Category: archives
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A tasty, generous victory
By: centraljersey.com A tasty and generous victory THUMBS UP to Ruthie and Ron Bzdewka, the owners of the House of Cupcakes on Witherspoon Street in Princeton, not just for winning the Food Network’s "Cupcake Wars" – and a $10,000 prize – but for donating the money to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Such generosity should…
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Transparency needed
By: centraljersey.com The procurement of goods and services by local governments is regulated by State law. Here in Chesterfield, however, State law seems to be regarded more like guidelines than actual rules. The Chesterfield Township Committee recently awarded six professional service contracts, while their appointees on the Planning Board awarded five service contracts. They were…
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Diocese to Host ‘Welcoming’ Workshop for Parish Leaders
By Joanne Ward Diocese to Host ‘Welcoming’ Workshop for Parish Leaders PISCATAWAY – The Diocese of Metuchen will host a workshop for parish leaders entitled “The Welcoming Parish: Beyond Sunday Coffee” on Wednesday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane in Piscataway. The workshop, sponsored by the…
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Tues., Feb. 22
By: centraljersey.com Colm Toibin: "The Empty Family": Labyrinth Books presents reading with Colm Toibin in honor of the publication of his new collection of short stories, present-day Ireland, 1970s Spain, and 19th century England, about people linked by love, loneliness, and desire. 6 p.m. Free. Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau St., Princeton. Wed., Feb. 23 "Islamophobia…
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Alice Su
By: centraljersey.com At this point in winter, most of Central Jersey’s public works departments have exceeded their budgets for snow removal. Wayne Carr, public works director in Princeton Borough, said his department had spent $15,000 to 20,000 over their usual budget. "But I think that we’ll still be fine," Mr. Carr said, "We’ve been lucky…
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Wed., Feb. 23
By: centraljersey.com Far out. Seriously. Nima Arkani-Hamed, professor in the School of Natural Sciences at the Institute for Advanced Study, will present a talk titled "Space-Time, Quantum Mechanics and the Large Hadron Collider" at 4:30 p.m. in Wolfensohn Hall on the IAS campus. One of the leading particle physicists of his generation, Professor Arkani-Hamed will…
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Jeanne Mitterando, M.D.
By: centraljersey.com When it comes to understanding cholesterol, it can seem a little bit like trying to make sense out of alphabet soup. But knowing the difference between HDL and LDL is just as important to preventing heart disease as knowing your blood pressure. Just like high blood pressure, high cholesterol has no symptoms, but…
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Variety and Fun Await Campers at Mercer County College This Summer
By Wendy Humphrey West Windsor, N.J. – As New Jerseyans eagerly await the spring thaw, a group of staff members at Mercer County Community College is already focused on summer. The college will welcome children ages 6-18 to campus during the summer months for a variety of camp programs. Families may register their children for the…
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YWCA Princeton Transitions to Latest Computer Technology Through MCCC’s Center for Training and Development
By Wendy Humphrey West Windsor, N.J. — West Windsor, N.J.- The YWCA Princeton is the latest organization to take advantage of a free training program provided by the Center for Training and Development at Mercer County Community College. Now in its fourth year, the program is made possible through a grant from the New Jersey…
