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  • Princeton Battlefield named among nation’s most periled

    National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program report puts historic site among 28 most threatened. By: David Campbell    Land on which the Battle of Princeton was fought is listed among 28 historic battlefield sites in the nation most threatened by development, sprawl and other natural and man-made hazards, according to a new report by the…

  • Debra Winger featured in health conference for women

       Film star Debra Winger will be the keynote speaker at Princeton HealthCare System’s second annual conference for women. Ms. Winger will offer a presentation highlighted by personal anecdotes and observations about women’s issues, social causes and her experiences as a woman, wife, mother and actress.    The event, "Thriving on Balance: Your Health, Your Life," will…

  • Montgomery 12s win Cal Ripken title

    Advance to regionals for third straight year By: Bob Nuse    VOORHEES — Opponents of the Montgomery 12-year-old baseball all-stars probably aren’t sure just what to prepare for prior to a game.    Do you worry most about the big bats in the middle of the lineup, all of which are capable of hitting a home run…

  • Fired YWCA director’s suit is settled

    Agency says all issues were "amicably resolved." By: Jennifer Potash    The YWCA Princeton announced Monday an agreement to settle a lawsuit by a past director.    "The YWCA Princeton announced today that all issues between it and its former executive director Mary Jane Barretta, Ph.D., have been amicably resolved," according to a statement by Patricia Orr,…

  • WW 12s one win from state title

    Softball teams facing familiar foes By: Bob Nuse    The West Windsor 12-year-old all-star softball team has seen some pretty familiar faces at the New Jersey Little League Softball State Tournament in Lodi. And they’re not all on West Windsor’s bench.    Many of the girls on this year’s West Windsor team were part of the 10-year-old…

  • … liberty and justice for all

    The National Workrights Institute in Montgomery stands up for employees’ rights. By: Melinda Sherwood    Those who have seen the 1997 film "Gattaca" will recall its unsettling depiction of life and work in the "not too distant future," when genetics have evolved to a point where each person’s life expectancy and likelihood of disease is ascertained…

  • BUSINESS WRAP-UP

    July 27, 2004 Covance reports earnings growth    Covance Inc., a West Windsor-based drug development company, reported earnings for the second quarter ended June 30 of 36 cents per diluted share, growth of 24.1 percent over the same period in 2003.    "We were very pleased to achieve strong order flow in the quarter, driving backlog to…

  • Girl Scouts’ leadership training leads them down political path

    Two-week "Pathways to Politics" program explores the role of women in government, leadership, politics and advocacy. By: Aleen Crispino    The term Girl Scout leader took on new meaning as 41 girls aged 14 to 18 embarked upon "Pathways to Politics," a two-week program hosted by Girl Scouts of Delaware-Raritan, exploring the roles of women in…

  • The cost of doing business

    How Princeton compares to other cities when it comes to the bottom line. By: Melinda Sherwood    As a corporate site selection consultant for large multinational companies like Time Inc. and Pepsi Co., John Boyd can tell you what companies look for when deciding where to locate a headquarters or office building — and it’s rarely…