New Jersey
updated
11:30 a.m.
Contains only posts that are ID'd as local content. An explanation. Want to help improve our local content filter? Add keywords here.
Campaign roundup A recent Monmouth University/Gannett poll gives Senator Frank Lautenberg an 8-11 point lead in his race for re-election against Republican Dick Zimmer. Weather Yesterday brought some wild weather to New Jersey. Check out pictures of the hailstorm that dropped golf-ball sized hail on Pennington here . Some 163,000 customers in South Jersey lost power during the ...
Blue Jersey - 7:41 a.m. - 3 clicks 
It is possible - but not incredibly likely - that the NJGOP could put up a candidate that was worth taking a look at. I decided I would take a look at Chris Myers and see if he might be such a candidate. One of the first things I did was check the FEC database to see where Myers puts his money. After all, he has donated to Frank Lautenberg - who else gets his money? Well, other ...
Blue Jersey - Wed 11:39 p.m. - 6 clicks
Hamilton Stuck With Land Does this surprise anyone? Anyone?? The state Supreme Court has decided it will not weigh in on Hamilton's agreement to buy Klockner Woods. The court's action ends the appeal process by the township and a legal battle over one of the most politically contentious issues to grip the township in recent memory. The high court's denial of a township petition on Friday e...
The Center of NJ Life - Wed 6:39 p.m. - 6 clicks
Asw. Pam Lampitt, LD-6 I totally loved Asw. Lampitt - she was a great guest, and her idea is one to really consider. Listen and see if you agree . -JG Each week, Blue Jersey Radio streams LIVE with New Jersey's latest political buzz, interviews with newsmakers, and your stimulating calls. This week : Our guest is Asw. Pam Lampitt , the Assembly sponsor of a bill to eliminate the sales...
Blue Jersey - Wed 6:38 p.m. - 6 clicks
A little after 3 PM today, a noisy, nasty thunderstorm rolled through northern Mercer County, and dropped this on the Weingart family front lawn: The storm dropped golf-ball sized hail on Pennington Borough and Hopewell Township before moving on to menace lower Hunterdon County. I posted A few more photos of the wild weather below the fold; the full set is here . ...
Blue Jersey - Wed 6:11 p.m. - 9 clicks
I'm very excited to announce that Swing State Project has upgraded Josh Zeitz's vigorous challenge to Republican and anti-choice House caucus chair Chris Smith. The NJ-04 race has now been dubbed a 'Race to Watch' by the well-respected site. Blue Jersey has also reported on the upgrade. In NJ-4, Josh Zeitz got some welcome news as his race has been added to the list of Races to watch....
DailyKos (New Jersey) - Wed 5:34 p.m. - 5 clicks
Senator Bob Menendez continues to fight off-shore oil drilling: "If there ever was evidence that Big Oil doesn't need any more federal handouts, the parade of astronomical oil company profit reports that began today is it. On one extreme you have American families getting absolutely slammed by gas prices. On the other extreme you have the oil companies counting their money, sitting on 68 milli...
Blue Jersey - Wed 3:12 p.m. - 8 clicks
New poll Barack Obama leads John McCain in a recent Monmouth University/Gannett poll 48-34 among registered voters and 50-36 among likely voters. Transportation Traffic is down on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway, thanks to high gas prices. A recent study suggests that improving mass transit is a homeland security issue . Members of the public reacted angrily ...
Blue Jersey - Wed 7:11 a.m. - 11 clicks
After a few weeks of buzzy rumor, premature announcements, and internal power struggles, Barack Obama's campaign has named a NJ State Director. She is Tricia Mueller, an accomplished political player coming out of the union movement. Obama's choice acknowledges the power of Jon Corzine; Mueller was the governor's top pick for the job. Corzine, who championed Obama's rise when he was Chair of the...
Blue Jersey - Tue 8:32 p.m. - 8 clicks
Over at AvenueT.com , they have an interview done by a blogger with BET Youth Vote and Newark Mayor Cory Booker: It's an interesting conversation where they cover what inspired him to become a public servant, the importance of knowing who you are, his favorite music artists as inspiration, his appreciation for hip hop and support of Barack Obama. ...
Blue Jersey - Tue 8:12 p.m. - 10 clicks
I just got done watching the Home Run Derby. This year, being the end of the greatest stadium in the world, Yankee Stadium, it was held in New York, the greatest city in the world. And Josh Hamilton didn't win. In the first round, the former drug addict and first-round pick for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and now Texas Ranger, showed why he leads the majors with 95 RBIs. He proved that he is, b...
the subversive garden - Jul 15 - 18 clicks
The photo attached to this post was taken by my brother, John, in my family's side yard in Rutherford, NJ. When I saw it today, I went him the comment that it looks like the branches are on fire, and that the edges are lit up in orange. The tree is a huge elm that has stood in our sideyard for much longer than I have been on this planet. For much longer than we have lived in the 100 yea...
the subversive garden - Jul 7 - 19 clicks
Never let us forget that we are the land of the free only because we are the home of the brave. Spc. Michael Edward Curtin, 23, Howell Staff Sgt. Terry W. Hemingway, 39, Willingboro Spc. Gil Mercado, 25, Paterson Spc. Narson B. Sullivan, 21, North Brunswick Spc. Kyle A. Griffin, 20, Emerson Sgt. 1st Class Gladimir Philippe, 37, Roselle Spc. Simeon Hunte, 23, Orange Spc. Marlon P. Jackson, 25, Jer...
The Center of NJ Life - Jul 3 - 15 clicks
Tomorrow at 3 PM through Sunday at 3PM, there will be Art all Night in Trenton ! It's an indoor-outdoor show, in a former factory building and Millyard Park in the Chambersburg section of Trenton. I'll be out of town, unfortunately, or I'd love to visit. I heard from a volunteer at last year's event that it's a great time as well as a great show. There's Art! and Music! and Food! and it's ...
The Center of NJ Life - Jun 20 - 18 clicks
