Category: archives
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OBITUARIES: Blanche Weiss
Blanche Weiss Blanche R. Levitt Weiss, 84, died Sunday, May 8, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., Ms. Weiss resided in East Brunswick before moving to Monroe seven years ago. Her husband, Saul, died in 2000, her son-in-law, Fred Valentino, died in 1988 and her brother, Samuel Levit, died…
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Kielbasa and a smile at new deli
Bring your appetite to the new Polish deli in Jamesburg. By: Leon Tovey JAMESBURG When asked last Friday about his motivation for opening a Polish delicatessen in the borough, Derek Pechalski smiled and gave a sort of reversal of George Mallory’s famous justification for his desire to climb Mount Everest. ("Because it is there,"…
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A difficult craft
Lynn Lakner, of Helmetta, will be giving a lesson in Victorian embroidery at the Cranbury Museum on Sunday, May 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. By: Josh Appelbaum If you think modern needlework is a difficult craft to master, it is nothing compared to what women in the Victorian era worked with to create quilts…
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Capalbo’s
Chambersburg is alive and well with the addition of Chef Jason Kuey and his Asian-fusion touch to classic Italian and Mediterranean food. By: Faith Bahadurian Capalbo’s 1218 S. Clinton Ave. Trenton (609) 396-4188 www.capalbosrestaurant.com Food: Mostly very good Service: Professional Prices: Moderate Cuisine: Mediterranean Vegetarian Options: Some appetizers, salads and pasta, plus vegetarian platter prepared…
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West Windsor police file grievance over retirees’ benefits
A change in contract for active employees filters down to retired cops. By: Emily Craighead WEST WINDSOR Members of Police Benevolent Association 271 and the township administration have yet to resolve a contract dispute over retirees’ health benefits. The dispute began in January, when retired members of the township police force found themselves having…
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University grants recognition to evangelical group
Princeton Faith and Action was first denied student group status by dean of religious life. By: David Campbell A group of evangelical Christian students has been granted formal recognition by Princeton University after being initially denied status as a student group by Princeton’s dean of religious life, according to the Philadelphia-based campus-rights group Foundation for…
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Princeton Township approves hike in liquor-license fees
Sidewalk plan introduced for Oakland Street. By: Rahcel Silverman The Princeton Township Committee marched forward on a slew of new ordinances Monday night, including an increase in liquor-license fees for all bars, restaurants and stores serving alcohol within the municipality. The ordinance, which was introduced by the committee April 18, raises the liquor fees roughly…
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Zink sinks Panthers without yielding a hit
By: Justin Feil Dylan Zink knew only a few things in the seventh inning of her Princeton High softball team’s game against Princeton Day School last Friday. The sophomore pitcher from Cranbury knew that the Little Tigers really needed to win. She knew that hitting the first two batters to start the seventh to bring…
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Studentsfind success on Le Grand Concours
Students continue to rank in top the 10 of the National French Contest. By: Josh Appelbaum Students of the French language at Cranbury School possess a certain "je ne sais quois" when it comes to the French National Competition. Both this year and last year, several students have placed in the top 10 of Le…
