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  • On Stage

    Above, a scene from the New Jersey Repertory Company’s production of The Adjustment. New Jersey Repertory Company Lumia Theatre 179 Broadway Long Branch www.njrep.org (732) 229-3166    The Adjustment, June 19-July 27; Spain, Aug. 7-31. Off-Broadstreet Theatre 5 S. Greenwood Ave. Hopewell (609) 466-2766.    You Never Know, through June 28; Dr. Cook’s Garden, July 11-Aug. 16;…

  • Film: Been There, Done That

    Terminators, spy kids and crime-fighting babes compete for global domination during the summer of the sequel. By: Jim Boyle    Hollywood has plenty of money, explosions and good-looking actors. This summer proves once again that there appears to be a shortage of original ideas in Tinseltown.    Almost every major film released in the next three months…

  • Esca Restaurant and Bar

    Chef Wayne Surline, a graduate of the Johnson & Wales culinary program, brings a Brazilian-influenced menu to this restaurant in New Hope, Pa. By: Richard Burns Esca Restaurant and Bar 18 W. Mechanic St. New Hope, Pa. (215) 862-7099 Food: Excellent Service: Very good Prices: Moderate Cuisine: Brazilian Ambiance: Dark and romantic Hours: Lunch: Sat.-Sun.…

  • Summer treat

    Sergeantsville United Methodist Church has its annual Strawberry Festival. Jake Pittenger, 4, of Sergeantsville needs his hand and fork to savor his strawberry dessert.

  • Police Blotter-May 29

    New Hope    May 7, police arrested a 14-year-old Lambertville youth and charged him with retail theft and underage possession of alcohol after a CVS employee apprehended him attempting to conceal a portable disk player in his backpack, police said.    Police found a bottle of Meyers Rum in the backpack after his arrest, police said.    May…

  • Buick’s future: more trucks and premium American style

    The new Buick Rainer, due in September, may be the most upscale of General Motors’ SUVs. By: Bob Hall "Plus its quality and quiet, we’ve added lots of content to our vehicle such as laminated glass, insulation and sound-deadening material in the cabin, and what we think is representative of a Buick interior that exudes…

  • New Hope candidate has two chances

    Richard HIrschfield may be able to run as both a Republican and Democrat to regain his seat on the Borough Council. By: Linda Seida    NEW HOPE — When can a Borough Council candidate run as both a Republican and a Democrat in the same election?    According to the Bucks County Board of Elections, New Hope…

  • May 28, 8:50 p.m.: An American malaise

    We are beset by a malaise that only the truth can cure. By: Hank Kalet    James Carroll, one of the absolute finest columnists working in newspapers in America, offers this laser-like dissection of the current American malaise in the Tuesday Boston Globe.    "The dark national mood has many causes, but one cries out to be…

  • May 28, 8:46 p.m.: Taxing situation

    Krugman offers a great analysis of a bad budget By: Hank Kalet    Paul Krugman — as always — offers his usual, dead-on analysis of the Bush fiscal plan in Tuesday’s New York Times. Read it here.