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  • Police Blotter-Feb. 10, 2005

    Lambertville    Timothy Blair, 47, of Lambertville was charged with drunken driving Feb. 1.    Police stopped Mr. Blair at 1:30 p.m. after receiving a report of a possible intoxicated driver traveling on North Union Street. Mr. Blair also was charged with careless driving and released without bail.    Jaime Sales, 21, of West Amwell Township was arrested…

  • Caffe Galleria

    Weary shoppers seeking a pick-me-up or a menu that has something for everyone will enjoy the Italian-style offerings here. By: Tom and Kate O’Neill Caffe Galleria Penn’s Plaza Outlet Center 5861 York Road (Route 202) Lahaska www.caffegalleria.com (215) 794-8111 Food: Fair, with some shining moments Service: Informal, friendly Prices: Moderate Cuisine: Pizza/Italian/Mediterranean Ambience: Coffee bar/neighborhood…

  • An Aussie’s way with chocolate treat

    With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, chocolate is the order of the day By: Pat Tanner Bill Granger, a talented Australian chef and restaurateur whose book "bills open kitchen"– no capital letters, no apostrophe– has outsold the works of Donna Hay and Jamie Oliver in his native land.    Eons ago, when I was in…

  • Golf course owners want land preserved

    Owners of Cream Ridge Golf Course will either sell their land to Monmouth County for preservation or to developers. By: Marisa Maldonado    UPPER FREEHOLD — The owners of the Cream Ridge Golf Course will decide by March 1 either to sell their land to Monmouth County for preservation or to developers, one of the owners…

  • Stockton opposes fast-track law

    The law provides a streamlined process of gaining approval for permits requested by developers in parts of New Jersey designated as "smart growth" areas. By: Linda Seida    STOCKTON — The Borough Council agrees the state’s fast-track legislation should be repealed.    Members of the council passed a resolution Jan. 31 that officially condemns the law.    Councilman…

  • Good Fortune

    A guide to some of the best dumplings in Bucks County, Pa. By: Amy Brummer PHOTO: AMY BRUMMER New Plum Tree Garden and Lemonleaf Grill in Langhorne is one local spot serving up Chinese dumplings.    Living in close proximity to Manhattan as a child, good Chinese food was not particularly difficult to come by. There…

  • Over the Top

    Bucks County producer Howard Perloff presents ‘The Big Bang’ at the Kimmel Center. By: Matt Smith Producer Howard Perloff on his Carversville, Pa., farm.    The marriage between theater producer Howard Perloff and the show Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding is still going strong after more than a decade. The light-hearted audience-participation musical has played in Philadelphia…

  • LBA Highlights

    By:Laura Kropp    Into the middle of the season, the Lambertville Basketball Association is charging forward with some high scoring games and exciting plays. Fifth- and sixth-grade girls PBA 13 R&R 6    PBA and R&R played a neck-and-neck game for the first half with both teams scoring six points each.    PBA pulled ahead the second half…

  • To Your Health-Feb. 10, 2005

    Go ahead, indulge, on Valentine’s Day By:Dr. Terry Shlimbaum    This Valentine’s Day, embrace the ultimate food indulgence — chocolate.    Eating chocolate is literally good for your heart. It’s not a new idea. After the Spaniards introduced the rest of Europe to chocolate from the Americas, the rich delight that melts in your mouth became a…