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Sunday, August 4, 2019

Man killed Friday night in Park Avenue crash.. Union County looking to recruit 50 archers for 2019-20 deer hunt.. Trump prepares push to woo Black voters.. Rebecca: Voting machine demo at Plainfield National Night Out.. Jackie: BB21: PoV Saturday..


[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
PLAINFIELD
  • Concert: Music in the Park at Milt Campbell Thursday. Read more here.
  • Deer Hunt: Union County looking to recruit 50 archers for 2019-20 deer hunt. Read more here.
  • Fatal Accident: Man killed Friday night in Park Avenue crash. -- Ledger | TAPinto | Courier |
  • Land Use Boards: Planner Mika Apte joins Planning and Zoning Boards as consultant. Read more here.
  • National Night Out: City of Plainfield's NNO. Read more here.
  • Netherwood Heights: Netherwood Heights Neighbors to hold house tour. Read more here.
  • Union County Dems: Big turnout for Scutari County Committee baseball event. Read more here.
  • Obituary: Anthony Parenti, former Fanwood police chief, Plainfield native. Read more here. -- And here.


OF INTEREST

  • Hate Speech: Official who made anti-Muslim statements resigns from state school organization. Read more here.
  • Movies: 20 ad libs that become classic movie lines. Read more here.
  • Newark: No background checks on Rec employees in drug ring, city admits. Read more here.
  • North Plainfield: Cop dragged, SUV crashes into home. -- Courier | Eyewitness | Channel4 |
  • NRA: Three board members of NRA resign in latest sign of dissent. Read more here.
  • Refugees: Rally for refugees in Jersey City. Read more here. -- Trump intends to stop admitting refugees at all.
  • Tenants: Court: Landlords don't have to protect tenants from scorching radiators. Read more here.
  • Union: Fanwood man charges in DWI crash that killed woman. Read more here.

STATE/NATIONAL
  • 2020 Prez Race --
    • Only 8 candidates have qualified for September Dem debate. Read more here.
    • After the July debates, Warren it 2 for 2. Read more here.
    • Iowa focus group: Booker did best at communicating. Read more here.
    • Booker uses Biden debate slip (calling him future president) to raise cash. Read more here.
    • Biden's foes back themselves into a corner. Read more here.
  • NJ GOP: Anti-Islamic tweets further imperil mainstream NJ Republicans. Read more here.
  • Police Salaries: How lack of arbitration cap is affecting police contracts. Read more here.
  • Solar Energy: State to overhaul current financing for solar systems. Read more here.
  • Tax Incentives Probe --
    • Huge loss for Norcross in fight with Morphy over EDA probe. Read more here.
    • Norcross announces Camden community grant program. Read more here. -- When in trouble, apply lipstick.
    • EDS slowing down tax break payments for 64 companies. Read more here.
    • Camden mayor answers EDA inquiry. Read more here.


TRUMP WORLD
  • Black Voters: Trump prepares push to woo Black voters. Read more here.
  • Impeachment: Majority of House Dems now support impeachment. Read more here.
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