Category: archives

  • ‘Tomb Raider’

    Angelina Jolie brings a computer-game action hero to life in this overblown, action-only, visual spectacular that ought to satisfy that target audience of adolescent computer-game addicts.   [PG-13] By: Kam Williams    Do you know what Lara Croft looks like? Do you even know who Lara Croft is? Any kid could tell you this fearless, female action hero…

  • Speed humps approved for South Union

    City to spend $23,351 for three to be installed between Ferry adn Mt. Hope streets By: Cynthia Williamson    LAMBERTVILLE — The City Council Monday unanimously authorized spending $23,351 for a trio of speedhumps to be installed on South Union between Ferry and Mt. Hope streets.    Some residents are opposed to the measure and advocate increased…

  • Chit-Chat: The Trash Queen of Lambertville strikes again!

    By: Merle Citron    Something quite amazing occurs in Lambertville during "Sparkle Week."    Lambertvillians who would never think to look through someone else’s trash can be seen unabashedly "trashing" in broad daylight, hunting for the finds of the century.    For example, what about the exciting trashing adventures of Valorie Johnson, jeweler at B. Adorned on South…

  • Woman wants city to pay towing fee

    Connecticut woman had car towed during Shad Festival, but parking ticket was dismissed By: Cynthia Williamson    LAMBERTVILLE — Apparently it wasn’t enough that Carol Doyle’s $44 parking ticket was dismissed.    The Wallingford, Conn., resident now wants the city to reimburse her $45 to cover towing costs.    Police Director Bruce Cocuzza said police issued the woman…

  • The Real McCoy

    An exhibit at the Princeton University Library highlights the revival of fine printing in early 20th century America and its champion, Elmer Adler, founder of Pynson Printers, a New York publishing company. By: Susan Van Dongen    In an era of multi-tasking, fast food and even faster technology, it might be hard to imagine the painstaking…

  • Just For Laughs

    New York City native Richard Jeni knows what it takes to be a successful comedian. He brings his distinctive style to the Stress Factory in New Brunswick June 22-24. By: Jim Boyle    Growing up in New York City has a way of toughening a person’s skin. As a native of the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn,…

  • Tales of Two Cities

    Saints and sinners fill Lambertville-New Hope walking tours with rich stories. By: Susan Van Dongen    The tale of the stolen cupola is the kicker.    Bill Gerhauser, an official guide for the new walking tours around Lambertville and New Hope, Pa., loves to tell the real story about the cupola atop Lambertville Station.    "This is the…

  • Church must store tanks underground

    Neighbors say 1,000-gallon tanks pose safety threat By: Cynthia Williamson    NEW HOPE — St. Martin of Tours Church must store its propane tanks underground, the Borough Council unanimously voted June 12.    The decision ends a long-running dispute with some homeowners in the adjacent Riverstone subdivision of 16 houses who claim the seven 1,000-gallon tanks pose…

  • Footprints: Stockton railroad station could tell many tales

    By: Iris Naylor    Stockton’s newest place to meet and greet the neighbors is Errico’s Market in the old railroad station.    The station was built in 1869, a "neat, convenient and commodious depot," to replace the old building that was moved a short distance and turned into a freight station. It was always a place for…