Bernice asks if Mapp cabinet's pay is out of whack.. Olddoc on Trump visit to Mexico and his washing machine adventures.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds into Tuesday night..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Jersey's last great independent paper disappearing into maw of McGannett"
  

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.

NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan

NEWS --

Steve Gallon:  "Gallon faces runoff in Miami BOE election" -- His tenure in Plainfield has been brought up by his opponent.
Jobs:  "Judge backs efforts by regulators to increase racial diversity at NY/NJ ports"
Food Recall:  "Macadamia nuts recalled over salmonella fears"

Camden:  "Another meeting to talk about why talk is not enough"
Coffee:  "Climate change could cut coffee production by half" -- Maybe that'll wake up some deniers.
Colin Kaepernick: "You cannot glorify Muhammad Ali and vilify Colin Kaepernick" -- Editorial, Ledger.
Linden:  "Cop injured in fatal wrong way crash resigns"
Newark --

• "'Street Academy' seeks to steer youth from violence to GEDs" -- Updating a 1960s idea.
• "Olympian Shakur Stevenson fulfills old boxer's final wish on his special day"

MVC:  "Is this the answer for shorter lines in NJ?"
NJ Transit:  "Transit vops say they're overworked, understaffed"
Perth Amboy:  "City mechanic testifies he worked on police chief's motorcycle"
Trenton --

• "Audit cites city for spending money on employee food and drinks"
• "Mercer County excludes Trenton from first-time home buyer assistance program"

Youth Court:  "Jersey City youths face judgment by their peers"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trump to visit Mexico before immigration speech" -- Politico | NYTimes |
• "How Trump plans to trash Clinton"
• "Former models for Trump agency broke law, worked illegally" -- Foreigners on tourist visas.
• "Why Trump's campaign is suddenly a fan of The New York Times"
• "Poll: Why Trump trails Clinton in swing state Pennsylvania"
• "Christie is cash-for-access gatekeeper for Trump transition"

2017 Guv Race --

• "Stepien to stay on with Guadagno despite Trump job"
• "Possible GOP candidate Bramnick outlines what he wants for NJ"

Bridgegate --

• "Christie attorneys strike deal on GWB trial subpoenas"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie vetoes minimum wage hike" -- Record | ObsNJ | NYTimes |
NJ Commutations:  "Obama commutes life sentences of three in NJ"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[[BERNICE]   asks if Mapp cabinet's pay is out of whack.

[OLDDOC]   on Trump visit to Mexico and his washing machine adventures.  (8/30/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  on the Joy of Giving. (8/24/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'. (8/148/16)

[DAVID]  reports on a short vacation in the Yucatan. (8/21/16)

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Tuesday night. (8/30/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual community BBQ this Saturday. (8/16/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football. (8/12/16).

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Bernice: What's the schmatta? (on fashion).. Olddoc: An "FU" post, on Kaepernick's sitdown, and anger in the electorate.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds into Tuesday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "(BOE) Sen. Ruiz 'uninvited' from Plainfield school district event"
  

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.

NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan

NEWS --

Credit Card Debt:  "Judge limits window for collecting credit card debt"
Pedestrians:  "When must drivers stop for someone in a crosswalk?"
Roads:  "Public hearing today on project to improve I-78/I-287 interchange"

Horizon Blue Cross:  "Following political disaster, Horizon turns tide with lobbying push"
Newark:  "23 ways schools say they will improve education"
Policing:  "ACLU offers 5 ideas on improving policing"
Roselle:  "Borough defends its request for bond money: Pre-school kids hanging on street corners"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trashing Trump: Clinton's blueprint" -- NYTimes | Ledger |
• "What Christie said and didn't say about Trump's vow to deport 'bad dudes'"
• "Clinton receives first LGBT endorsement"
• "Trump's doctor draws scrutiny (for all the wrong reasons"
• "At Trump National Golf Course, Trump preps for debate"

2017 Guv Race --

• "Baraka allies call meeting to boost Fulop for guv"
• "Leroy Jones, 2017 Kingmaker"

Bridgegate:  "Gibson Dunn reaches deal over GWB scandal testimony"
Gov. Christie:  "Christie sends $54M to towns after vote on public worker health care cuts"
Senate Prez Sweeney:  "Sweeney bill would provide money for disaster preparation to counties" -- Buttering up for 2017?
Legislature:  "Search is on for the next Speaker, the most publicly hamstrung person in NJ"
Medicaid:  "Christie: Medicaid enrollment up, costs down" -- Record | Politico |  -- I don't think he's telling the whole story.
NJEA:  "Union has not heard from law enforcement since Sweeney 'extortion' allegation"
NJ Pensions:  "NJEA rallies in Trenton as deadline passes for pension bill vote"
Public Records --

• "NJ top court will hear case on electronic records requests"
• "NJ Supremes to take up pubic's access to police videos"

Voting:  "Are Russians hacking state voter databases?"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[[BERNICE]   What's the schmatta? (on fashion).

[OLDDOC]   An "FU" post, on Kaepernick's sitdown, and anger in the electorate.  (8/29/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  on the Joy of Giving. (8/24/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'. (8/148/16)

[DAVID]  reports on a short vacation in the Yucatan. (8/21/16)

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Tuesday. (8/30/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual community BBQ this Saturday. (8/16/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football. (8/12/16).

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Bernice: Whoopee! I skipped the trip (on driver license renewal).. Olddoc reprints a Rasmussen report that voters disagree with Obama about whether Blacks are better off after his two terms.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds into Monday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "(BOE) Plainfield teachers union questions propriety of having charter advocate as Convocation speaker"
  

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.

NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan

NEWS --

Vehicle Recall:  "GM recalls 368,000 vehicles due to faulty windshield wipers"

Dementia:  "The hidden cost of dementia that can steal you life's savings"
Elizabeth:  "Food Bazaar brings ethnic groceries to the city"
Hillside:  "In bitter feud with poice chief, mayor gets 5 tickets in one day" -- DeFilippo country.
Libraries:  "Libraries have secrets: The private rooms of public libraries"
Newark --

• "Olympic boxer Shakur Stevenson hailed as hero"
• "In five years, college goes from Irene casualty to urban success"

Orange:  "Warren appoints his brother police chief"
Pets:  "NJ pets in need, Aug. 29"
Sneakers:  "Buyers and sellers converge at national Sneakerexnchange in Meadowlands" -- Collectible sneakers?

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trump embraces Christie plan to track immigrant visas like FedEx packages"
• "Plouffe, Obama's campaign chief, calls Trump a 'psychopath'" --Ledger | Politico |
• "Trump might already be out of time"
• "Trump's surrogates back off 'deportation force' for illegal immigrants" -- NYTimes | Politico |
• "Trump plans to bring outreach to Black church in Detroit"
• "Christie doubles down on Trump's outreach to blacks"
• "Christie's new answer on whether Hillary is a 'bigot'"

Guns:  "Should NJ gun permits include owner's photo?"
Policing:  "Why cops are taking kids to church instead of police stations"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]   Whoopee! I skipped the trip (on driver license renewal).

[OLDDOC]   reprints a Rasmussen report that voters disagree with Obama about whether Blacks are better off after his two terms.  (8/28/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  on the Joy of Giving. (8/24/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'. (8/148/16)

[DAVID]  reports on a short vacation in the Yucatan. (8/21/16)

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Monday. (8/29/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual community BBQ this Saturday. (8/16/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football. (8/12/16).

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Bernice: Be on alert for crime; Money, crickets and heat.. Jackie's week in review includes an antique police call box; BB18 live feeds into Saturday night..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "South Second Street mixed-use project update"
  

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.

NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan

NEWS --

Charter Schools:  "College Achieve Cs expands into North Plainfield" -- But will have mostly Plainfield students, at former St. Joseph's School.

Amtrak:  "New high speed trains heading to NJ"
Campus Speech:  "Chicago warns incoming freshmen to expect an exchange of ideas"
Irvington:  "Pediatrician suspended for leaving used syringes in exam rooms, failing to wear gloves"
Ocean Twp,:  "Federal court rules yeshiva can be in residential neighborhood"
Olympics --

• "Dunellen Olympian Sydney McLaughlin honored with key to the city"
• "Thousands welcome home Old Bridge Olympian Laurie Hernandez"

Perth Amboy:  "First female firefighter to be sworn in"
Real Estate:  "McMansions define ugly in a new way: They're a bad investment" -- See blog here.

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trump clarifies immigration plan, but avoids key issue" -- NYTimes |
• "GOP fears losing West as Trump repels minority voters"
• "Clinton denounces the alt-right; they are thrilled"
• "Trump hires Bush, Romney, Christie veterans for transition"
• "Christie: I did not consult Trump before hiring Stepien"  -- Ledger | Record | NYTimes |
• "Christie refuses to comment on Trump's calling Clinton 'a bigot'"
• "'No vacancies' for Blacks; How Trump got his start"

2017 Guv Race --

• "Stile: Sweeney shift in tax rhetoric a bit startling"
• "Two 3-way races with guys named Murph - 2017 and 1997"
• "Essex: Joe D's only play for 2017: Ruiz for Senate Prez"

Bridgegate --

• "Would Christie take stand in trial if subpoenaed?"

Sen. Menendez --

• "Fraud trial for Florida doctor linked to Menendez case delayed"

CD 7 --

• "Bernie Sanders' revolution plants a flg in NJ"

Obituary:  "John Ellenby, visionary who helped create the early 'luggable' laptop"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]   Be on alert for crime; Money, crickets and heat.

[OLDDOC]   answers Anonymous 9:55 AM on Obamacare.  (8/26/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  on the Joy of Giving. (8/24/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'. (8/148/16)

[DAVID]  reports on a short vacation in the Yucatan. (8/21/16)

[JACKIE]  week in review includes an antique police call box; BB18 live feeds into Saturday night. (8/28/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual community BBQ this Saturday. (8/16/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football. (8/12/16).

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No CLIPS Saturday; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday -- Dan

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "See you Sunday" -- Dan
  

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 --

No CLIPS Saturday, August 27; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday.


[LEDGER] - [COURIER]


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]   Boys & Girls Club opens at new location; Women's Equality Day.

[OLDDOC]   answers Anonymous 9:55 AM on Obamacare.  (8/26/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  on the Joy of Giving. (8/24/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'. (8/148/16)

[DAVID]  reports on a short vacation in the Yucatan. (8/21/16)

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Friday. (8/26/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual community BBQ this Saturday. (8/16/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football. (8/12/16).

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Bernice; Boys & Girls Club opens at new location; Women's Equality Day.. Olddoc answer Anonymous 9:55 AM on Obamacare.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds into Friday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield Police Division moves closer to accreditation"
  

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.

NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan

NEWS --

Parker Garden Center:  "Going out of business auction set for Saturday"
Union Couty:  "Elizabeth offices, Kean and Union County College lose internet service after cable sliced"

$15 Wge:  "School cafeteria workers join fight for $15 minimum"
Abatements:  "Passaic council wont' disclose terms of developer's abatement"
American Dream Mall:  "New round of financing brings cost to over $5 BILLION"  --and it's still cheesy.
Atlantic City:  "Black NJ legislators: Serious problems with AC plans"
Dunellen:  "Borough to welcome home Sydney McLaughlin"
Jersey City:  "What is at stake for Fulop in move of elections to November?"
Newark:  "School district unveils strategic plan as it prepares for local control"
PACs:  "Mysterious PAC helped Bloomfield mayor at last minute"
Perth Amboy:  "Jury selection under way in trial of ex-police chief"
Social Media:  "How parents harnessed its power to challenge EpiPen prices"
South Plainfield:  "Borough gets set to host 59th annual Labor Day Parade"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trump wavers on deportation, angering both sides" -- Record | NYTimes | Politico |
• "Christie: Media distorts Trump's immigration remarks"
• "Giuliani: Trump's big immigration reversal engineered by Christie"
• "Clinton: Trump trafficking in bigotry" -- Ledger | NYTimes | Politico |
• "Poll: 62% of Republicans want Trump's tax returns"
• "Christie seeks to raise big bucks for Trump transition"
• "Christie critic seeks answers about Trump's Atlantic City tax break"
• "Sen. Weinberg calls for release of Trump tax settlement docs"

2017 Guv Race --

• "Can Sweeney come back from his NJEA feud?"
• "Scutari looking to parlay savvy into Sente presidency"

Bridgegate --

• "Baroni lawyers, US Attorney spar over evidence"

NJ Elections:  "PAC spending more than doubled in NJ in 2015"
NJ Pensions:  "NJ pensions still among worst funded in US"

Obituary:  "Warren Hinckle, editor of Ramparts magazine, gonzo journalist" -- For those who can remember the 1960s.


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]   Boys & Girls Club opens at new location; Women's Equality Day.

[OLDDOC]   answers Anonymous 9:55 AM on Obamacare.  (8/26/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  on the Joy of Giving. (8/24/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'. (8/148/16)

[DAVID]  reports on a short vacation in the Yucatan. (8/21/16)

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Friday. (8/26/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual community BBQ this Saturday. (8/16/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football. (8/12/16).

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Olddoc posts some Hillary toons, Trump to follow.. Mayor Mapp on the joy of giving.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds into Thursday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Doctor's visit, playing hooky 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.

NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan

NEWS --

Union County:  "Union, Hudson ready to sue state of stalled road work"

401(k)s:  "401(k)s are wreaking havoc on retirement"
Allergies:  "How Epi-Pen's maker can get away with rasiging prices so much" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
AME Church:  "Bishop Reginald Jackson leaving NJ to oversee Georgia AME churches"
Bats:  "Batman of NJ is a crusader without a cape"
Drugs:  "Study finds white youth more likely to abuse hard drugs than black youths" -- But prosecuted? No.
MVC:  "Christie announces changes designed to cut wait times" -- Record | NJTV | Courier |
Newark:  "Largest group of police officers promoted in over a decade"
Pets:  "Dog injured by train in Westfield needs home" -- TAP | Ledger |
Refugees:  "Highland Park church cafe offers taste of the world and chance to  help"
Springsteen:  "Tuesday's NJ concert longest he's ever performed"
Trenton:  "Council again snubs school district for funding"
Uber:  "Uber unveils new perks for its 13K NJ drivers"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trump gnaws at shorter leash" -- Politico | NYTimes |
• "Trump's baffling immigration wobbles"
• "Trump's description of Black America offends those living in it"

2017 Guv Race --

• "Fulop announces new political strategy team, hinting at run"
• "As 2017 approaches, eyes turn toward Essex County"

Gov. Christie --

• "Christie in gun bill vetoes: Make it easer to carry concealed weapons in NJ" -- Record | Ledger |

Obamacare:  "Plan remains affordable in NJ despite rate hikes, fewer insurers"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --



[BERNICE]   Parking, the perennial dilemma.

[OLDDOC]   posts some Hillary toons.  (8/24/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  on the joy of giving. (8/24/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'. (8/148/16)

[DAVID]  reports on a short vacation in the Yucatan. (8/21/16)

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Thursday. (8/25/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual community BBQ this Saturday. (8/16/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football. (8/12/16).

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Bernice: Parking, the perennial dilemma.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds into Tuesday evening..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "What happens if the Neighborhood Health Center folds?"
  

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.

NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan

NEWS --

Facebook:  "Liberal, moderate or conservative? See how Facebook labels you"

Audits:  "Englewood auditor flags declining surplus" -- Compare these findings with Plainfield (see here).
Bernards:  "Mediation for mosque over zoning approval denial"
Child Porn:  "Dunellen's school board president arrested on child porn charges" -- Ledger | ObsNJ |
Fox News:  "Bill O'Reilly accused of sexual harassment" -- Politico | IBT |
Ho Jo's:  "Howard Johnson restaurant to close, leaving one in US open"
Jersey City:  "Teen wanted in church hall murder surrenders" -- How did the kid he killed get in with a gun?
Trenton:  "City pays $725K to settle two police lawsuits"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trump open to 'softening' some immigration laws"
• "Think Hillary will win in a landslide? Don't bet on it"
• "Poll: Trump backers believe election may be rigged" -- Ledger |
• "Raising money for Clinton, Cher sounds off"
• "Murky donation to Hillary SuperPAC from Lodi address"
• "Poll conspiracy theorists target Monmouth U's Patrick Murray"

2017 Guv Race --

• "Middlesex's McCabe seeks to make county relevant again"

Gov. Christie --

• "Is Christie lying about the 'chairman's flight'? You be the judge"
• "Christie's Mansion Fund collected millions from political favor seekers"

NJ Economy:  "New Congressional report charts NJ's progress"
Obamacare:  "Insurance plan ditches NJ coverage"
Pharma:  "The real reason drugs cost too much"
Port Authority:  "Help Wanted: Port Authority CEO"
Policing:  "Secret cameras record Baltimore's every move"
School Funding:  "Christie dogged by protestors at school funding forum" -- Ledger | Record | ObsNJ |


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]   Parking, the perennial dilemma.

[OLDDOC]   on Obamacare, plus contrasting now and 50 years go.  (8/20/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  on immigration reform: Supporting President Obama's common-sense approach. (8/16/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'. (8/148/16)

[DAVID]  reports on a short vacation in the Yucatan. (8/21/16)

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Tuesday evening. (8/23/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual community BBQ this Saturday. (8/16/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football. (8/12/16).

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Bernice: Blogging the news.. Olddoc offers two posts on today's medical care.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds into Tuesday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Donald Trump calling"
  

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.

NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan

NEWS --

2011 Murder:  "Man gets 25 years for killing of Plainfield deli owner" -- Ledger | Courier | TAP |

Bernards:  "Township, Islamic Society headed to mediation over mosque plan"
Corruption:  "10 NJ politicians who knew the art of reciprocity"
Jersey City --

• "City backs down on plan to eliminate runoff elections"
• "Plan would turn Bergen Arches into a massive park"

Linden:  "City gets new police chief after turbulent year"
Ryan Lochte:  "Lochte losing all sponsors"-- NYTimes | Bloomberg |
Newark:  "Cerf: Funding cut would be 'cataclysmic' for city's schools"
Roselle:  "Holley vanity project progresses, but what will it cost homeowners?"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trump on immigration: I'm not flip-flopping" -- Ledger | NYTimes | Politico |
• "Trump could open two NJ offices ... or maybe one"
• "Report: Trump jacked rent on his campaign after he stopped self-funding"
• "Clinton and Trump share few health details"
• "15,000 more Clinton emails on the way" -- NYTimes | Politico |
• "What is Breitbart News?"

2017 Guv Race --

• "The names in the 2017 Gladiatorial Games"

Port Authority --

• "Christie (and others) flew on 'chairman's flight' that sparked scandal"

Colleges:  "Three NJ colleges rank among most 'gay-friednly' in US"
ELEC:  "Will Christie and Sweeney keep state election watchdog defanged?"
Flooding:  "Louisiana pols are demanding flood aid, but voted against Sandy relief"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]   Boys and Girls Club open house Thursday.

[OLDDOC]   on Obamacare, plus contrasting now and 50 years go.  (8/20/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  on immigration reform: Supporting President Obama's common-sense approach. (8/16/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'. (8/148/16)

[DAVID]  reports on a short vacation in the Yucatan. (8/21/16)

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Tuesday. (8/23/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual community BBQ this Saturday. (8/16/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football. (8/12/16).

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Bernice: Boys and Girls Club open house Thursday.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds into Monday.. David reports on a short vacation in the Yucatan..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "2016 Library photo contest: The Best of Plainfield: People, Places, Things"

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.

NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan

NEWS --

Tennis:  "Jamaican youth to play at Netherwood Tennis Club"
Drug Treatment:  "Plainfield man's getting himself arrested to get treatment is an absurd reality" -- Editorial, Ledger.
Preschool --

• "How Abbott Districts recruit to boost preschool enrollment"
• "Why public preschool could die under Christie funding plan"

Newark:  "3 fatal shootings mar city's '24 Hours of Peace'"
Perth Amboy:  "Elusive BOE election back on for November"
Pets:  "NJ pets in need, August 22"
Prince:  "Official: Pills found at Prince's estate contained fentanyl"
Real Estate:  "Rent-to-own: Renter beware"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trump paid dearly to boost fundraising"
• "Trump, a 'rigged' election, and the politics of race"
• "Trump's new high of new lows"
• "A 'Trump sandwich' and its aftermath"

Bridgegate --

• "Stile: Text vs. testimony in GWB case"
• "US Attorney argues photos at 9/11 Memorial are key evidence"

$15 Wage:  "Christie faces decision on raising minimum wage to $15"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds into Monday.. David ..

[BERNICE]   Boys and Girls Club open house Thursday.

[OLDDOC]   on Obamacare, plus contrasting now and 50 years go.  (8/20/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  on immigration reform: Supporting President Obama's common-sense approach. (8/16/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'. (8/148/16)

[DAVID]  reports on a short vacation in the Yucatan. (8/21/16)

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Monday. (8/22/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual community BBQ this Saturday. (8/16/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football. (8/12/16).

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Bernice: Missing money? Check the unclaimed property list.. Olddoc on Obamacare, plus contrasting now and 50 years go.. Jackie's week in review finds a seagull guarding North Avenue; BB18 live feeds into Sunday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Mayors Fulop and Bollwege join throngs at Mapp's community BBQ"

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.

NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan

NEWS --

Flash Flood:  "Photos from Plainfield flash flood of August 2015"
Fulbright Grant:  "Plainfield resident wins Fulbright 'Distinguished Teaching Grant'"
Repurposed Train Station:  "Chappaqua station houses new restaurant" -- About same size as Plainfield station. Hmmm.
Obituary:  "Ruth 'Ruthie' Turner, longtime Tepper's employee"

Drug Addiction:  "Addicts turn to diarrhea medication to get by"
Language:  "NJ Mayor: We have a negro woman on our governing body"
Linden:  "State, local leaders back workers in labor dispute"
Newark:  "Comic Con draws costumed fans for cosplay fun"
Ocean Grove:  "In 'God's Square Mile', a story of urban revival"
Sports --

• "How Rio Olympics could help transgender kids play school sports"
• "Record 53 LGBT athletes participate in Rio"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "GOP preps 'break glass' emergency plan as Trump tumbles"
• "Judge: Clinton must provide written answers in email suit" -- Record | NYTimes | Bloomberg | Politico |
• "Trump predicts he can win 95% of the black vote"
• "Trump's empire: A maze of debts and opaque ties"
• "Foundation ties bedevil Clinton campaign"

Gov. Christie:  "Trump tax break among 7 times critics say Christie enriched friends"
Bridgegate --

• "US attorney accuses defendants of trying to block evidence"
• "Is there a subpoena in Christie's future?"

Sen. Booker:  "Booker, visiting mideast, says US must to more to help Syrina refugees"

Obituary:  "Harry Briggs, a catalyst in Brown vs. Board of Ed, dies at 75"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]   Missing money? Check the unclaimed property list.

[OLDDOC]   on Obamacare, plus contrasting now and 50 years go.  (8/20/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  on immigration reform: Supporting President Obama's common-sense approach. (8/16/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'. (8/148/16)

[DAVID]  Plainfielder launches Book Club Madu. (8/03/16)

[JACKIE]  week in review finds a seagull guarding North Avenue; BB18 live feeds into Sunday. (8/21/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual community BBQ this Saturday. (8/16/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football. (8/12/16).

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Plainfield Today: Mayor Mapp's community BBQ today.. No CLIPS Saturday; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday -- Dan

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Mayor Mapp's community BBQ highlights Saturday events"

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 --

No CLIPS Saturday, August 20; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday.


[LEDGER] - [COURIER]


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]   Planning Board approves East 2nd Street Study.

[OLDDOC]   shares Beloit's list of 2016 frosh mindsets.  (8/19/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  on immigration reform: Supporting President Obama's common-sense approach. (8/16/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'. (8/148/16)

[DAVID]  Plainfielder launches Book Club Madu. (8/03/16)

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Thursday. (8/18/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual community BBQ this Saturday. (8/16/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football. (8/12/16).

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Bernice: Planning Board approves East 2nd Street Study.. Olddoc shares Beloit's list of 2016 frosh mindsets.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds into Friday, HoH winner..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Mayor Mapp's community BBQ highlights Saturday events"
  

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.

NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan

NEWS --

2017 Guv Race --

• "Mapp endorses Jersey City's Fulop"
• "Union County Confidential:  Backroom guv moves going on right now"
• "In Somerset, party leader Schaffer parties with Cryan and Fulop" -- Some towns are in 22nd District.

JFK Hospital:  "Edison reaches settlement with JFK in lieu of taxes"
Phone Scams:  "Union County warns of phone scams posing as law enforcement"

College of St. Elizabeth:  "Men now attend NJ's lst women's college"
Movies:  "This reviewer loves the new 'Ben Hur', if not it's women's costumes"
Newark:  "City offers amnesty for those late on property tax, sewer, water bills"
Olympics:  "Outing gay Olympians is a dangerous idea" -- By the Record's Alfred Doblin.
Orange:  "Former administrator still owes city $268K, council says"
Puerto Rican Day:  "Parade, festival in JC this weekend showcase 'Boricua Pride'"
Rutgers:  "RU to bring historic newspapers alive online"

2016 Presidential Race --

• BREAKING: "Manafort resigns from Trump campaign" -- Politico | NYTimes |
• "Clinton told FBI Colin Powell advised using private email"
• "Trump voices unexplained regrets" -- NYTimes | Record | Bloomberg | Politico |
• "Trump's new campaign manager vows to let Trump be Trump"
• "Naked Trump statues appear around the country"
• "Ukraine releases more details on payments to Trump aide Manafort"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie signs 10 dills" -- with overviews.
NJ Unemployment;  "Unemployment up as jobs lost to road construction shutdown"
Prisons:  "Obama administration to phase out some private prisons" -- Politico | Record |
Voter Registration:  "Christie rejects motor voter bill" -- Record | Ledger |


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]   Planning Board approves East 2nd Street Study.

[OLDDOC]   shares Beloit's list of 2016 frosh mindsets.  (8/19/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  on immigration reform: Supporting President Obama's common-sense approach. (8/16/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'. (8/148/16)

[DAVID]  Plainfielder launches Book Club Madu. (8/03/16)

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Thursday. (8/18/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual community BBQ this Saturday. (8/16/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football. (8/12/16).

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Bernice: East Second Street study up for discussion tonight.. Councilor Williams: Summer movie series closes tonight at PHS with 'Daddy's Home' at PHS.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds overnight into Thursday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "The media love a good fight. Are they trying to provoke one between Mapp and Green?"

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.

NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan

NEWS --

BREAKING:  "Mapp announces his support for Fulop" -- shortly after noon Thursday.
Asm Green:  "Green says Fulop may prompt him 'to go old school'" -- OMG! Story includes list of attendees.
PA Bus Terminal:  "Gate changes listed for NJ Transit buses"
Rutgers:  "James Hughes to retire as dean of Bloustein School" -- Jim has been a longtime friend of Plainfield and wise adviser.
Sharing Network:  "Plainfield transplant recipient dedicated to spreading awareness"
Policing:  "How can police do a better job of recruiting?" -- Four experts weigh in.

Corruption:  "Federal judge blasts US Attorney's office for 'cushy deals' in corruption cases" -- Record | Ledger |
Distracted Driving:  "A ban in NJ? Some say it threatens a way of life"
Heart Disease:  "Genetics tests for heart disorder mistakenly find Blacks at risk"
Irvington:  "Town settles wrongful arrest, murder charge suit for $10K" -- Only $10K?
Rail Safety:  "PATH, NJ Transit on track to install automatic speed control systems"
Westfield:  "Schools mum on high school principal's long, paid absence"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trump turns to combative media chief in staff shakeup" -- Politico | NYTimes | Record | Bloomberg |
• "Profile: Stephen K. Bannon" -- NYTimes | Politico |
• "Trump: I don't trust US intelligence information"
• "What Clinton thinks about Trump's campaign shakeup" | "Clinton: Bring on Breitbart"
• "Clinton twists the knife inTrump's tax proposals"
• "Trump's Manafort helped secretly route $2.2M Russian money to US lobbyists"

Gov.Christie:  "7 bills waiting on Christie's desk would affect millions across NJ"
Port Authority:  "Ex-chairman David Samson to be sentenced in December" -- He of 'the chairman's flight'.
Road Construction:  "Christie orders emergency funding for road repairs" -- Ledger | Record | ObsNJ | NYTimes |
Walmart:  "Walmart's out-of-control crime problem is driving police crazy"

Lynchings:  "Memorial in Alabama will honor victims of lynching"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]   East Second Street study up for discussion tonight.

[OLDDOC]   Back to Oz.  (8/14/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  on immigration reform: Supporting President Obama's common-sense approach. (8/16/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'. (8/148/16)

[DAVID]  Plainfielder launches Book Club Madu. (8/03/16)

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Thursday. (8/18/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual community BBQ this Saturday. (8/16/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football. (8/12/16).

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