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  • Joan Barbara Needham

    Joan Barbara Needham

    Joan Needham, a prominent Princeton artist, passed away on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022. Her six children, Linda, Scott, Leslie, Dian, Lisa, Chris, and her adored husband of 65 years, Joseph Needham, were by her bedside, at their home in Hopewell. In addition to her immediate family, she leaves behind 9 grandchildren and…

  • County commissioners to hold 9/11 memorial ceremony to mark 21st anniversary

    County commissioners to hold 9/11 memorial ceremony to mark 21st anniversary

    The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners will hold the Monmouth County Sept. 11 memorial ceremony for a time of reflection and remembrance at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook, 460 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Highlands, on Sept. 11 at 9 a.m. “The Board of County Commissioners would like to invite everyone to join us as we remember…

  • Ruling allows delivery of package goods, cocktails to customers’ doorsteps  

    Ruling allows delivery of package goods, cocktails to customers’ doorsteps  

    New Jersey Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced that the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) issued a special ruling that allows third party delivery services like DoorDash, Instacart and Amazon Flex to deliver alcoholic beverages – including cocktails “to go” – from restaurants, bars and liquor stores to customers’ doorsteps. The “Third…

  • Health Matters: Tired of Sleep Apnea? Treatment is Available

    Health Matters: Tired of Sleep Apnea? Treatment is Available

    By Robert Mignone, DO Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, affects 30 million adults in the United States. Sleep apnea can leave you feeling tired all the time, and it can increase your risk for serious health complications. Fortunately, there are several effective treatments…

  • School board invites community to join new Cranbury School subscriber list

    School board invites community to join new Cranbury School subscriber list

    The Cranbury School is inviting residents from throughout the community to subscribe to a new district communications tool designed to increase community engagement through updates about district events and operations. “We are excited to launch a new way to connect with every part of this wonderful community,” said Lindsay McDowell, who chairs the Cranbury Township…

  • Dr. Paul G. Perry, 80

    Dr. Paul G. Perry, 80

    Dr. Paul G. Perry, 80, passed away Thursday August 18th, 2022 at Lenox hill Hospital in New York City surrounded by his loving family. Dr. Perry was born August 8th 1942 in Princeton, NJ. He attended Princeton High School, Rutgers University, and Georgetown Medical School from which he graduated in 1968. Dr. Perry had a…

  • Princeton University Concerts launches ‘Healing with Music’ series

    Princeton University Concerts launches ‘Healing with Music’ series

    Princeton University Concerts has created a brand-new series that focuses on the way in which humans have been using sound as a way to exist and endure since the start of time. “Healing with Music” is a multi-year project that invites audiences to hear from musicians who will share their relationship to music during illness…

  • An historic investment to address climate change

    An historic investment to address climate change

    By Tom Gilbert New Jersey has a lot to lose from climate change. As a coastal state, we are seeing rising sea levels and more intense storms making many cities and towns more vulnerable to deadly flooding. As a highly urbanized state, we face increased health risks as the urban heat island effect is intensified…

  • 2021 N.J. turf champion He’spuregold wins dirt debut in Charles Hesse Handicap

    2021 N.J. turf champion He’spuregold wins dirt debut in Charles Hesse Handicap

    OCEANPORT – Trainer Kelly Breen knew he was rolling the dice a little by trying He’spuregold on the dirt for the first time in his career on Aug. 28 at Monmouth Park. But he also saw enough in the morning from the 4-year-old gelding to give it a try. Shortly after being named New Jersey’s…