Olddoc on Trump's travel ban.. Noel: Linden's strong 2nd half defense too much for St. Mary's..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• " Interfaith Remembrance Ceremony for Victims of Plainfield Gun Violence"

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 Basketball:  "Plainfield at North Bergen"

Artificial Turf:  "Lawmakers to urge AG to formally investigate FieldTurf"
HS Sports & Racism:  "Dover Superintendent files complaint with NJSIAA over Jeffferson student's racist chants"
Jersey City:  "Plans for Liberty Science Center expansion clear hurdle"
Newark --

• "Video shows man punching bishop at Sacred Heart Cathedral"
• "Before attacking bishop, 'Fighting Preacher' makes divisive political, religious beliefs known"

NJ Lottery:  "$1M Powerball ticket sold at Woodbridge gas station"
Out of State Colleges:  "Top 25 colleges for NJ students"
Pets:  "NJ pets in need, Jan. 30"

Trump Travel Ban --

• BREAKING: Trump ousts acting AG who refused to support ban" -- Record | Politico |
• "More NJ House Republicans break with Trump over travel ban"
• "Booker and Menendez aim to block Trump's 'offensive' order"
• "Pallone to towns and counties: Don't cooperate if you don't have to"
• "Mohammed Sanu: I hope we can pray as a country for the world to be united"
• "More than 1,000 gather in JC to protest Trump actions"
• "Christie silent on Trump travel ban"
• "Where the potential next guv of NJ stands on Trump travel ban"
• "NJ's Kal Penn, target of offensive tweet, raises $630K for Syrian refugees"
• "Poll: Trump just set record for fastest majority disapproval"

Painkillers:  "State panels approve five day limit on painkiller prescriptions"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  The struggle is on (waxing poetic over 2017 local politics).

[OLDDOC]   on Trump's travel ban. (1/30/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  ev. Tracey Brown to host Thursday evening conversation. (01/19/16)

[JACKIE] week in review includes note of a trip to the ER this week. (1/29/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]    Linden's strong 2nd half defense too much for St. Mary's.  (1/30/17).

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |

**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

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Bernice: The struggle is on (waxing poetic over 2017 local politics).. Olddoc posts some (good) toons for filler.. Noel: Dole leads Union over Plainfield boys; Plainfield girls' fast start halted by Watchung.. Jackie's week in review includes note of a trip to the ER this week..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Will the Board of Ed move the school board election back to November?"

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 --

Bail Reform Effects --

• "Why judge ordered release of man facing drug, weapons charges"
• "Prosecutor: Bail reform has been a 'challenge' for law enforcement"-- Includes more details on the Bloods gang member released.

Schools:  "Plainfield students inducted into National Elementary Honor Society"
United Way:  "United Way of Greater Union County launches video"
YMCA:  "Roaring 20s Casino Night at church"
Obituary:  "Carol Burgess Lackland, former president of Muhlenberg Auxiliary"

Elizabeth:  "Advocates urge welcome for immigrants and refugees at Elizabeth rally" -- Ledger | TAPinto |
Newark:  "Bishop who was attacked during mass at cathedral returns to address congregation"
Piscataway:  "In light of recent political rhetoric, BOE affirms commitment to all children"
Public Records:  "NJ court rules OPRA requests are public records in Bridgegate-related matter"
Women's Health:  "Poll: Voters favor Roe, oppose cutting Planned Parenthood funds"

Trump Immigration Ban--

• "People of all faiths protest reject refugee ban"
• "Trump ratchets up defense of ban as outrage mounts"
• "Trump migrant ban confuses allies business -- and Trump aides"
• "More Republicans chastise Trump over executive order"
• "Rep. Lance becomes first NJ Republican to criticize Trump ban"
• "Iranian director condemns Trump order, says he won't attend Oscars"
• "View from Iran: Trump Muslim ban will be a 'great gift' to extremists"
• "Christian groups oppose Trump's preference for Christian refugees"

Opioid Epidemic:  "How Christie wants to force doctors to limit opioid prescriptions"
Sanctuary Cities:  "Why these 5 NJ sanctuary communities could be targeted by Trump"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  The struggle is on (waxing poetic over 2017 local politics).

[OLDDOC]   Olddoc posts some (good) toons for filler. (1/29/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  ev. Tracey Brown to host Thursday evening conversation. (01/19/16)

[JACKIE] week in review includes note of a trip to the ER this week. (1/29/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]   Dole leads Union over Plainfield boys; Plainfield girls' fast start halted by Watchung.  (1/29/17).

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |

**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

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Bernice: Wishes all a Happy Lunar New Year.. notes Child care center approved at Senior building.. Olddoc: Two toons and a potpourri of Trump and Plainfield.. Look for Jackie's week in review.. Noel: Hudson Catholic holds off St. Mary's at the Investor Bank Games..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Judge releases man charged by Plainfield cops with gun possession, $50K in heroin"

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 --

Bail Reform:  "Judge orders man caught with $50K in heroin and a gun released" -- Record | Politico | Bloomberg |
BOAACD:  "Plainfield students displaying artwork on race, war"
DuCret:  "Plainfield's duCret School spring semester classes, workshops"
Girls Basketball:  "Plainfield girls honored for response to 'racist' puppet"
Product Recall:  "Ikea recalls 33K beach chairs after six finger amputations"

Basketball:  "Denied by her school's boys hoops team, Kenilworth girl gets a call from the pros"
Jersey City:  "Outside cash fueling JC mayor's race"
Newark --

• "Priest attacked during mass honoring Roberto Clemente at Newark cathedral"
• "Ex-freeholder, state senator's husband now on city payroll"
• "NYC's famous food cart, The Halal Guys, opens Newark location"

Pets:  "Bottle-fed kitten ready for adoption"
Watchung:  "Chipotle opens new restaurant o Rt. 22" -- Next to Raymour and Flanigan.

Trump Immigration Order--

• BREAKING:  "Court grants emergency stay of Trump immigration order"
• "GOP splits on immigration order"
• "Complete chaos, 1,000 calls after Trump ban hits"
• "Trump order bars Oscar-nominated Iranian director from attending awards"
• "2 Syrian families turned away at Philly airport"
• "Sen. Booker: Ban on refugees 'fundamentally un-American'"
• "Newark Archbishop: Immigration orders are 'inhuman'"
• "Moran: Condemning Syrian refugees: Does this make America great again?"
• "Protesters rally at Newark airport against immigration order"

2017 Guv Race --

• "Murphy nabs second county victory in guv race"
• "Snubbing Wisniewski, Bernie makes no endorsement in NJ race"
• "The Auditor: With friends like Christie, does Guadagno need enemies?"

Bridgegate --

• "Prosecutors: Christie won't face criminal charges in misconduct case"

March For Life:  "With Trump on their side, marchers say they can win their fight"
US Constitution:  "Amending the Constitution from the Trenton State House"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Wishes all a Happy Lunar New Year.. notes Child care center approved at Senior building.

[OLDDOC]   Two toons and a potpourri of Trump and Plainfield. (1/26/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  ev. Tracey Brown to host Thursday evening conversation. (01/19/16)

[JACKIE] Week in Review features buttons from a march she attended years ago... and a riff on Carly Simon. (1/22/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]   Hudson Catholic holds off St. Mary's at the Investor Bank Games.  (1/26/17).

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |

**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

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Plainfield Today: Plainfield Symphony free family concert Saturday.. No CLIPS Saturday; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday -- Dan

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield Symphony's free family concert is Saturday"
  

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, January 28; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday.


[LEDGER] - [COURIER] - [TAPinto]


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Child care center approved at Senior building.

[OLDDOC]   Two toons and a potpourri of Trump and Plainfield.. (1/27/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  ev. Tracey Brown to host Thursday evening conversation. (01/19/16)

[JACKIE] Week in Review features buttons from a march she attended years ago... and a riff on Carly Simon. (1/22/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Hudson Catholic holds off St. Mary's at the Investor Bank Games. (1/27/17).

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |

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Bernice: New signage for Dairy Queen and the Coffee Box.. More..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Why is resolving the "Black puppet" incident at Johnson HS taking so long?"

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 Basketball:  "Plainfield v. Johnson game postponed as hanging-dummy investigation continues"

North Plainfield:  "Borough man charged with Sandy fraud"
'Sober Dorms':  "More universities follow Rutgers example of sober dorms"

Trump Administration --

• "Trump team walks back plan to fund Wall with import tax"
• "Trump calls out NJ for voter fraud, Christie agrees"
• "Trump calls for 'sanctuary cities' to lose federal funding"
• "Trump's immigration ban excludes Muslim countries where he has business ties"

2017 Guv Race --

• "Murphy charts a path to the governorship"
• "Guadagno professes support for charter schools, vouchers"
• "Wisniewski running as an outsider on the inside"

Bridgegate --

• "Baroni, Kelly ask judge to postpone sentencing"

Foreclosures:  "NJ still bogged down in foreclosures while rest of country recovering"
NJ Pensions:  "2016 return up 7%, much better than 2015"
Voting 'Fraud':  "Trump daughter, advisers registered to vote in two states"
'Walk to Washington':  "Christie to also speak at Chamber 'Walk' event"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  New signage for Dairy Queen and the Coffee Box.

[OLDDOC]   finds Trump's first day disappointing; Motes executve orders from Day 4... (1/24/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  ev. Tracey Brown to host Thursday evening conversation. (01/19/16)

[JACKIE] Week in Review features buttons from a march she attended years ago... and a riff on Carly Simon. (1/22/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  LaCorte leads Westfield over Plainfield. (1/21/17).

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |

**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

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Bernice: See historic homes in the 21st century way.. More..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield Symphony's free family concert is Saturday"

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 --

2010 Murder:  "Accused murderer tried to get witness to recant ID, prosecutor says"
2011 Murder:  "Reputed MS-13 gang member charged in 2011 Plainfield killing"
Boys Basketball:  "Plainfield at Union"
Lady Cardinals:  "PHS girls varsity team honored with MLK "Spirit" award"
YMCA:  "Holy Trinity students learn how YMCA serves homeless"

Drugs:  "Feds charge two in Union County after bust turns up 2 pounds of heroin"
Fugitive Sweep:  "More than 150 fugitives arrested in statewide sweep" -- Full list here.
Immigrants --

• "Some NJ sanctuary cities plan to ignore Trump's executive order"
• "Mayors pledge to stand by immigrants despite Trump's threats"

Rutgers --

• "RU Athletics borrow against future Big 10 income to cover $39M shortfall"
• "Rutgers athletics subsidy jumps to $28.6M as coaches' buyouts pule up in 2016"

Trump Administration --

• "Trump's flashy executive actions could run aground"
• "NJ defends election system after Trump claim"
• "Trump's moves on EPA cast uncertainty over NJ projects" -- NJSpot | PoliticoNJ |
• "Hilarious lipreading video reimagines Trump inauguration"

2017 Guv Race --

• "No Christie endorsement for Guadagno"
• "Candidate Johnson releases first campaign video"

Addiction Treatment:  "Christie not worried Trump's  Obamacare repeal will hurt NJ opioid fight"
Property Taxes:  "NJ taxes hit another new high in 2016"

Obituary:  "Mary Tyler Moore, refashioned women's roles on TV"



RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  See historic homes in the 21st century way.

[OLDDOC]   finds Trump's first day disappointing; Motes executve orders from Day 4... (1/24/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  ev. Tracey Brown to host Thursday evening conversation. (01/19/16)

[JACKIE] Week in Review features buttons from a march she attended years ago... and a riff on Carly Simon. (1/22/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  LaCorte leads Westfield over Plainfield. (1/21/17).

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |

**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

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Olddoc on likelihood of Trump cabinet picks being OK'ed.. Infrastructure prospects..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Has Mayor Mapp gone missing?"

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 --

Arrests:  "Plainfield gang member arrested, 2 others face gun, drug charges"
Girls Basketball:  "Westfield at Plainfield"
Obituary:  "Thomas C. Frank, former Plainfield fire chief"

Falling:  "Yes, there is a 'right' way to fall"
Newark:  "Landmark Hahne's building reopens after 30 years"
Oscars:  "NJ director's 'La La Land' score 14 nominations; full list"

Trump Administration --

• "Trump prevents EPA from talking to the media"
• "Trump pick for Ed secretary a 'slap in the face', NJ teachers say"
• "NJ's Sweeney endorses US Senate Dems infrastructure plan"

Drug Treatment:  "Christie debuts TV ad promoting drug addiction treatment"
Economic Development Authority:  "Audit faults EDA for not making sure companies qualify for awards"
Guns:  "Harsh NJ gun law would be softened if Lesniak has his way"
Legislature --

• "See how your senator voted on overturn of equal pay veto"
• "Christie renews push to cut legal ads from newspapers"
• "NJ Senate to probe alleged fraud by top US turf company"

Tobacco Settlement:  "NJ set to hand over millions in tobacco cash"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  UEZ rehabs to reap tax breaks.

[OLDDOC]   finds Trump's first day disappointing; Motes executve orders from Day 4... (1/24/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  ev. Tracey Brown to host Thursday evening conversation. (01/19/16)

[JACKIE] Week in Review features buttons from a march she attended years ago... and a riff on Carly Simon. (1/22/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  LaCorte leads Westfield over Plainfield. (1/21/17).

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |

**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

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Bernice: UEZ rehabs to reap tax breaks.. Olddoc finds Trump's first day disappointing; Motes executve orders from Day 4..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Does Plainfield need a new Chamber of Commerce?"

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 --

Drugs, Guns:  "Drugs, guns seized in arrests of Plainfield street gang member, 2 others"
Mayoral Race:  "Rev. Brown kicks off her mayoral campaign"
Plainfield Symphony:  "PSO has two upcoming events not to be missed"

Abandoned Homes:  "New Brunswick ordinance goes unenforced"
Food Stamp Scam:  "Deli owner admits $840K food stamp fraud"
Jersey City:  "Mayoral hopeful returning $100K illegal contribution"
Edna Mahan Facility:  "4 corrections officers indicted for sexual abuse of inmates"
Media:  "Another big round of layoffs set to hit the Record" -- Ledger | Record -- It's a standard Gannett gambit.
Trenton:  "School board president resigns, 2nd in a month"

Trump Presidency --

• "Trump repeats debunked voter fraud claim at meeting with Hill leaders"
• "Trump moves to put his own stamp on Voice of America"
• "Polls: Americans' expectations of Trump"
• "Philip Roth, NJ's greatest writer, on Trump"

Sen. Booker:  "Booker rips Trump's 'dark description' of US"
Legislature --

• "Christie,  lawmakers moving fast on aaggressive bill to tackle NJ addiction crisis" -- Ledger | PoliticoNJ |
• "Lawmakers argue over 'white men' as override of Christie veto of equal pay stalls" -- PoliticoNJ | Ledger |
• "Lawmakers vote to make NJ first state to ban cat declawing"
• "Lawmakers: Force NJ presidential candidates to release financial records"

Obamacare:  "What Trump's move to kill it off mean for NJ"

Obituary:  "Charlie Litekey, returned Medal of Honor in protest"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Bernice posts City Council calendar for rest of 2017.. La lucha continua! Stay woke.

[OLDDOC]  on Trump's executive order regarding Obamacare. (1/21/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  ev. Tracey Brown to host Thursday evening conversation. (01/19/16)

[JACKIE] Week in Review features buttons from a march she attended years ago... and a riff on Carly Simon. (1/22/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  LaCorte leads Westfield over Plainfield. (1/21/17).

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |

**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

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Bernice posts City Council calendar for rest of 2017.. La lucha continua! Stay woke.. Jackie's Week in Review features buttons from a march she attended years ago... and a riff on Carly Simon..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "No Plainfield Today post Monday, I feel a cold coming on"

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 --

Weather:  "Nor'easter triggers winter storm warnings in NJ"

Women's March  --

• "NJ Organizers: Turn this into a movement"
• "Trump on Women's March: We just had an election"

Trump Inaugural --

• "Trump fumes over inaugural crowd size"
• "Conway: Spokesman Spicer used 'alternative facts'"

Pres. Trump--

• "Moran: Could Trump fCE a new kind of Tea Party -- of the left?"

2020 Election --

• "Booker walks 2020 tightrope"

2017 Guv Race --

• "Murphy batters Wisniewski at Monmouth Dem convention"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Bernice posts City Council calendar for rest of 2017.. La lucha continua! Stay woke.

[OLDDOC]  on Trump's executive order regarding Obamacare. (1/21/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  ev. Tracey Brown to host Thursday evening conversation. (01/19/16)

[JACKIE] Week in Review features buttons from a march she attended years ago... and a riff on Carly Simon. (1/22/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  LaCorte leads Westfield over Plainfield. (1/21/17).

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |

**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

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Bernice: Road repair redux.. NJSBA posts school board election timeline.. Olddoc on Trump's executive order regarding Obamacare.. Noel: LaCorte leads Westfield over Plainfield.. Look for Jackie's week in review..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "'Tis the season: Plainfield political polling has started"
• "Bernice Swain memorial  this Sunday at Crescent Church"
• "Terry Moroney passes, memorial gathering set for this 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 --

Black History Month:  "'Local Colonial African-American Contributions to America' at the Library"
Fire:  "Plainfield fire displaces 8"
Boys Basketball:  "Westfield at Plainfield"
Girls Basketball:  "Plainfield at Gov. Livingston"
Omega Psi Phi:  "Omicron Chi chapter holds MLK celebration"
PAAAS:  "PAAAS recipient of Warm Coats, Warm Hearts award from Good Morning America"

Cyber Attack:  "FBI questions Rutgers student about massive cyberattack"
Delaware River:  "Bridge from NJ Turnpike to PA Turnpike closed after fracture found"
Filming Police:  "Town affirms public's right to film police in agreement with ACLU"
Maplewood/South Orange:  "Students at Columbia High walk out in protest of inauguration"
Newark --

• "City is looking for investors and it's targeting China"
• "11 years in the making, Newark unveils 'transformative' downtown plan"

Trenton:  "Crime up in city last year, including 40 percent jump in shootings"
Voting Technology:  "Los Angeles County plans future system that may have broad influence"

Women's March --

• "Millions join protest marches around the world" -- NYTimes posts dozens of pix from around the country and the world here.
• "Trump offers no comment on Women's March in Washington"
• "Mulshine: Once more, the Donald brings out a YUGE crowd"
• "Clear message of defiance in Trump's hometown"
• "Plea to thousands at NJ March: Don't let his be your last"
• "'Sister' march held in Plainfield area"

Pres. Trump --

• "Text of Trump inaugural address" -- Fact-checked here.
• "Inaugural balls mark start of Trump era"
• "Trump inauguration mints social media moments"
• "Moran: Coping with the Trump era"
• "Mulshine: The President Donald is still The Donald"
• "Newark protestors vow after inauguration to 'fight back'"

Trump Administration --

• "Trump team prepares dramatic cuts"
• "Trump moves to weaken Obamacare"
• "Trump attacks media in CIA speech"
• "White House press secretary strikes combative tone"

Rep. Watson Coleman --

• "Bonnie Watson Coleman skips inaugural, hosts prayer service"

Bridgegate --

• "New attorneys added to Birdgegate case"

Corporate Crime:  "Obama administration's final blows against corporate crime"
Regional Planning:  "Fearful of rampant growth, officials put future in hands of citizens" -- How Mormon principles and grassroots ideals saved Utah.
Transportation Trust Fund:  "Christie administration will work to compensate towns for TTF shutdown"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Road repair redux.. NJSBA posts school board election timeline.

[OLDDOC]  on Trump's executive order regarding Obamacare. (1/21/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  ev. Tracey Brown to host Thursday evening conversation. (01/19/16)

[JACKIE] Week in Review manages a very retro looking photo of North Avenue. (1/15/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  LaCorte leads Westfield over Plainfield. (1/21/17).

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |

**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

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Plainfield Today: Swain, Moroney memorials this Sunday.. No CLIPS Saturday; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday -- Dan

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Bernice Swain memorial  this Sunday at Crescent Church"
• "Terry Moroney passes, memorial gathering set for this Sunda"

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, January 21; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday.


[LEDGER] - [COURIER] - [TAPinto]


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Three of many Council items, more to follow.

[OLDDOC]  comments on Tuesday's Council agenda..  Offers an MLK Day message. (1/15/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  ev. Tracey Brown to host Thursday evening conversation. (01/19/16)

[JACKIE] Week in Review manages a very retro looking photo of North Avenue. (1/15/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Roselle Catholic too much for Plainfield. (1/18/17).

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |

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David: Rev. Tracey Brown to host Thursday evening conversation..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

•  BREAKING: "Terry Moroney passes, memorial gathering set for this Sunday"
• "Grassroots CDC offers 'Out Of The Box Club', kids program aimed against violence"
  
• "Bernice Swain memorial  this Sunday at Crescent Church"
  

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 --

Politics --

• "Rev. Tracey Brown announces mayoral bid at safety event"
• "'Sister' women's march planned in Westfield Saturday"

Bernards:  "NJ town hires PR firm to help image as mosque dispute looms"
Elizabeth:  "4 injured in shootings in 5 day" -- Where is Ismiail, an Elizabeth resident?
Hospitals:  "RWJBarnabas and Philly children's hospital announce partnership"
Scotch Plains:  "JCC of Central Jersey among dozens of Jewish organizations to receive bomb threats"

Trump Inauguration --

• "Nancy Sinatra tweet burns Trump's pick of 'My Way'"
• "As Trump era begins, corporations that lobby lawmakers pay for NJ ball"
• "JC moms headed to Women's March on Washington"

Trump Administration --

• "Trump say Jets Woody Johnson will be his UK ambassador"
• "Schundler: Trump's education pick is on the right side of history"

Pres. Obama:  "Obama grants clemency to 9 more NJ inmates"
2017 Guv Race --

• "Sweeney endorses Murphy" -- Ledger |
• "NJ GOP fundraising committees start 2017 in better shape than Dems"

Cuba:  "Deal 'burns bridge' to convicted cop killer's return, trooper head says"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Three of many Council items, more to follow.

[OLDDOC]  comments on Tuesday's Council agenda..  Offers an MLK Day message. (1/15/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  ev. Tracey Brown to host Thursday evening conversation. (01/19/16)

[JACKIE] Week in Review manages a very retro looking photo of North Avenue. (1/15/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |

**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

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Bernice: Three of many Council items, more to follow.. Noel: Roselle Catholic too much for Plainfield.. David: Councilwoman Williams reverses course, sinks pay-to-play legislation..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Council amends pay-to-play ordinance, aligning Plainfield with state law"

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 --

Safety Forum:  "Former Councilor Brown to hold public safety forum"
Homeless Count:  "Annual Plainfield point-in-time Homeless count"

Archdiocese of Newark:  "New archbishop confronted with not-button issues"
Banking:  "Report: Wells fargo to close 400 branches in next two years"
Civil Service:  "Commission upholds layoffs of Bayonne code enforcement workers"
Entertainment;  "Queen Latifah breaks down 'Star' for us in one word"
Hillside:  "Mayor's trial on traffic ticket turns heated"
Jersey City:  "JC ranked as 'queerest city in America'"
Newark --

• "Newark officials blast axing of South Ward PATH station"
• "Port Authority backtracks, says South Ward station is still in plan"

Orange:  "Why an FBI raid on this small NJ city has been a long time coming"
Trenton:  "City ordered to pay nearly $1M in firefighter lawsuit"
Wrong-way Cop:  "Ex-cop charged in drunken wrong way crash must decide: Trial or plea"

Trump Inauguration --

• "Religious leaders taking part in the inagugural"
• "NJ troopers head to DC for Trump inauguration"
• "Women's March in DC will include 6 'sister marches' in NJ" -- Including Westfield.

Trump Administration --

• "Christie: Mary Pat refused to move to DC for Trump White House job"

2017 Guv Race --

• "Ciatarelli challenges Guadagno to debate in all 21 NJ counties"
• "Murphy calls Wisniewski 'transactional', Wiz fires back"

Bridgegate --

• "Feds reject call for new trial, say evidence is 'overwhelming'"

Affordable Housing:  "NJ Supremes: NJ on the hook for thousands more affordable units"
School Funding:  "Can NJ Dems unite to beat Christie on school funding?"
SCOTUS:  "Supreme Court delays decision on sports betting, showing new interest in case"
Student Loans:  "Student loan collector cheated millions, lawsuits say"
US Attorney:  "Who will be the new top prosecutor in NJ?"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Three of many Council items, more to follow.

[OLDDOC]  comments on Tuesday's Council agenda..  Offers an MLK Day message. (1/15/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  Councilwoman Williams reverses course, sinks pay-to-play legislation. (01/17/16)

[JACKIE] Week in Review manages a very retro looking photo of North Avenue. (1/15/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Roselle Catholic too much for Plainfield. (1/18/17).

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |

**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

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Bernice puts up a guest post from Timothy Priano.. Notes advice from Kim Guadagno.. more..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Something big afoot at School District?"

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 --

Council:  "City Council recognizes Lee Starks of Plainfield Boxing Academy"
Scholarships:  "Adele DeLeeuw Scholarship applications open for Plainfield area students"
Stolen Car:  "Plainfield police: Man crashed stolen car with 2 children inside, fled on foot"
Women's Arts Collective:  "Group seeks to make Plainfield an arts center, sponsors quiltling workshop"

New Brunswick:  "Performing Arts Center closer to reality"
North Plainfield:  "Wawa to replace Fabricland" -- Fabricland moving to new Rt. 22 location.

Trump Administration --

• "It's Game of Thrones, The Apprentice and Survivor all mixed into one"
• "Trump says he may find a job for Christie in the end"

Pres. Obama --

• "Three more NJ prisoners granted clemency"

Gov. Christie --

• "Why Christie says he turned down job offers from Trump"
• "Christie leans left in NJ, but keeps door open on the right"
• "Is Christie interested in becoming a sports broadcaster?"

2017 Guv Race --

• "Guadagno is running for governor, and away from Christie"
• "Stile: Guadagno rebrands with blue collar hue"
• "Ex foes Christie Whitman, Jim Florio team up with a message for 2017 candidates"

Sen. Booker --

• "How Cory Booker went from progressive hero to traitor in under 2 days"
• "Booker tells Sharpton's civil rights group: Stay Faithful"

Marijuana:  "NJ marijuana legislation inches forward despite Christie warning"
School Funding --

• "As many as nine public hearings planned on school funding"
• "Everyone wants to do something about school funding -- but will they?"

NJ Supreme Court:  'Supremes award troop $500K in State Police discrimination suit"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Bernice puts up a guest post from Timothy Priano.. Notes advice from Kim Guadagno, and more

[OLDDOC]  comments on Tuesday's Council agenda..  Offers an MLK Day message. (1/15/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  City Council may turn the clock back on pay-to-play. (01/15/16)

[JACKIE] Week in Review manages a very retro looking photo of North Avenue. (1/15/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  No. 1 Patrick School too long for Plainfield. (1/12/17).

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |

**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

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