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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

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


[PLAINFIELD 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 --

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 --
2016 Candidates --
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)



Tuesday, September 29, 2015

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..


[PLAINFIELD 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 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 --
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 --
2016 Candidates --
2017 Guv Race --
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 --
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)



Monday, September 28, 2015

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..


[PLAINFIELD 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 --

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 --
2016 Candidates --
Congress:  "Boehner's move deepens a GOP chasm"
Legislature:  "Lawmakers aim to help counties raise more money, spend less"
Pope's Visit --
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)



Sunday, September 27, 2015

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..


[PLAINFIELD 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 --

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 --
2016 Candidates --
Congress --
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 --
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)



Saturday, September 26, 2015

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..


[PLAINFIELD 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 --
2016 Candidates --
Congress --
Pope's Visit --
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)



Friday, September 25, 2015

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..


[PLAINFIELD 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 --

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 --
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 --
2016 Candidates --
Government Shutdown:  "NJ's MacArthur opposes federal government shutdown"
Islam:  "A gay Muslim filmmaker goes inside the Hajj"
Legislature --
NJ Lottery:  "Sales set record, but profits fall short"
Pope's Visit --
Port Authority --
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)



Thursday, September 24, 2015

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..


[PLAINFIELD 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 --

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 --
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 --
2016 Candidates --
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 --
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)



Wednesday, September 23, 2015

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


[PLAINFIELD 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 --

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

Christie for President --
2016 Candidates --
Bridgegate --
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 --
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)



Tuesday, September 22, 2015

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..


[PLAINFIELD 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 --

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

Christie for President --
2016 Candidates --
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 --
Preschool --
Volkswagen --

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)



Monday, September 21, 2015

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


[PLAINFIELD 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 --

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 --
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 --
2016 Candidates --
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 --
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)



Sunday, September 20, 2015

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..


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

Christie for President --
2016 Candidates --
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)