Recent comments in /f/newjersey
mklinger23 t1_jdsczow wrote
My grandma has lived in hunterdon county for 50 years now but grew up in Plainfield. We go back every few years and she seemed really surprised by all the different stores the first time we went ~10 years ago.
analhunter_RIPyoass t1_jdscqsj wrote
Reply to comment by Fryceratops in Israeli activists protesting Moshe Koppel, founder of the Kohelet Forum - the think tank behind Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul - while he spoke at the East Hill Synagogue in Englewood today by Artane_33
that’s one aspect among a couple other changes. they also prevent the supreme court from overruling laws/bills that the knesset has passed. israeli politicians have been complaining for a while now that the lawmakers who have been elected by a majority shouldn’t be bogged down by people who they say are a elite minority that don’t represent the populace. they want a greater say in selecting judges like we do in the us.
for what’s it worth, i think netanyahu will back down and the US will commend israel for being the good guys as usual and the occupation and apartheid will continue, business as usual.
Appropriate-Tutor-82 t1_jdsckso wrote
Reply to comment by Top_Ad5385 in Drove through Downtown Plainfield the other day by Top_Ad5385
Sorry your left lane privilege has been revoked. You have been banished to the specific slow lane where people don’t speed up after merging under the speed limit
notyourgrammaspearlz t1_jdsc03m wrote
Valenca in Elizabeth it’s like. 5-7 min drive. Amazing steak on the stone and sangria
Exact_Attention3150 t1_jdsbkyh wrote
Reply to comment by Estrada0618 in First time home buyers (Essex County) by Estrada0618
Yes they really are!! We passed on the 2 bedroom because the HOA was sooo high, like $719. We saw another today that is asking $218 with no other offers yet... might try $210 just to see what they counter with, but we may end up insulting them with that since it's only been on the market for a day. It's so frustrating when the places are super competitive 😭 wishing you the best of luck as well!🙏🙏
Affectionate_Host615 t1_jdsaqfb wrote
Demographic is 46 percent of north Plainfield is now Spanish ,
analhunter_RIPyoass t1_jdsajtb wrote
Reply to comment by ArticulateSilence in Israeli activists protesting Moshe Koppel, founder of the Kohelet Forum - the think tank behind Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul - while he spoke at the East Hill Synagogue in Englewood today by Artane_33
>never said anyone has to give up land
they are giving up land though, when palestine was partitioned, jews were 1/3 of the population and owned 7% of the land, the only district in which they were a majority was jaffa. but in the partition plan they got more than half the land. today someone who has no ties to the land but converts to judaism can emigrate to israel, no questions asked but the arabs who were expelled during the nakba, whose families have lived there for generations cannot go back to their homes.
libananahammock t1_jds9uzi wrote
Reply to comment by BlissfulGreen2 in What's your favorite quaint beach town at the Jersey Shore? by kiLLxander
Ocean Grove was founded in 1869 as an outgrowth of the camp meeting movement in the United States, when a group of Methodist clergymen, led by William B. Osborn and Ellwood H. Stokes, formed the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association to develop and operate a summer camp meeting site on the New Jersey seashore.[14] By the early 20th century, the popular Christian meeting ground became known as the "Queen of Religious Resorts."[15] The community's land is still owned by the camp meeting association and leased to individual homeowners and businesses. Ocean Grove remains the longest-active camp meeting site in the United States.
fugensnot t1_jds9igb wrote
Reply to comment by bgar91 in Baby Girl Doe found dead in a bag in an abandoned car in Feb 2001 in Rahway NJ. The infant was found wearing a diaper made from a dish towel. It had two (2) safety pins attached to it. She was never identified. by Top_Ad5385
That little body probably has deteriorated beyond anything useful, 22 years later.
Purgingomen t1_jds9h0h wrote
Yeah I live in N. Plainfield and downtown Plainfield is usually busy, same with our downtown. It still has a little way to go but the energy is definitely there. Hoping to see some more diverse food options soon (we need more south east Asian spots in the area). Time will tell, especially if the pedestrian area and that huge new "bella" complex ever get started. Just hope it doesn't swing too far gentrified, love the feel of like Cranford, Union and Rahway rather than like Westfield or Summit.
Retiredpotato294 t1_jds8nz3 wrote
Strathmere. Only a handful of businesses in town, free parking and free big beaches. Town is three blocks wide at most and all rentals are walking distance. I am only telling you because I moved 2000 miles away.
Nyne9 t1_jds7pma wrote
Condos are coming though. Enjoy it while it lasts. Up to Netherwood station already and downtown area gonna be next.
TangoZuluMike t1_jds7oqf wrote
Reply to comment by YawnTractor_1756 in Can someone explain the justification for having "private" beaches? It seems like access to natural attractions should be free. by SnooBooks4898
Yeah the valuation would have to be such that you could only sell at that price.
Obligated to would be dangerous.
kiLLxander OP t1_jds782m wrote
Reply to comment by financialanon in What's your favorite quaint beach town at the Jersey Shore? by kiLLxander
Ooo I've heard great things about Lavalette. Going to add that one for sure.
beachmedic23 t1_jds6zm0 wrote
Yes. Theres lots of towns not in Essex and Hudson that are walkable but since they arent a major metro area, the people who campaign for walkable cities dont talk about them. These towns need a little love but could be great again. Asbury Park took 20 years to get to where it is
SailingSpark t1_jds69m1 wrote
Reply to comment by kiLLxander in What's your favorite quaint beach town at the Jersey Shore? by kiLLxander
It was, last time I was there must have been 20 years ago. I am sure it's full of McMansions now, like most of the shore.
financialanon t1_jds5kgj wrote
Deal? Not sure I would use the word quaint.
If you find Deal quaint you are gonna love some places further south. Ocean Grove, Avon by the Sea, Bay Head, Lavalette, Beach Haven, Ocean City, Cape May. The list goes on.
iselldreamz t1_jds4wrs wrote
I feel like anyone who shits on Plainfield hasn’t spent enough time in any of them.
StultusMulier t1_jds4wlc wrote
Reply to comment by BlackWidow1414 in Drove through Downtown Plainfield the other day by Top_Ad5385
The houses here are often beautiful and affordable. I live in 100+ year old mansion-esque type of home in one of the historic districts. I would NEVER have been able to afford it in other towns in this state. I find my neighbors to be pleasant and unstuffy and I try to shop locally when possible. Come to Plainfield, you will be welcomed.
Top_Ad5385 OP t1_jds4muu wrote
"In 2020 census, 51% of all people living in Plainfield were of Hispanic origin.[11] This was up from 25% in 2000[63] and 40% in 2010.[21]"
Top_Ad5385 OP t1_jds487u wrote
Reply to comment by travelresearch in Drove through Downtown Plainfield the other day by Top_Ad5385
Just judging from my drive, it's not Rodeo Drive or anything but I wouldn't call it run-down, at least not Downtown Plainfield
Top_Ad5385 OP t1_jds3vu6 wrote
Top_Ad5385 OP t1_jds3c98 wrote
Reply to comment by ItchyMcHotspot in Drove through Downtown Plainfield the other day by Top_Ad5385
They renamed a stretch of road on west side as "Parliament-Funkadelic Way" last year
Special_FX_B t1_jds2ug9 wrote
Reply to comment by zoicyte in Israeli activists protesting Moshe Koppel, founder of the Kohelet Forum - the think tank behind Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul - while he spoke at the East Hill Synagogue in Englewood today by Artane_33
In Israel it remains to be seen.
cameliwv t1_jdsd246 wrote
Reply to comment by bgar91 in Baby Girl Doe found dead in a bag in an abandoned car in Feb 2001 in Rahway NJ. The infant was found wearing a diaper made from a dish towel. It had two (2) safety pins attached to it. She was never identified. by Top_Ad5385
They totally can, as long as they either 1) saved a specimen, or 2) can still use any tissue/matter obtainable from her now; as in, it’s not too degraded. I’d think it would be fine. Like bros 402 said, the doe project will be on it at some point, I’m sure. Doesn’t mean the layman can’t help make that happen sooner, though!