Category: archives

  • At home in the NCAAs

    PU men’s water polo team faces UCLA in national semifinals By: Justin Feil    Though the Princeton University men’s water polo team hasn’t been to an NCAA Tournament since 1992, the Tigers feel right at home in making their first trip in more than a decade.    That’s because for many of them, the trip to the…

  • Hospital foundation to grant $2.4 million

    Fourteen new projects at medical center to get nearly a half million dollars. By: David Campbell    Princeton HealthCare System Foundation has announced a total of $2.4 million in disbursements — including $498,464 in grants for 14 new projects — during an award reception held Tuesday at University Medical Center at Princeton on Witherspoon Street.    The…

  • Advocacy group for NPDC acquisition sets up Web site

    Group hopes that a settlement can be negotiated before litigation kicks in. By: Kara Fitzpatrick    MONTGOMERY — Since he was a child, lifetime Montgomery resident Michael Fedun has been familiar with the now-abandoned North Princeton Developmental Center.    "The site is a site I know well. When I was a child, my aunt and uncle were…

  • Believe, or Pay Cash

    The Pennington Players will re-create some of the memorable scenes from the classic holiday film ‘A Christmas Story’ at Kelsey Theater. By: Jim Boyle A Christmas Story at Kelsey Theatre in West Windsor Dec. 10-19.>    Christmas movies have become pretty standardized in recent years. That’s one of the reasons why 1983’s A Christmas Story has…

  • Township needs volunteers

    East Windsor Township is seeking volunteers for almost all municipal boards and committees from Economic Development to Recreation. By: Dana Lynn Flatekval    EAST WINDSOR — With numerous seats on boards and committees open, residents have the opportunity to contribute to township government and let their voices be heard.    Mayor Janice Mironov said the township is…

  • Future encouraging for Monroe

    By: Ken Weingartner    It might seem hard to believe, but a 1-9 record can be looked upon a couple different ways. On the surface, it would seem unlikely to propose such a record could lead to a discussion of whether the glass is half empty or half full for the Monroe High football team.    But…

  • EDITORIAL: Turnpike plan makes sense if funding exists.

    EDITORIAL Governor and Turnpike Authority should kill Route 92 and use its funding for widening plan.    Gov. Richard Codey unveiled a project Wednesday morning that could have major implications for the region.    At a press conference in Cherry Hill, the governor announced a widening plan for the N.J. Turnpike designed to ease bottlenecking for southbound…

  • YMCA offers prize to "Get-Y-ired"

       Reading usually brings intangible rewards such as greater knowledge, but the Princeton Family YMCA is seeking to add some material rewards for those who read the organization’s new online newsletter.    The newsletter can be found on the YMCA’s Web site, www.princetonymca.org. Filled with the latest information about Princeton YMCA’s programs and special events for everyone…

  • PU, Sargeant command win

    Tiger men’s hoops moves above .500 with late free throws By: Justin Feil    Last year, Joe Scott made it a habit to not watch his Air Force Academy men’s basketball players shoot free throws in games.    But the first-year Princeton University coach was watching when Holy Cross cut a 10-point second-half lead to 52-51 and…