No charges against Murphy's ex-staffer accused of rape.. Mother's boyfriend charged with murder in death of Newark 7-year-old.. NJ-born director Bryan Singer faces allegations of sexual conduct with teens.. Jackie: Celebrity Big Brother 2 live feeds into Wednesday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Have your email and password(s) been hacked? How to check."

PLAINFIELD

• Fire Department: Plainfield Fire Director nominated. Read more here. -- Actually, the Council gave its consent.
• Pillar College:  Pillar College opening new instructional site in Plainfield. Read more here.
• McGreevey: McGreevey not holding a grudge over loss of JC job. Read more here.
• Queen City Academy:  Mayor Mapp congratulates MLK essay winners. Read more here.
• Product Recall:  Gold Medal flour may contain salmonella. Read more here.

OF INTEREST

• Film: New political thriller An Acceptable Loss screens. Read more here.
• Gannett:  Bergen Record lays of six. Read more here. -- There are rumors of buyouts and layoffs at the Courier as well.
• Murder: Mother's boyfriend charged with murder in death of Newark 7-year-old. Read more here.
• Online Gambling:  NJ-licensed firm fined for allowing under-age betting. Read more here.
• Opioid Addiction:  Medical marijuana can now be used to treat opioid addiction. Read more here.
• Sexual Assault:  NJ-born director Bryan Singer faces allegations of sexual conduct with teens. Read more here.
• Shutdown:  TSA workers receive free food but no pay. Read more here.
• Valentine's Day:  Ever-popular candy hearts will be missing this yeaar. Read more here.

STATE/NATIONAL

• 2020 Prez Race --
• Booker says he's nearing 2020 decision. Read more here. -- I thought he had decided years ago.
• Christie hints at another run. Read more here.
• Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg jumps into the race. Read more here.
• Alvarez Rape Allegation --
• Middlesex prosecutor declines to charge Alvarez. -- PoliticoNJ | InsiderNJ | NJGlobe | NJSpot | Courier | Ledger |
• Brennan lawyers slam prosecutor's decision. -- InsiderNJ | NJGlobe |
• Lawmakers call on Murphy to lift gag order on former campaign workers. Read more here. -- Murphy not looking good here.

TRUMP WORLD

• Popularity: Shutdown, Russia drive Trump to all-time low. Read more here.
• State of the Union: Trump blinks, gives in to Pelosi. Read more here. -- He is a guest and has to be invited. Period.

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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.

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