Category: archives
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Fireworks set to erupt in time for holiday
4th of July display at Clark Field will take place June 30 By: Marjorie Censer This year’s fireworks display will erupt on June 30 the Thursday before the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The Spirit of Princeton the nonprofit volunteer civic committee that produces the annual fireworks show and Memorial Day parade …
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Repair work will close Route 518
Mayor Wilson says September closing will "cause big headaches for nearby neighborhoods and businesses" By: Kara Fitzpatrick MONTGOMERY Motorists who travel Route 518 frequently should enjoy the route while it lasts. Come September, the road will be closed to allow the county to complete the Washington Well Bridge repair project. Brian Mundhenk, a Somerset…
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Motorist tries to lure students
Man attempts to coax two children into his car. By: Leon Tovey MONROE Township police are looking for a man who reportedly approached two children at a school bus stop and asked them to get into his car Wednesday morning. Detective Sgt. Lawrence Linke said Wednesday afternoon that the children, ages 7 and 9,…
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Hospital site traffic concerns neighbors
Residents fear high-density redevelopment of University Medical Center will lead to more traffic during evenings, weekends By: David Campbell A small but very vocal group of neighbors met Monday night with Princeton HealthCare System’s new traffic consultant to voice their fears about the impact traffic would have on their streets if the University…
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Pre-cooking for the grill is a smart idea
I recommend pre-cooking ribs and chicken inside, then finishing them over the coals By: Faith Bahadurian Illustration by Judy Martin The grilling season is upon us, and legions of home cooks head to the backyard, tongs and basting brush in hand, and a prayer against flare-ups on their lips. If you are cooking outdoors, I…
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PHASE THREE: Rekindling the flame inside
PHASE THREE By Arnold Bornstein Get lost in Pittsburgh. I was born in a small town in eastern Pennsylvania, and we have been to Philadelphia and various other locations in the state while living in New Jersey and previously in New York, but we got back last week from our first visit to Pittsburgh. It…
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Fools for Christ reaching out to Cuba
Clown ministry travels to Cuba. By: Leon Tovey JAMESBURG "We’re serious about funny business," the Rev. Gary Filson said Tuesday of Fools for Christ, the Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg’s clown ministry group. That’s right, clown ministry. As in, clowns. Ministering. The group, of which the Rev. Filson is not only a staunch supporter, but…
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Coming home feels right for PHS grad Abdul-Karim
Finds niche with teaching and coaching By: Bob Nuse Even while he was spending time away at Springfield College in Massachusetts, Shahid Abdul-Karim always knew he eventually would be back in Princeton. "When I first got out of college, I looked at maybe playing overseas," said Abdul-Karim, a Princeton High graduate who played basketball at…
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Graduates say goodbye
Finding their pot of gold By: Matt Egan MONROE A bright, majestic rainbow appeared in the sky just as members of the Class of 2005 threw their caps in the air and walked away from high school for the last time on Wednesday. Aside from the potential to find a pot of gold somewhere…
