Olddoc posts some Hillary toons, Trump to follow.. Mayor Mapp on the joy of giving.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds into Thursday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Doctor's visit, playing hooky 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.

NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan

NEWS --

Union County:  "Union, Hudson ready to sue state of stalled road work"

401(k)s:  "401(k)s are wreaking havoc on retirement"
Allergies:  "How Epi-Pen's maker can get away with rasiging prices so much" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
AME Church:  "Bishop Reginald Jackson leaving NJ to oversee Georgia AME churches"
Bats:  "Batman of NJ is a crusader without a cape"
Drugs:  "Study finds white youth more likely to abuse hard drugs than black youths" -- But prosecuted? No.
MVC:  "Christie announces changes designed to cut wait times" -- Record | NJTV | Courier |
Newark:  "Largest group of police officers promoted in over a decade"
Pets:  "Dog injured by train in Westfield needs home" -- TAP | Ledger |
Refugees:  "Highland Park church cafe offers taste of the world and chance to  help"
Springsteen:  "Tuesday's NJ concert longest he's ever performed"
Trenton:  "Council again snubs school district for funding"
Uber:  "Uber unveils new perks for its 13K NJ drivers"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trump gnaws at shorter leash" -- Politico | NYTimes |
• "Trump's baffling immigration wobbles"
• "Trump's description of Black America offends those living in it"

2017 Guv Race --

• "Fulop announces new political strategy team, hinting at run"
• "As 2017 approaches, eyes turn toward Essex County"

Gov. Christie --

• "Christie in gun bill vetoes: Make it easer to carry concealed weapons in NJ" -- Record | Ledger |

Obamacare:  "Plan remains affordable in NJ despite rate hikes, fewer insurers"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --



[BERNICE]   Parking, the perennial dilemma.

[OLDDOC]   posts some Hillary toons.  (8/24/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  on the joy of giving. (8/24/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'. (8/148/16)

[DAVID]  reports on a short vacation in the Yucatan. (8/21/16)

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Thursday. (8/25/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual community BBQ this Saturday. (8/16/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football. (8/12/16).

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Bernice: Parking, the perennial dilemma.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds into Tuesday evening..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "What happens if the Neighborhood Health Center folds?"
  

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.

NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan

NEWS --

Facebook:  "Liberal, moderate or conservative? See how Facebook labels you"

Audits:  "Englewood auditor flags declining surplus" -- Compare these findings with Plainfield (see here).
Bernards:  "Mediation for mosque over zoning approval denial"
Child Porn:  "Dunellen's school board president arrested on child porn charges" -- Ledger | ObsNJ |
Fox News:  "Bill O'Reilly accused of sexual harassment" -- Politico | IBT |
Ho Jo's:  "Howard Johnson restaurant to close, leaving one in US open"
Jersey City:  "Teen wanted in church hall murder surrenders" -- How did the kid he killed get in with a gun?
Trenton:  "City pays $725K to settle two police lawsuits"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trump open to 'softening' some immigration laws"
• "Think Hillary will win in a landslide? Don't bet on it"
• "Poll: Trump backers believe election may be rigged" -- Ledger |
• "Raising money for Clinton, Cher sounds off"
• "Murky donation to Hillary SuperPAC from Lodi address"
• "Poll conspiracy theorists target Monmouth U's Patrick Murray"

2017 Guv Race --

• "Middlesex's McCabe seeks to make county relevant again"

Gov. Christie --

• "Is Christie lying about the 'chairman's flight'? You be the judge"
• "Christie's Mansion Fund collected millions from political favor seekers"

NJ Economy:  "New Congressional report charts NJ's progress"
Obamacare:  "Insurance plan ditches NJ coverage"
Pharma:  "The real reason drugs cost too much"
Port Authority:  "Help Wanted: Port Authority CEO"
Policing:  "Secret cameras record Baltimore's every move"
School Funding:  "Christie dogged by protestors at school funding forum" -- Ledger | Record | ObsNJ |


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]   Parking, the perennial dilemma.

[OLDDOC]   on Obamacare, plus contrasting now and 50 years go.  (8/20/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  on immigration reform: Supporting President Obama's common-sense approach. (8/16/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'. (8/148/16)

[DAVID]  reports on a short vacation in the Yucatan. (8/21/16)

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Tuesday evening. (8/23/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual community BBQ this Saturday. (8/16/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football. (8/12/16).

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Bernice: Blogging the news.. Olddoc offers two posts on today's medical care.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds into Tuesday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Donald Trump calling"
  

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.

NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan

NEWS --

2011 Murder:  "Man gets 25 years for killing of Plainfield deli owner" -- Ledger | Courier | TAP |

Bernards:  "Township, Islamic Society headed to mediation over mosque plan"
Corruption:  "10 NJ politicians who knew the art of reciprocity"
Jersey City --

• "City backs down on plan to eliminate runoff elections"
• "Plan would turn Bergen Arches into a massive park"

Linden:  "City gets new police chief after turbulent year"
Ryan Lochte:  "Lochte losing all sponsors"-- NYTimes | Bloomberg |
Newark:  "Cerf: Funding cut would be 'cataclysmic' for city's schools"
Roselle:  "Holley vanity project progresses, but what will it cost homeowners?"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trump on immigration: I'm not flip-flopping" -- Ledger | NYTimes | Politico |
• "Trump could open two NJ offices ... or maybe one"
• "Report: Trump jacked rent on his campaign after he stopped self-funding"
• "Clinton and Trump share few health details"
• "15,000 more Clinton emails on the way" -- NYTimes | Politico |
• "What is Breitbart News?"

2017 Guv Race --

• "The names in the 2017 Gladiatorial Games"

Port Authority --

• "Christie (and others) flew on 'chairman's flight' that sparked scandal"

Colleges:  "Three NJ colleges rank among most 'gay-friednly' in US"
ELEC:  "Will Christie and Sweeney keep state election watchdog defanged?"
Flooding:  "Louisiana pols are demanding flood aid, but voted against Sandy relief"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]   Boys and Girls Club open house Thursday.

[OLDDOC]   on Obamacare, plus contrasting now and 50 years go.  (8/20/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  on immigration reform: Supporting President Obama's common-sense approach. (8/16/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'. (8/148/16)

[DAVID]  reports on a short vacation in the Yucatan. (8/21/16)

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Tuesday. (8/23/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual community BBQ this Saturday. (8/16/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football. (8/12/16).

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Bernice: Boys and Girls Club open house Thursday.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds into Monday.. David reports on a short vacation in the Yucatan..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "2016 Library photo contest: The Best of Plainfield: People, Places, Things"

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.

NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan

NEWS --

Tennis:  "Jamaican youth to play at Netherwood Tennis Club"
Drug Treatment:  "Plainfield man's getting himself arrested to get treatment is an absurd reality" -- Editorial, Ledger.
Preschool --

• "How Abbott Districts recruit to boost preschool enrollment"
• "Why public preschool could die under Christie funding plan"

Newark:  "3 fatal shootings mar city's '24 Hours of Peace'"
Perth Amboy:  "Elusive BOE election back on for November"
Pets:  "NJ pets in need, August 22"
Prince:  "Official: Pills found at Prince's estate contained fentanyl"
Real Estate:  "Rent-to-own: Renter beware"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trump paid dearly to boost fundraising"
• "Trump, a 'rigged' election, and the politics of race"
• "Trump's new high of new lows"
• "A 'Trump sandwich' and its aftermath"

Bridgegate --

• "Stile: Text vs. testimony in GWB case"
• "US Attorney argues photos at 9/11 Memorial are key evidence"

$15 Wage:  "Christie faces decision on raising minimum wage to $15"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds into Monday.. David ..

[BERNICE]   Boys and Girls Club open house Thursday.

[OLDDOC]   on Obamacare, plus contrasting now and 50 years go.  (8/20/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  on immigration reform: Supporting President Obama's common-sense approach. (8/16/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'. (8/148/16)

[DAVID]  reports on a short vacation in the Yucatan. (8/21/16)

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Monday. (8/22/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual community BBQ this Saturday. (8/16/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football. (8/12/16).

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Bernice: Missing money? Check the unclaimed property list.. Olddoc on Obamacare, plus contrasting now and 50 years go.. Jackie's week in review finds a seagull guarding North Avenue; BB18 live feeds into Sunday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Mayors Fulop and Bollwege join throngs at Mapp's community BBQ"

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.

NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan

NEWS --

Flash Flood:  "Photos from Plainfield flash flood of August 2015"
Fulbright Grant:  "Plainfield resident wins Fulbright 'Distinguished Teaching Grant'"
Repurposed Train Station:  "Chappaqua station houses new restaurant" -- About same size as Plainfield station. Hmmm.
Obituary:  "Ruth 'Ruthie' Turner, longtime Tepper's employee"

Drug Addiction:  "Addicts turn to diarrhea medication to get by"
Language:  "NJ Mayor: We have a negro woman on our governing body"
Linden:  "State, local leaders back workers in labor dispute"
Newark:  "Comic Con draws costumed fans for cosplay fun"
Ocean Grove:  "In 'God's Square Mile', a story of urban revival"
Sports --

• "How Rio Olympics could help transgender kids play school sports"
• "Record 53 LGBT athletes participate in Rio"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "GOP preps 'break glass' emergency plan as Trump tumbles"
• "Judge: Clinton must provide written answers in email suit" -- Record | NYTimes | Bloomberg | Politico |
• "Trump predicts he can win 95% of the black vote"
• "Trump's empire: A maze of debts and opaque ties"
• "Foundation ties bedevil Clinton campaign"

Gov. Christie:  "Trump tax break among 7 times critics say Christie enriched friends"
Bridgegate --

• "US attorney accuses defendants of trying to block evidence"
• "Is there a subpoena in Christie's future?"

Sen. Booker:  "Booker, visiting mideast, says US must to more to help Syrina refugees"

Obituary:  "Harry Briggs, a catalyst in Brown vs. Board of Ed, dies at 75"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]   Missing money? Check the unclaimed property list.

[OLDDOC]   on Obamacare, plus contrasting now and 50 years go.  (8/20/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  on immigration reform: Supporting President Obama's common-sense approach. (8/16/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'. (8/148/16)

[DAVID]  Plainfielder launches Book Club Madu. (8/03/16)

[JACKIE]  week in review finds a seagull guarding North Avenue; BB18 live feeds into Sunday. (8/21/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual community BBQ this Saturday. (8/16/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football. (8/12/16).

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Plainfield Today: Mayor Mapp's community BBQ today.. No CLIPS Saturday; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday -- Dan

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Mayor Mapp's community BBQ highlights Saturday events"

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 --

No CLIPS Saturday, August 20; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday.


[LEDGER] - [COURIER]


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]   Planning Board approves East 2nd Street Study.

[OLDDOC]   shares Beloit's list of 2016 frosh mindsets.  (8/19/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  on immigration reform: Supporting President Obama's common-sense approach. (8/16/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'. (8/148/16)

[DAVID]  Plainfielder launches Book Club Madu. (8/03/16)

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Thursday. (8/18/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual community BBQ this Saturday. (8/16/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football. (8/12/16).

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Bernice: Planning Board approves East 2nd Street Study.. Olddoc shares Beloit's list of 2016 frosh mindsets.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds into Friday, HoH winner..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Mayor Mapp's community BBQ highlights Saturday events"
  

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.

NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan

NEWS --

2017 Guv Race --

• "Mapp endorses Jersey City's Fulop"
• "Union County Confidential:  Backroom guv moves going on right now"
• "In Somerset, party leader Schaffer parties with Cryan and Fulop" -- Some towns are in 22nd District.

JFK Hospital:  "Edison reaches settlement with JFK in lieu of taxes"
Phone Scams:  "Union County warns of phone scams posing as law enforcement"

College of St. Elizabeth:  "Men now attend NJ's lst women's college"
Movies:  "This reviewer loves the new 'Ben Hur', if not it's women's costumes"
Newark:  "City offers amnesty for those late on property tax, sewer, water bills"
Olympics:  "Outing gay Olympians is a dangerous idea" -- By the Record's Alfred Doblin.
Orange:  "Former administrator still owes city $268K, council says"
Puerto Rican Day:  "Parade, festival in JC this weekend showcase 'Boricua Pride'"
Rutgers:  "RU to bring historic newspapers alive online"

2016 Presidential Race --

• BREAKING: "Manafort resigns from Trump campaign" -- Politico | NYTimes |
• "Clinton told FBI Colin Powell advised using private email"
• "Trump voices unexplained regrets" -- NYTimes | Record | Bloomberg | Politico |
• "Trump's new campaign manager vows to let Trump be Trump"
• "Naked Trump statues appear around the country"
• "Ukraine releases more details on payments to Trump aide Manafort"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie signs 10 dills" -- with overviews.
NJ Unemployment;  "Unemployment up as jobs lost to road construction shutdown"
Prisons:  "Obama administration to phase out some private prisons" -- Politico | Record |
Voter Registration:  "Christie rejects motor voter bill" -- Record | Ledger |


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]   Planning Board approves East 2nd Street Study.

[OLDDOC]   shares Beloit's list of 2016 frosh mindsets.  (8/19/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  on immigration reform: Supporting President Obama's common-sense approach. (8/16/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'. (8/148/16)

[DAVID]  Plainfielder launches Book Club Madu. (8/03/16)

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Thursday. (8/18/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual community BBQ this Saturday. (8/16/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football. (8/12/16).

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Bernice: East Second Street study up for discussion tonight.. Councilor Williams: Summer movie series closes tonight at PHS with 'Daddy's Home' at PHS.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds overnight into Thursday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "The media love a good fight. Are they trying to provoke one between Mapp and Green?"

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.

NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan

NEWS --

BREAKING:  "Mapp announces his support for Fulop" -- shortly after noon Thursday.
Asm Green:  "Green says Fulop may prompt him 'to go old school'" -- OMG! Story includes list of attendees.
PA Bus Terminal:  "Gate changes listed for NJ Transit buses"
Rutgers:  "James Hughes to retire as dean of Bloustein School" -- Jim has been a longtime friend of Plainfield and wise adviser.
Sharing Network:  "Plainfield transplant recipient dedicated to spreading awareness"
Policing:  "How can police do a better job of recruiting?" -- Four experts weigh in.

Corruption:  "Federal judge blasts US Attorney's office for 'cushy deals' in corruption cases" -- Record | Ledger |
Distracted Driving:  "A ban in NJ? Some say it threatens a way of life"
Heart Disease:  "Genetics tests for heart disorder mistakenly find Blacks at risk"
Irvington:  "Town settles wrongful arrest, murder charge suit for $10K" -- Only $10K?
Rail Safety:  "PATH, NJ Transit on track to install automatic speed control systems"
Westfield:  "Schools mum on high school principal's long, paid absence"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trump turns to combative media chief in staff shakeup" -- Politico | NYTimes | Record | Bloomberg |
• "Profile: Stephen K. Bannon" -- NYTimes | Politico |
• "Trump: I don't trust US intelligence information"
• "What Clinton thinks about Trump's campaign shakeup" | "Clinton: Bring on Breitbart"
• "Clinton twists the knife inTrump's tax proposals"
• "Trump's Manafort helped secretly route $2.2M Russian money to US lobbyists"

Gov.Christie:  "7 bills waiting on Christie's desk would affect millions across NJ"
Port Authority:  "Ex-chairman David Samson to be sentenced in December" -- He of 'the chairman's flight'.
Road Construction:  "Christie orders emergency funding for road repairs" -- Ledger | Record | ObsNJ | NYTimes |
Walmart:  "Walmart's out-of-control crime problem is driving police crazy"

Lynchings:  "Memorial in Alabama will honor victims of lynching"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]   East Second Street study up for discussion tonight.

[OLDDOC]   Back to Oz.  (8/14/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  on immigration reform: Supporting President Obama's common-sense approach. (8/16/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'. (8/148/16)

[DAVID]  Plainfielder launches Book Club Madu. (8/03/16)

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Thursday. (8/18/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual community BBQ this Saturday. (8/16/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football. (8/12/16).

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Bernice: PMUA renames Environmental Fair for Eric Watson.. Mayor Mapp on immigration reform: Supporting President Obama's common-sense approach.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds into Wednesday.. Rebecca: Plainfield's annual community BBQ this Saturday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Harry Ailster, the official obituary"
  

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 --

Union County College:  "UCC opens new building"

Olympics:  "Union catholic fans cheer McLaughlin as she runs in semi-finals"
Payday Loans:  "Baraka, Fulop blast payday loan industry"
South Plainfield:  "Dr. Noreen Lishak, new superintendent profiled"
Warren:  "Warren doctor, 7 others indicted in opiate ring"

2016 Presidential Race --

• BREAKING:  "Trump shakes up campaign with hiring of Breitbart exec" -- NYTimes | Ledger |
• "FBI hands over Clinton email probe docs to Congress"
• "Trump whacked by more damaging polls"
• "Trump: I don't wanna change"
• "The election will not be rigged, Christie says"
• "Trump accuses Clinton of 'bigotry' toward African Americans"
• "Ken Salazar will head Clinton's transition team" -- Ledger | IBT | Politico |
• "Report: Christie to attend Trump national security briefing" -- Record | Politico | ABC |
• "Roger Ailes advising Trump ahead of debates" -- NYTimes |
• "Trump campaign circles the wagons around Manafort"
• "Christie weighs in on Trump campaign's Ukraine woes"

2017 Guv Race --

• "Fulop taps veteran operative Soliman"

Bridgegate --

• "Media asks judge to unseal most Bridgegate documents"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie: I never expected Fulop endorsement, had nothing to do with lease dispute"
Atlantic City:  "Trump Casino's tax debt was $30M. Then Christie took office"
NJEA:  "Christie unleashes on teachers union and 'its dreadful leaders'"
NJ Investments:  "Christie signs bill banning investments with firms boycotting Israel" -- Record | PoliticoNJ |
Obamacare:  "Aetna cancels plans to expand to NJ"
Transportation Trust Fund:  "Laborers union rallies for TTF in Jersey City"

Obituary:  "John McLaughlin, PBS talk show host"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]   PMUA renames Environmental Fair for Eric Watson.

[OLDDOC]   Back to Oz.  (8/14/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  on immigration reform: Supporting President Obama's common-sense approach. (8/16/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'. (8/148/16)

[DAVID]  Plainfielder launches Book Club Madu. (8/03/16)

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Wednesday. (8/17/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual community BBQ this Saturday. (8/16/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football. (8/12/16).

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Bernice: Council majority supports county park upgrade.. Olddoc: Back to Oz.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds into Tuesday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield Council supports Cedar Brook Park changes despite murkiness"

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 --

Bank Robbery:  "Plainfield man wanted to be arrested so he could get drug treatment" -- Courier | Ledger | TAP | 101.5 |
School Custodians:  "Think twice about privatizing custodians" -- OpEd, NJ Spotlight; rumors have circulated in Plainfield for years.

Elizabeth:  "Cop sues city, police department over promotion denial" -- Same games as practiced under Robinson-Briggs here.
Fraud:  "Dental supply company exec indicted in $1M fraud scheme"
Immigrants:  "Why immigrants love NJ, and why NJ loves them back"
Newark:  "Snoop Dogg takes to YouTube to deliver a message for all in city"
Olympics --

• "Union Catholic gym erupts watching classmate Sydney McLaughlin at Olympics"
• "Dunellen's McLaughlin qualifies in the 400-meter hurdles"
• "Hernandez takes silver on beam, Porter, McLaughlin advance"

Real Estate:  "Hedge fund billionaire: Real estate market is getting 'bubblicious'"
Trenton --

• "City splits on taking curfew-violating teens to churches"
• "Charter school celebrates 10th year, buys own building"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trump calls for 'extreme' immigration vetting" -- Ledger | Record | NYTimes | Politico | RNS |
• "Fact-checking Trump's foreign policy address"
• "Why Trump's immigration ideas won't work"
• "Pollsters: Trump approaching zero hour"
• "Giuliani jab at Obama backfires; he forgets when 9/11 happened"
• "GOP urges Trump to broaden outreach to Black voters" -- Is the pot criticizing the kettle?
• "Trump campaign and Manafort try to move beyond Ukraine report"

Cybersecurity:  "DNC having all systems restructured"
MVC:  "Another week, another computer outage at troubled MVC"
NJ Finances:  "NJ avoids credit downgrading despite pension, road woes" -- Ledger | Politico |
Obamacare:  "Aetna pulling out of most Obamacare markets"
Policing:  "POP wants more transparency for police-related shootings"
School Testing:  "Study: Liberal white moms driving opt-out movement"
SCOTUS:  "North Carolina asks SCOTUS to reinstate voter ID law"
Transportation Funding:  "Construction workers protest stalemate in funding"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]   Council majority supports county park upgrade.

[OLDDOC]   Back to Oz.  (8/14/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  Community pride is our responsibility. (8/09/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'. (8/148/16)

[DAVID]  Plainfielder launches Book Club Madu. (8/03/16)

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Monday. (8/15/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Support our Youth Cadets graduation Friday. (8/03/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football. (8/12/16).

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Bernice: Meetings this week; Too darn hot; Read Jeffrey Toobin's new book on Patty Hearst.. Olddoc on tonight's Council meeting.. Councilor Williams: Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'".. Noel at PALS: Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds overnight into Monday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield resident authors mouthwatering cookbook"
•  "Will Monday's Council be a snoozer? Maybe not"

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 --

Abbott Districts:  "Study: Aid not a cure-all, but defenders cite progress"
JFK:  "Plainfield Health Connection improves health through trust"
Movie:  "Makin' waves with Plainfield's J.M. Benjamin and Lamar Mackson"

Edison:  "Ex-con school board candidate discusses opposition from board"
Funeral Homes:  "NJ could lift ban on eating food at funeral homes"
Inheritances:  "Discrimination claim doesn't invalidate dad's will, court rules"
Mental Health:  "Racial disparities plague delivery of mental health, substance abuse services"
Millenials:  "Why millenials are in no hurry to take on debt"
Pets:  "NJ pets in need, August 15"
Suicide:  "Woman killed after jumping in front of truck on I-78 near Vauxhall Road exit"
Voting:  "Top ten NJ counties where voters mail in their ballot"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trump to propose ideological test for immigrants in Monday speech"
• "Trump blames the media as Clinton's chances of winning grow" -- Ledger | Record | Politico |
• "RNC considers cutting csh to Trump"
• "Pence: I'm not Trump's cleanup crew"
• "Former Bush Commerce secretary backs Clinton, slams Bush"
• "Manafort denies reports of chaotic Trump campaign"
• "Secret ledger in Ukraine lists cash for Trump's campaign manager"
• "For Trump, Pennsylvania is a crucial battleground"

ELEC:  "Campaign finance watchdog sidelined by lack of commissioners"
Medicaid:  "Booker, Menendez try to expand access to services"
Mental Health Services:  "Why NJ services are in danger, even with the state paying more"
Obamacare:  "Insurers use process intended to curb rate inceases to justify them"
Politics:  "Did SuperPACs turn Tea Party movement into a Ponzi scheme?"
Trump Magazine:  "I survived Trump Magazine -- barely"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]   Meetings this week; Too darn hot; Read Jeffrey Toobin's new book on Patty Hearst.

[OLDDOC]   on tonight's  Council meeting.  (8/14/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  Community pride is our responsibility. (8/09/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'. (8/148/16)

[DAVID]  Plainfielder launches Book Club Madu. (8/03/16)

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Monday. (8/15/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Support our Youth Cadets graduation Friday. (8/03/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football. (8/12/16).

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Bernice: Meetings this week; Too darn hot; Read Jeffrey Toobin's new book on Patty Hearst.. Olddoc on tonight's Council meeting.. Councilor Williams: Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'".. Noel at PALS: Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds overnight into Monday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield resident authors mouthwatering cookbook"
  

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 --

Abbott Districts:  "Study: Aid not a cure-all, but defenders cite progress"
JFK:  "Plainfield Health Connection improves health through trust"
Movie:  "Makin' waves with Plainfield's J.M. Benjamin and Lamar Mackson"

Edison:  "Ex-con school board candidate discusses opposition from board"
Funeral Homes:  "NJ could lift ban on eating food at funeral homes"
Inheritances:  "Discrimination claim doesn't invalidate dad's will, court rules"
Mental Health:  "Racial disparities plague delivery of mental health, substance abuse services"
Millenials:  "Why millenials are in no hurry to take on debt"
Pets:  "NJ pets in need, August 15"
Suicide:  "Woman killed after jumping in front of truck on I-78 near Vauxhall Road exit"
Voting:  "Top ten NJ counties where voters mail in their ballot"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trump to propose ideological test for immigrants in Monday speech"
• "Trump blames the media as Clinton's chances of winning grow" -- Ledger | Record | Politico |
• "RNC considers cutting csh to Trump"
• "Pence: I'm not Trump's cleanup crew"
• "Former Bush Commerce secretary backs Clinton, slams Bush"
• "Manafort denies reports of chaotic Trump campaign"
• "Secret ledger in Ukraine lists cash for Trump's campaign manager"
• "For Trump, Pennsylvania is a crucial battleground"

ELEC:  "Campaign finance watchdog sidelined by lack of commissioners"
Medicaid:  "Booker, Menendez try to expand access to services"
Mental Health Services:  "Why NJ services are in danger, even with the state paying more"
Obamacare:  "Insurers use process intended to curb rate inceases to justify them"
Politics:  "Did SuperPACs turn Tea Party movement into a Ponzi scheme?"
Trump Magazine:  "I survived Trump Magazine -- barely"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]   Meetings this week; Too darn hot; Read Jeffrey Toobin's new book on Patty Hearst.

[OLDDOC]   on tonight's  Council meeting.  (8/14/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  Community pride is our responsibility. (8/09/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Summer movie series closes Thursday at PHS with 'Daddy's Home'. (8/148/16)

[DAVID]  Plainfielder launches Book Club Madu. (8/03/16)

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Monday. (8/15/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Support our Youth Cadets graduation Friday. (8/03/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football. (8/12/16).

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Bernice: Councilor Toliver wants Cretella explanation.. Noel at PALS: Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football.. Jackie: Week in review catches the #59 on Gavett Place; BB18 live feeds into Sunday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

•  "Will Monday's Council be a snoozer? Maybe not"
  
•  "Jamaican independence celebrated in Plainfield this weekend" -- Service today, 4 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 --

Cemetery Care:  "Plainfield woman furious over cemetery's care of her brother's grave"
Community Policing:  "How community policing can work" -- As viewed by a police chief and a civil rights lawyer.

Immigrants:  "How many of NJ's unauthorized immigrants are seeking to stay here?"
Newark:  "Helicopter leads cops to loaded gun,  2 arrests"
Pets:  "Saved from streets, tabby needs a home"
Roselle Park:  "Veterans display disrespects non-Christian vets, councilwoman's husband says"
South Orange:  "$33M apartment complex invests big bucks in transit-oriented downtown"
Vanity Plates:  "NJ woman gets $75K settlement, can use '8THEIST' plate"
Voting Technology:  "The election won't be rigged. But it might be hacked"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "GOP insiders: Trump can't win"
• "Frustration abundant, GOP may be near Trump breaking point"
• "Inside the failing mission to save Trump from himself"
• "Trump risks hitting ceiling as swing voters say 'enough'"
• "If Trump quit race, what would GOP do?"
• "Former Reagan official swears off Trump, backs Clinton"
• "Will claim Christie 'flat out lied' hurt his Trump cabinet chances?"

2017 Guv Race --

• "Will Bernie backers support Wisniewski in guv race?"

Sen. Booker:  "Cory Booker earned $400K in book royalties"
NJ Economy:  "NJ could be in big trouble if another recession hits"
NJ Pensions:  "Trooper union head says threat to withhold contributions is advocacy, not bribery"

Obituary:  "Kenny Baker, played R2-D2 in 'Star Wars'" -- NYTimes | Record |


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]   Toliver wants Cretella explanation.

[OLDDOC]  offers a potpourri with some new political toons.  (8/11/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  Community pride is our responsibility. (8/09/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Spongebob movie Thursday at Hannah Atkins. (8/08/16)

[DAVID]  Plainfielder launches Book Club Madu. (8/03/16)

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Sunday; Week in review catches the #59 on Gavett Place. (8/14/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Support our Youth Cadets graduation Friday. (8/03/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Local talent to take over the ship of Plainfield football. (8/12/16).

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Plainfield Today: Jamaican independence celebrated this weeken.. No CLIPS Saturday; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday -- Dan

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

•  "Jamaican independence celebrated in Plainfield this weekend"
  

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 --

No CLIPS Saturday, August 13; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday.


[LEDGER] - [COURIER]


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]   on Danny Dunn's deficient decorum.

[OLDDOC]  offers a potpourri with some new political toons.  (8/11/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  Community pride is our responsibility. (8/09/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Spongebob movie Thursday at Hannah Atkins. (8/08/16)

[DAVID]  Plainfielder launches Book Club Madu. (8/03/16)

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Friday. (8/12/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Support our Youth Cadets graduation Friday. (8/03/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  YES basketball tournament, 6th-8th Grade Division. (3/26/16).

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