Category: archives

  • Lahiere’s

    Grounded in classical French technique, the food at this Princeton landmark is beginning to show hints of fusion. By: Faith Bahadurian Lahiere’s 5-11 Witherspoon Street Princeton (609) 921-2798 www.lahieres.com Food: Very good Service: Good Prices: Expensive Cuisine: French with a passport Ambience: Historical Princetonia Hours: Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sat.-11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; Dinner: Mon.-Fri..…

  • Lights on Broadway

    The Michener Museum salutes American musicals. By: Matt Smith   The company of A Chorus Line, 1975.    Most of man’s creations are borne out over years of evolution rather than in one earth- shattering "Eureka!" moment.    This is somewhat true of the American musical. The art form as we now know it came to be…

  • New Hope parking lease to be renegotiated

    The borough wants the 140-space lot to be more accessible for community gatherings. By: Linda Seida    NEW HOPE — The borough will renegotiate the lease on the town’s parking lot in response to a request from residents and business owners, who want the space to be more accessible for community gatherings, including a film festival.…

  • ‘Art’

    Bridge Theatre Company arrives on the scene with ‘Art.’ By: Stuart Duncan    There’s a new theater group in the area, and attention must be paid.    The Bridge Theatre Company is offering its current production on the second floor of a fitness club in Lambertville, a temporary home, to be sure, while it searches for a…

  • Senior Menus-July 22, 2004

       All meals are served at noon at Hibernia Apartments in Lambertville.    The value of each meal is $3.13. Any amount donated over this is a tax-deductible contribution. All menus are subject to change and include milk and margarine.    The sodium-controlled menu is the same unless otherwise noted.    Thursday, July 22 — Split pea soup, veal…

  • Hospital faces crucial decision on its future

    PACKET EDITORIAL, July 20 By: Packet Editorial    To stay in Princeton or not to stay in Princeton. That is the multimilion-dollar question facing the Princeton HealthCare System.    In its comprehensive strategic plan released late last week, the PHCS — which is anchored by the University Medical Center at Princeton, located on Witherspoon Street — concludes…

  • Environmental health unit established by Mercer County

    Municipalities anticipating more active support. By: Jennifer Potash    Six years ago, the Princeton Regional Health Commission sought the help of Mercer County to enforce state environmental health regulations prohibiting diesel engine idling in the downtown.    In the end, the borough had to pass its own ordinance.    But now, the borough and township and the other…

  • Black Book Club makes debut in Montgomery

    Malcolm X is opening chapter. By: Jill Matthews    MONTGOMERY — Continuing its goal of education and youth empowerment, school board watchdog group A Parent’s Initiative for Every Child’s Education recently began sponsoring its weekly Black Book Club.    With about 10 adults and 15 children of various racial backgrounds in attendance, APIECE kicked off its community…

  • Video store’s move is a reel happening

    A new location at Princeton Shopping Center prompts a bargain rental deal. By: David Campbell    Princeton Video at Princeton Shopping Center is relocating. But don’t worry, it’s not moving very far.    The video-rental store, which has been at its current location in the shopping center for about 16 years, will be closing up shop at…