Author: Central Jersey

  • Young musicians set to shine

    Young musicians set to shine

    Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra to perform at Richardson Auditorium By Keith Loria    If you’re one that appreciates listening to a talented crop of young musicians, head out to Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall at Princeton University on June 7, as the Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra will present its annual spring concert at 8 p.m.    The…

  • COLUMBUS CORNER

       The Northern Burlington County Regional Board of Education will meet on Monday, June 16, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in the middle school media center, 180 Mansfield Road East, Columbus, for a regular meeting. Action will be taken.    Saturday, June 14, will be the big day for Columbus as the annual parade and park activities will…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: We can’t solve problems by blaming each other

    To the editor: The recent mass murder in Isla Vista, California, has brought out the worst in our society in more ways than one. The first and most notable is that a deranged man could murder six people and wound 13 more because he believes that life is unfair. The other vice is how quickly…

  • MANVILLE: Veteran Affairs snafu ‘honestly disgusts’ writer

    To the editor: In the past couple of weeks, there has been a spotlight shown on the Department of Veterans Affairs. Comedian/TV host Jon Stewart has been one of the driving forces behind the increased awareness of the completely chaotic state the Department of Veterans Affairs is currently in. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki…

  • Latest Round of GHG Rules Could Lower the Overall Cost of Ownership

    By 1888PressRelease 1888PressRelease – AmeriQuest’s’ capital equipment expert explains why the additional heavy duty truck costs the GHG standards cause will be outweighed by projected lifetime fuel savings. CHERRY HILL, NJ – Even taking into consideration the higher overall acquisition and potential maintenance costs associated with tougher GHG (greenhouse gas) standards for heavy duty trucks,…

  • 12th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: Coleman wins four-way Democratic primary contest

    By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor TRENTON — State Assemblywoman Bonnie Watson-Coleman, D-15, won a relatively easy victory in the Democratic Party primary Tuesday for the 12th Congressional District nomination. "I believe that Congress and our Legislature can always benefit from having someone that sees the issues and the needs and opportunities through the lens…

  • HOPEWELL BOROUGH: Station room named for David Knights

    HOPEWELL BOROUGH: Station room named for David Knights

    Family and friends attend event By John Tredrea, Special Writer In perfect June weather, more than 60 residents of Hopewell Borough and the surrounding area gathered at the town’s train station early Monday evening for the formal dedication of its community room as the David H. Knights Community Center. A longtime member of the Hopewell…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Restaurateur opens Mediterranean eatery

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Restaurateur opens Mediterranean eatery

    Azra Baig photo. South Brunswick restaurateur Pierre Hage-Boutros recently opened a new Mediterranean restaurant in North Brunswick called Labebe.

  • Safety Checks Available for Older Adults in Hightstown To Highlight Common Hazards

    By homeinsteadfh Local Home Care Company Offers Aid to Seniors Living on their Own Each year, nearly 33 percent of seniors’ trips to the hospital and emergency room are caused by falls and other accidents at the home. However, almost half of all home accidents by seniors (48 percent) can be avoided according to a…