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Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Arrest made in shooting of Plainfield man over the weekend.. Scutari plans to forge ahead with redistricting -- later.. Plainfield schools adopt Techbook..


[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
PLAINFIELD
  • Holiday Shopping:  Ways to protect against consumer fraud. Read more here.
  • Netherwood Heights: Fire and rain can't stop Santa's visit. Read more here.
  • Schools:  Plainfield schools adopt district-wide Techbook project. Read more here.  -- Two questions: 1) Can you find a simple declarative sentence explaining what a Techbook is? 2) Did you know the taxpayers are paying for a "district director of brands"?
  • School Bus Safety: 4 new laws in response to deadly Paramus crash. Read more here.
  • Shooting:  Arrest made in shooting of Plainfield man over the weekend. -- TAPinto | Record |
  • Union County:  Who in Union County benefits from expanded medical pot? Read more here.

OF INTEREST

  • 2013 Murder:  North Plainfield man to be resentenced in dumbbell murder. Read more here.
  • Homelessness:  Homelessness rises more in NJ than most other states. Read more here.
  • Horse Racing:  Plan to subsidize racing for $100M. Read more here.
  • Internet:  NJ has the fastest internet service. Read more here.
  • News:  Poll: Only 7% get news from newspapers anymore. Read more here.
  • NJ Transit: 14 trains cancelled in Monday evening commute. Read more here.
  • Pets:  NJ pets in need, Dec. 17. Read more here.
  • Pipe Organs:  An organ gets the spa treatment. Read more here.
STATE/NATIONAL
  • 2020 Prez Race: Booker is again asked about his personal life. Read more here.
  • Alvarez Rape Allegations --
    • Special committee aiming to finish investigation before March. Read more here.
    • Top Murphy aides set to testify. -- PoliticoNJ |  Read more here.
  • Redistricting --
    • Moran: An inspiring moment as Dem leaders back off gerrymandering scam. Read more here.
    • Analysis: Shady deals unravel when the light gets too bright. Read more here.
    • Analysis: Embarrassing defeat on the floor of either or both houses was virtually certain. Read more here.
    • Scutari: Another run at redistricting likely. Read more here.
    • Progressive activists look for seats on redistricting commission. Read more here.
  • Welfare:  NJ's monthly check has not risen since Reagan; that's about to change. Read more here.

TRUMP WORLD
  • Trump Maid:  Former maid asks for asylum after revealing she is undocumented. Read more here.

RECENT BLOG POSTS
  • [OLDDOC]  Olddoc posts some great toons (remember waiting til after 7 PM for long distance?). (12/16/18)
  • [Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Mapp advises he has discontinued his blog.
  • [Councilor STORCH]  Councilor Storch votes 'no' on the South Avenue East plan. (12/11/18)
  • [Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Last performance of 'Black Nativity' at FUSP Sunday. (12/15/18)
  • [SEAN McKENNA]  My vote is for Ron Johnson on Nov. 6. (11/06/18)
  • [JACKIE]  Survivor: David v. Goliath Dec. 12 blog party. (12/12/18)
  • [REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Black Nativity Holiday Bazaar at FUSP. (11/12/18)
  • [NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Union holds off Plainfield's 4th quarter comeback. (12/16/18)
  • [CARL at Plainfield Wildlife] New! YouTube Channel by Plainfielder Carl Monopoli, featuring Plainfield wildlife. . Awesome possum (night camera) here. (11/11/18)
  • [DAN at Laona Boy] Dan recalls boyhood Halloweens of the 1950s. (10/30/18)
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Posted by Dan at 4:22 AM