Author: Central Jersey

  • WEST WINDSOR: Fantastic finish for PNRA-Mercer

    WEST WINDSOR: Fantastic finish for PNRA-Mercer

    Pictured are members of the Mercer Junior Rowing Club’s U19 women’s 8-plus crew that captured a gold medal at the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta that was held earlier this month in Saint Catharines, Ontario.

  • Princeton Resident Completes Semester-Long Wilderness Expedition

    By Kim Freitas Lander, Wyo.— Elizabeth Price, 22 of Princeton, N.J., recently completed a semester-long wilderness expedition traveling in Patagonia with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).             NOLS believes people thrive when challenged. During the Semester in Patagonia course, students did not have access to modern conveniences and were challenged to step outside their…

  • MACY’S HOSTS NINTH ANNUAL "SHOP FOR A CAUSE"

    By Wendy Keyes/March of Dimes Macy’s and the March of Dimes invites customers to participate in its ninth annual national “Shop For A Cause” charity event on Saturday, August 23, 2014. Macy’s “Shop For A Cause” is a unique, one-day-only shopping event created to support local charities’ fundraising efforts. Since 2006, the program has helped…

  • MONTGOMERY: Loop trail work expected to begin this month

    By Geena Molinaro, Special Writer MONTGOMERY — Construction for a loop trail at Skillman Park is expected to start later this month, according to Somerset County Freeholder Deputy Director Mark Caliguire. Principle planner of land acquisition for the county Thomas Boccino said he is still in the process of finalizing the start date with the…

  • PRINCETON: University says no mistreatment of monkey

    By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer A Princeton University investigation has cleared laboratory staff of mistreating a lab monkey, the school said Monday in response to allegations by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. The allegations involved a marmoset monkey that was allegedly placed into a ferret exercise ball in June. PETA, relying…

  • PRINCETON: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march in town

    PRINCETON: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march in town

    Phil McAuliffe Pro Palestinian protestors at the fountain at the Woodrow Wilson school in Princeton.

  • LAWRENCE: Aug. 20 the deadline for children’s triathlon

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Time is running out to sign up for the 5th annual "Red, White and Bang" children’s triathlon — the signature fundraising event for Lawrence Township’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show — which is set for Labor Day. The deadline to sign up for the triathlon is Aug. 20, said…

  • Let the Battle Begin in "Kiss Me Kate" at MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre Sept. 12-21

    Let the Battle Begin in "Kiss Me Kate" at MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre Sept. 12-21

    By A battle of the sexes is about to begin at Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre as PinnWorth Productions presents the Broadway classic "Kiss Me Kate."  Featuring Cole Porter’s acclaimed musical score, this comedy knock-out comes to the stage Fridays, Sept. 12 and 19 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Sept. 13 and 20 at 8…

  • Girl Scout Troop 70411 Achieves Gold