Author: Central Jersey

  • Linda Geevers for West Windsor Council

    Heidi Kleinman, West Windsor To the editor: Extraordinary experience and passion for working on issues and projects that have benefited both the WW-P School District and West Windsor are just two reasons why I support Councilwoman Linda Geevers for re-election.    With each new issue, Linda consistently gathers the facts and listens to the widest range…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Dukes play Clark and Flemington

    HILLSBOROUGH: Dukes play Clark and Flemington

    The Red and Yellow flag teams prepare to take the field, with encouragement from the cheer squad.

  • Vantage Learning Launches Spanish Version of its Top-Rated English Writing Product, CorrectEnglish

    By In a recent survey by the Pew Hispanic Center, 58% of Latinos reported that limited English skills were a major reason why they don’t do as well in school as other students. To help members of the Hispanic community’s ability to further develop the skills they need to write proficiently in English, Vantage Learning…

  • Mary Pomerantz Advertising Wins American Graphic Design Award

    By Mary Pomerantz Advertising October 8, 2013 Highland Park, NJ – Mary Pomerantz Advertising is proud to announce that it has won an American Graphic Design Award for their work on the logo for American Repertory Ballet’s 50th anniversary season of the holiday spectacular The Nutcracker. Says Mary Pomerantz, CEO of MPA, “We are delighted…

  • PAGING PDS: We need to keep observances on Sept. 11

    September 11, 2001, was a cloudless day. I don’t know this firsthand, as I was only 3 and on the cusp of preschool. I had no inkling of the day being any different. I know this because my mom tells me By Chloe Berger    September 11, 2001, was a cloudless day. I don’t know this…

  • Vote for Moving Forward team in West Windsor

    Chuck Chang, West Windsor To the editor: I am a resident of West Windsor for 32 years, and am writing to support the “Moving Forward Together” team in the coming up November election of the township officials.    To be honest, we choose to settle in West Windsor 32 years ago not only because of the…

  • The power to save lives

    By JoAnne Castagna, Ed.D. After the water receded and wind settled after Superstorm Sandy, the New Jersey National Guard was out rescuing citizens. Whether they found that young child under the rubble or safely guided an elderly man out of his home, was a direct result of the work being performed by the task force…

  • “Preparing for Greatness” Is Theme of Youth Empowerment Conference at MCCC Nov. 2

    “Preparing for Greatness” Is Theme of Youth Empowerment Conference at MCCC Nov. 2

    By Wendy Humphrey Mercer County Community College and the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) Inc. Pi Chapter are partnering to present “Preparing for Greatness,” a youth empowerment conference to be held Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The conference, which is presented free for high school students and their parents, takes place…

  • WEST WINDSOR: SAVEd dogs strut their stuff

    A brown and black Yorkie yipped and danced, stopping every so often to roll around in the grass. Nearby, a big German shepherd appeared to be taking its teenage master for a walk despite her attempts to yank its By Charley Falkenburg, Special to the Packet    A brown and black Yorkie yipped and danced,…