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University confers honorary degrees at commencement
Basketball great Bill Russell and filmmaker Spike Lee among recipients in the sciences, arts, humanities and public affairs By: Jeff Milgram Professional basketball legend Bill Russell was escorted by another pro basketball star, former New Jersey Sen. Bill Bradley, a Princeton alumnus. Staff photo by Frank Wojciechowski With great pomp, dignity and warmth, Princeton University…
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Jennie Wojnarowicz
Jennie "Jean" Wojnarowicz, 75, of Lawrenceville died Tuesday, June 5, at home. Born in Trenton, she was a lifelong area resident. Mrs. Wojnarowicz retired a floor supervisor with Carter-Wallace in 1985 after 35 years of service. She was member of St. Hedwig R.C. Church and frequently attended the Church of St. Ann in Lawrence. Daughter…
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F. Elizabeth Allen
F. Elizabeth "Betty" Allen, 72, of Ewing, died Monday, June 4, at Capital Health System at Mercer. Born in Princeton, she was a lifelong area resident. She retired from the Bursars Office of Rider University on Lawrenceville Road. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post #93 in Ewing, the Ladies Auxiliary…
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A patch of greenAmid corporate consolidation, the future of the former American Cyanamid farm on Route 1 is uncertain
The 640-acre tract of land on Route 1, which used to be the American Cyanamid Agro Research Center (ARC), has drawn the attention of developers and West Windsor Township officials since the announcement by the site’s latest acquirer that it will be consolidating its research facilities. By: George Frey, Staff Writer, Princeton Business Journal, The…
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Filming of ‘A Beautiful Mind’ to resume in Princeton
Work is expected to run from Monday to June 15. By: Jennifer Potash Downtown Princeton Borough may become the focus of attention next week, albeit briefly, when production returns for the filming of the movie "A Beautiful Mind." The movie, which stars Russell Crowe, is based on the inspirational story of Princeton professor John Forbes…
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Talks on garage yield some misgivings
At a community session, second thoughts on a 500-car parking garage. By: Jennifer Potash A big plaza with trees, attractive public walkways and a supermarket were clear winners with participants in a community meeting to discuss developing the Princeton Borough-owned parking lots in the downtown. But a 500-car garage on the Princeton Borough-owned parking lots…
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Tax reform takes courage, not a convention
PACKET EDITORIAL, June 5 By: Packet Editorial Anyone who pays property taxes in New Jersey knows how inequitably the burden of this regressive form of taxation falls on our state’s residents. Senior citizens and others on fixed incomes pay a disproportionately large share of their income in property taxes, which fund everything from the public…
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Holt joins rally for scholar jailed in China
The congressman predicts the United States will have to enter negotiations in order to win Li Shaomin’s release. By: Jeff Milgram The United States will have to negotiate with China to win the release of accused spy Li Shaomin, who received a doctorate from Princeton University in 1988, according to Rep. Rush Holt (D-12). "I…
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Alumni roar into town to salute university in gala P-rade
The weather cooperated for Saturday’s celebration. By: Jeff Milgram They marched behind bagpipers, string bands and a mounted George Washington. They walked, rode golf carts and one even rode a unicycle. But despite threatening skies, thousands of Princeton University alumni, their spouses, children and grandchildren marched Saturday afternoon in the annual P-rade with all of…
