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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Cardinals Baseball: "Plainfield shows glimpses but fall short against Rahway" -- Photos here, video here.
Connolly Properties: "Nine former Connolly properties to be auctioned" -- Auction website here, with brochure, details.
Shooting Incident: "Daytime basketball game at Mathewson interrupted by gunfire"
Dunellen: "Boy Scout receives Eagle Award"
Edison: "Suspended police chief still waiting to hear from hearing officer"
Fraudulent Voting: "New Brunswick cop indicted for fraudulent voting; could face jail time" -- Courier | Ledger |
Newark: "Schools super search narrows to two candidates"
Red Light Cams: "Edison installs three cams on Route 1"
Greenhouse Gases: "Can NJ cut emissions if nation backs away from nuclear?" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Health Care Reform: "Federal judge dismisses suit by two Jerseyans" -- 'Lack standing'.
Public Colleges: "Former Gov. Kean suggests NJ borrow money to improve public colleges"
Redistricting: "Tea Party sues over new map, contends it favors Dems" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
School Funding: "Christie: Not complying 'an option' if Court orders increased funding"
State Commission of Investigation: "Christie names Seton Hall law dean to chair SCI"
Xanadu: "Poll finds it's the ugliest building in NJ"
Earth Day: "Environmental disasters cast pall on Earth Day"
Feisty Feline: "Swept away by storms, Jersey cat swims safely across NY harbor to Governors Island"
Rescued Pit Bull: "Concern for Patrick, rescued Newark dog, prompts rallies, letters, phone calls"
Rev. Al Sharpton: "Sharpton plans visit to save Vineland developmental center"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice reports on last night's Board of Ed candidate forum. Olddoc finds none of the four BOE candidates would be a detriment. Maria finds textbooks an issue again, this time with high school students; plus a question on PMUA/Council meetings. Councilor Mapp says the North Avenue road project should not be used to play politics. Dr. E=MC², finds students asking where are textbooks? Nat's Dumbed Down America, explores the possibilities of St. Peter's Fish for Plainfield. Jerry posts another legislative Dem press release, on turnpike tolls. Plainfield Sports News finds Romine powering Thunder to a win.
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Home Invasion: "Plainfield police investigate home invasion that ended in gunfire"
PAAAS: "Legendary singer Dionne Warwick visits Plainfield school" -- Online photo gallery here.
Police Blotter: "Blotter, April 20"
Union County: "Free workshop on HEART grant process for nonprofits, artists, historians"
DCA: "Auditor criticizes NJ management of weatherization program"
Government Transparency: "Transparency isn't a choice" -- Editorial, Courier.
Rutgers Suicide: "Roommate indicted in connection with Tyler Clementi suicide" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Supreme Court: "Justices question Christie push to cut school funding" -- Ledger | Gannett | NJ Spotlight | WS Journal |
Telecom Deregulation: "Christie says he has 'grave concerns' about deregulation"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice finds taxes, PMUA among concerns at Town Hall meeting. Olddoc touches last night's Town Hall and on the issues and tone Jerry is bringing to the 2011 Primary race. Maria sheds more light on failure to get Cook School construction funds. Councilor Williams posts reflections on hate from a humanistic perspective. Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, posts briefly on Tuesday's BOE meeting, Wednesday's Town Hall and notes tonight's Board of Ed candidates forum. Jerry gets set straight on the 'pipe issue' by a former employee, and answers Maria about the lost middle school (omitting reference to his $100M proposal for a school on the Muhlenberg campus). Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, Survivor: Redemption Island 4/20 blog party post is up.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Elmwood Gardens: "Housing project slated for demolition as 400 tenants mull futures"
Gunplay: "Plainfield police ID likely targets in Monday shootiing incident"
Lurings: "Authorities investigate two suspected luring incidents near school"
Schools: "Plainfield schools hold first annual multi-cultural festival"
Asbury Park: "State audit of schools finds plenty of room for improvement"
Newark: "After 7 years, $14M public housing project opens"
Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority: "Ratepayers continue to lose money on $36M 'boondoggle'"
Union County Sheriff: "Sheriff's office awarded CALEA accreditation"
Union County Tea Party: "Tea Party hosting public event at Scotch Hills Country Club"
Gov. Christie: "Gov: Push 'do-nothing' lawmakers on schools, benefits" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Health Benefits --
Hudson Rail Tunnel: "Legal tab to fight $271M bill for scrapped tunnel reaches $800K"
Medical Marijuana: "AG asks Obama administration if NJ program violates US law" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
Political Fundraising: "NJ GOP raises more than $1M, Dems at $657K"
School Choice: "More choices, more success" -- Editorial, Courier.
School Funding: "School-funding case back in Supreme Court today" -- Bloomberg | Gannett |
Solar Energy: "NJ's frantic solar energy boom could slow"
State Arts Council: "Council's director resigns after months-long standoff with Guadagno"
State Audit: "DCA flunks state audit --- again" -- Waste, fraud & abuse in weatherization program.
Telecom Deregulation: "Phone, cable deregulation bill now uncertain in Senate"
Panasonic: "Panasonic moving North American HQ to Newark" -- Larry Leverett have anything to do with it?
Spivey on Beer: "More American breweries should follow Unibroue's example"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice finds retreaded campaign chestnuts, Peeps mania and a handsome barfing gargoyle. Olddoc reports his carts barfing, but has topics to post on, check in noonish. Maria finds SDA letter to Green raises question whether District dropped ball on Cook School project (time to blame Gallon?). Councilor Storch finds the Administration has missed a deadline on the 'Scarlet Letter' investigation. Councilor Williams reminds all of tonight's Town Hall meeting. Jerry, humorless as usual, flogs Dan, digs up old campaign chestnuts and overreaches generally, plus a NJ Dem press release. Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, contrasts economic growth and economic development, with a video on workforce development. Dr. E=MC², continues on his unhappiness with BOE member Cathcart. Plainfield Sports News finds Thunder pull one out late.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Journalism Awards: "Courier's Ryzewicz and Spivey garner awards for Plainfield coverage"
'Tough Mudder' Challenge: "16 Plainfield cops take part in 'Tough Mudder' challenge" -- 10-mile obstacle course.
Edison: "Mayor names acting business administrator"
Sharpe James: "James' bid for new trial hinges on proving juror's ill intent" -- Bob Braun.
School Taxes: "New Brunswick sees slight hike in school taxes"
Spousal Abuse: "Edison woman awarded $58,000 in divorce proceedings from abusive husband"
United Way: "Joseph and Elizabeth Wilf to receive Humanitarian Award"
Coffee: "NJ coffee drinkers feeling jolt from sharp rise in prices"
Council on the Arts: "Guadagno blasts state arts council for awarding $300K in no-bid contracts"
Energy: "NJ seeks to limit 'fracking' sites"
Government Transparency: "Bill calls for more Web info from agencies, commissions" -- Basic info that should be available online.
Sen. Menendez: "Menendez to Dems: Stay away from Christie"
Nepotism: "Government jobs shouldn't be the family business" -- Editorial, Courier.
Public Employee Relations Commission: "Worker reps storm PERC conference"
State Benefits: "Christie estimates changes in employee benefits will save $870M a year"
Teacher Evaluations: "Homegrown mosaic of practices and processes"
Passover: "Holocaust survivors resurrect Passover recipes"
Tourette Syndrome: "Goaltender Tim Howard brings people together to share Tourette experiences"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice sounds warning on Armory building, nods to library volunteers. Olddoc takes on Jerry with a second post, and contemplates Passover as time to reflect on being tolerant of others. Maria uncovers how changing course on Woodland expansion left the District empty-handed, plus thoughts on using Evergreen's little spaces. Councilor Williams issues a call to attend Wednesday's Ward 3 Town Hall. Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, sees a need to increase city worker productivity, and suggests management tools. Vashon Hill, of the Leadership Project, at A Student's Perspective, gives a wrapup and thanks for Friday's Multi-Cultural Festival at BOE headquarters. Plainfield Sports News posts email exchanges on the shenanigans between Recreation and the Queen City Baseball League over scheduling ball fields, etc; finds Thunder split a pair and Sky Blue FC fall on the road.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- The CLIPS calendar is now hosted by Google Calendar and has moved to the sidebar to the right. For an overview of how Google Calendar works, see my post here.
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