C L I P S

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Sunday, March 17, 2019

New Providence man convicted or raping child.. Court: Middle finger protected by Constitution.. Man arrested in Brick in NYC mob murder..

[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
PLAINFIELD
  • AirBnB: Letter: How Plainfield could optimize short-term rentals. Read more here.
  • Postage Stamps: Muppets to be commemorated on 50th anniversary. Read more here. -- My order already in.
  • Raritan Valley Line:  Mayors of RVL towns meet to discuss one-seat ride. Read more here.
  • Schools Superintendent: Input session Thursday detailed process for superintendent search. Read more here.
  • Wealth Gap: How bad is the gap between rich and poor in Plainfield? Read more here.
  • Week in Review: Plainfield week in review: Layoff ordinance withdrawn, more. Read more here.
OF INTEREST
  • Cannabis: Live event at UCPAC will spark your interest. Read more here.
  • Cellphones:  The FTC thinks you're overcharged for your phone. Read more here. -- Let me know if you think you'll get the money off your next phone.
  • Climate Strike --
    • Students across NJ join strike to preserve their future. Read more here.
    • The clever signs (and a T-Rex) spotted at climate change rally. Read more here.
  • Essex County: Suit filed in case of man who hanged himself while in straitjacket. Read more here.
  • First Amendment: Court: Middle finger protected by Constitution. Read more here.
  • Gambino Mob Murder: Man arrested in Brick in mob murder. -- Ledger | Courier |
  • Hole-in-the-wall Restaurants:  Amazing Taste in North Plainfield is featured.. Read more here.
  • New Providence: New Providence man convicted or raping child. Read more here.
  • New Zealand Shooting --
    • NJ Muslim Attorney: Don't be surprised if a mosque shooting happens near you. Read more here.
    • Mikie Sherrill joins in walk/prayer for Christchurch shooting. Read more here.
    • Facebook, YouTube blindsided by live streamed shooting. Read more here.
  • Parking Meters:  NJ could allow 'smart' meters that enable near-instant ticketing. Read more here.
  • Prank:  Sons' billboard nets dad 20,000 birthday calls. Read more here. -- And it has 2 more weeks to run.
  • Somerset County: Dem chair Shaffer compares freeholder Walsh to Trump. Read more here.
  • Smuggling: 1 million pounds of pork from China seized. Read more here. -- So, how was it going to be marketed?

STATE/NATIONAL

  • 2020 Prez Race --
    • Booker supporters think he's 'Obama 2.0'. Is that what Dems want? Read more here.
    • Beto's NJ campaign to be organized by Mike Beson, Justin Shoham. Read more here.
  • Gateway Tunnel:  Feds again block Gateway Tunnel funding. -- PoliticoNJ | Ledger |
  • Immigrants --
    • 7 new laws cops must obey when dealing with immigrants. Read more here.
    • Advocates cheer AG Grewal's kinder, gentler stance on immigrants. Read more here.
TRUMP WORLD

  • Courts: NJ Tea Party fav Anita Little named US immigration judge by Trump administration. Read more here.
  • Impeachment: National GOP runs impeachment ads in five NJ Congressional districts. Read more here.
  • Menendez: If a Dem president acted this way, GOP would call him or her a dictator. Read more here.
RECENT BLOG POSTS

  • [OLDDOC]  Olddoc comments on Monday's Council meeting and posts some good toons. (03/13/19)
  • [Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Mapp advises he has discontinued his blog.
  • [Councilor STORCH]  Councilor Storch offers his take on the Woodland School plan and open house. (1/27/19)
  • [Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Freeholder Williams wishes Happy Holidays to all. (12/27/18)
  • [SEAN McKENNA]  Back after a 4 month break, Sean comments on Council. (4/05/19)
  • [JACKIE]  Survivor 38: Edge of Extinction, episode 3 blog party. (0/06/19)
  • [REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Rebecca wishes Happy Holidays to all. (12/27/18)
  • [NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  2019 boys basketball state championship. (03/11/19)
  • [CARL at Plainfield Wildlife] Carl spots a groundhog checking out his camera. (03/10/19)
  • [DAN at Laona Boy] Dan recalls boyhood Halloweens of the 1950s. (10/30/18)
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Posted by Dan at 3:27 AM