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Gabriel Kahane leads the way for ‘Crossroads’ series for Princeton University Concerts
Princeton University Concerts’ (PUC) new “Crossroads” series aims to draw together musicians and music from around the globe. Debuting the series at Richardson Auditorium on Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m., “Crossroads” will premiere with acclaimed singer-songwriter Gabriel Kahane. Bringing his song cycle, “8,980: Book of Travelers” with him, he plans to give voice to the…
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Priest accused of sexual assault of a child while serving at Woodbridge church in the ’90s
A priest is accused of the sexual assault of a child while he was ministering in Woodbridge almost 30 years ago. Father Thomas P. Ganley, 63, of Phillipsburg, was charged on Jan. 16 with one count of aggravated sexual assault in the first degree, and two counts of sexual assault in the second degree,…
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North Brunswick police seek information on fatal accident in front of 923 Hermann Road
NORTH BRUNSWICK – At approximately 6:25 p.m. on Jan. 16, North Brunswick patrol units were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident in front of 923 Hermann Road. Upon arrival, units located a 2017 Kia Sedona that had come to rest adjacent to a tree on that property. The female driver was unresponsive, according to…
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Ta-Nehisi Coates speaks at Princeton University
By Jimin Kang Ta-Nehisi Coates, journalist and 2015 National Book Award recipient for his memoir Between the World and Me, believes that it is “good” for him to maintain a distance from social movements—even though his work, which largely focuses on cultural, social and political issues regarding African-Americans, has galvanized many conversations on race relations…
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Esther Gelber Gellman, 103
Esther Gelber Gellman , age 103, of East Windsor Township died on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro. Mrs. Gellman was born in Fieldsboro, NJ. She enjoyed bingo, crocheting, and puzzles. She was employed by the Boy Scouts of America, North Brunswick, NJ. She was the widow of…
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Hindu American organizations collect 17,500 pounds of food for Diwali
A group of Hindu American organizations kicked off the season of giving in November with the first Sewa Diwali food drive of its kind in New Jersey. Sewa is an act of selfless service embedded in Hindu tradition. Diwali is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of light over darkness. Many organizations came together…
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St. James Knights of Columbus announces winners of free throw contest
PHOTOS COURTESY OF FRED RUSSELL JR. The St. James Knights of Columbus Council 6336 held its annual Free Throw Championship at the Monroe Township Recreation Center on Jan. 6. The free throw contest is open for both boys and girls ages 9-14. The winners are: Eric Dunn, 9-year-old boys; Myra Singh, 11-year-old girls; Vikram Vegiraja,…
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Reader: We need officials to advocate for our library
To my family and me, the library is our town center. It’s our go-to place for programs, media, movies, information, help with computer programs, museum passes, book club, maker’s space, etc. I urge the mayor and town council members to acknowledge the usefulness of our library by restoring funding as it was last year. A…
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Tickets still available for murder mystery fundraiser in South Brunswick
The Education Foundation of South Brunswick will hold its annual Murder Mystery with Dessert Fundraiser from 7-11 p.m. on Jan. 26 at Pierre’s, 582 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Tickets for “Murder, Vegas Style” are $35 each. For tickets and more information, visit www.edfoundationsb.org.
