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‘The best is yet to come’
D&R Greenway Land Trust’s Harvest Moon Ball, featuring musicians and theatre performers, will be held at the Discovery Center at Point Breeze on the evening of Sept. 30. In the tradition of Joseph Bonaparte, the exiled King of Spain who entertained prominent scientists, artists and leaders here in the 1820s and 1830s, guests are invited…
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‘Is your well water safe to drink?’
With a rise in temperatures and an increase in stormwater flooding, it’s more important than ever for area residents with wells to monitor their water quality. Old or infrequently-maintained wells are particularly vulnerable to contamination by floodwaters, according to the Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA). “Many common water contaminants lack any smell, taste, or visible characteristics,…
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It’s about the animals
By Christine Harkinson The Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter hosted its annual Paw Prints PetFest & 5K on Sept. 17 to raise funds for advanced medical care and other animal services and fund efforts to find homes for shelter animals. The fundraiser also helped the nonprofit expand its reach into the community and…
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Elizabeth C. (McGovern) Petrozzini, 97
Elizabeth C. (McGovern) Petrozzini, 97 of Kingston, New Jersey peacefully passed away on September 8, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Princeton she resided most of her life in Kingston. Elizabeth was a member of St. Paul’s Church, a Lifetime member of the Kingston Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, and a member of the…
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New faculty and staff join Pennington School
The Pennington School has welcomed six new faculty members and 10 new staff this fall. Those faculty members are Deneé Dill, Willian Dingee, Sonja Karp, Adrián López-Denis, Lizabel Mónica, and Ryan Totaro. Joining the school’s staff in Pennington this year are Bushra Aamer, Deborah Beaver, Joseph Brunell, Brittany Forrester, Lindsey Goldenbaum, Melissa Halpin, Katherine Jurakhan,…
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From the service to the classroom: Warrior Scholar Project offers ‘life changing’ opportunities
By Sai Chavan The Warrior Scholar Project (WSP), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, is a national non-profit organization that provides enlisted veterans and service members with the opportunity to pursue their educational desires and attend four-year universities. Around 115,000 veterans are conflicted with continuing their education journeys each year, as they…
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‘Vanguard of the fire service’
Federal funds will help purchase new fire rescue equipment and a training course for firefighters from Bordentown Township Fire District No. 2. Congressman Andy Kim (D-3) announced the award of $22,973 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) through FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), through a release on Aug. 30. “As our communities grow and…
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Ignoring Shoulder Pain Can Lead to More Serious Injury
By Frederick Song, MD Staying active by participating in sports like tennis or pickleball is good for your overall health. However, sports and other activities that involve repetitive actions or sudden movements that can lead to falls, can often result in shoulder injuries. If you experience shoulder pain, don’t just play through it. Prompt diagnosis…
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New Jersey’s rarest turtles face many threats
by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation When strolling through your local park this summer, you may have noticed turtles sunning themselves on logs or poking their heads up in lakes and ponds. Chances are they’re painted turtles or red-eared sliders, two of the most common species in New Jersey. Painted turtles are…
