Saturday evening storm downs trees and wires in Plainfield -- Jenn catches photos.. Plainfield school district awarded two competitive grants.. Netherwood Station parking rate going up.. 83-year-old Plainfield native does not receive an MLB pension.. Jackie: BB21: Live Feeds continue..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Worldwide helium shortage won't deflate Plainfield's July 4th Parade"
• "Dan is woke -- at last?"

PLAINFIELD

• Netherwood Station: Netherwood Station parking rate going up. Read more here.
• Major League Baseball: 83-year-old Plainfield native does not receive an MLB pension. Read more here. -- Letter to the editor.
• Plainfield Public Schools --
• School district awarded two competitive grants. Read more here.
• Going slow to go fast: Plainfield team shines at Rutgers conference. Read more here.
• Restaurant Review:  Make a spark this July 4th. Read more here. -- Plainfield's own Texas Weiner!
• Salmonella outbreak: NJ salmonella outbreak linked to papayas. Read more here.
• Storm: Saturday evening storm downs trees and wires in Plainfield. Read more here.

OF INTEREST

• EWR: Newark Airport shut down after United flight blows wheels in emergency landing. Read more here.
• Hazing: JROTC students get 2 years for branding student in hazing incident. Read more here. -- At McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.
• Newark --
• NHA security guards fired: Who's to blame? Read more here.
• Amazon Prime Nazi hunt drama films in Newark. Read more here.
• Vehicle Signage: NJ business owner fined over fuel prices on truck wins on appeal. Read more here.

STATE/NATIONAL

• 2020 Prez Race --
• Booker slaps anew at Biden over hoodie remark. Read more here.
• Booker 'couldn't believe' Biden answer on busing. Read more here.
• Booker slams Trump Jr. for birther tweet about Harris. Read more here.
• Dem Debate Analysis: It's down to two: Biden vs. Harris. Read more here.
• Norcross, DiVincenzo fundraiser for Booker brings in $470K. Read more here.
• GOP Senate candidate takes aim at Booker over fundraiser. Read more here.
• Bridgegate: SCOTUS to hear Bridgegate appeal. -- InsiderNJ | NJGlobe |
• Census: Hailing high court ruling, many in NJ feel Trump hasn't time enough to win. Read more here.
• Medical Marijuana: Murphy to sign medical marijuana bill Tuesday. Read more here.
• NJ Budget: There will be no government shutdown. -- NJSpot | Ledger |
• NJ Politics: Who's up and who's down this week. Read more here. -- Max's astute analysis.

RECENT BLOG POSTS

• [ OLDDOC]  Olddoc offers a serious potpourri and looks forward to some Oh Hell. (06/21/19)
• [Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Mapp advises he has discontinued his blog.
• [Councilor STORCH]  Councilor Storch thanks his supporters. (06/10/19)
• [Freeholder WILLIAMS]  on upcoming Union County Pride events. (06/12/19)
• [SEAN McKENNA]  Sean thanks the voters. (06/12/19)
• [JACKIE]  BB21: Live Feeds continue. (06/28/19)
• [REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Rebecca notes Pride in the Park, June 22. (06/12/2019)
• [NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Ranney takes the Tournament of Champions. (03/21/19)
• [CARL at Plainfield Wildlife] Carl spots an Eastern Cottontail. (06/05/19)
• [DAN at Laona Boy] Dan recalls boyhood Halloweens of the 1950s. (10/30/18)

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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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Convictions in 2011 and 2016 Plainfield murders.. .. PHS Graduation photos.. Plainfield schools celebrate a successful year in sports.. Dem Debate 2 quick takes.. How Booker is doing in the Prez Race.. Jackie: BB21: Live Feeds continue..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Worldwide helium shortage won't deflate Plainfield's July 4th Parade"
• "Dan is woke -- at last?"
• "Sen. Cory Booker gives a shoutout to Plainfield's own Rebecca Williams"

PLAINFIELD

• 2011 Murder: MS-13 gang member convicted in murder of Plainfield man. -- TAPinto | Courier |
• 2016 Murder: Plainfield man convicted in shooting of innocent bystander. -- TAPinto | Courier | Ledger |
• Food Programs: Two nutrition programs offered to Plainfield residents. Read more here.
• NJ Transit: NJT engineers refuse overtime; your commute will get worse. Read more here.
• Port Authority: PA proposes rate, toll hikes. Read more here.
• Plainfield Public Schools --
• PHS Graduation photos. Read more here.
• Plainfield schools celebrate a successful year in sports. Read more here.
• Raritan Valley Line: Push for one-seat ride, new tunnel picking up steam. Read more here.

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SPECIAL: Video by David Zetino here, his reflections on crossing from Mexico to Texas at El Paso/Ciudad Juarez after the recent drowning deaths of Oscar Martinez and his infant daughter. I first came across Zetino's videos when he posted one about a flash flood in Plainfield a few summers ago. I don't know him other than through YouTube, but he has a channel of his own with nearly 2,000 subscribers.

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OF INTEREST

• Edison: Deputy police chief quits after false statement charge. Read more here.
• Elizabeth: Elizabeth gets a new police director. Read more here.
• Patriotism: NJ ranked as least patriotic state. Read more here.
• South Plainfield: Polish National Home celebrated or 80th anniversary. Read more here.
• Theater: Jason Alexander plays Christie in 'The Investigation'  based on Mueller Report. Read more here.
• Trademark: Philipsburg native takes battle over his clothing line named FUCT to SCOTUS and wins. Read more here.

STATE/NATIONAL

• 2020 Prez Race --
• Debate 2: Kamala Harris breaks out. Read more here.
• Debate 2: Biden struggles to find footing. Read more here.
• Debate 2: Harris-Biden exchange on school busing lights up social media. Read more here.
• Campaigning affects Dem candidates' Congressional attendance. Read more here.
• Booker gets 'Most Talkative' award for first debate. Read more here.
• Booker: I won't be VP nominee for a male candidate. Read more here.
• Booker's problem with NJ Progressives. Read more here.
• Booker chooses wrong side in NJ street fight. Read more here.
• Is Cory Booker too nice? Read more here.
• One-on-one with Cory Booker (WNYC interview). Listen here.
• Biden's stance on weed may be a weak spot with some. Read more here. -- from Rolling Stone.
• Census: Supreme Court delivers blow to Trump immigration question. Read more here.
• Dark Money: Brennan Center: NJ new 'dark money' has serious flaws. Read more here.
• Murphy Cabinet: Joe Cryan hints opposition to Persichilli for Health post. Read more here.
• NJ Federal Courts: One judge complains of NJ's load as crisis worsens. Read more here.
• NJ Politics --
• Holley: Sweeney plays chess, while Murphy team plays checkers. Read more here. -- As Jerry Green used to say, 'Am I right or am I right?'
• Why Dem takeover in NJ is more Civil War than Revolution. Read more here.
• Ron Rice says he's still with Murphy. Read more here.
• How did 'Union Guy' Sweeney become labor's 'Public Enemy No. 1'? Read more here.
• NJ State Parks: State Parks not good at tracking money, audit finds. Read more here.
• Obamacare: Sweeney wants to delay Murphy plan to preserve Obamacare. Read more here.
• Tax Incentives Probe --
• Sweeney can't interest Senate caucus in subpoena power for his Select Committee. Read more here.
• Huge tax break went to politically connected company despite red flags. Read more here.
• EDA disputes corporate tax tension is scaring business from NJ. Read more here.

TRUMP WORLD

• Christie: Why Chris Christie still supports Trump. Read more here.
• Climate Change: Trump Agriculture Dept. buries studies on climate change. Read more here.

RECENT BLOG POSTS

• [ OLDDOC]  Olddoc offers a serious potpourri and looks forward to some Oh Hell. (06/21/19)
• [Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Mapp advises he has discontinued his blog.
• [Councilor STORCH]  Councilor Storch thanks his supporters. (06/10/19)
• [Freeholder WILLIAMS]  on upcoming Union County Pride events. (06/12/19)
• [SEAN McKENNA]  Sean thanks the voters. (06/12/19)
• [JACKIE]  BB21: Live Feeds continue. (06/28/19)
• [REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Rebecca notes Pride in the Park, June 22. (06/12/2019)
• [NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Ranney takes the Tournament of Champions. (03/21/19)
• [CARL at Plainfield Wildlife] Carl spots an Eastern Cottontail. (06/05/19)
• [DAN at Laona Boy] Dan recalls boyhood Halloweens of the 1950s. (10/30/18)

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

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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PHS, PAAAS graduations.. Drake House: Lecture on Victorian food and drink today.. Pride In The Park event rescheduled to next Saturday.. Menendez backs Booker in spat with Biden.. Olddoc offers a serious potpourri and looks forward to some Oh Hell.. Jackie: BB21: Live Feeders vs. Aired Show fans vs. Hamsters..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Dan is woke -- at last?"
• "Sen. Cory Booker gives a shoutout to Plainfield's own Rebecca Williams"

PLAINFIELD

• Drake House: Lecture on Victorian food and drink today. Read more here.
• Free Narcan Packs: Over 16,000 free Narcan packs distributed statewide Tuesday. Read more here.
• PAAAS: PAAAS graduates 52 in Class of 2019. Read more here.
• PHS: Plainfield High School congratulates the Class of 2019. Read more here.
• Pride Month: Pride In The Park event rescheduled to next Saturday. Read more here. -- The update was posted on the City's FB page.
• Shoplifting: Plainfield woman arrested for shoplifting. Read more here.
• Soccer: Plainfield falls to Westfield Revolution. Read more here.
• Study Abroad: Plainfielder Jonathan Trilleras will spend a semester in Denmark. Read more here.

OF INTEREST

• Child Sex Abuse: Ocean Gate superintendent accused in civil filing. Read more here.
• Drugs: K-9 trio sniff out 17 tons of cocaine. Read more here.
• Edison: Unhappy with Suez, Edison will explore other water, sewer options. -- Ledger | Courier |
• Film: Spielberg's 'West Side Story' remake to film in NJ, Read more here.
• Green Brook: Gloria Gaynor's mansion on the market for $1.4M. Read more here.
• Hoboken: 'I never bought a vote in my life', accused says at vote-by-mail trial. Read more here.
• Retail: Back from the dead, Toys 'R Us will reopen US stores. Read more here.

STATE/NATIONAL

• 2020 Prez Race --
• Progressive groups ask Booker to disavow NJ power brokers. Read more here.
• Biden called Booker. But apologize? It's not the Biden way. Read more here.
• Menendez backs Booker in spat with Biden. Read more here.
• Booker proposes clemency for nonviolent drug offenders. Read more here.
• Clyburn says he's surprised Booker hasn't taken off in South Carolina. Read more here.
• Can Biden effectively deliver his compelling centrist message? -- InsiderNJ |
• Tax Incentives Probe --
• Select Committee pulls plug on scheduled Monday hearing. -- InsiderNJ | NJGlobe |
• Could those who lied to get tax breaks face criminal prosecution? Read more here.

TRUMP WORLD

• 2020 Election:Can Trump stay in office even if he loses the 2020 election? Read more here.
• Sexual Assault: Trump dismisses new sexual assault allegation. Read more here.

RECENT BLOG POSTS

• [ OLDDOC]  Olddoc offers a serious potpourri and looks forward to some Oh Hell. (06/21/19)
• [Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Mapp advises he has discontinued his blog.
• [Councilor STORCH]  Councilor Storch thanks his supporters. (06/10/19)
• [Freeholder WILLIAMS]  on upcoming Union County Pride events. (06/12/19)
• [SEAN McKENNA]  Sean thanks the voters. (06/12/19)
• [JACKIE]  BB21: Live Feeders vs. Aired Show fans vs. Hamsters. (06/22/19)
• [REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Rebecca notes Pride in the Park, June 22. (06/12/2019)
• [NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Ranney takes the Tournament of Champions. (03/21/19)
• [CARL at Plainfield Wildlife] Carl spots an Eastern Cottontail. (06/05/19)
• [DAN at Laona Boy] Dan recalls boyhood Halloweens of the 1950s. (10/30/18)

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

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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Cedarbrook, Hubbard, and Maxson graduations.. Air Force ID's national threat from 'incels', angry young men who can't get laid.. Rebecca notes Pride in the Park, June 22.. Jackie: Big Brother 21: The Ika ET Canada interviews..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Pride Month celebration continues with a FREE screening of "Jewel's Catch One" tonight"
• "Sen. Cory Booker gives a shoutout to Plainfield's own Rebecca Williams"

PLAINFIELD

• Accident: Plainfield man injured in fall at Linden work site. Read more here.
• Cedarbrook School: Cedarbrook 8th Grade graduation held at PHS. Read more here.
• Dean's List: Plainfielder Amelia Paladino makes list at U. Delaware. Read more here.
• Hubbard School: Hubbard 8th grade students celebrated at graduation. Read more here.
• Maxson School: Maxson graduates largest middle school class in District. Read more here.
• PATH: PATH announces $1B plan for capital improvements. Read more here.
• Westfield: Governor addresses gun violence at Westfield forum. Read more here. -- Mayor Mapp also spoke.

OF INTEREST

• Chromebooks: Google Assistant to arrive on more Chromebooks, beginning with OS77. Read more here. -- The increasingly popular, incredibly cheap laptop (I use one away from home).
• Hoboken: New details in cash-for-votes scheme. Read more here. -- Paid by check. How dumb is that?
• Incels: Air Force ID's national threat from 'incels', angry young men who can't get laid. Read more here.
• Sen. Lesniak: Lesniak working to change Atlantic City's form of government. Read more here.
• Linden: Suit: We went to Presbyterian minister for counseling; he sexually abused us. Read more here.
• NRA: NRA suspends official, implicating him in coup attempt. Read more here.

STATE/NATIONAL

• 2020 Prez Race --
• Has Booker's NJ experience prepared him to take on Trump? Read more here.
• Debates: Booker and Klobuchar can break out, but they'll need to take risks. Read more here.
• Booker demands study on reparations. Read more here.
• Biden faces backlash over citing segregationists as 'civil'. Read more here.
• The gloves come off in the Dem primary. Read more here.
• Biden called Booker to quell tensions; things only got worse. Read more here.
• Guns --
• Bramnick votes no on 2 of 8 gun bills. Read more here. -- Or did he vote yes on 6 of 8?
• NJ sues Nevada gun  dealer that shipped banned 100-round magazine to NJ. Read more here.
• Marijuana: Medical weed expansion could pave way for larger legal weed launch. Read more here.
• Net Neutrality: Lawmakers act to ensure continuation of net neutrality in NJ. Read more here.
• NJ Budget: Legislature passes $38.8B budget in rebuke to Murphy. -- PoliticoNJ | InsiderNJ | NJGlobe | NJSpot | | Ledger | Courier |
• Sweeney-Norcross: South Jersey progressives protest outside Sweeney fundraiser. Read more here.
• Tax Incentives Probe --
• The most egregious finding in the task force report. Read more here.
• Murphy administration surprised by pushback on incentives. Read more here.
• Lesniak among first witnesses at special Legislative committee. Read more here.
• Unemployment: NJ unemployment drops to 3.8%. Read more here.

RECENT BLOG POSTS

• [ OLDDOC]  Olddoc frustrated trying to open Council agenda backup. (06/15/19)
• [Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Mapp advises he has discontinued his blog.
• [Councilor STORCH]  Councilor Storch thanks his supporters. (06/10/19)
• [Freeholder WILLIAMS]  on upcoming Union County Pride events. (06/12/19)
• [SEAN McKENNA]  Sean thanks the voters. (06/12/19)
• [JACKIE]  Big Brother 21: The Ika ET Canada interviews. (06/20/19)
• [REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Rebecca notes Pride in the Park, June 22. (06/12/2019)
• [NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Ranney takes the Tournament of Champions. (03/21/19)
• [CARL at Plainfield Wildlife] Carl spots an Eastern Cottontail. (06/05/19)
• [DAN at Laona Boy] Dan recalls boyhood Halloweens of the 1950s. (10/30/18)

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

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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Two injured by gunfire in Plainfield.. .. Adele Albanese, of the Dairy Queen, passes.. PHS students graduate from Rutgers Upward Bound programs.. Rebecca notes Pride in the Park this Saturday, June 22.. Jackie: Big Brother 21 blog pool opens..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Sen. Cory Booker gives a shoutout to Plainfield's own Rebecca Williams"
• "Health Center drama continues to inch along" -- Hearing time CORRECTED.

PLAINFIELD

• City Council: Council recognizes June as LGBT Pride Month, and more. Read more here.
• McGreevey: McGreevey responds to financial improprieties accusation, releases audits. Read more here.
• Plainfield High School: PHS students graduate from Rutgers Upward Bound programs. Read more here.
• Rotary: Rotary recognizes Interact students of the month. Read more here.
• Shootings: Two injured by gunfire in Plainfield. Read more here.
• Obituary: Adele Albanese, of the Dairy Queen, passes. Read more here. -- Obituary here.

OF INTEREST

• Greystone: 'Unsuitable for human beings'; chilling details about psychiatric hospital. Read more here.
• Linden --
• Armstead complaint against Scutari dismissed for lack of probably cause. Read more here.
• Linden consider Jim Devine for PR contract. Read more here.
• Linden Presbyterian minister's victims file suit over oral sex exorcisms. Read more here.
• NJ GOP: The state of NJ's Republican Party. Read more here.
• Newark: City gets $12M in grants for housing, reducing eviction. Read more here.
• Pets: NJ pets in need. Read more here.
• Politics: What governors feuding with their own parties have in common. Read more here.
• Somerset County: Union County resident sues SCESC over termination. Read more here.
• Westfield --
• Murphy coming to talk gun safety after incident outside elementary school. Read more here.
• New charge for man arrested with gun outside school. Read more here.

STATE/NATIONAL

• Booker 2020 --
• Booker at South Carolina forum. Read more here.
• Quinnipiac Poll: Booker at 1% in Florida. Read more here.
• Millionaire's Tax --
• Moran: Why Murphy is right and why he's blowing it. Read more here.
• Sheneman: Won't someone think of the millionaires? Read more here.
• NJ Budget --
• Legislature pushes ahead with budget, with no new taxes. -- PoliticoNJ |
• Murphy: Millionaire's tax in the budget or bust. -- InsiderNJ | Ledger |
• SALT Deductions: Final IRS rules leave states few options to help taxpayers. Read more here.
• Schools Dev Authority --
• Legislators looking to fight with Murphy over embattled agency. Read more here.
• Ethics officer warned Murphy of hiring practices. Read more here.
• Sports Betting: Legalized sports betting helped save AC. Has it paid off? Read more here.
• Tax Incentives Probe --
• Judge rules against Norcross challenge to task force. -- InsiderNJ |
• EDA task force issues report with heavy focus on Norcross-linked firms. -- PoliticoNJ | NJGlobe | Ledger | Courier |
• EDA Task Force Report. Read more here (PDF).
• Norcross asks to testify before legislative committee. -- NJGlobe | Ledger |
• Murphy vows to veto any re-up that does not include reforms. Read more here.

TRUMP WORLD

Congress: Christie, Lewandowski and Manafort eyed as new key Dem witnesses. Read more here.

Rally: Trump stages his greatest show yet. Read more here.

RECENT BLOG POSTS

• [ OLDDOC]  Olddoc frustrated trying to open Council agenda backup. (06/15/19)
• [Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Mapp advises he has discontinued his blog.
• [Councilor STORCH]  Councilor Storch thanks his supporters. (06/10/19)
• [Freeholder WILLIAMS]  on upcoming Union County Pride events. (06/12/19)
• [SEAN McKENNA]  Sean thanks the voters. (06/12/19)
• [JACKIE]  Big Brother 21 blog pool opens. (06/18/19)
• [REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Rebecca notes Pride in the Park, June 22. (06/12/2019)
• [NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Ranney takes the Tournament of Champions. (03/21/19)
• [CARL at Plainfield Wildlife] Carl spots an Eastern Cottontail. (06/05/19)
• [DAN at Laona Boy] Dan recalls boyhood Halloweens of the 1950s. (10/30/18)

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

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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Two injured in Friday night Plainfield shootings.. Raritan Valley Line: Lawmakers want facts on one-seat ride.. Woman finds out from DNA test her father is not her father.. Victims of Catholic sex abuse may now start to file their claims.. Rebecca notes Pride in the Park event, June 22.. Olddoc frustrated trying to open Council agenda backup..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Council meets for combined June sessions Monday evening"
• "Health Center drama continues to inch along" -- Hearing time CORRECTED.

PLAINFIELD

• Barlow School: Barlow wins Battle of the Books tiebreaker. Read more here.
• Drake House: Interns dig into history. Read more here.
• Fire Department: FD participated in Scotch Plains 150th Parade. Read more here.
• Plainfield Public Schools: Early Childhood Department recognizes involved parents. Read more here.
• Raritan Valley Line: Lawmakers want facts on one-seat ride. Read more here.
• Shootings: Two injured in Friday night shootings. -- TAPinto | Courier |
• Train/Van Collision: Freight train smashes van. -- TAPinto | Eyewitness News |
• Week Ahead: The week ahead in Plainfield, June 17-23. Read more here.
• Obituary: John Jackson, former Plainfield social worker. Read more here. -- Services today.

OF INTEREST

• Archdiocese of Newark: St. James Hospital employees sue over lost pensions. Read more here.
• Charter Schools: 42 charters closed or never opened in NJ, what happened to Federal money is largely unknown. Read more here.
• DNA Tests: Woman finds out her father is not her father, it's all the daughter's fault. Read more here.
• Jersey City Re-entry Program: Millions allegedly unaccounted for or redirected to McGreevey nonprofit. Read more here.
• Immigrants: Study: Number of immigrants living in NJ, NY has declined.. Read more here.
• Newark: Gang leaders meet face-to-face to discuss peace. Read more here.
• North Plainfield: Sex assault charges against officer dropped. Read more here.
• Police, Fire Salaries: With salary increase caps gone, tone of negotiations changes. Read more here.
• Reverse Mortgages: Ocean County has one of nation's highest levels of foreclosures. Read more here.
• Schools Construction: Former Inspector General asks if we're throwing millions away. Read more here.
• Schools: States that spend the most and the least on education. Read more here.
• Sex Abuse: Victims of Catholic sex abuse may now start to file their claims. Read more here.
• Technology: Smart street lights do more than light the street. Read more here.
• WOR: Booker, Menendez blast FCC for renewing WOR license. Read more here.

STATE/NATIONAL

• 2020 Prez Race --
• Trump's own pollsters find he trails Biden in a matchup. Read more here.
• Dem debate lineups announced. -- Politico | CNN |
• Booker makes the debates. Read more here.
• Booker returns to South Carolina. Read more here.
• Booker thinks he has the winning formula. Read more here.
• Booker's Sunday polls. Read more here.
• Norcross hosts fundraiser for Booker. Read more here.
• LD21 (Bramnick-Munoz)
• Once a GOP stronghold, Westfield now leans Dem. Read more here.
• Maps: The LD21 race. Read more here.
• Westfield gun scare could hurt Bramnick. Read more here.
• Man arrested with gun outside Westfield school. Read more here.
• Why man's brother called police. Read more here.
• How Jon Bramnick got to the Assembly. Read more here.
• Dark Money: Brindle: The law targets groups that truly do  operate in secret. Read more here.
• NJ Budget: Sources: Dem priorities funded without a millionaire's tax. Read more here.
• SALT Deductions: NJ considers suing IRS after state's income tax scheme blocked. Read more here.
• Tax Incentives Probe --
• Bill to extend incentives advances, Murphy says he'll veto it. Read more here.
• After NAACP head signs pro-Norcross op-ed, Newark NAACP comes out for Murphy. Read more here.

RECENT BLOG POSTS

• [ OLDDOC]  Olddoc frustrated trying to open Council agenda backup. (06/15/19)
• [Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Mapp advises he has discontinued his blog.
• [Councilor STORCH]  Councilor Storch thanks his supporters. (06/10/19)
• [Freeholder WILLIAMS]  on upcoming Union County Pride events. (06/12/19)
• [SEAN McKENNA]  Sean thanks the voters. (06/12/19)
• [JACKIE]  The Amazing Race 31, episode 9  blog party. (06/12/19)
• [REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Rebecca notes Pride in the Park, June 22. (06/12/2019)
• [NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Ranney takes the Tournament of Champions. (03/21/19)
• [CARL at Plainfield Wildlife] Carl spots an Eastern Cottontail. (06/05/19)
• [DAN at Laona Boy] Dan recalls boyhood Halloweens of the 1950s. (10/30/18)

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

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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