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  • EAST WINDSOR: Teen explores skateboarding world in film

    EAST WINDSOR: Teen explores skateboarding world in film

    By Matt Nelson, Special Writer    EAST WINDSOR — There are two qualities that come to the mind of Dan Quiyu: skateboarding and making skateboard videos.    Mr. Quiyu, 19, of East Windsor, graduated from Hightstown High School in 2011 and has been an avid fan of skateboarding since he was a little boy.    "I always liked…

  • BORDENTOWN: Township ponders the arts at its local parks

    By Jennifer Bradley, Packet Media Group    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — Bringing the arts — through concerts and film screenings — to residents was a topic of conversation at the Township Committee meeting on Monday.    Committeewoman Jill Popko announced that she is in the middle of discussions with the Artist Alliance in Bordentown concerning the establishment of…

  • BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Seniors of the Class of 2012 graduate

    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Seniors of the Class of 2012 graduate

    Deirdre Ryan A smiling man snaps a photograph at a loved one. (Photo by Deirdre Ryan, www.deirdreryan.com)

  • FLORENCE: Township welcomes Subaru as jobs hit horizon

       FLORENCE TOWNSHIP — The town has moved forward in its efforts to generate new jobs for the community.    ”June 2012 will go down in history in Florence Township,” Mayor Craig Wilkie said.    The Township Council, at its June 20 meeting, approved a redevelopment plan and financial agreement to bring Subaru of America to Florence.    Mayor…

  • BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Seniors of the Class of 2012 graduate

    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Seniors of the Class of 2012 graduate

    Deirdre Ryan Bordentown Regional High School held its graduation ceremony on June 21 at the Performing Arts Center in Bordentown Township. Valedictorian Melanie Hazlett delivers her address. (Photo by Deirdre Ryan, www.deirdreryan.com)

  • New small business bringing a Balanced Edge to Blades

    By Frank Cusack In today’s world of Foodies and home cooks, one chef has branched out of the kitchen to bring a needed service to the home cook. Frank Cusack, owner of Balanced Edge Knife Sharpening, is fusing New Age Technology with Old World Knowledge. Balanced Edge Knife Sharpening is a mobile knife sharpening business…

  • Girl Scout Silver Award

    Girl Scout Silver Award

    Pictured from left to right are Julianna Lubbe, Andrea Broadbent, Judy D’Amico and Debbie Spisak

  • BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Seniors of the Class of 2012 graduate

    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Seniors of the Class of 2012 graduate

    By Jennifer Bradly, Packet Media Group    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — It was a night to celebrate.    The Performing Arts Center held a full house of family, friends, teachers and administrators united to celebrate the commencement of Bordentown Regional High School’s Class of 2012.    ”I appreciate all of the different things that went into creating the person…

  • Tips for mindful eating

    By centraljersey.com    We’ve all done it — donuts on the go for breakfast, a burger in between meetings at our desks or pizza on the couch while watching your favorite primetime show.    But how often do we take the time to really savor a food from the first bite to the last?    In today’s busy…