Category: archives

  • Plainsboro realizes smart-growth projects in 2003

    Two major projects that took years of planning finally came to fruition. By: Gwen McNamara    PLAINSBORO — This year two major projects that took years of planning finally came to fruition for the township.    "This year there are two things that really stand out: the completion of the Environmental Education Center at the Plainsboro Preserve…

  • Baby boom

    Twenty-five years after the first ‘test-tube’ baby, local fertility clinics are busier than ever. By: Melinda Sherwood    Twenty-five years after the birth of the world’s first "test-tube" baby, the business of making babies is booming.    There are more than 350 fertility clinics nationwide — over 20 in New Jersey — helping couples, gay and straight,…

  • Eastern office inspirations

    Designs that foster peace, harmony and productivity. By: Paul Sisolak    It’s Monday morning and the beginning of a typical workweek. For most people, a majority of the stress occurs before they even get to work: an alarm clock that doesn’t work, a car engine that won’t start, rush hour gridlock that backs up for miles.…

  • The Perryville Inn

    This elegant country inn provides delicious surprises, courtesy of Chef Paul Ingenito. By: Kate and Tom O’Neill The Perryville Inn 167 Perryville Road Perryville (908) 730-9500 www.theperryvilleinn.com Food: Excellent Service: Excellent Prices: Expensive Cuisine: Inventive "country classic" Ambiance: Elegant country inn Hours: Lunch: Tues.-Fri. from 11:30 a.m.; Dinner: Tues.-Sat. from 5 p.m., Sun. from 4…

  • Montgomery shopping complex advances

    Township Committee approves zoning measure for Route 206 site. By: David Campbell    MONTGOMERY — The Township Committee approved a zoning overlay Monday morning that encourages construction of a pedestrian-oriented mixed-use shopping complex on three contiguous parcels on the west side of Route 206 between the Princeton Airport and the Route 518 intersection.    The underlying zoning…

  • Sharper image

    Fresh approaches to branding, marketing for ’04. By: Gwen McNamara    Just as the New Year is a time for personal reflection, some area businesses are taking the time to look at new ways to freshen up their image or brand.    The Princeton Center for Yoga and Health, located in the Montgomery Professional Center on Vreeland…

  • Merchants reporting strong holiday sales

    Despite downtown parking shortage, the retail picture is upbeat. By: Gwen McNamara    December may have started out with some nasty weather, but most merchants throughout the area reported better than expected holiday sales.    "We’re very glad to report we met and exceeded our expectations," said William Hasset, owner of Hazel & Hannah’s Pawtisserie, a gourmet…

  • A Whole New You

    Hit the weights, have a swim, get a pedicure, or brush up your self-defense skills at Newtown Athletic Club in Newtown, Pa. By: Amy Brummer Staff photos by Mark Czajkowski Anne Jeronis leads a group step aerobics class at the Newtown Athletic Club. Related Story: Getting Game    There is a diet for every lifestyle. Proponents…

  • Sister act playing more frequently at North

    Wieners help Knights win tourney opener By: Justin Feil    Stephanie and Brooke Wiener’s differences on the basketball court are much greater than the half-inch of height that Stephanie has over Brooke.    The West Windsor-Plainsboro High North duo play different positions for the Knight girls’ basketball team — Brooke is a guard while Stephanie is a…