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  • Friends to present nonviolence documentary series

       As part of the YWCA’s "Week Without Violence" programming, Princeton Friends Meeting will be showing videos of three episodes of "A Force More Powerful," Thursday, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m.    "A Force More Powerful" is a documentary series of how nonviolent power overcame oppression and authoritarian rule.    The first episode will focus on India during the…

  • Varied visions of downtown Princeton

    But Borough Council candidates all want more cash from university. By: Jennifer Potash    Looking ahead to the future of Princeton Borough, the candidates for Borough Council differ over downtown development and generally agree on seeking greater financial contributions from nonprofit institutions.    The four candidates expressed their views to The Packet on Friday.    Michael Carnevale, a…

  • Russell Andrese

       Russell A. Andrese, 70, died Sunday, Oct. 7, at Capital Health System at Fuld hospital, Trenton.    Born in Trenton, he was a longtime Lawrenceville resident.    He retired from the quality control department of DeLaval Turbine Co., Trenton, after 47 years. He was formerly employed by the Trentonian and Times of Trenton as a motor route…

  • Hun football hurting after latest loss

    Raiders drop fourth straight, this one by three points By: Bob Nuse    As hard as the first four games of the season have been on Dave Dudeck and his coaching staff, he knows it has been even tougher for his Hun School football players.    "They’re hurting right now," Dudeck said after his team had dropped…

  • Cohen follows friend to front

    PHS junior helps girls’ cross country team to fast start By: Justin Feil    Lucy Cohen has a pretty good idea about what she should do in her first season of cross country.    Follow Dilshanie Perera.    Cohen has done so every meet this season for the Princeton High girls’ squad, and it has helped the Little…

  • University fountain, plaza may get facelift

    The Site Plan Review Advisory Committee is expected to review a proposal by Princeton University Wednesday night. By: David Campbell    The fountain at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School and its surrounding plaza may be replaced and redesigned, with improved pedestrian access from Washington Road to Olden Street.    The Site Plan Review Advisory Committee of the…

  • Robert Verde

       TRENTON — Robert A. Verde, 54, died Saturday, Oct. 6, at St. Francis Medical Center.    Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong resident.    Mr. Verde was a self-employed barber in the Trenton area 35 years and enjoyed fishing.    Son of the late Anthony and Pauline Ocicka Verde, he is survived by a son, Jason A.…

  • 1860 House observes area artists

       The oil paintings, watercolors and acrylics of three local artists will be the featured October exhibits at the 1860 House/Montgomery Cultural Center.    The month-long exhibit, titled "Land and Sand Scapes," will spotlight the works of Montgomery residents Carol Hanson and Lucy Graves McVicker, and Gail Bracegirdle of Bensalem, Pa.    Ms. Hanson will be showing landscaping…

  • West Windsor hopefuls offer different solutions

    Two candidates are vying for the remaining 15 months of the council seat vacated by Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh. By: Gwen Runkle    WEST WINDSOR — The two candidates in next month’s Township Council election sounded off on a wide range of topics including Toll Brothers, future development and the realignment of the Alexander Road bridge while…