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Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Planning Board to hold public hearing on apartments next to Dairy Queen.. Man who shot up church had prior Linden gun arrest.. Noel at HS Sports: Plainfield wins the Monroe Holiday Tournament..




ApartmentsDa proposed for lot next toDairy Queen.

[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
PLAINFIELD

  • 2019 Year in Review: Plainfield business and development. Read more here.
  • Planning Board: Planning Board to hold public hearing on apartments next to Dairy Queen. Read more here.
  • Wardlaw-Hartridge: Lower school awards ornament contest winners. Read more here.
  • Obituary: Audrey Waldron, retired Plainfield tax clerk. Read more here.


OF INTEREST

  • Fast Food: Fast Food Drive-Thru: A product of the car culture. Read more here.
  • Perth Amboy: Son of Joe Vas wants to take on Diaz in Perth Amboy. Read more here.
  • Pizza Art: This pizza maker makes a feast for the taste buds and the eyes. Read more here.
  • Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS: Cancer support club started 18 years ago going national. Read more here.
  • Texas Church Shooting: Man who shot up church had prior Linden gun arrest. Read more here.


STATE/NATIONAL

  • 2020 Prez Race --
  • Congress: Rep. John Lewis battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Read more here.
  • Women in Politics: Weinberg forming committee to tackle sexual predation in politics. -- InsiderNJ | NJGlobe | Ledger |
  • Worst 2019 Predictions: The worst political predictions of 2019. Read more here.

TRUMP WORLD

  • Ukraine Aid --
    • Behind the Ukraine freeze: 84 days of confusion and conflict. Read more here.
    • Explosive new revelations weaken Trump's impeachment defenses. Read more here.
    • Call over frozen Ukraine aid was delayed because Trump was golfing. Read more here.
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Sunday, December 29, 2019

Giovanna's demolished as Wawa construction begins.. Dumpster fire at Muhlenberg construction site Friday.. Crane falls onto NJ house while removing a tree..



Giovanna's demolished. See story below.
[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
PLAINFIELD
  • Giovanna's: Giovanna's gives way as Wawa construction begins. Read more here.
  • Muhlenberg Construction: Dumpster fire at Muhlenberg construction site Friday afternoon. Read more here. -- Heard the sirens at dialysis.
  • Wawa: Woman sues Wawa over massive data breach; says her credit card was hacked. Read more here.
  • Week in Review: Giovanna's demolished, Luminaries light up the night, more. Read more here.

OF INTEREST

  • Catholic Church: Hundreds of accused priests left off church's sex abuser lists. Read more here.
  • Crane Fall: Crane falls onto NJ house while removing a tree. Read more here.
  • Weapons Technology: New Russian weapon can travel 27 times the speed of sound. Read more here. -- Beats anything we've got.
  • Westfield: Westfield pizza owner rushes into burning NYC building to aid in rescue. Read more here.

STATE/NATIONAL

  • 2020 Prez Race --
    • Biden: Biden reveals deep bench of campaign bundlers. Read more here.
    • Sanders: Dem insiders: Bernie could win the nomination. Read more here.
    • Iowa: Iowa swung sharply to Trump in 2016. Will it swing back? Read more here.
  • Gov. Murphy: Murphy will swear in officials in 12 towns in January. Read more here.
IMPEACHMENT


  • Biden: Biden says he would not comply with a Senate subpoena to testify. Read more here.
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Friday, December 27, 2019

Netherwood Neighbors luminaries light up the night in Plainfield (pictures).. Plainfield cadets among 47 police academy graduates.. City Council, Board of Ed and Freeholder reorg meetings set.. Union County working to assist growing homeless population..


[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
PLAINFIELD
  • Hanukkah: Happy Hanukkah from TAPinto. Read more here.
  • Homeless: Union County working to assist growing homeless population. Read more here.
  • Luminaries: Netherwood Neighbors luminaries light up the night in Plainfield. Read more here.
  • Police Department: Plainfield cadets among 47 police academy graduates. Read more here.
  • Reorganizations: City Council, Board of Ed and Freeholder reorg meetings set. Read more here.
  • StarFish: Plainfield food pantry using bio-degradable 'bio bags'. Read more here.
  • Union County: Freeholders vote themselves, top officials raises. Read more here.
  • Allergy Alert: Whole Foods issues allergy alert on Dark Chocolate Sandwich Cremes. Read more here.

OF INTEREST

  • Anti-Semitism: Apparently mentally disturbed man in incident at Kosher deli in Teaneck. Read more here.
  • Christmas Spoof: Nebraska State Patrols's spoof video goes viral. Read more here. -- Good corny Midwestern humor.
  • Economy: Automakers cut jobs, close plants to save billions in 2019. Read more here.
  • Elections: How close did Russia really come to hacking the 2016 election? Read more here.
STATE/NATIONAL
  • 2020 Prez Race --
    • Booker --
      • DNC raises threshold again for January debates, Booker will likely be excluded. Read more here.
      • Booker gets endorsement of Iowa county chair. Read more here.
    • Bloomberg --
      • Bloomberg exploited prison labor to make campaign phone calls. Read  more here.
      • After becoming public, Bloomberg cuts ties with prison call center. Read more here.
    • Buttigieg: Buttigieg banking on Iowa moderates. Read more here.
    • Klobuchar: Klobuchar makes late push in Iowa. Read more here.
    • Warren: Warren embraced high-dollar fundraisers until starting her campaign. Read more here.
IMPEACHMENT

  • Again?: House counsel suggests Trump could be impeached again with new evidence. Read more here.
  • Trial --
    • Impasse over Senate trial likely to last weeks as both sides dig in. Read more here.
    • Roberts will tap his inner umpire in impeachment trial. Read more here.
    • Trump Defense: Mike Lee is the quiet force to get Trump acquitted. Read more here.

TRUMP WORLD

  • Giuliani: A conversation with Giuliani over Bloody Marys. Read more here. -- The interview everyone is talking about.
  • Tiffany Trump: Profile of the unheard-of daughter, about to finish Georgetown Law. Read more here.
  • Ukraine Scandal: Text messages reveals former golfer's role in scandal. Read more here.
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Monday, December 23, 2019

Plainfield pastor convicted of assaulting children loses appeal.. Special PMUA pickup notice.. Plainfield Planning Board approves two projects, two redevelopment plans.. Amazon to open massive distribution center in Franklin Twp., creating 1,000 jobs.. Noel at HS Sports: Plainfield Cardinals top Carteret..


[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
PLAINFIELD
  • 150th Anniversary: Plainfield celebrates its houses of worship. Read more here.
  • Boys Basketball: Plainfield falls to Union in overtime in St. Jude Classic. -- TAPinto | Ledger |
  • East 4th Street: Plainfield's East 4th Street has reopened. Read more here.
  • Planning Board: Plainfield Planning Board approves two projects, two redevelopment plans. Read more here.
  • PMUA: PMUA to collect paper recycles this Thursday thru Saturday. Read more here.
  • Sexual Assault Conviction: Plainfield pastor convicted of assaulting children loses appeal. Read more here.
  • Shared Services: Sharing services has saved local governments money. Read more here. -- Plainfield has benefited.

OF INTEREST

  • Affordable Housing: Princeton affordable housing agreement ends lengthy lawsuit. Read more here.
  • Amazon: Amazon to open massive distribution center in Franklin Twp., creating 1,000 jobs. Read more here.
  • Artificial Turf: Artificial turf becomes disposal mess. Read more here.
  • Berkeley Heights: Owner of dog rescue charged with hiding records of sick dogs. -- TAPinto | Courier | Ledger |
  • Bribery Sting --
    • Non-profit: Charges against BOE president are a big hit to district. Read more here.
    • Sources: O'Donnell was a cooperating witness for more than two years. Read more here.
    • Cooperating witness O'Donnell used straw donors, whistleblower said in 2017. Read more here.
  • Christmas Decorations: This front yard is both Christmas decoration and Epstein meme. Read more here.
  • Lead in Water: How does it get there? This comic shows how. Read more here.
  • Middlesex: Ex-mayor allegedly stole campaign funds through scholarship. Read more here.
  • Rahway: Trial set in former mayor's sexual harassment case. Read more here.
  • Shared Services: Sharing services has saved local governments money. Read more here. -- Plainfield has benefited.
  • Wawa Data Breach: If you were affected, here's what to do next. Read more here.
  • Westfield: Arbitrator: Elementary school teacher can be fired for 'threatening' gun remarks. Read more here.

STATE/NATIONAL

  • 2020 Prez Race --
    • Debates: DNC raises thresholds for January debate. Read more here.
    • Booker: Bon Jovi, Gov. Murphy and Norcross have all raised money for Booker. Read more here.
    • Buttigieg --
    • Klobuchar: Klobuchar busts out. Read more here.
  • Congress --
    • Pelosi: I'm never afraid and rarely surprised. Read more here.
    • Christie: New Christie group to make 7-figure ad buys in competitive Senate races. Read more here.
  • Tax Incentives --
  • Altman Kerfuffle: Norcross: I had nothing to do with Altman's removal from hearing. Read more here.
IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY

  • Christie: Chris Christie wades into Senate impeachment fight. Read more here.
  • Post-Impeachment Poll: Majority approves impeachment of Trump. Read more here.
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Friday, December 20, 2019

Appeals court upholds conviction in killing of PHS wrestler.. Choking has become an acceptable part of teen sex.. Plainfield's East 4th Street reopens.. Historic Preservation Commission meeting reveals trend for higher density.. Lillie Bel McNeil, mother of former City Administrator Walter McNeil passes.. Noel at HS Sports: Union topples Plainfield in overtime.. Jackie: Survivor: Island of the Idols season finale blog party..


[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
PLAINFIELD
  • 2013 Homicide: Appeals court upholds conviction in killing of PHS wrestler. Read more here.
  • Drivers Licenses: In Elizabeth, Murphy signs law allowing undocumented drivers to get licenses. Read more here.
  • Historic Preservation Commission: HPC meeting reveals trend for higher density. Read more here. -- Important topics discussed.
  • Plainfield Symphony Conductor Charles Prince's father --
  • Streets: Plainfield's East 4th Street reopens. Read more here. -- As of Thursday evening.
  • Obituary: Lillie Bel McNeil, mother of former City Administrator Walter McNeil. Read more here.

OF INTEREST


STATE/NATIONAL

  • 2020 Prez Race --
  • NJ Dem Chair --
    • State chairman deal came because neither side was sure of their count. Read more here.
  • Van Drew: Van Drew pledges undying support for Trump as he switches parties. Read more here.
  • Voting Rights: Holley claims Murphy playing politics with bill restoring voting rights. Read more here.
IMPEACHMENT

  • Impeachment: President Trump is impeached. -- CNN |

TRUMP WORLD

  • Impeachment --
    • Impeachment forever changes Trump's legacy. Read more here.
    • Top Evangelical magazine calls for Trump's removal. -- Politico | RNS |
  • Mulvaney: White House braces for Mulvaney exit. Read more here.
  • Trump's Views: Former officials say they feared Putin influenced Trump's views. Read more here.
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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Plainfield City Council to reorganize on Jan. 6.. One-seat Ride: Assembly approves bill for one-seat ride feasibility study.. Barlow School unveils new facilities.. Union County's LGBTQ Office could be model for more like it.. Middlesex Mayor accused of stealing $190K in campaign funds.. Undocumented immigrants drivers license bill goes to Murphy's desk..



Students perform at unveiling of new Barlow School facilities.

[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
PLAINFIELD

  • City Council: Plainfield City Council to reorganize on Jan. 6. Read more here.
  • Barlow School: Barlow School unveils new facilities. Read more here.
  • Jessica's Cafe: Jessica's makes Yelp's Top 50 in North Jersey. Read more here.
  • NJ Transit: NJ Transit trains are worst again, feds say. Read more here.
  • Raritan Valley Line: Assembly approves bill for one-seat ride feasibility study. Read more here.
  • Union County: UC's LGBTQ Office could be model for more like it. Read more here.


OF INTEREST

  • Bear Hunt: NJ bear hunt extended four days. Read more here.
  • The Beatles: Beatles and Christmas come together at suburban church. Read more here.
  • Car Computers: What does your car know about you? We hacked a Chevy to find out. Read more here.
  • Impeachment Rallies: Hundreds gather across NJ for Trump impeachment rallies. Read more here.
  • Lie of the Year: Politifact's 2019 biggest lie: Trump on Ukraine whistleblower. Read more here.
  • Middlesex Boro: Mayor accused of stealing $190K in campaign funds. -- | Ledger | Courier |
  • Newark: NYC countersues Newark over controversial homeless program. Read more here.
  • Potholes: Court: Message to city on potholes put them on notice of tort claim. Read more here.

STATE/NATIONAL
  • 2020 Prez Race --
    • Debate: Thursday Dem debate on after labor issue settled. Read more here.
    • Booker --
    • Buttigieg: Buttigieg omitted high-power bundlers from disclosure. Read more here.
  • Legislature: Undocumented immigrants drivers license bill goes to Murphy's desk. Read more here.
  • NJ Dems: Dems reach tentative deal to end fight over state party chair. -- PoliticoNJ | InsiderNJ | NJGlobe |
  • Party Switch --
  • Politics: NJ Globe 2019 Power List. Read more here.
  • Tax Incentives --
    • EDA Board: Murphy names his new  picks for EDA Board. Read more here.

IMPEACHMENT TRIAL

  • Schumer: Schumer weaponizes impeachment trial debate. Read more here.
  • Trial: White House working to feature Trump's House allies in trial. Read more here.

TRUMP WORLD
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