Category: archives
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‘Art’
The Villagers stages this Yasmina Reza play, which turns on the friendships of three men. By: Stuart Duncan It’s obvious why Art has become so popular with community theater groups across the country. The work, written by French playwright Yasmina Reza and translated by Christopher Hampton (no slouch himself as a playwright), offers three delicious…
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Home to books, tiny tigers, U-store celebrates 100 years
One of the oldest co-ops in the nation counts Einstein and Oppenheimer among its former members. By: David Campbell Albert Einstein not only shopped there, he was a co-op member. J. Robert Oppenheimer, father of the A-bomb, was a card-carrying member, too. We’re referring, of course, to the Princeton University Store at 36 University Place,…
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Herb power
Nurse views herbal medicine as an adjunct approach to healing. By: Pat Summers October is breast cancer awareness month, and related activities abound right now. Making an offer that "can help diminish the risk of breast cancer," Curves, the fitness chain, invites women to change their lives by changing their bodies. The Philadelphia skyline is…
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Judge upholds Main Street restaurant zoning
More hurdles still face plan to open eatery in Carter Road farmhouse in Hopewell Township. By: Gwen McNamara The owners of the Main Street Euro-American Bistro & Bar in the Princeton Shopping Center are one step closer to turning a Hopewell Township farmhouse into a first-class restaurant. Last week, Mercer County Superior Court Judge Linda…
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Fifth year for deer cull approved amid some misgivings
"Subtle blackmail" by state Fish and Game Council alleged. By: David Campbell The Princeton Township Committee on Monday night approved a fifth round of deer management this winter by lethal and nonlethal means, but not without concerns being raised by one member over "subtle blackmail" by the state’s Fish and Game Council to continue bow…
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Málaga
‘TimeOFF’ reviewers say ‘olé!’ to the special Spanish seafood dishes served at this Hamilton landmark. By: Kate and Tom O’Neill Málaga 511 Lalor St. Hamilton (609) 396-8878 www.malagarestaurant.com Food: Good Service: Prompt, polished, considerate Prices: Moderate Cuisine: Spanish Ambience: Authentic flavor of Spain Hours: Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Dinner: Mon.-Thurs. 3-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. noon-11…
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Voting rights should belong to all citizens
PACKET EDITORIAL, Oct. 12 It’s a safe bet nobody ever expected the campaign of Daryl M. Brooks, the Green Party’s nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives from the 12th Congressional District, to be anything more than a blip on the political radar screen in the weeks leading up to the Nov. 2 election. Instead,…
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OBITUARIES, Oct. 12, 2004
David C. Oakley, Boris Castro, Francis Pietrinferno, Nicolina Stimpson, Dr. Ann Hudris, Frances B. Smith, Margaret Minieri. David C. Oakley Information technologist ROCKY HILL David Charles Oakley died suddenly Oct. 8. He was 49. Born in Princeton, he was a longtime area resident. He worked in the information technology field for many years.…
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GUEST OPINION
Eating disorders require prompt parental attention By: Francesca Calderone-Steichen Even if they have never experienced it firsthand, what parents fear most is an unexpected phone call about a child in trouble. First comes distress and panic, followed by confusion about what to do. When the phone call is from the college your child is…
