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  • Romachella’s Italian Restaurant

    This newcomer in Washington Crossing, Pa., has a bright future, offering reasonably priced fare in a cheery, friendly atmosphere. By: Richard Burns Romachella’s Italian Restaurant 118 General Washington Memorial Blvd. Washington Crossing, Pa. (215) 493-1334 Food: Very good Service: Very good Prices: Moderate to expensive Cuisine: Italian Ambiance: Open, modern, somewhat loud Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11…

  • Hopewell Valley anti-pigskin group appeals judge’s ruling to education chief

    Holding fast to their claim that the district acted illegally, the petitioners are appealing Judge Martone’s ruling to state Commissioner of Education William L. Librera. By John Tredrea    A citizens’ petition against the manner in which high school football was funded in Hopewell Valley has been taken to the next level of appeal.    The Honor…

  • Helpful cafeteria staff defy stereotypes

    To the editor    Everyday parents give their children money to buy lunch at school. At the end of the day, most parents will ask their child what they had for lunch and possibly how was it, however, parents never ask how was the service.    Throughout time students have complained over lunch food, whether it be…

  • Charity benefits from Princeton Mortgage

    Brian Jennings, chief operation officer of Princeton Mortgage Corporation (PMC) and Carleton Badger, mortgage planner, presented a $14,800 check to Nancy Good, president of Alternatives, Inc.—a nonprofit corporation in central New Jersey helping individuals with developmental disabilities live in communities rather than institutions. The organization was the beneficiary of PMC’s 10th Annual Charity Golf event,…

  • ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’

    The Somerset Valley Players celebrate the season with the stage adaptation of the treasured Jimmy Stewart movie. By: Stuart Duncan    In 1988, Hollywood star Jimmy Stewart came back to Princeton for an alumni award. At that time he met with a small number of local journalists (four of us) for a half-hour press conference, just…

  • Rabbi expains Hanukkah’s traditions, significance

    Chabad of Lawrenceville offers free menorah kit. By: Lea Kahn    The story of Hanukkah — the Jewish holiday that begins at sundown Friday and ends eight days later — is quite simple.    The holiday commemorates both the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, and the miraculous manner in which a one-day supply of oil…

  • Editorial: Bad promise hamstrings McGreevey

    EDITORIAL: Gov. McGreevey lectures on fiscal responsibility, but acts irresponsibly himself.    Gov. James E. McGreevey has delivered a double dose of bad news to New Jerseyans hoping for property-tax relief and a stable source of funding for transportation.    First, the governor first lectured a group of mayors about eliminating wasteful spending from their municipal budgets,…

  • Trading cards will introduce students to local police officers

    Local businesses sponsoring contest for kindergartners through fifth-graders By:Mary Ellen Zangara    Card collecting will be taking on a new meaning soon with a brand new of collector cards.    The Cop Card program will debut Jan. 3 featuring trading cards of Manville’s finest.    Just like baseball cards, the Manville police department staff and equipment will be…

  • BRHS, NBC bowling teams knock down a great week

    By: Sean Moylan    With each match, Bordentown’s Jen Dean and Kristi Hamm prove, on the lanes, that they are both great bowlers.    Last Thursday, Dean’s 488 series (152, 171, 165) and Hamm’s 467 series (195, 144, 128) helped to lift Bordentown to a big 3-1 home win over Burlington Township.    Melissa Jones also had a…