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  • A Blast that Shatters Volvo’s Past

    It begins with subtle design changes on the outside and ends with revolutionary stuff under the skin. By: Jason Stein Built off its Performance Concept Car, the S60R is a glimpse into where Volvo wants to be when it comes to exhilarating driving. It begins with subtle design changes on the outside and ends with…

  • LETTER: Whatever happened to dignity, respect?

    To the editor:     In this election year the one big question yet to be asked is, "Will mankind ever learn to truly become humane and tolerant of each other, to live side by side in diversity within our democracy and respectful of one another? Or will we continue to churn up the same inhumane…

  • Sting

    "Sting," a 2-year-old, orange male cat, is in need of a loving home and available for adoption from SAVE, 900 Herrontown Road, Princeton. For information about adopting "Sting" or another dog or cat, call (609) 921-6122. SAVE: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NJ143.html

  • Spring start to Half Acre

    Rt. 130 intersection slated to be widened. By: Matthew Kirdahy    The intersection of Half Acre Road and Route 130 could have a new look starting this spring.    As part of two developer’s agreements with the township, developers Prologis Trust and Rock-Cranbury will widen the road, and add a left-turn-only lane and a turn-signal traffic light…

  • Residents get say on cable deal

    400 people turn out to Cable Franchise Committee meeting. By: Al Wicklund    MONROE — Complaints about Comcast Corp.’s rates and a call for a townshipwide public access channel were heard Wednesday night as the Cable Franchise Committee held a public hearing in the Monroe Township High School’s Performing Arts Center.    The hearing, originally scheduled for…

  • ‘American Pictures’ brings racism into focus

    Danish social critic gives talk at university. By: Elyse Graham    Jacob Holdt, a Danish social critic, examined the roots of American racism and oppression in a presentation Friday at Princeton University.    An audience of about 300 attended his slide show, "American Pictures," a collection of photographs from across the United States.    Mr. Holdt began touring…

  • Township residents looking at increase too

    East Windsor township’s proposed budget would increase the tax rate for this first time in a decade, due in part to contractual salary raises and higher wages for long-term municipal employees. By: Lauren Burgoon    EAST WINDSOR — The township’s proposed budget for 2004 raises the tax rate for the first time in 10 years.    The…

  • WW rezoning paves way for building, bike path

    Projects front on Princeton-Hightstown Road. By: Shanay Cadette    WEST WINDSOR — A recent zoning change has paved the way for a developer’s plan to build a 26,500-square-foot office building as well as a bike path along Princeton-Hightstown Road.    The Planning Board agreed Feb. 25 to change the zoning of nearly 4 acres of land on…

  • PHS falls short in quest for third straight final

    By: Justin Feil    LAWRENCE — Though an ineligible swimmer in the 400 freestyle relay meant the end of the Princeton High boys’ swimming team chances of a third straight state B finals appearance, there was no trace of quit in the Little Tigers.    The final two PHS relay teams swam as though the very state…