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  • Princeton Democrats to host representatives of presidential candidates Sunday

       Representatives of Democrats Hillary Clinton, John Edwards and Barack Obama will be talking and answering questions about their respective presidential candidates at the Suzanne Patterson Senior Center at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.    The public forum is sponsored by the Princeton Community Democratic Organization.    Sunday’s speakers have been asked to answer the following questions:    • What is there…

  • LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

    From the July 20 edition of the Herald Term-limit answers equal whining To the editor: After reading the letters from Lou Ludovici (whose suggested media "educators" are not even worth mentioning), Torry Watkins and Eugene Sarafin in the July 13, 2007 edition of this paper, I had to respond myself. While I do not agree…

  • Solid pitching highlights Post 148’s Legion season

    By: Sean Moylan    If the hitting on the Hightstown Post 148 American Legion baseball team had been just a shade better than the league average, then the club would have probably been in the playoff hunt, in this, its last week.    Hightstown’s pitching has been that dominating. Going into last night’s scheduled game versus Bordentown…

  • Tempers flare at charter study meeting

    Two commissioners walk out of meeting By:Paul Szaniawski    The Charter Study Commission entertained its largest audience of residents in months who came armed with comments, questions — and some with boxing gloves.    At the third and final public hearing, special charters, things Hillsborough needs, evidence to support a change of government and the charter study’s…

  • What comes after NPDC?

    Montgomery looks for right approach to plan for Skillman Village By: Greg Forester    MONTGOMERY — As the buildings at the former North Princeton Developmental Center come down, the discussion is turning to what will go up: Skillman Village.    Attorney Ed McManimon, an expert on the redevelopment process, met with the Township Committee and other township…

  • Hip-hop homage

    Rider professor’s lifelong love of rap is manifested in a new book By: Oliva Tattory    LAWRENCE — It was on a Boy Scout camping trip that 8-year-old Mickey Hess discovered his love for hip-hop music.    Run DMC’s "Walk This Way" was playing and the lyrics intrigued him so much "that was it," said Dr. Hess,…

  • Rocky Hill cycling event termed a big success

    Officials support idea of making race a signature event for borough By: Greg Forester    ROCKY HILL — Rocky Hill Borough Council adopted resolutions Monday recognizing residents for their efforts in making the June 30 Rocky Hill Cycling Classic a successful event for the borough.    Residents Steve Seeley, Ted Merritt, Melissa Bernardis, and Janine LaCava were…

  • Hopefuls discuss revenue plan

    Express concerns about governor’s plans By: Paul Koepp    Legislative candidates in the 14th District say it is too soon to judge Gov. Jon Corzine’s plan to squeeze money out of state assets like the New Jersey Turnpike because the details have not yet been announced.    However, they expressed concerns that the governor’s attempt to reduce…

  • Bang on the Drum All Day

    Combining elements of traditional African and Afro-Cuban rhythms with innovation, Tony Vacca and World Rhythms create a hypnotic sound. By: Susan Van Dongen    Percussionist Tony Vacca has settled on what sounds like the best kind of therapy — a combination of travel, discovering new music and spending as much time near the sea as possible.…