Bernice: Rahami story recalls past tales.. Olddoc resolved his computer problems, is back with a post and good toons.. Mayor Mapp: Education - Our most powerful tool of change.. Noel at PALS: Farmers plow through Plainfield.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds into Tuesday.. Rebecca: National Voter Registration Day at PHS Sept. 27..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "(Board of Ed) Hiring of Human Resources Director on tonight's agenda"

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: "Carl. A. Reed, longtime Plainfield real estate executive" -- Viewing and funeral Thursday, Cathedral International.
Weapons Charge:  "Two Plainfield men found with gun in East Brunswick"
Food Recall:  "Eggo waffles recalled in NJ over Listeria concerns"

Bombing Suspect --

• "Bombing suspect charged with attempted murder of 5 cops" -- Ledger | Record | NYTimes |
• "Two homeless men found bombs, saved lives, Elizabeth mayor says"
• "'We caught a terrorist', says proud new Linden chief"
• "One Linden cop to be released from hospital, other kept for observation"
• "Blocks from Elizabeth bombing, Muslims condemn violence" -- Ledger | Record |
• "Bar owner came face-to-face with Rahami before shootout with police"
• "Did trip to Afghanistan radicalize suspect?" -- Record | NYTimes |
• "Suspect's family sued Elizabeth for anti-Muslim harassment"
• "Sires: Bombing suspect asked me for help in 2014"

North Plainfield:  "Candlelight vigil planned to honor victims of domestic violence"
Rahway:  "Mayor did not get DUI test after 5:30 AM car crash"
Temp Agencies:  "'No ghetto people': How temp agencies allegedly hire based on race and gender"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Topics for first presidential debate announced"
• "Candidates trade attacks on security" -- NYTimes | Politico |
• "Clinton attacks Trump's longstanding 'birther' stance against Obama"
• "George H.W. Bush to vote for Hillary"

Bridgegate --

• "Feds say Christie knew about lane closures" -- Ledger | NYTimes | Politico | WNYC |
• "Lawyers on both sides paint Christie as central figure" -- ObsNJ | Record | NYTimes |
• "Baroni worked with FBI during Christie's US Attorney tenure"
• "Trump sticks by Christie despite revelations at trial"
• "Bridgegate lawyer: Former Christie aide 'thrown under the presidential bus'" -- ObsNJ | Ledger |

Addiction:  "NJ advocate joins Obama push to fund opioid addiction treatment"
Art Market:  "That $100,000 painting bought to flip is now worth about $20,000"
DWIs:  "State police sergeant charged with records tampering" -- Calibration of breathalyzers, could affect up to 20,000 cases.
Group Hones:  "Stories of abuse at NJ group homes spark lawmakers to demand action"
Police Shooting:  "Video released in Tulsa police shooting of unarmed Black man"
Politics:  "Rising Stars: 10 of NJ's youngest political talents"
Transgender Bathrooms:  "NC drops suit against Obama administration over 'bathroom bill'"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[[BERNICE]  Rahami story recalls past tales.

[OLDDOC]  resolved his computer problems, is back with a post and good toons.  (9/19/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  Education - Our most powerful tool of change (9/19/16)

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

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Career and Job Fair in Plainfield Thursday. (9/13/16)

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

[JACKIE]   BB18 live feeds into Tuesday. (9/20/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  National Voter Registration Day at PHS Sept. 27. (9/19/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Farmers plow through Plainfield. (9/19/16).

**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

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BREAKING: ELizabeth man sought in NYC bombing.. Bernice: LWV offers voter empowerment; Talking about litter; A little visitor to her garden.. Olddoc is having computer problems, look later.. Jackie: Vincent poses for week in review; BB18 into Monday morning..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield Dems set meeting and picnic for Saturday"
  

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: "Carl. A. Reed, longtime Plainfield real estate executive" -- Viewing and funeral Thursday, Cathedral International.

Bombings--

• BREAKING: "Elizabeth man sought in NY, NJ bombings" | "Pipe bomb found near Elizabeth train station"
• "FBI arrests five in possible connetcton to Chelsea bombing"
• "Security heightened at bridges, tunnels, airports, PATH, WTC"
• "Bombs, filled with shrapnel, were designed to cause chaos"
• "Governors: No apparent link between NJ, NYC blasts and overseas terror"
• "FBI to examine Seaside Park,NYC bombs at Quantico"

Temp Employment: The Invisible Workforce --

• "Death, discrimination and despair in NJ's temp industry" -- En Español.
• "'I am illegal': How one Mexican became a NJ temp worker"  -- En Español.

Paterson:  "Police ID victim in city's 27th shooting since August"
Pets:  "NJ pets in need, September 19"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "NJ for Clinton backers walk through 'What do we do now' question"
• "Clinton vows ISIS defeat after 'apparent' terrorist attacks across US" -- Ledger |
• "Trump after NY, NJ explosions: Our country's been weak"
• "Christie warns 'not to jump to conclusions' on NYC attack, but defends Trump for doing so"
• "Obama sees 'personal insult' if Blacks don't rally for Hillary"
• "Christie falsely claims Trump dropped birther fight in 2011"

Bridgegate --

• "As trial starts, new revelations may follow"
• "Will star witness Wildstein take down his old high school classmate Christie?"
• "Bridgegate trial begins today"
• "It's time for some answers in Ft. Lee"

School Funding:  "Christie asks top court to let him rewrite funding formula"
Sex Abuse:  "Vitale joins groups urging end to statute of limitations on sex abuse claims"
Voter ID Laws:  "Some Republicans admit leveraging voter ID laws for political gain"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[[BERNICE]  LWV  offers voter empowerment; Talking about litter; A little visitor to her garden.

[OLDDOC]  having computer problems, look later.  (9/19/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  What does 'One Plainfield, One Future' really mean? (9/12/16)

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

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Career and Job Fair in Plainfield Thursday. (9/13/16)

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

[JACKIE]   Vincent poses for week in review; BB18 into Monday morning. (9/19/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield Plays Tennis free event Sept. 25. (9/12/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Bridgewater-Raritan over Hillsborough. (9/17/16).

**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

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Bernice: Blessing of the Animals at UCC-Congregational Sept. 25.. Noel at PALS: Bridgewater-Raritan over Hillsborough.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds into Sunday; Look for week in review later..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Barack Obama Green Charter School withdraws Dunn property application"
  

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 --

PHS Football:  "Union at Plainfield"
Evona Avenue Shooting:  "Man indicted in deadly shooting that left 6-year-old girl wounded" -- Ledger | Courier |
Obituary:  "Dr. Howard C. Banks, 56 years in the beauty culture industry"  -- Funeral Monday, Calvary Baptist Church.
Commuting:  "New law that's supposed to help commuters could do opposite" -- Regarding NJT schedules.
L'Oreal:  "Class action suit claims beauty product for Blacks causes hair loss"

Bobbi Kristina Brown:  "Nick Gordon found 'legally responsible' in Whitney Houston's daughter's death"
Costco:  "Class action suit filed against Costco for charging tax on toilet paper"
Edison:  "Four cops plead guilty in retaliation plot over DUI"
Elizabeth:  "Police-involved shooting under investigation"
Pipe Bomb:  "No suspect in custody after Seaside Heights explosion at 5K run" -- Ledger | Record | NYTimes | Courier |
NYC Explosion:  "29 injured in NYC explosion" -- Ledger | NYTimes | Record |

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trump punks the media"
• "Trump's anything-goes campaign sets al alarming political precedent"
• "Clinton struggles to gain traction in Florida, despite spending"
• "Trump's suburban struggles"
• "Trump clung to 'birther' lie for years, still not apologetic" -- NYTimes | Politico |
• "Obama: It will be a 'personal insult' if Blacks don't vote" -- Bloomberg | Politico |

2017 Guv Race --

• "Source: Lesniak planning campaign kickoff this month"
• "Teaneck Dem chair endorses Murphy"
• "Showdown at Somerset Elks Club: Weinberg vs. Fulop"

Bridgegate --

• "Answers to questions about Christie's role may emerge from trial"
• "Bridgegate, Christie's white whale, will smash his career" -- Tom Moran.
• "Separate lawsuit by drivers ensnared in GWB closure may proceed"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

Bernice: .. Noel at PALS: .. Jackie: BB18 live feeds into Sunday; Look for week in review later..

[[BERNICE]  Blessing of the Animals at UCC-Congregational Sept. 25.

[OLDDOC]  rates Monday's Council meeting a "yawn".  (9/13/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  What does 'One Plainfield, One Future' really mean? (9/12/16)

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

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Career and Job Fair in Plainfield Thursday. (9/13/16)

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

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Sunday, look for week in review later. (9/18/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield Plays Tennis free event Sept. 25. (9/12/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Bridgewater-Raritan over Hillsborough. (9/17/16).

**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

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Plainfield Today: REMINDER: Plainfield Now golf outing set for Monday.. No CLIPS Saturday; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday -- Dan

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "REMINDER: Plainfield Now golf outing set for Monday" -- Dan
  

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, October 31; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday.


[LEDGER] - [COURIER]


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[[BERNICE]  Symphony event coming up.

[OLDDOC]  rates Monday's Council meeting a "yawn".  (9/13/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  What does 'One Plainfield, One Future' really mean? (9/12/16)

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

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Career and Job Fair in Plainfield Thursday. (9/13/16)

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

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Thursday evening. (9/15/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield Plays Tennis free event Sept. 25. (9/12/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Week 1 - Mid-State 38 Conference Top 10. (9/15/16).

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Noel at PALS: Week 1 - Mid-State 38 Conference Top 10.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds into Thursday evening.. Rebecca: Plainfield Plays Tennis free event Sept. 25..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield photographer captures Plainfield wildlife"
  

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 --

Schools --

• "Former Elizabeth coach John Quinn is now Plainfield Supervisor of Athletics" -- Oddly, story not floated by the District.
• "Plainfield students take part in 9/11 observance"
• "Rotary Club to distribute free dictionaries in Plainfield schools"

Union Catholic HS:  "School honors teen Olympian Sydney McLaughlin" -- Ledger |Courier |
Product Recall --

• "Samsung officially recalls Galaxy Note 7"
• "Fiat Chrysler recalling 1.9M vehicles over faulty airbags"

Jobs:  "Top 5 lowest paying jobs in NJ"
National Museum of African American History:  "I, too, sing America"
Newark:  "Is it finally showtime for stalled $116M  NJPAC development?"
Scotch Plains:  "Newly retired police chief charged in DUI"
Student Loans:  "Former ITT Tech students start debt strike"
Trenton:  "A Trenton middle school hailed as exemplary in combating absenteeism"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Poll: Voters view Trump presidency as risky"
• "Trump still won't acknowledge Obama was born in US" -- NYTimes | Politico |
• "US Senate's Dem leader calls Trump a 'leech, con man and spoiled brat'"
• "Presidential Health:  Health mysteries of four presidents"
• "Donald Trump in the Land of Oz"
• "Donald Trump Jr. faces backlash over 'gas chamber' comment"

Bail Reform:  "Reforms bring 'seismic shift' in bail, speedy trials. officials say"
Courts:  "Five ways Trump could change the Federal bench in NJ"
NJ Pensions:  "Sweeney: Police and fire unions should control their own pensions"
NJ Supremes:  "Top court rules town's ban on electronic billboards is unconstitutional"
Pay Equity:  "NJ's wide gender pay gap detailed by Census for first time"
School Funding --

• "The school-funding battle: No holds barred"
• "Christie wants to reopen school funding case" -- That would be Abbott v. Burke.
• "Senate passes school funding  commission, but Prieto not on board"
• "Chrisite: My patience has run out with urban 'failure factories'"  -- Notice he doesn't have the nerve to come to an urban district to say this.

School Security:  "Bill putting armed, retired cops in schools passes Senate"
Transportation Trust Fund:  "$1.3B tax cut at center of new plan"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[[BERNICE]  Symphony event coming up.

[OLDDOC]  rates Monday's Council meeting a "yawn".  (9/13/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  What does 'One Plainfield, One Future' really mean? (9/12/16)

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

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Career and Job Fair in Plainfield Thursday. (9/13/16)

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

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Thursday evening. (9/15/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield Plays Tennis free event Sept. 25. (9/12/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Week 1 - Mid-State 38 Conference Top 10. (9/15/16).

**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

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Bernice: Symphony event coming up.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds, HoH Part 1 results..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Job Fair at City Hall 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 --

Product Recall:  "GM recalls 3.6M vehicles: Airbags could fail"

Ford:  "Ford moving production of all small cars from US to Mexico"
Media:  "Gannett begins restructuring at Record" -- Everyone must reapply for their job.
North Plainfield:  "Second annual borough-wide yard sale set for Sept. 25"
PSE&G:  "PSE&G considers decommissioning two coal-fired plants" -- not economical.
South Plainfield:  "Hundreds attend borough's 9/11 ceremony"
Trenton:  "Council postpones vote on raises for mayor, directors"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Clinton and Trump give more details on their health" -- Politico | NYTimes |
• "In NH, Christie calls on GOP to unite around Trump"
• "Christians must vote to 'save country's soul' Graham tells Trenton crowd"
• "Trump gets cool reception at Black church in Flint" -- Bloomberg | NYTimes | Politico |
• "Trump: Flint pastor who interrupted me may have been a setup"

2017 Guv Race --

• "Guv hopefuls make their case to firefighters union"
• "Fulop vs.Murphy for Middlesex County's Muslim vote"
• "Bergen Assemblyman Johnson endorses Murphy"
• "Murphy seeks to win the hearts of Newarkers"

Bridgegate --

• "Christie: GWB scandal helped scuttle his chances to be Trump running mate" -- MSNBC video here.
• "Christie is at center of jury selection"
• "Jury seated, trial ready to begin"

Demographics:  "NJ tops nation in number of millennials living with parents"
Medical Marijuana:  "Christie to let PTSD sufferers get medical marijuana" -- Ledger | PoliticoNJ |
NJ Economy:  "NJ worst in nation in economic growth last year"
Voting:  "Sowing doubt is seen as prime danger in hacking elections"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[[BERNICE]  Symphony event coming up.

[OLDDOC]  rates Monday's Council meeting a "yawn".  (9/13/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  What does 'One Plainfield, One Future' really mean? (9/12/16)

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

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Career and Job Fair in Plainfield Thursday. (9/13/16)

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

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds, HoH Part 1 results. (9/15/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield Plays Tennis free event Sept. 25. (9/12/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Westfield extends winning streak to 14. (9/11/16).

**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

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Bernice: City aims for vets shelter at Dudley House.. Olddoc rates Monday's Council meeting a "yawn".. Jackie: BB18 live feeds (and nominations)..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield's  community ID card in soft launch"
• "Mapp's veterans housing initiative moves ahead" -- with correction.
  

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 --

9/11:  "Former Plainfield resident Fr. John Hartman recalls 9/11" -- Now a priest in PA, he was living in Plainfield at the time.
Nursing Homes:  "Union reach pact with owners of Aristacare" -- Norwood Terrace, where I went for rehab.
Plainfield Symphony:  "Symphony kicks off 97th season with showcase event"
NJ Transit:  "NJT to riders: Don't bring Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on trains, buses"
Smoking:  "Black health experts renew fight against menthol cigarettes"

Bridgewater:  "VoTech BOE settles whistleblower suit for $75K" -- Diverted funds from SBYS program.
Hillside:  "Orange mayor Warren becomes acting biz administrator"
Kean U.:  "University settles in fired whistleblower's case as trial opens"
Miss America:  "Atlantic City pageant down in ratings"
Paterson:  "21-year-old is city's 15th homicide, 65th shooting victim this year"
Perth Amboy:  "Ex-police chief tried to change story, lieutenant says"
School Elections:  "Perth Amboy BOE contines fight for April elections" -- After Plainfield move, State has declared a moratorium on moving dates.
Tax Revalutaions --

• "Middlesex County's South River ordered to revalue properties"
• "Jersey City council to OK $4.3M reval contract"

Trenton:  "Amazon gifts city's teachers $10K in supplies"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trump unveils plan for families in bid for women's  votes" -- NYTimes | Politico |
• "Obama condemns Trump in full-throated pitch for Clinton" -- NYTimes | Politico |
• "Nervous Dems fret about Clinton's stumbles as race tightens"
• "Pence rebuffed as he tries to rally GOP leaders"
• "Comparing Donald Trump to Hitler belittles Hitler" -- OpEd, WashPost.
• "NY attorney general opens 'inquiry' into Trump Foundation" -- Politico | NYTimes |
• "LinkedIn co-founder pledges up to $5M to veterans if Trump releases tax returns"

2017 Guv Race --

• "For Sweeney and Fulop, two strategies emerge on NJEA"

Bridgegate --

• "Politics cast shadow over jury selection process"
• "The hunt for imartial jurors begins"
• "Trial Primer: What did Christie know, and when did he know it?"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie shows fondness for luxury benefits when others foot the bill"
Sen. Menendez:  "Appeals court refuses to toss corruption charges"  --  Politico | Ledger |
Congress:  "Dems push for DOJ investigation of $25K Trump donation in Florida judge's election"
Corporate Taxes:  "Small business owners want state to close tax loophole"
Legislature:  "Assembly to attempt override of 'motor voter' veto"
NJ Politics:  "The 30 most influential women in NJ politics, elected and unelected"
School Funding:  "One of two warring funding proposals advances" -- Guess which one.


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[[BERNICE]  City aims for vets shelter at Dudley House.

[OLDDOC]  rates Monday's Council meeting a "yawn".  (9/13/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  What does 'One Plainfield, One Future' really mean? (9/12/16)

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

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Career and Job Fair in Plainfield Thursday. (9/13/16)

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

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds (and nominations). (9/13/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield Plays Tennis free event Sept. 25. (9/12/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Westfield extends winning streak to 14. (9/11/16).

**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

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Bernice: Shut-in Council, Fire Division honored.. Olddoc wonders if this Rasmussen report applies to Plainfield.. Mayor Mapp: What does 'One Plainfield, One Future' really mean?.. Councilor Williams: Career and Job Fair in Plainfield Thursday.. Jackie: Two posts introducing the Survivor 33 tribes..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Mapp's veterans housing initiative moves ahead"
  

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 --

PHS:  "Plainfield students learn from survivors about history of 9/11"
Latchkey Kids:  "What police need you to know if you have a latchkey kid"

Camden:  "Business development pushes out community health program"
Episcopal Church:  "Former Newark bishop Spong suffers a stroke"
EWR:  "Equipment problems cause extensive delays at Newark"
Language:  "'Fuhgeddaboudit' added to Oxford English Dictionary"
Newark:  "ACLU protests city's arrest of prostitutes"
North Plainfield:  "9/11 commemorated with interfaith service"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Clinton kept news of illness from most staff"
• "Hours after 9/11, Trump bragged that his building was now the tallest" -- With audio clip.
• "Christie's latest attack against 'elitist' Clinton" -- Video.

2017 Guv Race --

• "Those who fear change should fear Fulop"
• "NJEA moves on process to screen its 2017 pick"
• "Ciattarelli prepares for his closeup later this month"

Bridgegate --

• "Judge cuts jury pool in half"
• "Baroni and Kelley will both testify, attorneys say"

Christie Cabinet:  "Senate committee endorses Treasurer pick"
Congress:  "House votes to let consumers rate biz without fear of retaliation"
NJ Retirees:  "Christie, NJEA agree to meet about health benefits for retirees"
Obamacare:  "Another NJ insurer drops out of program" -- Record | Ledger | PoliticoNJ | -- Did they quit or were they fired?
School Funding:  "Sweeney moves to cut Christie out of school aid talks"
Transportation Trust Fund:  "Sales tax decrease discussed in trust fund negotiations"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[[BERNICE]  Shut-In Council, Fire Division honored.

[OLDDOC]  wonders if this Rasmussen report applies to Plainfield.  (9/11/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  What does 'One Plainfield, One Future' really mean?. (9/12/16)

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

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Career and Job Fair in Plainfield Thursday. (9/13/16)

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

[JACKIE]  Two posts introducing the Survivor 33 tribes. (9/12/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield Plays Tennis free event Sept. 25. (9/12/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Westfield extends winning streak to 14. (9/11/16).

**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

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Bernice: City Council meets tonight; Remembering 9-11.. Olddoc: Council tonight, plus a little politics potpourri.. Councilor Williams: In Memoriam: 9/11 15th Anniversary.. Jackie;s week in review, plus several BB18 live feed posts.. Rebecca; Plainfield Plays Tennis free event Sept. 25..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield's mysterious bridge to nowhere"

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 --

9/11 Commemorations --

• National September 11 Memorial | Pentagon | Ground Zero | Central Jersey | Bayonne | Bergen County | Hoboken | Secaucus | Jersey City | Clinton | Essex County | North Jersey | Teaneck | South Plainfield |
• "GOP leaders opposed helping 9/11 first responders they praised on 15th anniversary" -- Tom Moran.

Obesity:  "Study: Long-range risk arises from C-section deliveries"
Obituary:  "Eddie Antar, founder of Crazy Eddie's, famed discount retailer" -- Record | NYTimes | Ledger | -- plus 3 commercials here.
Orange:  "Council says $109K chief of staff's job not legal"
Paterson:  "Number of shootings in September rises to 10"
Pets:  "NJ pets in need, September 12"
RVCC:  "Retired NYC cop to talk about race relations" -- Free and open to the public.
Spycams:  "Some schools sweep for hidden cams amid 'epidemic' of spying"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Clinton being treated for pneumonia" -- NYTimes | Ledger | Politico |
• "Clinton campaign ripped by press for handling of health incident"
• "Trump: Clinton's 'deplorables' remark 2016's biggest mistake"
• "Michele Obama brings voters' trust to Clinton campaign"
• "Real time election day projections may upend a longstanding news tradition"

2017 Guv Race --

• "GOP's Bramnick to meet with urban mayors"
• "Top tier Dem candidates share a common LG play"

Gov. Christie:  "Lawyer scores with judge by arguing Christie's emails like Clinton's email server"
Police Shootings:  "Officers involved in fatal shootings would be ID'ed under proposed law"
Smoking:  "State has spent next to nothing on anti-smoking efforts"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[[BERNICE]  City Council meets tonight; Remembering 9-11.

[OLDDOC]  Council tonight, plus a little politics potpourri.  (9/11/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  Recent violence does not define us. (9/06/16)

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

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  In Memoriam: 9/11 15th Anniversary. (9/12/16)

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

[JACKIE]  week in review, plus several BB18 live feed posts. (9/12/16).

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield Plays Tennis free event Sept. 25. (9/12/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Westfield extends winning streak to 14. (9/11/16).

**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

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Bernice: Images from the PMUA Environmental Fair; A father's (zoning) dilemma; Mantises getting ready for next generation.. Noel at PALS: Westfield extends winning streak to 14.. Jackie: Several BB18 live feeds since Friday, look for week in review later..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "After 15 years, Plainfield's -- and country's -- 9/11 focus shifts"

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 --

Marcus Corey Ellis:  "Funeral held Saturday for shooting victim"
PHS --

• Boys Soccer:  "Plainfield falls to Scotch Plains-Fanwood in season opener"
• Football:  "Immaculata cruise past Plainfield in Saturday night opener"

Historic Photo:  "Marine Band performed in Plainfield in 1892 under John Philip Souza"
Samsung Galaxy Note 7:  "Feds, Samsung say to stop using Galaxy Note 7 right now"

Asbury Park:  "All things oyster at Oysterfest"
Edison --

• "School board candidate withdraws after state rules conviction disqualifies him"
• "Jury selection to being in trial of 4 cops in DWI retaliation"

Gambling:  "Single online NJ gambler bet $78M in 2015"
Immigration Amnesty:  "Native American council offers amnesty to 240 million undocumented whites"
Maplewood:  "Olympic champion Ibtihaj Muhammad met with cheers"
Newark:  "Baraka's vision for West Ward disappears from redevelopment plan"
Nursing Homes:  "One man turned nursing home design on its head" -- Thanks to Councilor Williams for finding this one.
Orange:  "FBI not targeting $3.5M that cleaned up neighborhood, Housing Authority says" -- Plainfield's Walter McNeil.
Perth Amboy:  "Three challengers to face Diaz in mayor's race"
South Plainfield:  "What's It Worth?: Antiques program with Alan Snyder"
Westfield:  "NYTimes profile: Where small town meets urban" -- Urban? Gimme a break.

9/11 --

• "Gov. Whitman admits she was wrong to declare air safe after 9/11"  -- Guardian | Ledger |
• "Seeking the final faces for a  tapestry of grief, loss, life and joy" | "NJ photo tribute"
• "Fifteen years later, photographers reflect on 9/11"
• "Remembering 9/11, a rabbi and imam nurse interfaith friendships"
• "Fifteen years after 9/11, are congregations prepared for disasters?"
• "Christie returns to Ground Zero"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Clinton walks back 'deplorables' remark" | "Trump tries to capitalize on it"
• "Clinton describes her 'activist, social justice' faith to Baptists"
• "Trump goes off script on Clinton, Iran"
• "Trump in hot water over Putin embrace"
• "Critique of Lauer raises stakes for debate moderators"
• "Trump ad producers misled those photographed and now appearing in campaign ads"
• "Former Christie treasurer running Johnson's NJ campaign"
• "Dr. Oz invites Trump to his scientifically dubious TV show"
• "Americans view pastors' political endorsements as 'inappropriate'"
• "Christie: Trump camp has list of 400 for administration jobs" -- No insiders, of course.

2017 Guv Race --

• "Christie mocks 'misguided' Murphy bank proposal" -- That alone is a recommendation for it.
• "Murphy's opening bid: A promising plan on economy" -- Tom Moran.

Bridgegate --

• "Christie's personal emails must be searched, judge rules"

Unemployment:  "Lawmakers push for quicker unemployment payments"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[[BERNICE]  Images from the PMUA Environmental Fair; A father's (zoning) dilemma; Mantises getting ready for next generation.

[OLDDOC]  Two posts, a potpourri on politics and a snooze on the candidates' forum.  (9/08/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  Recent violence does not define us. (9/06/16)

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

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  The Union keeps us strong. (9/05/16)

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

[JACKIE]  Several BB18 live feeds since Friday, look for week in review later. (9/11/16).

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

[NOEL at PALS]  Westfield extends winning streak to 14. (9/11/16).

**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

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No CLIPS Saturday; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday -- Dan

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• See you Sunday -- Dan
  

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, September 10; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday.


[LEDGER] - [COURIER]


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[[BERNICE]  Omega Psi Phi Town Hall Friday.

[OLDDOC]   two posts, a potpourri on politics and a snooze on the candidates' forum.  (9/08/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  Recent violence does not define us. (9/06/16)

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

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  The Union keeps us strong. (9/05/16)

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

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Thursday morning. (9/08/16).

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

[NOEL at PALS]  Mid-State 38 pre-season rankings. (9/08/16).)

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9/11 Observance this morning.. Bernice: Omega Psi Phi Town Hall Friday.. Olddoc has two posts, a potpourri on politics and a snooze on the candidates' forum.. Noel at PALS: Mid-State 38 pre-season rankings.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "9/11 Observance this morning"
  

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 --

9/11 Observance:  "9/11 memorial events" -- Scroll down for Plainfield.
Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church:  "Plainfield church announces new director of music"
Obituaries --

• "Clement Curry, active in Senior Center, former auxiliary police officer"
• "Marcus Corey Ellis, Kean student"

Miss America --

• "Michigan and Ohio win on night 3"
• "First openly gay contestant is more than just her sexual identity"

Raritan Valley Community College:  "RVCC, faculty reach agreement on new 4-year contract"
Vineland:  "Mayor fails to collect enough signatures to run for re-election"
Wells Fargo Bank:  "Wells Fargo fined $185M over fake bank accounts"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trump's shot at top brass rankles military circles"
• "Trump stands by embrace of Putin despite harsh criticism"
• "Trump's cut-and-paste policy"
• "What is Aleppo?, Gary Johnson asks" -- Politico | NYTimes |
• "Highlights of Hillary's press conference" -- NYTimes | Politico |
• "Trump releases education proposal" -- NYTimes | Politico |
• "Christie disputes report he told Trump adviser to 'shut up'" -- NBC report is here.

2017 Guv Race --

• "Murphy: Public 'Bank of NJ' would save pensions, rev economy" -- ObsNJ | Ledger |

Ebola Nurse:  "Nurse's lawsuit against Christie continues despite judge tossing federal claims"
Medical Marijuana:  "Montel Williams launches his own brand of pot products"
NJ Supremes:  "Top court allows housing advocates to argue for more affordable units"

Islam:  "What Muslims do on Hajj and why"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[[BERNICE]  Omega Psi Phi Town Hall Friday.

[OLDDOC]   two posts, a potpourri on politics and a snooze on the candidates' forum.  (9/08/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  Recent violence does not define us. (9/06/16)

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

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  The Union keeps us strong. (9/05/16)

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

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Thursday morning. (9/08/16).

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

[NOEL at PALS]  Mid-State 38 pre-season rankings. (9/08/16).

**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

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Bernice: New design launches South Avenue project (next to Dairy Queen).. Olddoc posts a memo on Tuesday's Council meeting.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds overnight into Thursday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield's 9/11 observance Friday morning"
  

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 --

9-1-1:  "Now you can text to 911 from anywhere in NJ"
Homicide Victim:  "Plainfield victim 'outshone all of us,' aunt says"

Hospitals:  "Unorthodox new buyer emerges for beleaguered Meadowlands Hospital"
Linden:  "Sen. Scutari named in suit over Linden municipal court"
McDonalds:  "McDonalds testing new style of restaurant in NJ" -- Losing sales to new 'fast casual' restaurants.
Somerset County Dems:  "Candidate Rodriguez drops from freeholder race"
Tax Revaluation:  "Jersey City argues for reversal of tax reval ruling"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Forum offers preview of Clinton-Trump debate" -- NYTimes | MSNBC | Politico | Bloomberg |
• "Liberals lash out at Lauer, NBC on forum, fact-checking" | "Media turn on Lauer for not fact-checking Trump"
• "Clinton and Trump clash over US role in the Mideast" -- NYTimes | Politico |
• "Trump vows to bolster US military capabilities" -- NYTimes |
• "Trump's pay-for-play scandal intensifies"
• "Powell advice to Clinton on email goes public"
• "WashPost to Trump: Where's press conference on Melania's immigration status?"
• "Report: Clinton camp fed Menendez questions for Benghazi hearing"

2017 Guv Race --

• "Christie hems in Sweeney on unions by ending tax agreement with PA"

Bridgegate --

• "Jury selection to begin, as judge rules on final trial motions" -- Ledger | Record | AP |
• "Court keeps lid on list of unindicted co-conspirators"

$15 Minimum Wage:  "Christie: Dems only want $15 wage to keep up with NY and California"
2008 Meltdown:  "Sen. Pascrell requests FBI records on financial crisis" -- Why did not one go to jail?
Clergy Sex Abuse:  "Diocese of Trenton in 6-figure settlement with abuse victim"
Public Employee Health Care:  "Christie, NJEA scrap in court over health care change"
Schools:  "As Christie pushes his ruinous plan, ed chief quits" -- Tom Moran.
Transportation Funding:  "NJ funding fight could cause layoffs for Canadian, North Dakota workers" -- Ledger | CBC |


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[[BERNICE]  New design launches South Avenue project (next to Dairy Queen).

[OLDDOC]   posts a memo on Tuesday's Council meeting.  (9/07/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  Recent violence does not define us. (9/06/16)

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

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  The Union keeps us strong. (9/05/16)

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

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Thursday morning. (9/08/16).

[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).

**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

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