Category: archives
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Katzenbach leads efforts to foster Arts Council deal
Former U.S. Attorney General works to broker compromise with arts group and neighbors over expansion plan. By: Jennifer Potash Princeton Future, the nonprofit group seeking holistic and socially just solutions to development issues in and around downtown Princeton, has quietly been working to broker a compromise between the John-Witherspoon neighborhood and The Arts Council of…
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Plainsboro to celebrate young artists
On Saturday, March 6, the Plainsboro Recreation Department will present "One World," an international showcase of song and dance celebrating Youth Arts Month. The afternoon will be highlighted by an exciting array of performances featuring students of area schools, cultural groups and arts organizations. Participants will include Princeton Korean Dancers; Alborada Spanish Dancers; the African…
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Couple’s sweet dream coming true
Couple to open store with a European flavor. By: Jennifer Potash PRINCETON Palmer Square will soon gain a new sweet spot with the addition of The Bent Spoon this spring. The newest addition to the square will offer freshly made European-style ice cream treats plus bakery items. Gabrielle Carbone and Matt Errico, who are…
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On a mission: Venturing beyond borders to help those in need
Lifestyle By: Ashley Caudill Consistently running water, electricity, shoes, toothbrushes and nutritious meals may seem like necessities, but in some parts of the world they are great luxuries. "For a lot of these children this is how they survive," Jeffrey McLaughlin, coordinator of the Guatemala mission for the Allentown Presbyterian Church, said of students…
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Payne gains berth in MOC
By: Carolyn M. Hartko Tim Payne may not have finished in the top six, but that did not stop him from moving on. At the NJSIAA Group III Championships held at Princeton University’s Jadwin Gym this past Sunday, a top-six finish qualified athletes for the Meet of Champions on Feb. 29. While no one from…
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OBITUARIES, Feb. 20, 2004
Robert H. Schafer, Joseph Servis, Dianne H. Myers, Robert J. Brennan. Robert H. Schafer Headed roofing firm, S&L NORMANDY BEACH Robert H. Schafer died Wednesday at Ocean Medical Center in Brick. He was 79. Born in Princeton, he was a lifelong area resident before moving to Normandy Beach 10 years ago. Mr. Schafer…
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It’s carnival time at Cranbury School
Cranbury students get ready for Mardi Gras. By: Matthew Kirdahy Beads, colored costumes, Zydeco music and jazzy sounds of a Creole band can only be the ingredients to one celebration Mardi Gras. And this year the festivities are coming from Bourbon Street to the Cranbury School. Today (Friday) at 1 p.m., the Terrance Simien…
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Jailbirds to assist MDA fund-raiser
Lock Up fund-raiser at Cranbury Inn to benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association. By: Matthew Kirdahy They are coming to lock you up. On March 11, the Muscular Dystrophy Association will host a "Lock Up" fund-raiser at the Cranbury Inn. Participants acting as jailbirds will collect bail money to benefit MDA. These volunteers raise money as bail…
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Tragedy led to Trade Center memorial design
Princeton resident’s proposal an outcome of needing to do something of significance after the loss of many colleagues at his office. By: Jeff Milgram By his own admission, Mike Vieten does his best thinking while jogging along Province Line Road between 5 and 7 a.m. And it was on one of these runs this spring…
