State extends income tax filing deadline to July 15.. Plainfield cases at 108, mayor says on Facebook Live chat.. Plainfield first responders need personal protection equipment.. Three PAAAS students admitted to top-ranking college programsFreeholder Williams on Social Distance crafts: upc.. ycled canvas bags.. Plainfield Recreation's "Take Home" Easter Egg Hunt.. Rebecca on Plainfield Recreation's "Take Home" Easter Egg Hunt.. Jackie: Survivor 40: Winners at War April 1 blog party..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Pandemic can't keep down Plainfield's annual Easter Egg Hunt"
• "Will rent and mortgage relief be a concern at Mayor's Facebook Live event tonight?"
• "Johns Hopkins' tips on dealing with coronavirus"
• "Coronavirus leads to innovations in Plainfield politics"

PLAINFIELD

• The Coffee Box: Plainfield business offers healthcare workers free coffee, tea Friday. Read more here.
• COVID-19 Deaths: Plainfield resident, 28-year law enforcement veteran, one of three to fall. Read more here.
• Diapers: Local diaper bank needs help to continue meeting needs of community. Read more here.
• Mayor Mapp: Plainfield cases at 108, mayor says on Facebook Live chat. Read more here.
• PAAAS: Three PAAAS students admitted to top-ranking college programs. Read more here.
• Pen Pals: Plainfielders invited to join Aristacare Pen Pal club. Read more here.
• Plainfield Schools: District to expand online learning to K-8. Read more here.
• PPE: Plainfield first responders need personal protection equipment. Read more here.
• Real Estate: Stony Brook Gardens complex sells for $12M. Read more here.
• TAPinto: TAPinto triples site traffic in March; franchisees win grants. Read more here.
• Terroristic Threats: AG's office takes over case of Plainfield woman who spat on cops. Read more here.

CORONAVIRUS

• Information Resources --
• NJ Dept. of Health. View here. -- Daily case, mortality information is here.
• NJ Coronavirus Portal. View here. -- Organized by stakeholder groups.
• Johns Hopkins COVID-19 Portal. View here. -- Global perspectives.

• $1,200 Checks: All Social Security recipients will get checks, IRS says in reversal. Read more here.
• Air Travel: Trump considering some domestic air travel restrictions. Read more here.
• Child Care: Murphy launches emergency child care assistance program. Read more here.
• Hospitals: Some hospitals are threatening staff over going to the media. Read more here.
• Masks: Which pattern should you use? Even experts can't decide. Read more here. -- For DIYers.
• New Jersey: 25,590 total cases; 537 deaths. Read more here.
• PPE: Murphy authorizes State Police to commandeer medical supplies. Read more here.
• Renters: NJ renters worried they'll end up homeless. Read more here.
• Tests: New test developed at Rutgers is simple, can screen thousands. Read more here.

OF INTEREST

• Cooking: Egg substitutes when the store shelves are empty. Read more here. -- My mother's favorite WWII substitute is there.
• Edison: Illegal trash dumping in supermarket lots irks Edison mayor. Read more here.
• North Plainfield: Gloria Pflueger, 34 year borough clerk, passes. Read more here.

STATE/NATIONAL

• 2020 Prez Race --
• Dem Convention: Dems postpone convention until August 17. Read more here.
• Sanders: Whoopi spars with Sanders: Why are you still in the race? Read more here.
• Senate Race: Booker hits pause on campaign amid crisis. Read more here.
• NJ Income Tax: State extends filing deadline to July 15. Read more here.
• NJ League of Municipalities: Mike Serra to head NJ League. Read more here.
• Unemployment: 10 million workers file jobless claims in just two weeks. Read more here.

TRUMP WORLD

• Kushner: Trump replaced pandemic team with Kushner. Read more here.
• Trump: Traits that once buoyed a presidency now threaten to sink it. Read more here.

RECENT BLOG POSTS

• [ OLDDOC]  Olddoc calls for nationwide isolation, travel restrictions. (3/28/2020)
• [Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Mapp advises he has discontinued his blog.
• [Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Plainfield Recreation's Social Distance Crafts: Upcycled Canvas Bags You Can Make at Home!. (4/01/2020)
• [SEAN McKENNA]  Sean thanks the voters. (06/12/19)
• [JACKIE]  Survivor 40: Winners at War April 1 blog party. (4/01/2020)
• [REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  On Plainfield Recreation's "Take Home" Easter Egg Hunt. (4/01/2020)
• [NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Elizabeth defense too much for Plainfield. (3/07/2020)
• [CARL at Plainfield Wildlife] Carl: Fox on morning hunt. (3/15/2020)
• [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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