After Hawaii trip, Plainfield receives two awards.. 19 alleged sexual predators arrested in sting.. David Marcus: Clinton Avenue should be named after George Clinton.. Queen City Coffee Roasters ribbon-ccutting Thursday.. Scutari sues Armstead, council for $10M after being called a 'no-show'.. Jackie: Survivor: Island of the Idols blog party.. Noel at HS Sports: Scotch Plains/Fanwood over Plainfield.. Carl: Groundhog chases chipmunk..
[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
- "Have Plainfield's Halloween celebrations crossed a Rubicon?"
- "Rebecca Williams recognized as No. 2 in 2019 NJ LGBTQ Power List"
- Clinton Avenue: David Marcus: Clinton Avenue should be named after George Clinton. Read more here.
- QC Coffee Roasters: Queen City Coffee Roasters ribbon-ccutting Thursday. Read more here.
- Stephon Roach: Update on Stephon Roach's gift of sight. Read more here.
- Rotary: Guests enjoy pancake breakfast put on by Rotary. Read more here.
- Union County: Scutari sues Armstead, council for $10M after being called a 'no-show'. -- Ledger |
- US Conference of Mayors: After Hawaii trip, Plainfield receives two awards. Read more here.
- Voting: What to do if a poll worker says you can't vote. Read more here.
OF INTEREST
- The 1%: A waiter spilled red wine on her $30K handbag. She wants club to pay for it. Read more here.
- Cranford: FMBA backs Republicans. Read more here.
- Hillside --
- Mayor: My council is misbehaving, cheating taxpayers and violating voters. Read more here.
- Suspension: Police chief suspended, but no one will say why. Read more here.
- Immigrants: Latina Muslims seek to open shelter for migrants and deporteds. Read more here.
- Newark: Invest Newark to take over city's land bank redevelopment program. Read more here.
- North Plainfield: Middle School gym closed after mercury found. -- TAPinto | News12 |
- Rutgers: Softball team says they were abused by wife/husband coaches. Read more here.
- Schools Report Card: Mixed results for NJ in 'Nation's Report Card'. Read more here.
- Somerset County: 19 alleged sexual predators arrested in sting. Read more here.
- Sports & Politics: Poll: Most Americans say it is OK for athletes to speak out publicly. Read more here.
- Twitter: Twitter dropping political ads. Read more here.
- 2020 Prez Race --
- Booker talks to Millennial women in Cosmo interview. Read more here.
- LD21: In Bramnick's district, Dems have 14% lead in returned mail-in ballots. Read more here.
- Drug Prices: After promising to reduce drug prices, Trump opposes Pelosi drug bill. Read more here.
- Legislature --
- Bramnick: GOP lawmakers disappointed with Bramnick but will vote for him anyway. Read more here.
- Marijuana: Lawmakers to make another push; chances: 50/50. Read more here.
- Tax Incentives --
- Caps: Without caps on tax incentives, NJ would be an outlier. Read more here.
- Incentives: EDA paring down last applicants in controversial program. Read more here.
IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY
- The Vote --
- House takes huge step with vote on impeachment probe. Read more here.
- NJ's Van Drew one of only two Dems to vote against resolution. Read more here.
- Buying Votes: Trump lures Senators who will judge him with cash. Read more here.
- Meetings: Two volatile meetings have become central to the probe. Read more here.
- Subpoenas: Poll: Voters say White House should comply with subpoenas. Read more here.
- Timeline: White House aide told in May that Giuliani's demands rattle Ukraine leader. Read more here.
- Vindman --
- Ukraine expert sought to correct transcript of phone call. Read more here. -- Key stuff left out!
- Vindman testimony appears to contradict Rick Perry on Ukraine role. Read more here.
TRUMP WORLD
- Giuliani: I never lobbied or represented foreigners. Read more here. -- Keep digging, Rudy!
- Mueller Probe: DOJ appeals order to turn over grand jury information. Read more here.
- [ OLDDOC] Olddoc offers Columbus Day thoughts. (10/14/19)
- [Mayor MAPP] Mayor Mapp advises he has discontinued his blog.
- [Councilor STORCH] Councilor Storch supports Restaurant Week at Shipotle. (08/14/19)
- [Freeholder WILLIAMS] Sensory-friendly theater coming to Union County PAC. (10/23/19)
- [SEAN McKENNA] Sean thanks the voters. (06/12/19)
- [JACKIE] Survivor: Island of the Idols blog party. (10/30/19)
- [REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] Haunted Halloween at Rescue Squad this weekend. (10/23/2019)
- [NOEL at Jersey HS Sports] Scotch Plains/Fanwood over Plainfield. (10/30/19)
- [CARL at Plainfield Wildlife] Carl: Groundhog chases chipmunk. (10/31/19)
- [DAN at Laona Boy] Dan recalls boyhood Halloweens of the 1950s. (10/30/18)
CLIPS
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