Category: archives
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Oratorios in Miniature
The Dryden Ensemble, one of the area’s most accomplished baroque ensembles, will honor Bach’s birthday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Doylestown, Pa., March 9, and at Richardson Auditorium in Princeton March 10. By: Susan Van Dongen Now that people are living longer, there are all kinds of special birthday cards for folks marking their…
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New Jersey water supply really up the creek
Rainfall shortfall lasting 17 months creates ‘very serious’ need for conservation. By: David Campbell New Jersey has witnessed its driest fall and winter since the state began recording rainfall levels in 1895, according to State Climatologist David Robinson. The state has accrued an 18-inch rainfall deficit during the last 17 months, which Mr. Robinson this…
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West Windsor to adjust group-home ordinance
By: Gwen Runkle WEST WINDSOR In response to a complaint filed by The Arc, a national nonprofit advocacy organization for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities, the Township Council plans to introduce a revamped community residence ordinance at its meeting Monday. Council President Alison Miller said The Arc filed its complaint against…
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Traffic requires ‘global’ answers in Montgomery
Taking on one of central New Jersey’s thorniest issues. By: Steve Rauscher MONTGOMERY Traffic congestion is among the thorniest and most persistent problems that plague towns in central New Jersey. Left untouched, a choked intersection or bridge bottleneck almost never improves and is likely to worsen. But when townships tackle traffic, they often are…
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Tilghman wins prestigious science award
Princeton University President Shirley M. Tilghman is one of five winners of the international 2002 For Women in Science Award. The winners were chosen by an international jury for the award, which is sponsored by UNESCO and the L’Oréal cosmetics company. They were honored March 6 in Paris at a ceremony Dr. Tilghman was unable…
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Planning panel backs garage for seminary
By: David Campbell A Planning Board subcommittee on Wednesday unanimously endorsed Princeton Theological Seminary’s plans for a triple-deck parking garage along College Road West adjacent to the seminary’s Templeton Hall. The Site Plan Review Advisory Board of the Princeton Regional Planning Board recommended the Planning Board approve the seminary’s design for a 98,400-square- foot garage…
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Monroe eyes municipal tax hike
MONROE- Increase in salaries is cause of a projected 5.7 percent boost By: Al Wicklund MONROE An increase in salaries is a leading factor in what could be a 5.7 percent boost in municipal property taxes this year. Township employees are scheduled for a 4 percent salary increase in 2002. The township also will…
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Professional riding goal within Williams’ reach
WW-P North junior among region’s best By: Justin Feil Most high school students would love to take six weeks off from school in the dead of winter to head south. But, in the case of Ashley Williams, her six weeks off to compete and train at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Classic was part of her…
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Langhorne Coffee House
This charming neighborhood haunt in Langhorne, Pa., serves fresh baked goods and breakfast all day long. By: Sally Silverman Langhorne Coffee House 102 S. Bellevue Ave. Langhorne, Pa. (215) 757-6070 Food: Good Service: Slow but friendly Price: Inexpensive Cuisine: Breakfast any time and light lunch fare Ambiance: Relaxed Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri. 7…
