Author: Central Jersey
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WEST WINDSOR: Local youth makes it to Ivy League despite dyslexia
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR — According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities, only 10 percent of students with a learning disability are enrolled in a four-year college within two years of leaving high school, compared to 28 percent of the general population. Brian Meersma of Princeton Junction, who although affected by…
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PRINCETON: Winter’s first blast
Phil McAuliffe A woman walks through Palmer Square in Princeton on Wednesday afternoon despite the slushy conditions. Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe
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MANVILLE: Singer entertains Dec. 3 at senior center
Holiday entertainment will be supplied by singer and DJ Gary Morton at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Manville Senior Citizens Center in the Fire Company No. 1 at 20 South Third Ave. The senior center is normally open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. A suggested lunch donation of $2 is recommended for individuals age…
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EAST WINDSOR: Kids help local fire department raise funds
By Amy Batista, Special Writer EAST WINDSOR — A group of kids raised money for the local fire department this past Memorial Day and decided to donate their earnings. "At this time of the year we always do our fundraiser," said President and Lt. Jay Laughlin Jr. of East Windsor Vol. Fire Co. No. 1.…
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HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Drivers injured in two-car crash
At 11:27 a.m. today (Dec. 1), the Hopewell Township Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash on Washington Crossing-Pennington Road (Route 546) near George Washington Drive, according to Lance D. Maloney, chief of police. Terri L. Ledva, 52, of New Hope, was driving a 2011 Lexus sedan east on Route 546 when her vehicle…
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PRINCETON: Tree-mendous: Visitors flock to Morven exhibit
Phil McAuliffe Lisa Schulz of Avenel N.J. photographs a decoration on a tree in Morvens Festival of Trees on Saturday as Chuck Holloran looks on.
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Unity in Thanksgiving
The Islamic Society of Central Jersey hosted the annual South Brunswick Clergy Association Interfaith Thanksgiving service last week. Participants from the town’s religious institutions gathered together for a mufti-denominational celebration.
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PRINCETON: A&B completes major renovation in 40th year
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer With craft beers trending nationwide it should come as no surprise that the "Cheers of Princeton" has added another bar and boosted the number of brews on tap to 50. After 40 years as a landmark establishment with both casual and formal seating, the Alchemist & Barrister has replaced its…
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PRINCETON: Tree-mendous: Visitors flock to Morven exhibit
By Charley Falkenburg, Special to the Packet Harriet Black stood in the parlor doorway of the Morven Museum, studying a not-so-typical Christmas tree called the "Snow Fairy." The tree was pure white with a sprinkle of tiny blue lights and big, gauzy silver bows. True to its name, it sported a pair of fairy wings…
