Author: Central Jersey

  • "The African-American Guide to Divorce & Drama: Breaking Up Without Breaking Down" Offers Eight Tips on How to Pursue a "No-Drama" Divorce

    "The African-American Guide to Divorce & Drama: Breaking Up Without Breaking Down" Offers Eight Tips on How to Pursue a "No-Drama" Divorce

    By 1888PressRelease (1888 PressRelease) New book helps guide African-American couples and individuals going through separation and divorce. Chicago, IL – With more than half of all African-American marriages in the U.S. now ending in divorce, helpful guidance for those considering divorce is needed now more than ever. The African-American Guide to Divorce & Drama: Breaking…

  • PRINCETON: Ahoy, Witherspoon!

    PRINCETON: Ahoy, Witherspoon!

    Middle-school regatta puts science into action By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer     Students built seaworthy cardboard vessels and put them to the test in the John Witherspoon Middle School’s first-ever regatta.    Two hundred eighty students worked in teams and spent seven weeks designing and constructing 10 boats that raced across the school’s pool on…

  • RINGOES: At Tabby’s Place

    RINGOES: At Tabby’s Place

    For the month of May, Tabby’s Place has slashed its adoption fee for black cats to only $50.    This week’s featured cat at Tabby’s Place is Angus, a healthy, young male cat awaiting adoption.    About 1 year old, Angus is beautiful with his sleek black coat and big green eyes.    Angus is well behaved, very…

  • HAMILTON: Marilyn unveiled

    HAMILTON: Marilyn unveiled

    Phil McAuliffe Seward Johnson toasts to his giant sculpture of Marilyn Monroe, which was officially unveiled at Grounds for Sculpture on May 2. Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Brielle Gerry named outstanding woman of University of Delaware’s graduating class

    HILLSBOROUGH: Brielle Gerry named outstanding woman of University of Delaware’s graduating class

    Brielle Gerry of Hillsborough was chosen as the University of Delaware’s outstanding woman of the class of 2014. She is pictured with Ryan Leonard, of Dover, Delaware, the recipient of the Alexander J. Taylor Sr. Award as the outstanding man of the graduating class. (Photo courtesy of University of Delaware)

  • STATE WE’RE IN: Ten reasons why a cool spring is cool

    By Michele Byers, Special Writer New Jersey’s climate in March was the coldest in 30 years and the 11th coldest since the first records of the late 1880s!    Data isn’t in yet for April, but we all know it’s been cold — and forecasts call for continued cooler temperatures.    While some folks can’t wait for…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: New app nips invasives in the bud

    The State We’re In column By Michele Byers, N.J. Conservation Foundation executive director    April showers, check. May flowers, on the way!    At last, it’s the season of colorful blossoms in woods and meadows and along roadsides and backyard edges. But, sometimes, looks are deceiving. Such is often the case with invasive plants.    Nonnative, invasive plants…

  • MANVILLE: Borough posts seasonal jobs

       Manville Recreation Department is advertising for seasonal jobs.    The borough department is seeking persons as camp counselors, CPR guards and certified lifeguards. All positions are seasonal.    Contact the Recreation Department at 908-725-9478, ext. 121, or email [email protected], if interested.

  • LAWRENCE: Library is now offering access to hoopla

       The Mercer County Library System is providing a new service for patrons that provides thousands of movies, television shows, audio books and music albums that are available for mobile and online access through its partnership with hoopla (www.hoopladigital.com).    Mercer County Library System card holders can download the free hoopla digital mobile app on their Android…