Category: archives
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Thanksgiving Elves
Bucks County offers an array of choices for tasty holiday eats.See Related Story By: Amy Brummer TIMEOFF/AMY BRUMMER Holiday desserts are plentiful at Just Loaf’n at the Newtown Farmers Market. In the wake of an aggressive and divisive election, it is time for Americans to come together and give thanks. For many, the Thanksgiving table…
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‘Down Jersey,’ a new view of state cookery
I am well and truly convinced that discrete Down Jersey foodways exist, and that they are noteworthy By: Pat Tanner I have a confession to make. For years I remained skeptical when Joe Colanero, a food and garden columnist from West Deptford in Gloucester County, tried to convince me that South Jersey has its Down…
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Students take off inches for Locks of Love
Hair today, gone tomorrow is the slogan that suits 12 youngsters and their teacher from Village Elementary School. By: Jill Matthews A bob hair cut? A layered style? Bangs or no bangs? That’s what 12 students and one teacher from West Windsor-Plainsboro School District’s Village Elementary School had to decide Monday before cutting off a…
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Reaching across race lines
Neighbors gather to find ways to quell racial tensions in Princeton. By: Jennifer Potash While putting an end to strained race relations is their long-term goal, a group of Princeton Borough and Princeton Township residents joined together Monday to develop strategies to encourage unity among all residents. The Princeton Human Services Commission, which has been…
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Hun football finishes special season
Raiders complete 8-1 year in snow By: Bob Nuse As far as Dave Dudeck is concerned, to trace the success of this year’s Hun School football team you need to go much further back than the start of this season. "This season isn’t just about the kids who played on the team this year," said…
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Gang threats prompt police to schedule a town forum
Public urged to attend Nov. 29 session to respond to recent events, promote community awareness. By: David Campbell An upcoming educational forum is among the efforts currently being made to raise public awareness of gang matters in Princeton. The town forum is scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 29 in the John Witherspoon Middle School auditorium.…
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The Grapes of Youth
Stop in at your favorite Bucks County winery for a special nouveau wine.See Related Story By: Amy Brummer TIMEOFF/AMY BRUMMER Nouveau wine from Rose Bank Winery in Newtown, Pa., one of seven regional wineries that took part in the Bucks County Wine Trail’s Nouveau Festival. Just as the harvest winds down, the season’s grapes start…
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Dotty sings it all
Montgomery resident keeps the tunes coming at 1860 House Cafe. By: Arline Gottlieb From classical to jazz, from Dixieland to pop Dotty Westgate of Montgomery has sung it, played it and often done both simultaneously. Music is in her blood, literally and figuratively. As a tow-headed 3-year-old, she remembers being mesmerized as she watched…
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Under Scrutiny
In the interest of safety, more companies are doing criminal background checks on new hires. By: Gwen McNamara You’ve perfected your resume, practiced for the job interview and found the ultimate power suit think that’s enough to get hired? Think again. Today, citing security concerns and worries about litigation, more employers are turning to…
