Olddoc on the Confederate flag.. Berncie notes police, fire residency extension debated.. Jackie: Big Brother 17 live feeds overnight into Monday.. David posts pix of First Ward Family Fun Day..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Steve Gallon in the news again"
• "Souza and Shakespeare in Plainfield"
  

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.

NEWS --

Obituary:  "Dr. Charles Wendell, Plainfield resident, Kean professor"
NAACP:  "NAACP's Philadelphia conference sets sights on equality, rights and reform"
NJ Transit:  "NJT fare hikes put focus again on agency's funding"
Route 78:  "Fatal Saturday night crash left road gridlocked for hours"

Aircraft Emergency:  "Plane cerrying skydivers makes emergency landing on NJ highway"
Bridgewater:  "Barnes & Noble honors Harper Lee and newly published novel"
Hip-Hop:  "Owner of pioneering label Sugar Hill Records dies" -- Record | Ledger |
Newark:  "Hahne's, once NJ's first name in retail, getting a second lease on life"
Pet Rescue:  "Kitten that survived 28-mile ride under truck hood finds a new home"
Somerset:  "Ariana Crowder in 'So You Think You Can Dance' top 20"

Christie for President --

• "Christie counting on a push from friendly pols in Dixie"
• "Christie: Iran nuclear will part of Obama's failed legacy"
• "Christie: Done talking about Trump immigration comments"
• "Will Christie's Jersey-bred mannerisms play in prime time?"

2016 Race --

• "Lindsey Graham calls Donal Trump a threat to GOP's 'moral authority'"

President Jimmy Carter --

• "Jesus would approve of gay  marriage"

Sen. Menendez --

• "US must make it clear Iran can never have nuclear weapons"

Legislature:  "Bipartisan bill seeks more transparency for tax incentive programs"
Politics --

• "Top 50 most powerful NJ pols, 2015" -- 5 from Union County: Lesniak, Bramnick, Cryan, Bollwege, Scutari.
• "South's shifting demographics challenge GOP"

Seventh-Day Adventists:  "Adventists vote to deny women's ordination" -- Despite a revered founder being a woman.

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes police, fire residency extension debated.

[OLDDOC] on the Confederate flag.

[Mayor MAPP]  announces July 4 parade, concert in the park. (7/01/15)

[Councilor STORCH]  posts pix of the July 4 Parade. (7/6/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  posts photos from the July 4 Parade. (7/4/15)

[DAVID] posts pix of First Ward Family Fun Day. (7/13/15)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 17 live feeds overnight into Monday. (7/13/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  notes free summer outdoor movies scheduled. (7/2/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  Diane Toliver responds to Dan's post. (7/10/15)

[NOEL at PALS] on RU's Shooting For Success youth basketball event. (7/6/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  Steven Colbert weighs in on the SCOTUS ruling. (6/27/15)

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Olddoc scrutinizes Sias-Hill/Minchello timing; Halsey settlement.. Bernice: City faces $1.4M tab for Halsey settlement.. Jackie: Week in review includes getting up close and personal with a Japanese beetle, plus Big Brother 17 live feeds overnight into Sunday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Romeo & Juliet at Shakespeare Garden today" -- Starts at 2 PM.
  

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.

NEWS --

I-78 Closure:   "Two killed in Warren crash after police chase on 78" -- Courier | Ledger | -- Westbound, near Plainfield Avenue in Berkeley Heights.

Celtic Festival:  "More than 200 bagpipers and drummers gather for Jersey Shore Celtic Festival"
Holland Tunnel:  "NY biker charged with avoiding tunnel toll and defacing license plate"
Mendham:  "Township administrator and tax collector both resign" -- "Unpleasant work environment."
Parsippany:  "In feud over legal bills, Council and mayor will try to agree on an attorney" -- $1M plus for several years.
Perth Amboy:  "Teacher who harassed students with racial, homophobic slurs loses appeal"
Vintage Base Ball:  "Historical Society puts on exhibition game of vintage 19th-century base ball"

Christie for President --

• "Man featured in Christie ad not sure he'll vote for him"

Hillary --

• "Hillarynomics: A sneak preview of Monday's speech"
• "Clinton picks up AFT teachers endorsement"
• "GOP spends heavily to test best way to vilify Clinton"
• "How one group is shaping a campaign against Hillary"

2016 Pres Races --

• "Donald Trump defiantly rallies 'new silent majority' in Phoenix visit" -- Politico | NYTimes |

Mortgages:  "The appeal of credit union mortgages"
Voting Rights:  "Legacy of the 60s heads to court as NC law is tested"

Pope Francis:  "In fiery speeches, Francis excoriates global capitalism" -- NCR | NYTimes |

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] City faces $1.4M tab for Halsey settlement.

[OLDDOC]  scrutinizes Sias-Hill/Minchello timing; Halsey settlement.

[Mayor MAPP]  announces July 4 parade, concert in the park. (7/01/15)

[Councilor STORCH]  posts pix of the July 4 Parade. (7/6/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  posts photos from the July 4 Parade. (7/4/15)

[DAVID] posts photos from 'For The Field' scholarship fundraiser. (7/7/15)

[JACKIE]  Week in review includes getting up close and personal with a Japanese beetle; Big Brother 17 live feeds overnight into Sunday. (7/12/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  notes free summer outdoor movies scheduled. (7/2/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  Diane Toliver responds to Dan's post. (7/10/15)

[NOEL at PALS] on RU's Shooting For Success youth basketball event. (7/6/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  Steven Colbert weighs in on the SCOTUS ruling. (6/27/15)

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Olddoc notes a Council agenda shocker; reposts an article from Foreign Policy Group.. Bernice posts more North Avenue demolition pix, notes removal of Sias-Hill.. Jackie: Big Brother 17 live feeds overnight into Saturday.. David posts photos from 'For The Field' scholarship fundraiser..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Free NJSO Brass Concert this afternoon at Library Park"

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.

NEWS --

Scholarships:  "Adele DeLeeuw scholarships awarded to local students" -- Annual awards established by the late Plainfield author.
NJ Transit:  "NJT to buy train cameras recommended by safety board"
Union County:  "Become a Union County Master Tree Steward"
Pulaski Skyway:  "Skyway's 'speed bumps' will be replaced this weekend"
Soccer:  "At World Cup parade, players prove an inspiration to women old and young"

Edison:  "Racist text message incident spawns another memo at PD"
Jersey City:  "Email blast slamming Fulop mailed to city list leads to staffer's resignation"
Perth Amboy:  "Teacher convicted of harassment loses appeal"
Rutgers:  "RU has the most grad student debt in the nation"

Christie for President --

• "Watch Christie's first presidential campaign ad, airing in NH"
• "Maine Democrat thanks Christie for distracting state's governor"

Sen. Booker --

• "Booker pushes bill to ease work pressure on truckers"

Bridgegate --

• "Federal judge orders Christie's law firm to turn over investigation notes" -- Record | Ledger |
• "Ex-Christie aide Kelly rebuffed in effort to recoup legal bills"

Congress:  "Two NJ Congressmen back denying services to gay couples on religious grounds"
Exxon Deal:  "Christie administration failed public on deal, group tells judge"
NJ Economy:  "Obama's immigration order would boost NJ's sputtering economy, group says"
Torture:  "Psychologists shielded CIA's torture program, report finds"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] posts more North Avenue demolition pix, notes removal of Sias-Hill.

[OLDDOC]  notes a Council agenda shocker; reposts an article from Foreign Policy Group.

[Mayor MAPP]  announces July 4 parade, concert in the park. (7/01/15)

[Councilor STORCH]  posts pix of the July 4 Parade. (7/6/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  posts photos from the July 4 Parade. (7/4/15)

[DAVID] posts photos from 'For The Field' scholarship fundraiser. (7/7/15)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 17 live feeds overnight into Saturday. (7/11/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  notes free summer outdoor movies scheduled. (7/2/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  Diane Toliver responds to Dan's post. (7/10/15)

[NOEL at PALS] on RU's Shooting For Success youth basketball event. (7/6/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  Steven Colbert weighs in on the SCOTUS ruling. (6/27/15)

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Bernice: New PMUA director, PARSA seat vacant.. Jackie: Big Brother 17 live feeds overnight into Friday.. Plainfield Latino: Diane Toliver responds to Dan's post..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Romeo & Juliet at Shakespeare Garden Sunday"
  
• "Covenant Manor Health Fair today"

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.

NEWS --

Charter Schools:  "Application for yet another Plainfield charter denied"
NJ Transit --

• "NJ Transit's plan to get you to work should a Hudson River tunnel close"
• "Commuters could lose half their fact time with NJT's board next year"

PowerBall:  "Rule change likely means fewer winners, bigger jackpots"

Asbury Park:  "Neptune cop, wife had numerous domestic violence calls before fatal shooting"
Edison:  "County prosecutor dismisses all charges against perps made by cop who sent racist texts"
Elizabeth:  "Prosecutor: Elizabeth man killed 4 in NJ, 3 in PA"
Employment Applications:  "JC library adds link to fire department job applications to its computers"
Hospitals --

• "Morristown and hospital will try negotiations to settle long-running tax dispute"
• "NJ to seize Medicaid funds from Meadowlands Hospital for unpaid fines"

Irvington:  "Township must approve notice to kick off mayor's recall, judge says"
Jersey City:  "$40M tax break for downtown towers"
Newark --

• "Former economic development director sues Baraka over 'abuse of power'"
• "15 Newarkers split $200K donation for education, job training"
• "Dream come true: Developers break ground on 'vertical farm'"
• "Departing Cami Anderson placed on leave, will collect at least $127K"

North Plainfield:  "Boro man convicted in stolen luxury car export ring"
Sunshine Law:  "Ewing man alleges Council violated Sunshine Law"
Trenton:  "Former housing authority director being considered for job feds forced him out of"
Warren:  "Task force seizes half pound of heroin, morphine pills in bust at shopping center"

Christie for President --

• "Christie stands out from GOP foes: He's not writing a book"

Hillary --

• "Clinton's economic agenda aims at a party shifting left"

Donald Trump --

• "Trump's remarks draw more fallout, this time from the FAA"

Sen. Booker --

• "Booker calls for more federal highway funding as law expires soon"

Confederate Flag --

• "SC House votes to remove Confederate flag"
• "Republicans yield on flag as issues roils Congress" -- Politico | NYTimes |

Exxon Settlement:  "State makes case for Exxon settlement"
Federal Couts"  "NJ's federal courts operating under 'judicial emergency' due to judge shortage"
Federal Government:  "Poll: Americans have dim view of federal government"
Marijuana --

• "Bipartisan bill introduced in Congress to legalize banking"
• "Indiana's Church of Cannabis files religious liberty suit"

Nursing Homes:  "NJ allocates $10M for nursing homes buffeted by Medicaid changes"
State Employees:  "NJ public worker unions sue state to challenge pay freeze"
Paid Sick Leave:  "NJ bill to give all workers paid sick days in legislative limbo"
Schools:  "Christie security panel: NJ schools should have police officers"

Pope Francis:  "In Bolivia, Francis apologizes for church's 'grave sins'"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] New PMUA director, PARSA seat vacant.

[OLDDOC]  a cartoon strip inspires Olddoc to tell a story on himself.

[Mayor MAPP]  announces July 4 parade, concert in the park. (7/01/15)

[Councilor STORCH]  posts pix of the July 4 Parade. (7/6/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  posts photos from the July 4 Parade. (7/4/15)

[DAVID] highlights fundraiser at Hugo's tonight for PHS book scholarships. (7/7/15)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 17 live feeds overnight into Friday. (7/10/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  notes free summer outdoor movies scheduled. (7/2/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  Diane Toliver responds to Dan's post. (7/10/15)

[NOEL at PALS] on RU's Shooting For Success youth basketball event. (7/6/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  Steven Colbert weighs in on the SCOTUS ruling. (6/27/15)

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Bernice notes Minchello leaving Trenton, covering in Plainfield; Jefferson Avenue bridge to be demolished.. David highlights fundraiser at Hugo's tonight for PHS book scholarships.. Jackie: Big Brother 17 live feeds overnight into Thursday.. Plainfield Latino posts info on Ward 1 Friends & Family Day..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Free NJSO Brass Concert Saturday at Library Park"
  
• "Free Thursday community movies continue" -- Tonight: Alexander and the No Good, Horrible, Very Bad Day.
  

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.

NEWS --

Amtrak:  "Safety board wants crew-watching cams installed in all trains"
NJ Transit:  "NJT engineers vote for strike, but hope panel prevents one"

Community Access Unlimited:  "CAU's Sidney Blanchard recognized at 'Healthcare Hero'"
Irvington:  "NJ names town its 30th Transit Village"
Newark --

• "Leaders upset over Cerf appointment, but pledge to move ahead"
• "Cerf says he's committed to returning schools to local control"

Pool Safety:  "Princeton pool closed for repairs after swimmer cuts foot on peeling liner"
Rutgers/Douglass:  "RU hires $690 per hour mediator to settle Douglass dispute"
Wealth:  "Map: Where the 50 wealthiest people in NJ live" -- Near, but oh so far away.

Christie for President --

• "Christie vs. Trump: When mouths collide"
• "Who really runs NJ when Christie is away?"

Bridgegate --

• "Judge's order keeps lid on Bridgegate documents"

Chase Bank:  "Chase to abandon credit card collections against 37K NJ customers" -- And pay $7M.
Common Core:  "State won't tear down standards, officials say"
Confederate Flag:  "Oratory in SC legislature shows deep divisions" -- Politico | NYTimes |
The Democratic Party:  "Whose party is it anyway?"
Heroin Deaths:  "NJ heroin deaths at triple the rate of US as a whole"
Housing Segregation:  "Obama unveils stricter rules against housing segregation"
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakewood:  "NJ must act now to prevent closure, task force says" -- Plainfield's Rec Division has taken pro-active measures in this area.
Media:  "Keith Olbermann out at ESPN, again"
NJ Tax Refunds:  "Thousands of Jerseyans hve yet to receive refunds"
Sandy Relief:  "Why NJ got billions less than NY"
Smoking:  "Raising age to buy cigarettes to 21 gaining momentum in NJ"
Tech:  "United Airlines, NYSE, Wall Street Journal hit by outages on same day"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Minchello leaving Trenton, covering in Plainfield; Jefferson Avenue bridge to be demolished.

[OLDDOC]  a cartoon strip inspires Olddoc to tell a story on himself.

[Mayor MAPP]  announces July 4 parade, concert in the park. (7/01/15)

[Councilor STORCH]  posts pix of the July 4 Parade. (7/6/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  posts photos from the July 4 Parade. (7/4/15)

[DAVID] highlights fundraiser at Hugo's tonight for PHS book scholarships. (7/7/15)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 17 live feeds overnight into Thursday. (7/9/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  notes free summer outdoor movies scheduled. (7/2/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  posts info on Ward 1 Friends & Family Day. (7/8/15)

[NOEL at PALS] on RU's Shooting For Success youth basketball event. (7/6/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  Steven Colbert weighs in on the SCOTUS ruling. (6/27/15)

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Olddoc: a cartoon strip inspires Olddoc to tell a story on himself.. Bernice is taking a day off.. Jackie: Big Brother 17 live feeds overnight into Wednesday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Free Thursday community movies continue"
• "Covenant Manor Health Fair Friday"
  

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.

NEWS --

Watchung Stables:  "21 horses escape stables, roam neighborhood" -- Video.
Real Estate:  "NJ home prices rising, but still 20% off 2006 highs"
911 Service:  "As privatization of public services continues, is 911 next?"

Affordable Housing:  "Hopewell Boro files court complaint over affordable housing"
Ebola:  "Possible Ebola case being investigated in Lakewood"
Hillside:  "Mayor gets 'no confidence' vote, calls it political grandstanding"
Hudson River Tunnels:  "The case for new Hudson rail tunnels"
Jersey City --

• "JPMorgan Chase seeking $18M tax credit to move jobs to JC"
• "JC receives $1M investment for job training form JPMorgan Chase"

Montclair State:  "Anonymous donor gives MSU $20M gift, largest in its history"
Newark --

• "Baraka joins anti-Cerf protest, call critics of school deal 'crackpots'"
• "Baraka cuts ribbon to open Harrison Park Village, replacing demolished public housing"

Recreation Rankings:  "JC, Newark worst in nation? Cities say ranking is absurd"
Rutgers:  "RU tops US public colleges in Jewish students, report says"
Woodbridge:  "Two students charged with running over geese, filming attack"

Christie for President --

• "Report: Christie would make cut for GOP debate"
• "Will Joe DiVincenzo endorse Christie?"

Donald Trump --

• "More blowback: PGS moves tournament from a Trump golf course"

Sen. Booker --

• "Cory Booker tells Senate to really leave no child behind"

Sen. Menendez --

• "Indictment sinks Menendez' poll numbers"

Campaign Finance:  "SuperPACs take on new role: Organizing voters"
Confederate Flag:  "Defiant SC House members try to stall flag vote"
Exxon Deal:  "Exxon, state move to block environmentalists from testifying in settlement case"
Gay Marriage:  "Poll shows seismic shift in how NJ feels about gay marriage"
MF Global:  "Corzine and other directors reach new $64.5M settlement with investors"
NJ Fiscal Health:  "NJ second worst in nation, says study" -- NJSpot | Ledger |
Tax Credit:  "Christie signs low-income tax credit into law"
Wealth:  "The 11 wealthiest people in NJ" -- How man;y do you know?

Religious Liberty:  "What are the limits of religious liberty?"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] is taking a day off.

[OLDDOC]  a cartoon strip inspires Olddoc to tell a story on himself.

[Mayor MAPP]  announces July 4 parade, concert in the park. (7/01/15)

[Councilor STORCH]  posts pix of the July 4 Parade. (7/6/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  posts photos from the July 4 Parade. (7/4/15)

[DAVID] More parade pix, from the District's Facebook page. (7/7/15)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 17 live feeds overnight into Wednesday. (7/8/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  notes free summer outdoor movies scheduled. (7/2/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  on meeting of Latino leaders about Bilingual Day Care. (6/29/15)

[NOEL at PALS] on RU's Shooting For Success youth basketball event. (7/6/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  Steven Colbert weighs in on the SCOTUS ruling. (6/27/15)

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Bernice urges all to see the Nina Simone documentary on Netflix.. Olddoc describes his mornings (and notes a Medicare irrationality).. Councilor Storch posts pix of the July 4 Parade.. Noel on RU's Shooting For Success youth basketball event.. Jackie: Big Brother 17 live feeds overnight into Tuesday.. David: More parade pix, from the District's Facebook page..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Is Diane Toliver Plainfield's answer to Donald Trump?"

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.

NEWS --

Family Dollar Stores:  "Merger means some stores will be sold" -- There are two stores in Plainfield, plus a Dollar Tree at Blue Star.

Camden:  "Christie signs bill giving EMTs to hospital Norcross controls"
Emerald Ash Borer:  "Tree-killing beetle continues to spread in NJ"
Historic Preservation:  "TCNJ, preservationists at odds over future of 1730s farmhouse"
Jersey City --

• "Lawyer says Incinerator Authority official not guilty in waste-for-cash scheme"
• "Hall of Famers Kool and The Gang proud of JC roots"

Newark --

• "City hires 2,600 kids in expanded summer jobs program"
• "Activists to hold protest over state's pick for new superintendent"
• "Dem guv hopefuls descend on Newark to dance at Baraka's annual ball"

Rutgers:  "RU joins NJIT, TCNJ on highest public school tuition list"
Starbucks:  "Prices set to rise Tuesday" -- The sky is falling!
Watchung Reservation:  "Horses all safe after breaking out of Watchung Stable"

Christie for President --

• "NJ Dem lawmakers will try to force Christie's resignation" -- Fat chance.
• "Christie's empty talk about the 'miracle of life'" -- Editorial, Ledger.
• "Christie slams Clinton for roping off the media" -- One of the nation's burning issues.
• "Christie ranks last among GOP candidates in NJ.com user straw poll"
• "Christie accuses Rand Paul of politicizing national security"

Hillary --

• "Sanders momentum in Iowa leaves Clinton camp on edge"

Presidential Races --

• "ESPN cuts ties with Trump, relocates golf tournament"
• "Watchdogs say candidates 'testing the waters' bend fundraising rules"

Confederate Flag:  "SC senators take step to remove flag" -- NYTimes | LATimes | Boston Globe |
Congress:  "Obama signs first responders bill sponsored by NJ Rep. Payne"
Gambling:  "Cyber-attack hits NJ gambling sites"
Healthcare:  "Patient-centered pilot health plan for state employees wins approval"
NJ Credit:  "Moody's: Morristown tax case is 'credit-positive' for NJ" -- Ledger | NJSpot |
Port Authority:  "Even the lawyers now have lawyers at embattled PA"

Bill Cosby:  "Court documents show Cosby got drugs to give women for sex"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] urges all to see the Nina Simone documentary on Netflix.

[OLDDOC]  describes his mornings (and notes a Medicare irrationality).

[Mayor MAPP]  announces July 4 parade, concert in the park. (7/01/15)

[Councilor STORCH]  posts pix of the July 4 Parade. (7/6/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  posts photos from the July 4 Parade. (7/4/15)

[DAVID] More parade pix, from the District's Facebook page. (7/7/15)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 17 live feeds overnight into Tuesday. (7/7/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  notes free summer outdoor movies scheduled. (7/2/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  on meeting of Latino leaders about Bilingual Day Care. (6/29/15)

[NOEL at PALS] on RU's Shooting For Success youth basketball event. (7/6/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  Steven Colbert weighs in on the SCOTUS ruling. (6/27/15)

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Bernice reminds all School Board filing date approaches.. Olddoc notes Ledger's anti-Christie stance.. Three Big Brother 17 posts plus week in review (with Hillside Steppers parade pic).. David posts 4th of July Parade, Concert and Fireworks pix..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Confusing advice on Park Avenue bridge work"
  

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.

NEWS --

Vision Boarding:  "Teen girls map out goals at Plainfield event"
Pet Food Recall:  "Dog, cat food recalled over listeria fears"
Telephone Costs:  "One NJ agency challenges another over rate hike for basic phone service"

The Arts:  "Studio Museum in Harlem unveils plan for expansion"
Biography:  "New book spotlights ling-forgotten boxing champ Ezzard Charles"
Power Outage:  "More than 1,000 without power in Cranford, Kenilworth Sunday night"
Rahway:  "Opponents boo plan for Rahway Park turf field"

Christie for President --

• "Christie Rollout Day went smoothly, not so much for rest of week"
• "Christie: 'Conservative' pension ruling shows SCOTUS needs Christie-type judges"
• "Christie: Media should apologize for bridge scandal coverage"
• "In NH, the moderate Christie re-emerges"
• "Christie, critics divided over his absence"
• "What Christie did on his first (official) week on campaign trail"

Hillary --

• "Hillary and DNC struggle to come to an agreement on joint fundraising"

Presidential Race --

• "IRS expected to stand aside as nonprofits increase role in presidential race"

NJ Guv Race --

• "Dem guv hopefuls raise big money in June"

Affordable Housing:  "Towns rush plans, while sides dispute how much must be built"
Internet:  "White supremacists extend their reach through websites"
NJ Treasury:  "Treasury loses slew of longtime administrators -- and valued expertise"
Soccer --

• "US women capture World Cup with 5-2 win over Japan"
• "Jersey girl helps put US soccer team on top of the world"

Student Loans:  "NJ lawmaker proposes lottery to pay off loans"
Turnpike Authority:  "NJ Turnpike Authority is one of two most lucrative in nation"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] reminds all School Board filing date approaches.

[OLDDOC]  notes Ledger's anti-Christie stance.

[Mayor MAPP]  announces July 4 parade, concert in the park. (7/01/15)

[Councilor STORCH]  notes FOSh proposal heard at Historic Preservation Commission. (6/24/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  posts photos from the July 4 Parade. (7/4/15)

[DAVID] posts 4th of July Parade, Concert and Fireworks pix. (7/6/15)

[JACKIE]  Three Big Brother 17 posts plus week in review (with Hillside Steppers pic). (7/6/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  notes free summer outdoor movies scheduled. (7/2/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  on meeting of Latino leaders about Bilingual Day Care. (6/29/15)

[NOEL at PALS] remembers PHS coach 'Artie B' who passed recently. (6/20/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  Steven Colbert weighs in on the SCOTUS ruling. (6/27/15)

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Bernice misses the Linden tree near the Salvation Army; plus flowers and mobility issues.. Olddoc wished all a sane and safe 4th.. Councilor Williams posts photos from the July 4 Parade.. Jackie: Big Brother 17 live feeds into Sunday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "July 4 Mayor's Breakfast (photos)"

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.

NEWS --

July 4:  "NJ celebrates July 4 in a host of ways"

Freehold:  "Borough faces school overcrowding, asks state to overrule voters on bond issue"
Piscataway:  "Veterans hotline trying to survive without Pentagon funds"
Pulaski Skyway:  "Investigation of Port Authority role in rebuilding road intensifies"
Springfield:  "Kids race in soap box derby for Independence Day"

Christie for President --

• "Christie, Rubio campaign at NH July 4 parade"
• "Christie slams Obama on Iran, hedges on breaking nuclear deal"
• "Christie in NH: We need to remember how lucky we are on July 4"
• "Bridgegate casts continuing shadow on Christie campaign"
• "Christie campaign strategy taking shape"

2017 Prez Race --

• "Trump unapologetic for Mexican 'rapist' remark"

Asbestosis:  "NJ has 8th-highest asbestos-related deaths in US"

For the record: The Ledger ran eight stories on shootings, plus three on 'dead bodies', and only seven reports on July 4 activities (mostly photos).

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] misses the Linden tree near the Salvation Army; plus flowers and mobility issues.

[OLDDOC]   wished all a sane and safe 4th.

[Mayor MAPP]  announces July 4 parade, concert in the park. (7/01/15)

[Councilor STORCH]  notes FOSh proposal heard at Historic Preservation Commission. (6/24/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  posts photos from the July 4 Parade. (7/4/15)

[DAVID]  Lyle Hickman and 'dream director' Donald Van Blake. (7/1/15)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 17 live feeds into Sunday. (7/5/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  notes free summer outdoor movies scheduled. (7/2/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  on meeting of Latino leaders about Bilingual Day Care. (6/29/15)

[NOEL at PALS] remembers PHS coach 'Artie B' who passed recently. (6/20/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  Steven Colbert weighs in on the SCOTUS ruling. (6/27/15)

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Bernice wishes all a Happy Fourth of July.. Councilor Williams reports on Community Movie Night at Rushmore.. Jackie: Big Brother 17 live feeds into Saturday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "92nd Annual July 4 Parade steps off at 10 AM; Concert and Fireworks later"

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.

NEWS --

Cuba:  "Jet Blue inaugurates Direct flgihts to Cuba"
Fireworks:  "NJ one of three states to ban all fireworks; Residents flock to PA to buy"
Fishing:  "9-year-old NJ boy lands 600-lb sturgeon on fishing vacation"
Liberty State Park:  "Vintage photos, before and after"
Veterans:  "NJ to fund Rutgers-operated vet suicide prevention hotline"

Christie for President --

• "Behind in polls, Christie pivots on hawkish vision"
• "NJ taxpayers on hook for Christie presidential campaign security"
• "Mitt Romney hosts Christie family Friday evening"
• "What they're saying across the nation about Christie's run"

2016 Prez Race --

• "AFL-CIO leader tries to quell pro-Sanders revolt"
• "NASCAR latest to cut ties with Trump after Mexican remarks"
• "Christie on Trump: He's a good guy"

NJ Guv Race --

• "Lesniak works the crowd at his party celebrating SCOTUS ruling"

Gambling:  "North Jersey casino ballot question all but dead for 2015"
Hospice Care:  "Feds audit accuses NJ of failing to monitor hospice workers"
Lincoln & Jefferson:  "What Lincoln really thought of Jefferson"
Pope's Visit:  "Organization seeks host families for Pope's visit"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] wishes all a Happy Fourth of July.

[OLDDOC]   offers thoughts on the 2016 presidential campaign.

[Mayor MAPP]  announces July 4 parade, concert in the park. (7/01/15)

[Councilor STORCH]  notes FOSh proposal heard at Historic Preservation Commission. (6/24/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS] reports on Community Movie Night at Rushmore. (7/3/15)

[DAVID]  Lyle Hickman and 'dream director' Donald Van Blake. (7/1/15)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 17 live feeds into Saturday. (7/3/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  notes free summer outdoor movies scheduled. (7/2/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  on meeting of Latino leaders about Bilingual Day Care. (6/29/15)

[NOEL at PALS] remembers PHS coach 'Artie B' who passed recently. (6/20/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  Steven Colbert weighs in on the SCOTUS ruling. (6/27/15)

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Olddoc offers thoughts on the 2016 presidential campaign.. Bernice: Strong district associations vital to preservation.. Jackie: Big Brother 17 live feeds into Friday.. Rebecca notes free summer outdoor movies scheduled..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Christie gets an endorsement. Is it good or bad news?"

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.

NEWS --

Fatal Accident:  "Charges against Plainfield man upgraded to aggravated manslaughter"
PHS --

• "Weequahic VP takes over as PHS principal as Otis Brown retires"
• "Former PHS basketball coach Jeff Lubreski named coach at Rahway"

POP:  "Activist Larry Hamm warns of more unrest like Ferguson without police reform"
Vision Board Party:  "Community members attend goal-setting workshop at Mt. Olive"
Downtowns:  "NJ downtowns courting business from millenials"

Bubble Wrap:  "Company that birthed packaging material removes pop from new product"
Edison:  "Township outsources CFO job"
Elizabeth:  "School board member due back in court on domestic violence charge" -- Moved to Linden to avoid conflict of interest? Hah!
Fireworks:  "Go behind the scenes with NJ fireworks family"
Jersey City:  "Fulop alleges cash-for-waste scheme at JC Incinerator Authority"
Newark --

• "In interview, Baraka calls for stricter national gun laws"
• "2017 Dem hopefuls court Hispanic voters at North Ward event"

Sesame Street:  "Sonia Manzano, Maria the shopkeeper, retires after 44 years"
Trenton:  "Five things cityis focusing on to foster economic development"

Christie for President --

• "Poll: Most Jerseyans say Christie should resign to run"
• "Christie scores second endorsement"
• "Christie skeptical of voting rights overhaul"
• "Fulop: Christie needs to show some leadership"
• "Bad news for Christie: America doesn't like NJ"
• "Christie disagrees with Trump on Mexican border wall, report says"

2016 Race --

• "Scott Walker's hard right turn in Iowa may cost him elsewhere"
• "Jim Webb candidacy ensures another anti-war voice against Hillary"

Bridgegate --

• "Bridgegate scandal goes silent, for now"

For-Profit Colleghes:  "Vets snared in for-profit college collapse want GI Bill money back"
Same-Sex Divorce:  "Phily law firm launches LGBT divorce division"
Unpaid Interns:  "Court rules employers have greater leeway on internships"

Obituary:  "John Whitman, husband of former governor Christie Whitman" -- PolNJ | Ledger |

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Strong district associations vital to preservation.

[OLDDOC]   offers thoughts on the 2016 presidential campaign.

[Mayor MAPP]  announces July 4 parade, concert in the park. (7/01/15)

[Councilor STORCH]  notes FOSh proposal heard at Historic Preservation Commission. (6/24/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  notes city pools open, free swim lessons. (6/30/15)

[DAVID]  Lyle Hickman and 'dream director' Donald Van Blake. (7/1/15)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 17 live feeds into Friday. (7/2/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  notes free summer outdoor movies scheduled. (7/2/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  on meeting of Latino leaders about Bilingual Day Care. (6/29/15)

[NOEL at PALS] remembers PHS coach 'Artie B' who passed recently. (6/20/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  Steven Colbert weighs in on the SCOTUS ruling. (6/27/15)

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David: Lyle Hickman and 'dream director' Donald Van Blake.. Verizon problems preventing my updating the blogs today..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield Library Board appoints new director"

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.

NEWS --

4th of July:  "Parade, concert and fireworks" -- Scroll down.
Animal Welfare:  "Tips for helping your dog copes this July 4th"
Union County --

• "Freeholders seek original artwork for Traffic Control Box Placemaking project"
• "County receives %1.65M grant for Green Acres acquisition"

Franklin Twp.: "Franklin plans new park with two cricket pitches"
Jersey City:  "Bakery hiring ex-cons through McGreevey program"
Newark --

• "4 challenges Baraka faces in his second year"
• "Baraka talks about his surprising alliance with Christie"

Paterson:  "Mosque evacuated over threat during Ramadan"
Woodbridge:  "Township launches Buy Local phone app"

Christie for President --

• "Christie all in for NH as he struggles in Iowa poll"
• "Christie embraces underdog status in NH"
• "Five takeaways from Christie's NH launch"
• "Six choices for Christie's VP"
• "Union leader: Christie too bus campaigning to address NJ Transit cuts, fare hike"
• "Christie candidacy spurs fundraising by supporters and Dems"
• "Christie: Never tried marijuana, was not my thing"
• "Jon Stewart: Christie has already lost to Donald Trump"

ACOs:  "Coalitions set aside rivalries to try to improve public health"
Airfares:  "US probing possible collusion to keep airfares high"
Campaign Finance:  "ELEC: Assembly candidates have $6.6M left over from primary campaign"
Cuba:  "Announcing embassy deal, Obama declares 'new chapter'"
For-Profit Colleges:  "Obama pushes for-profits to the brink" -- Peddlers of worthless degrees.
PARCC tests:  "Another state drops PARCC tests"
Same-Sex Religious Weddings:  "US Episcopal Church changes rules to allow gay weddings" -- Joining Presbyterians, UCC.
Teachers:  "White House honors two NJ teachers for keeping NJ  'cutting edge'"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] mmm.

[OLDDOC]  touches three topics in a brief post.

[Mayor MAPP]  announces July 4 parade, concert in the park. (7/01/15)

[Councilor STORCH]  notes FOSh proposal heard at Historic Preservation Commission. (6/24/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  notes city pools open, free swim lessons. (6/30/15)

[DAVID]  Lyle Hickman and 'dream director' Donald Van Blake. (7/1/15)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 17 live feeds into Wednesday. (7/1/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  on Gay Pride. (6/28/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  on meeting of Latino leaders about Bilingual Day Care. (6/29/15)

[NOEL at PALS] remembers PHS coach 'Artie B' who passed recently. (6/20/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  Steven Colbert weighs in on the SCOTUS ruling. (6/27/15)

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Olddoc touches three topics in a brief post.. Bernice: North Avenue cleanup; Alonso photos of store fire.. Mayor Mapp announces July 4 parade, concert in the park.. Councilor Williams notes city pools open, free swim lessons.. David offers video of POP's news conference in support o Million Person March..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Gannett leaves newspapers to fend for themselves" -- Including the Courier.
  

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.

NEWS --

Fatal Crash:  "Plainfield man charged in Edison woman's death"
NAACP:  "NAACP's annual convention coming to Philly for five days"
Union County:  "Freeholders approve funding for United Way to manage Focus on Families program"

Edison:  "Cops deny retaliating against officer who issued DUI ticket"
Hospitals:  "CarePoint, unions reach tentative agreement"
Misconduct:  "Two DPW supervisors found guilty of forcing employees to do political work on the clock"
Newark:  "Council questions police spending"
NJ Transit:  "Fulop, other officials to rally in Glen Rock against fare hike"
Paterson:  "45 more teachers fired"

Christie for President --

• "Christie makes it official" -- Full text of speech here.
• Christie Announcement:  NYTimes | Politico | Record | NJSpot |
• "Christie's announcement sets him apart from rivals"
• "Christie tears into Obama at kickoff"
• "Christie blames NJ Dems, 'liberal media' for his weak polls"
• "NJ could be a tough state for Christie to win"
• "With Christie inside, protests outside"
• "Mulshine: A former front-runner tries to get back in the race"
• "Moran: NJ Republicans who are not backing Christe -- yet"
• "Stile: Christie's straight talk campaign starts with a dose of spin"
• "Bramnick: We deserve a leader like Christie"
• "Should Christie resign to focus full-time on prez run?"
• "Christie on his chances: I've never had any problem getting attention"
• "Fact-checking Christie's launch speech"
• "Key dates for Chrstie's 2016 campaign"
• "Christie sends out call for cash right after jumping into race"
• "Christie's finance team includes big NJ contractors"
• "Christie in NH: I've finally decided" -- Puh-leese.
• "10 steps Christie can take to win the nomination"
• "New Iowa poll gives Christie just 1 percent"

Bridgegate --

• "Judge dismisses traffic jam lawsuit"

Kickback Scheme:  "Former state worker sentenced in $12M kickback scheme"
Port Authority:  "Open records law is first reform to take effect"
SCOTUS:  "Supreme Court to hear challenge on union fees"

Pope's Visit:  "Francis to address humble and powerful alike in 3-city visit"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] North Avenue cleanup; Alonso photos of store fire.

[OLDDOC]  touches three topics in a brief post.

[Mayor MAPP]  announces July 4 parade, concert in the park. (7/01/15)

[Councilor STORCH]  notes FOSh proposal heard at Historic Preservation Commission. (6/24/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  notes city pools open, free swim lessons. (6/30/15)

[DAVID]  offers video of POP's news conference in support o Million Person March. (7/1/15)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 17 live feeds into Wednesday. (7/1/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  on Gay Pride. (6/28/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  on meeting of Latino leaders about Bilingual Day Care. (6/29/15)

[NOEL at PALS] remembers PHS coach 'Artie B' who passed recently. (6/20/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  Steven Colbert weighs in on the SCOTUS ruling. (6/27/15)

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