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  • Such Stuff as Dreams are Made On

    McCarter Theatre stages Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest.’ By: Stuart Duncan    The pre-opening publicity was fierce and intriguing. Blair Brown, an actress of considerable note and accomplishments, was going to play the role of Prospero in McCarter’s revival of Shakespeare’s The Tempest.    The name of the character would be changed, ending in "ra" rather than "ro," thereby…

  • PU study warns of threat to nuclear fuel storage

    Catastrophic release of radiation possible from terrorist attack.    The method used to store spent nuclear fuel could lead to a catastrophic release of radiation in the event of a terrorist attack, a study initiated at Princeton University says.    Terrorists targeting the high-density storage system used at nuclear power plants can cause contamination problems eight to…

  • Raising the Barre: Fifty Years of Dance

    ‘Degas and the Dance’ at the Philadelphia Museum of Art shows just how controversial the Impressionist was in his day. By: Daniel Shearer    Nearly seven years in the making, Degas and the Dance, the expansive new exhibit unveiled just in time for Valentine’s Day at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, pays homage to Edgar Degas’…

  • OBITUARIES, Feb. 18, 2003

    James A. Bulvanoski, Lydia Griggs, Gertrude G. Fetko, Emil C. Witt. James A. Bulvanoski Owned SPT Electrical Supply     MONTGOMERY — James A. Bulvanoski died Thursday while vacationing in Savannah, Ga. He was 57.    Born in Perth Amboy, he grew up in Fords.    Mr. Bulvanoski was founder and owner of SPT Electrical Supply Co., retiring…

  • Democrats seek candidates for Montgomery election

       MONTGOMERY — The Montgomery Democratic Organization is seeking candidates to run for two seats on the Township Committee.    The organization is currently interviewing potential candidates and will select two to run in the November general election. If elected, the candidates will serve three-year terms.    "Identifying and selecting strong candidates is perhaps the most important job…

  • Princeton Democrats to host state, county candidates

       The Princeton Community Democratic Organization invites the public to meet Democratic candidates for state and county office Sunday.    The Candidates Night event will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Princeton Borough Hall, Stockton Street.    The candidates invited to make presentations are State Sen. Shirley Turner (D-Lawrence), Assembly members Reed Gusciora (D-Princeton Borough) and Bonnie Watson Coleman…

  • Spontaneous Creativity

    Yardley’s community arts center is turned into an improvisational jazz club during each edition of Jazz Jams. By: Amy Brummer At CAPS! in Yardley, a converted municipal garage will become a hip club for Friday Jazz Jams, which features jazz improvisation from the likes of saxophonist Mike Pica (left). On Feb. 21, the jam will…

  • Senator backing wage tax cut act

    Letter to the editor By: To the editor:     Our economy needs a boost. Over the past two years, more than two million Americans have lost their jobs. Today, the unemployment rate stands at 6 percent, the highest rate in eight years.    Mortgage foreclosures are at a record high. The stock market has lost about…

  • Artist captures Jamesburg’s past and present

    A new mural is proudly displayed at Borough Hall By: Jamie Simpson JAMESBURG — Splashed on the wall of Borough Hall are vibrant colors and images, all portraying the rich history of Jamesburg.    Four months of research and eight months of painting led Monroe Township resident and artist Bobby Duncan to his finished masterpiece, a…