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  • Endeavor founder: seed global entrepreneurship

    The second in a series of Princeton University Center for Innovation in Engineering Education lectures on entrepreneurship Lauren Otis, Business Editor    For those looking to wed entrepreneurial skills and social impact, the world has never held so much opportunity, said the co-founder of a global economic development non-profit which seeks to transform developing economies…

  • KSS gets good neighbor award

        KSS Architects, headquartered in Princeton with an office in Philadelphia, was the recipient of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association 2007 New Good Neighbor Award for their work on the Business Development Incubator in Jersey City. The facility was chosen on the elements of economic benefit/job creation, community involvement and architectural merit.    …

  • Big day for HHS girls in county events

    Gymnasts repeat as champs, soccer team advances by Rudy Brandl, Sports Editor    Two Hillsborough High girls’ teams produced a little excitement on the Somerset County scene Saturday. The gymnasts repeated as Somerset County team champions, while the girls’ soccer team took another step toward a possible title with a thrilling tournament triumph.    At Montgomery, the…

  • ‘I Can Cope’ for newly diagnosed cancer patients

       RARITAN TOWNSHIP — Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center will offer a five-week educational program, “I Can Cope,” for newly diagnosed cancer patients.    The program will be held Tuesdays, Oct. 16, 23 and 30, and Nov. 6 and 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the center’s conference room.    This program will provide attendees with cancer information…

  • Board mulls new SMART position

    By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer    The Board of Education will vote on a new part-time position to compile and report students’ progress to the state, next week.    If approved, the vote on a NJ Standards Measurement and Resource for Teaching (NJ SMART) Coordinator position would reduce the workload for the two current staff members who…

  • National Heritage Area celebrates in Princeton

    Organizers of New Jersey’s Crossroads of the American Revolution today are marking the first anniversary of New Jersey’s National Heritage Area at a 12:30 p.m. event at the D&R Greenway Land Trust, Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, Rosedale Road, Princeton.  Brenda Barrett, coordinator of National Heritage Areas will be joined by other dignataries, including…

  • Adult health screening planned

       Hillsborough has pledged its commitment to the Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC), a statewide project designed to bring increased awareness to local communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.    On Oct. 27, the Hillsborough Township Health Department will sponsor the annual Adult Health Screening Clinic at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, in the multipurpose room…

  • Accident closes Amwell Road through morning rush

    By Audrey Levine Staff Writer       Traffic was halted on Amwell Road for 11 hours after a utility pole was knocked down near Eves Drive at 11:12 p.m. Oct. 14.    According to police, a vehicle was traveling on Amwell Road, towing a trailer with a caterpillar excavator inside. Police said the vehicle struck the curb near…

  • Preschoolers can learn about seeds

       SOLEBURY — Tuesday, Oct. 16, and Wednesday, Oct. 17, the Bucks County Audubon Society will present a Preschool Explorers program, “Seed Travelers!” for ages 3 to 5 years accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.    Children will find out where seeds come from and how they get around.    Register by Oct. 12 for the Tuesday…