Who replaces Van Blake?.. Election results.. Photo exhibit tonight.. Murder victim ID'ed..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today: (Click HERE to read the posts serially, otherwise take your pick below. There are more stories up than posted below, and more go up during the day. -- Dan)
Crescent Times: "Bodies: A Trip" -- Interested in a group excursion to see the 'Bodies' exhibit? Contact Maria or Claudia.
Plainfield Trees: "Red, the color of health: Sourwoods, Dogwoods, Sweetgums"
Chamber of Commerce: "Business opportunities explored tonight" -- Mega-networking event, see story for contact info.
Oveter's: "Bank blamed for delay in relocating business"
Murder Victim: "Man found dead in woods identified"
Watchung Reservation: "Plainfield woman's body found in woods"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
CENTRAL JERSEY
29th District: "Ruiz crushes Payne to take state Senate seat" -- Luster of the name fails to beat the machine.
Cranford: "Cranford spruces up riverside park's sagging walls"
Edison: "Ward system loses, Choi's slate of candidates wins" -- Choi now has control of Council.
ESPN & Newark: "ESPN's Melrose on thin ice for disparaging Newark"
Sharpe James Case: "James Seeks Dismissal of Charges"
Paper Mill Playhouse: "Jersey native aims to help Paper Mill get its act together"
South Plainfield: "Republicans win 4 of 6 South Plainfield council spots"
STATE
Election Roundup --
Gay Marriage: "Pro-gay marriage TV spots on the air"
Illegal Immigrants: "State's immigration reporting rises sharply"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Primaries - GOP: "Pat Robertson To Endorse Giuliani"
Pakistan --
OF INTEREST
Health: "Blood pressure vaccine has scientists excited"
Health: "Regular fasting may reduce risk of coronary artery disease"
Home Maintenance: "Get your home ready for winter"
Miss Manners: Check out the nation's doyenne of conduct here in the Washington Post.
BOOK REVIEW LINKS: NY Times | Wash Post | Ledger | NY Rev Bks | London Rev Bks |
Plainfield Today: (Click HERE to read the posts serially, otherwise take your pick below. There are more stories up than posted below, and more go up during the day. -- Dan)
- "Plainfield's next question: Who replaces Van Blake?" -- With roundup of all pertinent results.
- "Photo exhibit opens with reception tonight"
Crescent Times: "Bodies: A Trip" -- Interested in a group excursion to see the 'Bodies' exhibit? Contact Maria or Claudia.
Plainfield Trees: "Red, the color of health: Sourwoods, Dogwoods, Sweetgums"
Chamber of Commerce: "Business opportunities explored tonight" -- Mega-networking event, see story for contact info.
Oveter's: "Bank blamed for delay in relocating business"
Murder Victim: "Man found dead in woods identified"
Watchung Reservation: "Plainfield woman's body found in woods"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - November 7. 5:30 - 8 PM. 11th Annual Business Networking Expo. Plainfield Chamber of Commerce. At Union HS Gym, Cooke Drive, Union, NJ.
- Today - November 7. 6 PM. Rotary's 9th Annual Wine Tasting Dinner. Cocktails, followed by a 5-course dinner with accompanying wines. Silent Auction. Benefits Rotary Scholarship Fund for Plainfield and North Plainfield high school seniors. Sponsor: Rotary Club of Plainfield - North Plainfield. Call to reserve tickets: (908) 756-3500 x118.
- Today - November 7. 7 PM. Exhibit opening: Plainfield, A Multicultural Community. Amateur photographers document contemporary Plainfield life in over 40 recent photographs in the Library's Second Annual show. See the Library website here. At the Plainfield Public Library, 8th Street and Park Avenue. Refreshments. FREE.
- Today - November 7. 7:30 - 9 PM. New Horizons College Club. Helping high school students prepare for college. See Club website here. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue.
- Tomorrow - November 8. 1:30 PM. Fire Department Promotion Ceremony. Promotions of three captains and three lieutenants. At the Municipal Court, Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street. Public invited.
- Tomorrow - November 8. 7 - 8:30 PM. 'Friends of Frontiers' Event. A fundraiser for Frontiers International, the service organization that sponsors the annual MLK Breakfast and college scholarships. City Hall Library. Suggested donation: $50. Refreshments will be served.
- Tomorrow - November 8. 8 PM. Planning Board Special Meeting. Item: Netherwood Redevelopment Plan Reduction. City Hall Library. Public invited.
- Friday - November 9. 7 PM. Magic of Muhlenberg Gala. An elegant evening of dining and dancing to benefit Anesthesia Services. Honoring Sodexho Health Care Services and Gerardo H. Salazar, M.D. At: The Crystal Plaza, Livingston, NJ.
- Saturday - November 10. 8 AM - 6 PM. Garage Sale - Benefiting The Harmony Celebration Chorus. At: 1105 Park Terrace, just off Belvidere Avenue. Go ahead! You know you need stuff!
- Saturday - November 10. 8 PM. Two Masses: Gounod and Vierne. Rarely performed treats by two French masters. Presented by the Crescent Choral Society. At: Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, Watchung Avenue at East 7th Street. $20/adult, $15/senior, $5/student. Info (908) 756-2468.
CENTRAL JERSEY
29th District: "Ruiz crushes Payne to take state Senate seat" -- Luster of the name fails to beat the machine.
Cranford: "Cranford spruces up riverside park's sagging walls"
Edison: "Ward system loses, Choi's slate of candidates wins" -- Choi now has control of Council.
ESPN & Newark: "ESPN's Melrose on thin ice for disparaging Newark"
Sharpe James Case: "James Seeks Dismissal of Charges"
Paper Mill Playhouse: "Jersey native aims to help Paper Mill get its act together"
South Plainfield: "Republicans win 4 of 6 South Plainfield council spots"
STATE
Election Roundup --
- Overview: -- Ledger | Gannett | NYTimes |
- Public Questions -- Ledger |
- Tom Moran: "Republicans may finally have a shot at relevance"
Gay Marriage: "Pro-gay marriage TV spots on the air"
Illegal Immigrants: "State's immigration reporting rises sharply"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Primaries - GOP: "Pat Robertson To Endorse Giuliani"
Pakistan --
- Ledger: "New Jersey's Pakistanis fear events abroad will grow worse"
- NY Times: "Bhutto Call for Protest Sets Up Confrontation"
- WashPost: "In the Heart of Pakistan, a Deep Sense of Anxiety"
OF INTEREST
Health: "Blood pressure vaccine has scientists excited"
Health: "Regular fasting may reduce risk of coronary artery disease"
Home Maintenance: "Get your home ready for winter"
Miss Manners: Check out the nation's doyenne of conduct here in the Washington Post.
BOOK REVIEW LINKS: NY Times | Wash Post | Ledger | NY Rev Bks | London Rev Bks |
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