francis kitsch"
• "A history of papal visits to the US"

Preschool --

• "Kindergarten kids' drawings show why pre-K is key"
• "Should NJ expand its public preschool program?"

Volkswagen --

• "It took EPA pressure to get VW to admit fault"
• "VW admits emissions fraud in 11 million vehicles worldwide"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  notes Assembly candidates.

[[OLDDOC]  again about those refugees. (9/22/15)

[Mayor MAPP]   reminds all of the 8th Annual Community BBQ. (8/13/15)

[Councilor STORCH]  on the South Avenue Gateway project. (8/15/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   Rec Division sponsoring Open Mic event at Cedar Brook Park. (9/19/15)

[DAVID]   Council rejects sick pay, again. (9/15/15)

[JACKIE]   Big Brother 17 live feeds into Tuesday. (9/22/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG]  spots a street mura.l  (8/8/2015)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  on Writing and Memory #6. (8/21/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   Salvadoreños apoyan  Ortega para el Ayuntamiento. (9/22/15)

[NOEL at PALS]  Linden overcomes Plainfield's Bryant-Simmons aerial attack. (9/19/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  notes two important meetings coming up!. (8/27/15)

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Bernice: Know your candidates; Violence in the garden; Equinox noted.. Jackie: Big Brother 17 live feeds into Sunday evening..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "NJEA sets 'come to Jesus' meeting for Plainfield unit Tuesday"
• "PACHA invites all to Hispanic Heritage celebration Tuesday"
  

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 --

Girls Soccer:  "Union Catholic at Plainfield"

Asbury Park:  "Special Olympics trathlon draws hundreds of supporters, participants"
Bike-sharing:  "Bike-sharing programs gain a toehold in NJ"
Craft Beers:  "Check out Demented Brewing in Middlesex" -- Just down the road.
Duke Farms:  "Duke mansion's fate may be decided Thursday"
Edison:  "Cop cleared of internal affairs charges in political fight"
Jersey City --

• "2,000 people participate in Newport half-marathon"
• "Gallery featuring Latino artists during Hispanic Heritage Month"

Media:  "Brian Williams returns to TV this week -- on MSNBC"
Notre Dame:  "NJ couple donates $20 million to Notre Dame"
Rutgers:  "DiIonno: There is much more good than bad in RU athletics"
Trenton:  "Food trucks battle to be the best"

Christie for President --

• "Christie's strong debate performance fails to register in CNN poll" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
• "Christie dismisses Trump support, says Fiorina was 'rude'" -- Christie calling someone rude?
• "'Crazy liberal Democratic legislature?' That's crazy, Sweeney says"
• "Christie: Pope Francis wrong to promote closer US-Cuba ties"

2016 Candidates --

• "GOP field wrestles with questions of Islam and the presidency"
• "Republicans ensnared in questions of identity politics"
• "Trump says 'radical' Muslims are a problem, dodges Obama question" -- Politico | Ledger |
• "Why Hispanics are thanking Donald Trump"
• "Caught in fib over video, Fiorina on the defensive"

Domestic Spying:  "President Bush made retroactive NSA 'fix' after hospital room showdown"
Energy:  "NJ falling behind other states in efforts to boost energy efficiency"
Obamacare:  "Bipartisan effort fights health law rule that could raise premiums"
Pope's Visit --

• "Pope's visit will put region's security forces to the test"
• "What will the Pope's visit cost the public?"
• "For Pope in Cuba, a poignant day marked with symbolic gestures"

Refugees:  "US will accept more refugees as crisis grows"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Know your candidates; Violence in the garden; Equinox noted.

[[OLDDOC]  offers a serious potpourri. (9/19/15)

[Mayor MAPP]   reminds all of the 8th Annual Community BBQ. (8/13/15)

[Councilor STORCH]  on the South Avenue Gateway project. (8/15/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   Rec Division sponsoring Open Mic event at Cedar Brook Park. (9/19/15)

[DAVID]   Council rejects sick pay, again. (9/15/15)

[JACKIE]   Big Brother 17 live feeds into Sunday evening. (9/20/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG]  spots a street mura.l  (8/8/2015)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  on Writing and Memory #6. (8/21/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   notes YMCA celebrates Hispanic Heritage. (9/18/15)

[NOEL at PALS]  Linden overcomes Plainfield's Bryant-Simmons aerial attack. (9/19/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  notes two important meetings coming up!. (8/27/15)

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Bernice notes Finance Director recommends bonding only $3M per year for CIP.. Councilor Williams: Rec Division sponsoring Open Mic event at Cedar Brook Park.. Noel at PALS: Linden overcomes Plainfield's Bryant-Simmons aerial attack.. Jackie's week in review catches a dragonfly..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Are Plainfield Seniors safe at the Senior Center? (Sidewalks)"
• "Historical Society's September Soirée today"

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 --

Cardinals Football --

• "Plainfield rallies, but falls short in 26-18 loss to Tigers"
• "Linden leads from start to finish, overcoming Plainfield"
• "Tigers overcome distractions to beat Plainfield"

Historic Photo:  "A mayoral mansion in Plainfield"
Girls Soccer:  "Benedict loses to Plainfield"

Berkeley Heights:  "Seoulite's restaurant rebuilds with authentic Korean food"
Hospitals:  "Advocate: State should scrutinize Horizon plan that is scaring some hospitals"
Jersey City --

• "All About Downtown Festival has crowds swarming the streets"
• "JC cricket tournament enters second day"

Rutgers:  "Football player's lawyer suggests cops covering up for drug dealers"

Christie for President --

• "SC conservatives liked Christie, but loved other GOP candidates"

2016 Candidates --

• "Analyzing the 2016 candidates' handwriting"
• "GOP: Party rules to streamline race may backfire"
• "Donald Trump finds religion"
• "Trump: No way Obama would have defended me, so back off"
• "Trump argues he handled Obama question better than McCain"
• "Clinton and Sanders, in own ways, show pull at NH convention"
• "Black  lawmakers give Biden a warm reception"

Affordable Housing:  "With NJ in desperate need of aid, federal funding faces ax"
First Responders:  "Making volunteerism a state issue"
Lobbying:  "How education lobbyists are schooling Washington"
Real Estate:  "Rising home prices mean fewer underwater mortgages"
Volkswagen:  "Consumer Reports yanks endorsements after emissions scam exposed"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Finance Director recommends bonding only $3M per year for CIP.

[[OLDDOC]  offers a serious potpourri. (9/19/15)

[Mayor MAPP]   reminds all of the 8th Annual Community BBQ. (8/13/15)

[Councilor STORCH]  on the South Avenue Gateway project. (8/15/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   Rec Division sponsoring Open Mic event at Cedar Brook Park. (9/19/15)

[DAVID]   Council rejects sick pay, again. (9/15/15)

[JACKIE]   week in review catches a dragonfly. (9/20/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG]  spots a street mura.l  (8/8/2015)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  on Writing and Memory #6. (8/21/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   notes YMCA celebrates Hispanic Heritage. (9/18/15)

[NOEL at PALS]  Linden overcomes Plainfield's Bryant-Simmons aerial attack. (9/19/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  notes two important meetings coming up!. (8/27/15)

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