Category: archives

  • It’s time to eliminate trans fats

    Trans fats are created through an industrial process called partial hydrogenation that turns oil, usually a liquid vegetable oil, into a more solid form By: Rameck Hunt, M.D.    Heart disease, cancer, diabetes, immune dysfunction, obesity and reproductive problems are just some of the known health problems that researchers have linked to the consumption of trans…

  • PU chemistry building, footbridge head to Planning Board

    Advisory board approves plans for Washington Road projects By: Nick Norlen    Plans for a new Princeton University chemistry building and pedestrian bridge over Washington Road received approval from Princeton’s Site Plan Review Advisory Board on Wednesday.    The board’s decision allows the application to go before the Princeton Regional Planning Board on June 21.    The chemistry…

  • Cancer awareness relay coming to Montgomery

    Teams forming for June 23-24 event By: Olivia Tattory    MONTGOMERY — Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society’s signature event, is coming to a town near you.    In a combined effort between Montgomery Township and the American Cancer Society, the relay, an overnight event that raises funds for cancer research, education, advocacy will be held…

  • Puppy love

    Trenton Thunder promotes pet adoption By: Kristin Boyd    Jay’s framed photo is posted along the concrete wall at SAVE, above a dating-service like description: Affectionate, had a little training. Will do anything for a treat.    A 2-year-old Border Collie mix, Jay is happy here at SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals in Princeton, where he…

  • Princeton Public Library seeks student film festival entries

       The Princeton Public Library is still accepting submissions for its Student Film and Video Festival July 18 and 19.    Students are encouraged to submit original films, with running times of 20 minutes or less, by June 15.    Nearly 50 entries have already been received for the fourth annual festival, which will take place in two…

  • DMV mobile driver license renewal unit to visit Princeton

       The state Motor Vehicle Commission mobile unit will visit Princeton on June 19 to issue the new digital photo licenses and ID’s by appointment from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.    It will be parked at the Suzanne Patterson Building, in the Monument Drive parking lot of Princeton Borough Hall.    The unit is open to adults…

  • MHS wins first state title

    Cougar boys lacrosse rallies past Randolph By: Justin Feil    BASKING RIDGE — It was fitting that the first Group III state championship in Montgomery High School boys’ lacrosse history would come Friday with a little of the unusual.    As usual, the Cougars got better later. As usual they were balanced in scoring and strong in…

  • Tuesday’s vote to end a heated mayoral race

    A flurry of competing claims as campaign winds up By: Fred Tuccillo    A flurry of competing claims about debate invitations and campaign financing marked the final weekend of the Democratic primary campaign between Princeton Borough Mayor Mildred Trotman and challenger Kim Pimley.    Polls open 6 a.m. Tuesday and close at 8 p.m. The winner is…

  • WEB EXCLUSIVE   Land swap appeal denied

       Thompson Park land swap appeal is denied by state Superior Court. By: William Greenwood     MONROE — The Appellate Division of the state Superior Court has rejected an appeal challenging approvals for a land swap that would pave the way for a new high school in Thompson Park.     The appeals panel ruled Friday in…