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PLAINFIELD
- Development: Plainfield downtown buzzing, What's next? Read more here.
- Football: Westfield wins over Plainfield in Thanksgiving game. -- TAPinto | Courier |
- Historic Preservation: Commission deals with residential issues. Read more here. -- North Avenue HD rescheduled.
- Lime e-scooters: Elizabeth drops
Lime e-scooter program after teen's death. Read
more here.
- Netherwood Flats: Paramount Assets breaks ground on new project. Read more here.
- Netherwood Heights: Netherwood Heights 13th annual Holiday food drive under way. Read more here.
- Road Work: Plainfield gets $322K NJDOT grant for road work. Read more here.
- Runaway Dog: Have you seen Sadie? Read more here.
OF INTEREST
- Airport Safety: Two agencies, different approaches to drone threats. Read more here.
- Booze: Booze may be coming to more theaters near you. Read more here.
- Coyotes: Coyote fatally mauls dog in Piscataway. Read more here.
- DWIs: Mandatory in-car devices for all convicted drivers will test for alcohol. Read more here.
- e-Scooters: e-Scooters suddenly appeared everywhere, but now they're running into trouble. Read more here.
- Marijuana: Weedman: The rich will crush NJ's black market in weed. Read more here.
- Newark: As Newark rises, could Black residents be pushed out? Read more here.
- North Plainfield: GoFundMe site for young woman killed in Turnpike crash. Read more here.
- South Plainfield: Mistrial declared in ex-teacher's sex assault trial. Read more here.
STATE/NATIONAL
- 2020 Prez Race --
- Booker --
- With time running out, Booker to make all out push for debate stage. Read more here.
- Booker dismisses 'artificial new rules' of Dem debates. Read more here.
- Influencers and bloggers being offered money to post sponcon in support of Booker. Read more here.
- Pro-Booker SuperPAC closes down. Read more here.
- Trade Group: Booker bill to curb drug costs would hurt innovation and cost NJ jobs. Read more here.
- Booker's mom scolds him for marijuana joke at Biden's expense. Read more here.
- Buttigieg: How Mayor Pete got knocked off the Obama track. Read more here.
- Klobuchar: Klobuchar coming to NJ Dec. 1. Read more here.
- NJ Dem Chair Race --
- Murphy fires Earp ally from Motor Vehicles. Read more here. -- Earp does not support Murphy's candidate.
- Huge overhead dominated spending of state Dem party. Read more here.
- NJ Transit --
- Will this good grade from Feds mean fewer cancellations? Read more here.
- NJT's first new station in years may add congestion. Read more here.
TRUMP WORLD
- Afghan Visit: Trump makes surprise Thanksgiving visit to troops. Read more here.
- Impeachment Defense: At Florida rally, Trump builds his defense case. Read more here.
- Kushner: Jared's new job: Overseeing construction of the wall. Read more here.
- Ukraine Aid: White House officials resigned amid frustration over freeze on aid. Read more here.
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,
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[PLAINFIELD
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PLAINFIELD
- Deltas: Central Jersey Alumnae Chapter helps prep for Census. Read more here.
- DUI Checkpoint: Plainfield police to conduct DUI checkpoint Thanksgiving Eve. Read more here.
- Historic Preservation Commission: Tuesday meeting takes up North Avenue Historic District changes. Read more here.
- Holiday Wish: Plainfield mother of 4 needs a laptop for nursing school. Read more here.
- Lime e-scooters: After teen's death, Elizabeth may drop Lime e-scooter program. Read more here.
- Plainfield Symphony: Vendors invited to participate in Symphony's Holiday Boutique. Read more here.
- School Funding: Sweeney announces plan to lift 2% tax levy cap on school funding. Read more here.
- School Tests: State releases four years of test scores for every district. Read more here. -- Completely searchable.
- Thanksgiving Dinner: Check your pantry and fridge for these recalled foods. Read more here.
- Zoning Board: Applicant at South and Woodland returns to Zoning Board. Read more here.
OF INTEREST
- East Orange: State is building a $40M school named for Lt. Gov. Why was naming a secret? Read more here.
- Elizabeth: After teen's death, city may drop Lime e-scooter program. Read more here.
- Livingston: Livingston schools hit with ransomeware attack. Read more here.
- North Plainfield: Borough woman killed in Turnpike crash. -- Courier | 101.5 |
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Retail: Watchung location among A.C. Moore stores to be closed. Read more here.
- Rutgers: Schiano will not return as coach. -- Ledger | 101.5 |
STATE/NATIONAL
- 2020 Prez Race --
- Booker: Booker wins praise for campaign, but not much support. Read more here.
- Buttigieg: Mayor Pete brings youth and old, tired ideas. Read more here. -- A surprising analysis.
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Gov. Murphy: Moran: Let Julie Roginsky talk. Read more here. -- Non-disclosure agreement stifles her.
- Bridgegate: Feds tell SCOTUS Bridgegate scheme was more than political hardball. Read more here.
- Legislature --
- Driver Licenses --
- 'Gay Panic' --
- Assembly votes to ban 'gay panic' defense for murder. Read more here.
- LGBTQ advocates call for banning 'gay panic' defense for violent crimes. Read more here.
- Gig Work: Bill changed after freelancers said it would make them leave NJ. Read more here.
- Marijuana: Holley concerned decriminalization could harm referendum. Read more here.
- School Funding: Sweeney announces plan to lift 2% tax levy cap on school funding. Read more here.
- Voting Rights: Assembly votes to restore voting rights to those on parole, probation. Read more here.
- NJ Dem Chair: Pallone vivid after Currie mailer has his picture. Read more here.
- Public Bank: Murphy wants a taxpayer-funded bank. Here's what it would take. Read more here.
- Tax Incentives --
- Moran: Norcross deserves credit for what he's done, but must answer on tax credits. Read more here.
- Rep. Nunes --
- Nunes impeachment speeches created an alternate reality for GOP. Read more here.
- Giuliani pal: Nunes met with Ukrainian official to get dirt on Biden. Read more here.
- Giuliani associate wants to testify Nunes aides hid meetings on Biden from Schiff. Read more here.
- Why Giuliani singled out 2 Ukrainian oligarchs to look for dirt on Biden. Read more here.
- Ukraine Aid: White house emails detail efforts to justify blocking aid. Read more here.
TRUMP WORLD
- Bribery?: Former ethics chief blasts Trump's 'fundraising' for his Senate 'jurors'. Read more here.
- Dept. of Justice: First glimpse into Horowitz's FISA abuse report. Read more here.
- Gallagher Matter --
- Trump ordered Defense Secretary to allow SEAL to keep his status. Read more here.
- Navy Secretary fired over Gallagher affair. Read more here.
- Health: White House shift description of medical exam. Read more here.
- Taxes: SCOTUS blocks taxes from immediate release. Read more here.
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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[PLAINFIELD
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PLAINFIELD
- Crescent Avenue Church: Church's 175th anniversary celebrated at festive homecoming event. Read more here.
- Diabetes Awareness: Gentlemen Make Change to host diabetes awareness event. Read more here.
- Fire: Warehouse fire in Plainfield. -- TAPinto | News12 |
- Gas Lines: PSEG crews in emergency work in 800-block of George Street. Read more here.
- High School Students: District calls for students to apply for county G&T Arts Ed program. Read more here.
- South Avenue: New Plainfield mixed-use project breaks ground. Read more here.
- Wardlaw-Hartridge: W-H students volunteer in many Plainfield activities. Read more here.
- Week in Review: Plainfield week in review: Plainfield resident struck by SUV, more. Read more here.
OF INTEREST
- Bankruptcy: Bumble Bee tuna files for bankruptcy. Read more here. -- A tuna cartel?
- Behavior: How adolescent animals behave: Drama, peer pressure, and dumb risks. Read more here.
- League of Municipalities: League elects new officers for 2020. Read more here.
- Newark: Newark will open two new schools next year. Read more here.
STATE/NATIONAL
- 2020 Prez Race --
- Booker --
- Yang: No appearance on MSNBC until they apologize 'on air'. Read more here.
-
Marijuana: With legal weed on hold, Murphy focuses on expungement for marijuana offenses. Read more here.
-
SCOTUS: Justice Ginsburg admitted to hospital. Read more here.
- Tax Incentives --
- Murphy's tax incentive ideas win support from urban mayors. Read more here.
- After expulsion from hearing, Altman skips court date. Read more here.
- Conspiracy Theories: House GOP disregards warning about debunked Ukraine conspiracy theories. Read more here.
- Rep. Nunes --
- Pompeo: New docs reveal Pompeo's role in Ukraine affair. Read more here.
- Trump: Trump essentially admits on live TV to a quid pro quo. Read more here.
TRUMP WORLD
- 2016 Election: In wild Fox News interview, Trump shows obsession with 2016. Read more here.
- Giuliani: Giuliani once again says he has 'insurance' if Trump throws him under the bus. Read more here.
- Golf Courses: Trump NJ golf course gets more time on liquor license challenge. Read more here.
- Russia Probe: DOJ finds political bias did not taint did not taint top officials. Read more here.
- Taxes: Dems seek quick subpoena ruling in Trump tax records case. Read more here.
- Yovanovich: State files show Giuliani, Pompeo contact before ambassador's exit. Read more here.
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.
About Cookies: This blog is
operated by Google, which uses cookies to improve the
user's experience. By continuing to read this blog you agree to
their use.
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PLAINFIELD
- Assemblywoman Carter: Carter backs Currie for NJ Dem chair. Read more here. -- "But she's not really pulling for either side".
- Board of Ed: BOE approves part-time release for PEA president. Read more here. -- The custom is under review by the courts.
- Steve Gallon --
- Gallon argues for water safety curriculum, cheerleading as a sport and union benefits oversight. Read more here.
- Miami-Dade's Gallon addresses role models. Read more here.
- Plainfield Symphony: PSO: Strauss meets Souza. Read more here.
- Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner: Studio at D3Fitness offers free dinner to community. Read more here.
- Shoplifting: Plainfield man busted twice in same week for shoplifting. Read more here.
- Wawa: Sneak peak on Rt 22 shows what Plainfield can expect. -- TAPinto | Courier | News12 |
- Food Recall: 97,000 pounds of salad bowls recalled over e.coli threat. Read more here.
OF INTEREST
- Elizabeth: 16-year-old struck and killed while riding Lime e-scooter IDed. Read more here.
- League of Municipalities --
- Murphy makes case to delegates for revamping tax incentives. Read more here.
- Codey says Sweeney trying to 'embarrass' Murphy. Read more here.
- Gov. Corzine: After a decade of silence, he praises Murphy. Read more here.
- Linden --
- Judge orders Linden to pay $110K fees for Council fight. Read more here. -- Notch one for Scutari.
- In suit, Black firefighters say ex-chief used N-word regularly. -- Ledger | UnionDV |
- Newark --
- NJ Dem Committee --
- LeRoy Jones picks Marta Harrison as running mate. -- NJGlobe |
- Jones won't call for Currie to drop re-election bid. Read more here.
- State Chair contest won't divide Dems, Carter says. Read more here.
- Rutgers --
- Don't hire Schiano, tarred by Penn State sex scandal, group says. Read more here.
- RU police euthanize fox that attacked two on Livingston campus. Read more here.
- Rutgers student tied to racial bias incident at Syracuse U, chancellor says. Read more here.
- South Plainfield: Mistrial declared in former teacher's sex assault trial. Read more here.
- State College Teachers: Teachers at 9 state colleges begin taking strike votes. Read more here.
- Voting-by-mail: Interactive map of mail-in voting. Read more here.
STATE/NATIONAL
- 2020 Prez Race --
- Two Rhodes Scholars are running. Only one of them gets mentioned. Read more here.
- Booker --
- Why hasn't Booker's campaign caught fire? Read more here.
- This may be the last time you see Cory Booker in a debate. Read more here.
- Booker wants to invest $9B to help students studying early childhood ed. Read more here.
- Buttigieg: Why Buttigieg got a pass in debates. Read more here.
- Warren: Warren challenges Biden in bid for Black women. Read more here.
- Farm Bankruptcies: Farm bankruptcies increase nationwide. Read more here.
- Guns: NJ's red flag law gets challenged in federal court. Read more here.
- NJ Transit: NJT creates chief to manage revenue through real estate holdings.. Read more here.
- Police-Community Interactions: AG issues guidelines for interaction with transgender people. Read more here.
- Tax Incentives --
- Murphy makes case to League delegates for revamping tax incentives. Read more here.
- Altman Removal --
- 'Take down King George'. Bedlam ensues at Norcross hearing. Read more here.
- Chair displays toughness against audience -- not Norcross. Read more here.
- Sweeney: Altman was trying to get arrested. -- InsiderNJ | NJGlobe |
- NJ Senator applauds Grewal investigation of Altman removal. Read more here.
- Analysis: Impeachment surprises boost Dems, but Republican resistance holds. Read more here.
- Fiona Hill: Hill warns conspiracy theories advance Russia's agenda. Read more here.
- Sondland: How Sondland killed the hearsay defense for the GOP. Read more here.
RECENT BLOG POSTS
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.
About Cookies: This blog is
operated by Google, which uses cookies to improve the
user's experience. By continuing to read this blog you agree to
their use.
[PLAINFIELD
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PLAINFIELD
- Abbott Districts: State's own estimates show need for upgrades. Read more here
- Opportunity Zones: Booker stops defending Trump's 'Opportunity Zones' -- Read more here.
- PMUA: PMUA approves bulk fee increases, hears 2020 budget. Read more here.
- South Avenue: Paramount breaks ground on Netherwood Flats. -- REBiz |
- Week Ahead: The week ahead in Plainfield, to Nov. 24. Read more here.
- Obituary: Irina Johnson, daughter of Netherwood Neighbors Lee Keough and Tom Johnson. Read more here.
OF INTEREST
- e-Scooters: 3 Union County men charged with DWIs after passing cops in wrong direction. Read more here.
- #Fartgate: With #Fartgate, Twitter was a gas once again. Read more here.
- Franklin: 4 cops gamed system to make $250K last ;year. Read more here.
- Media: New Gannett CEO: Protecting journalism the right thing to do. Read more here. -- Look for layoffs, closings.
- Menlo Park Mall: Suspect who wanted to attack Blacks is 18-year-od firefighter. Read more here.
- Scotch Plains: Plan approved to replace Snuffy's with a Lidl. Read more here.
- Soccer: Sky Blue, Murphy's team, is moving to Red Bull Arena. Read more here.
- Unions: Carpenters Union hit with new grand jury subpoenas. Read more here
STATE/NATIONAL
- 2020 Prez Race --
- Booker --
- Booker to Dem allies: End your ICE contracts now. Read more here.
- Booker stops defending Trump's 'Opportunity Zones' -- Read more here.
- Fox News anchor makes on-air correction after saying Booker dropped out of 2020 race. Read more here.
- Buttigieg: Spotlight on Buttigieg at Wednesday debate. Read more here.
-
Marijuana --
- Weed bill dead, voters to decide. -- PoliticoNJ | NJGlobe |
- Mulshine: A referendum could level playing field between pot, cigarette smokers. Read more here.
- NJ Dems --
-
Tax Incentives --
- Tuesday Hearings --
- Sondland --
- Comes down to one guy: All eyes on Sondland Wednesday. -- WaPo | Politico |
- 'When Sondland stepped in, things went really off the rails'. Read more here.
RECENT BLOG POSTS
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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