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PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: See here for Bernice's stories on a challenge to FOSH's proposed Fall Yard Sale and some surprising urban wildflowers.
Crescent Times: See here to catch up on Maria...hmmm...must be sinking her toes in the sand.
Doc's Potpourri: See here for Olddoc's comments on the three Muhlenberg 'plans' and some rare American pix.
Save Muhlenberg: "Nancy P: I saw equipment moved out at night"
PEPtalk: See here for Renata's school-related posts -- today featuring volunteer opportunities.
Drugs: "Plainfield man charged with drugs, ramming police car"
Plainfield Trees: The current post by Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo is the "Sweet Bay Magnolia".Councilors are blogging: Read Councilor Cory Storch's second instalment on 'Pay to play' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney (here).Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Road Work: Terrill Road, from East 7th Street / LaGrande Avenue to King Street. Starting on or about today and expected to run four days. Terrill Road will be closed 6 AM to 6 PM each day. If you're traveling North, do NOT plan on accessing Terrill via Cushing Road. Info: (908) 789-1489.
- Tomorrow - Sunday: July 25-27. 12th Annual George 'Gee Gee' Brown Memorial Basketball Tournament. Sponsored by the Recreation Division and the Board of Ed. At Plainfield High School.
- Saturday - July 26. Noon - 5 PM. Car, Truck and Bike Show. Classic and muscle cars, custom trucks and bikes. Rain date: Sunday, July 27. PHS, Kenyon Avenue parking lot. FREE.
- Tuesday - July 29. 7:30 PM. VWB Cooking Club Restaurant Trip: Bonefish Grill. Good food. Good conversation. RSVP here by July 26. Bonefish Grill is at 215 US 22 East, Green Brook.
- Wednesday - July 30. 7 PM. Film: Algeny - The Genetic Factor. Produced and directed by Plainfielder Andrew Burroughs; Line producer Plainfielder Lamar Mackson. A young man becomes a pawn which a pharmaceutical company discovers he has a unique immune system and literally wants his blood. Part of the Newark Black Film Festival. At the Newark Screens, Springfield Avenue.
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CENTRAL JERSEY
Berkeley Heights: "Mayor, council head for court over bond issue"
Immigration: "Woman wins appeal over judge's condition ICE be notified"
Sharpe James Case: "Judge calls 20-year sentence too long" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
Newark: "Food Fight: Lunch trucks v. Restaurants"
Roselle: "Council OKs flood protection funds"
Rutgers/Schiano: "The $2m coach says he's focused"
South Brunswick: "Cops get 4-year contract, 3.9% annual increase"
Union County: "Mobile shredder program grows"
STATE
Corzine in Israel: "All across Israel, preparing a path for Obama"
US Senate Race: "Poll: Lautenberg leads Zimmer by 11 points"
Port Authority: "PA to give St. Nicholas Church $20M for swap of Ground Zero property"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
Congress: "House passes plan to help Fannie, Freddy and troubled homeowners"
The Economy: "Car, truck repos flower as economy withers"
SBA: "Report finds errors, fraud in SBA contracts" -- I'm shocked! Shocked!
OF INTEREST
Festival of Ballooning: "Dark Side's Darth Vader will be there" -- This weekend, Solberg Airport.
Animal Shelters: "As families lose homes, shelters fill up with pets"
Statins: "Study finds genetic link to pain, muscle ache side-effect"
BOOK REVIEW LINKS: NY Times | Wash Post | Ledger | NY Rev Bks | London Rev Bks |
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: See here for Bernice's stories on a new state agency and its parking arrangements, and some showoff Black-Eyed Susans.
Crescent Times: See here to catch up on Maria...hmmm...must be sinking her toes in the sand.
Doc's Potpourri: See here for Olddoc's comments on the three plans for rescuing Muhlenberg, and some more of olddoc's fascinating pix.
Save Muhlenberg: "Going it alone, Robinson-Briggs searches for buyer"
PEPtalk: See here for Renata's school-related posts -- the shocking parent-to-student involvement ratio, and a question: If you could implement one change, what would it be...
Arts Funding: "'Fair' funding cuts celebrated" -- Many Plainfield organizations rely on state arts grants.
Teen Fashion: "Paterson looks to law against droopy drawers"
Plainfield Trees: The current post by Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo is the "Sweet Bay Magnolia".Councilors are blogging: Read Councilor Cory Storch's second instalment on 'Pay to play' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney (here).Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - July 23. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.
- Friday - Sunday: July 25-27. 12th Annual George 'Gee Gee' Brown Memorial Basketball Tournament. Sponsored by the Recreation Division and the Board of Ed. At Plainfield High School.
- Saturday - July 26. Noon - 5 PM. Car, Truck and Bike Show. Classic and muscle cars, custom trucks and bikes. Rain date: Sunday, July 27. PHS, Kenyon Avenue parking lot. FREE.
- Tuesday - July 29. 7:30 PM. VWB Cooking Club Restaurant Trip: Bonefish Grill. Good food. Good conversation. RSVP here by July 26. Bonefish Grill is at 215 US 22 East, Green Brook.
- Wednesday - July 30. 7 PM. Film: Algeny - The Genetic Factor. Produced and directed by Plainfielder Andrew Burroughs; Line producer Plainfielder Lamar Mackson. A young man becomes a pawn which a pharmaceutical company discovers he has a unique immune system and literally wants his blood. Part of the Newark Black Film Festival. At the Newark Screens, Springfield Avenue.
Got an event to publicize? Click here and send me the details.
CENTRAL JERSEY
7th CD: "Stender to attend 'Red to Blue' fundraiser in DC" -- As in 'red district' to 'blue district'.
Dog Flu: "Vets, kennel owners urged to be on lookout" -- Potentially fatal.
Newark: "To Starbucks, a closing; to Newark, a trauma"
Newark: "Troopers face legal claims as man dies" -- Allegedly smashed cop car window with his head.
Rutgers: "More secrets: Schiano given a secret escape clause" -- Was Corzine complicit?
St. Helen's Parish: "Teen's confirmation project: Donate ball gear to needy kids"
STATE
Bergen Co.: "Wave of Ferriero-related subpoenas" | "Dem chief Ferriero got $4.2M in fees" -- Makes Lesniak's $800K bill to Plainfield look cheesy.
Organ Donation: "New law hopes to boost organ donation"
UMDNJ: "300 layoffs contemplated over $49M gap"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
Mortgages: "Woes affecting Fannie and Freddie cause rates to rise"
Workplace Safety: "Rush to relax rules on workplace toxins before Bush leaves office"
OF INTEREST
Landline Phones: "Phone companies fight to keep subscribers" -- Cell subscribers outnumber land.
Rosenberg Case: "Judge upholds secrecy of grand jury testimony for those still alive" -- David Greenglass, for those with long memories.
The Rev. Al: "Sharpton say federal criminal investigation has ended" -- Now he must pony up $2M to IRS.
BOOK REVIEW LINKS: NY Times | Wash Post | Ledger | NY Rev Bks | London Rev Bks |
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: "Ch 74 airs BOE tape" -- Only days after submission process questioned.
Crescent Times: Check BOE standards and practices Maria has assembled here.
Doc's Potpourri: "Iona: St. Columba" -- Back in the days when 'the good life' had nothing to do with comfort.
Save Muhlenberg: Keep up-to-date on the struggle to save Muhlenberg here. PEPtalk: "PEPtalk's Prime Times"
Libraries: "Digital, wi-fi help libraries keep up" | "Libraries change strategies to thrive" -- Plainfield Library is featured, as well as Woodbridge's director John Hurley, whom many remember for the fabulous porch parties he and his wife Rudi gave on Second Place.
Banks: "Is your (NJ) bank safe?"
Gun Buybacks: "Swapping guns for cash, at church"
Plainfield Trees: The current post by Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo is the "Sweet Bay Magnolia".Councilors are blogging: Read Councilor Cory Storch's second instalment on 'Pay to play' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney (here).
Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - July 20. 4 - 11 PM. 2008 Summer Carnival. Rides, food, game booths, prizes, face painting, car show, dance contest. Sponsored by the Eula Mae Amaker Family Life Center. At the PHS Athletic Fields, Kenyon Avenue. Info: (908) 753-2615 or (908) 668-4946.
- Monday - July 21. 6:30 PM. Save Muhlenberg Meeting. 'Save Muhlenberg' participants plan next steps. At duCret School of the Arts, 1030 Central Avenue.
- Monday - July 21. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
- Wednesday - July 23. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.
Got an event to publicize? Click here and send me the details.
REAL ESTATE SUNDAY
SMALL PICTURE
Debt: "Given a shovel, Americans dig deeper" -- Series index here.
Jersey City: "For people who think price matters"
Mortgages: "Struggling, but staying in a home"
Renting Out: "Landlords, if only by chance" -- With tips on how to succeed.
Trusts: "Using a revocable trust to protect a property"
BIG PICTURE
Market: "Housing prices haven't hit bottom yet"
Workouts: "To work out problems with lender, first you have to find them"
TOOLS
This Week's Sales: "NYTimes's Residential Sales Around the Region" -- Week of july 20, 2008.
Ledger: "Home Finder", "Premier Estates" and "Real Estate" sections online.
Courier: "Real Estate" section online.
Trulia: "Your Personal Real Estate Google"
Mortgages: "US Mortgage Payment Index"
Buy or Rent?: "Cost Comparison Tool" -- Enter your own values to calculate which is better, buying or renting. A really neat tool!
CENTRAL JERSEY
Freeholders: "Look out! They're still connected to you!" -- How green was my mailbox yesterday.
Elizabeth: '142 John Street': Filmmaker puts his hopes on celluloid" -- View clip here.
Newark: "At Newton Streeet School, pride displaces failure" -- With a video here.
Newark: "Brick Towers: Old makes way for new" -- Options to former residents similar to what Elmwood Gardens residents will be offered.
Prosecutor Reappointments: "Somerset's Forrest waits on word from Corzine"
Roselle Park: "Seniors in uproar over converting to Community Center" -- Did mayor touch 3rd rail?
STATE
The Auditor -- They've moved his slot again, and still not online. Is The Auditor headed for the dustbin of history?
Corzine: "Guv heads to Israel for trade mission"
Bob Menendez: "Sides with Greece against Macedonia" -- But how does it help Union City?
Ex-Governors: "Ex-govs still get rides on public's dime"
Giants Stadium: "PSLs: Coming soon to a stadium near you"
Opera NJ: "Festival has 13 performances in 17 days"
Rutgers: "Costs rise, despite sports cuts"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
DOJ: "Mukasey's job: Right the ship or steady it?"
World Economy: "The U.S.: Too big to fail?"
OF INTEREST
Vacations: "Inside Sharon's 'Nuclear Family Vacation'" -- Now here's a vacation for you, with book.
Drugs: "Safety issues fail to halt drug imports"
Health: "Today, the specter is autism"
BOOK REVIEW LINKS: NY Times | Wash Post | Ledger | NY Rev Bks | London Rev Bks |
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: "Personnel moves hard to decipher" | "Boys and their toys"
Crescent Times: Check BOE standards and practices Maria has assembled here.
Doc's Potpourri: "Energy Alternatives"
Save Muhlenberg: Keep up-to-date on the struggle to save Muhlenberg here.
PEPtalk: "We've got to make time"
West Nile Virus: "Infected mosquitoes found in South and North Plainfield, Middlesex Boro"
Plainfield Trees: The current post by Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo is the "Sweet Bay Magnolia".
Councilors are blogging: Councilor Cory Storch starts a series on 'Pay-to-Play' with an instalment on the 'Corruption Tax' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney writes (here).Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today and tomorrow - July 19 - 20. 2008 Summer Carnival. Rides, food, game booths, prizes, face painting, car show, dance contest. Sponsored by the Eula Mae Amaker Family Life Center. At the PHS Athletic Fields, Kenyon Avenue. Info: (908) 753-2615 or (908) 668-4946.
| Sat, 2 - 11 PM | Sun 4 - 11 PM.
- Monday - July 21. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
- Wednesday - July 23. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.
Got an event to publicize? Click here and send me the details.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Sharpe James: "Lawyers lobby to avoid 'life sentence'"
Newark: "Prosecutor defends effort to oust Rone"
New Brunswick: "City invalidates ward system petition"
Shared Services: "Shared fire services recommended for N. Plainfield, Watchung and Green Brook"
Somerset County Parks: "Audit clears contractor"
UC MusicFest: "The ultimate vanity project?"
STATE
Olympics: "Jersey's Olympic contingent is 17 strong"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
The Economy: "Uncomfortable answers to questions on the economy"
Iraq: "Shifting, Bush accepts timeline idea"
OF INTEREST
Disaster Preparedness: "Meeting disaster with more than a wing and a prayer"
Heath Ledger: "Actor's drug death puts light on abuse"
Obituary: "Jo Stafford, wistful voice of WWII era"
BOOK REVIEW LINKS: NY Times | Wash Post | Ledger | NY Rev Bks | London Rev Bks |
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: "A rainbow of taxis hits Plainfield" | "Not your granny's petunias"
Crescent Times: Check BOE standards and practices Maria has assembled here.
Doc's Potpourri:
Save Muhlenberg:
PEPtalk: "Just something to think about!"
City Hall: "New look set for City Hall"
Commuting: "PA offers commuters a cashless 'smart card'"
Plainfield Trees: The current post by Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo is the "Sweet Bay Magnolia".
Councilors are blogging: Councilor Cory Storch starts a series on 'Pay-to-Play' with an instalment on the 'Corruption Tax' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney writes (here).Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today through Sunday - July 18 - 20. 2008 Summer Carnival. Rides, food, game booths, prizes, face painting, car show, dance contest. Sponsored by the Eula Mae Amaker Family Life Center. At the PHS Athletic Fields, Kenyon Avenue. Info: (908) 753-2615 or (908) 668-4946.
Fri, 6 - 11 PM | Sat, 2 - 11 PM | Sun 4 - 11 PM.
- Monday - July 21. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
- Wednesday - July 23. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.
Got an event to publicize? Click here and send me the details.
CENTRAL JERSEY
7th CD: "Stender has fundraising lead over Lance"
Berkeley Heights: "How high is too high for business district buildlings?"
Newark: "Essex prosecutor asks Rone be removed from office"
Newark: "Elusive latte: Starbucks to close Broad Street store"
Rutgers: "Tuition to rise 6.5% for next school year"
STATE
Affordable Housing: "Housing equity at root of new law" -- Law's highlights.
Highlands: "Highlands Master Plan Adopted" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Hospital Errors: "AARP, Consumers Union want full public disclosure"
Test Scores: "Timing of new exam standards questioned" -- NJEA nervous.
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
John Farmer: "What makes a Great President?" Fannie/Freddie: "Treasury, top Dems optimistic on mortgages"
OF INTEREST
Batman, the Hit: "'Dark Knight' has a bright future"
Allergies: "Let kids with allergies eat cake, study suggests"
Cars: "How hot is your Prius? Dealers want to buy 'em back"
Odierno Speaks: "Jersey-born general who captured Saddam speaks out"
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