Bernice: Charter school zoning case postponed to October; August abounds in community events.. Olddocc reprints a Ledger editorial, plus a feast of political cartoons.. Councilor Williams: Star Wars: The Force Awakens tonight at Hannah Atkins.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds into Thursday.. David: Plainfielder launches Book Club Madu.. Rebecca: Support our Youth Cadets graduation Friday..
[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 --
Steve Gallon: "Gallon makes his case for Miami-Dade BOE seat"
PARCC: "NJ high school students face new graduation hurdle"
Archaeology: "Surprising finds near Oltec site in Camden"
Disciplinary Hearing: "Cop accused of not helping other cops wants hearing open to public"
'Forgivable Loans': "Jersey City boutique receives first forgivable loan" -- Something for our UEZ?
Justice: "Judge tosses sex assault conviction of man long fighting to clear his name"
Prison Medical Neglect: "Former Newark prison doctor suspended after patient's death"
Rahway: "Theatrical prop company faces 20 safety violations, $47K fine"
Retail: "JC Penney adding appliances to its stores" -- Including Woodbridge, to compete with Sears.
Somerville: "Bernie protesters allege polling firm engaged in election fraud"
Superfund Site: "Town may take 300 residents to court after petition endangers capping plan" -- Record | Ledger |
2016 Presidential Race --
- "Christie reportedly refuses to try to save Trump campaign"
- "Giuliani: Trump plans major campaign changes amid 'intervention' buzz"
- "Voices from Trump supporters, uncensored"
- "Fueled by small donations, Trump makes up financial ground"
- "Pence splits with Trump on Ryan endorsement" -- NYTimes | Politico |
- "Clinton ramps up chase for GOP votes after Trump stumbles"
- "A swipe at Trump (and Christie?) from Christie's ex-right hand"
- "Trump: I don't know why we're not leading by a lot"
- "Illinois GOP Congressman will not vote for Trump"
Anti-terrorism: "Homeland Security director: Anti-Muslim rhetoric hurts anti-terrorist effort"
Casinos --
- "Trump Taj Mahal to close after Labor Day"
- "Battle of words heats up over North Jersey casino proposals"
ELEC: "Former county executives faces up to $50K in fines for campaign finance violations"
FOX News: "Sexual harassment probe said to look at what others knew"
NJ Pensions: "NJ to slash investments in funds criticized by unions" -- Ledger | IBT |
NJ Sales Tax: "Economic impact of Christie's proposed cut uncertain"
Sweeney and Teachers Union -
- "NJ teachers union won't donate to Dems until Senate votes on pension amendment"
- "Sweeney: Did unions violate anti-bribery laws with election threat?" Record | PoliticoNJ |
- "Sweeney risks his bid for governor with shocking jab at unions" -- Tom Moran.
- "NJEA brings fires back at Sweeney over extortion charge"
- "Lesniak: Sweeney should have checked law before firing off"
RECENT BLOG POSTS --
[BERNICE] Charter school zoning case postponed to October; August abounds in community events.
[OLDDOC] reprints a Ledger editorial, plus a feast of political cartoons. (8/03/16)
[Mayor MAPP] National Night Out, and evening of unity in our city. (8/01/16)
[Councilor STORCH] on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)
[Councilor WILLIAMS] Star Wars: The Force Awakens tonight at Hannah Atkins. (8/03/16)
[DAVID] Plainfielder launches Book Club Madu. (8/03/16)
[JACKIE] BB18 live feeds into Thursday. (8/04/16)
[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] Support our Youth Cadets graduation Friday. (8/03/2016)
[NOEL at PALS] YES basketball tournament, 6th-8th Grade Division. (3/26/16).
