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  • World Diabetes Day walk slated today

    By: Jake Uitti    PLAINSBORO — More than 500 employees, friends and family members of Plainsboro-based Novo Nordisk are expected to take to the streets for the "Unite for Diabetes" walk today, World Diabetes Day.    The walk participants hope to make a national impact by lobbying for a United Nations health resolution.    The walk, which will…

  • Borough Council cancels tonight’s session

    By: Molly Petrilla    The Princeton Borough Council has canceled its scheduled agenda meeting tonight.    Borough Administrator Robert Bruschi said several staff members and official will be attending the State League of Municipalities annual meeting in Atlantic City that conflicts with the agenda meeting.    Mr. Bruschi said the planned agenda was a light one, and the…

  • The faces of children tell the story

    Crisis Ministry photo exhibit replaces the statistics with real-life accounts By: Kristin Boyd    In the back corner, there’s a photo of a young boy, maybe 10 or 11 years old, with soft black hair.    His legs are swung over a concrete ledge, but his tattered sneakers barely reach the ground. His body is hunched over…

  • Shawnee tops PHS in state soccer semifinals

    Penalty kick proves difference in Little Tigers’ loss By: Bob Nuse    TOMS RIVER – If Shawnee High is indeed the No. 5 boys’ soccer team in the nation, as they are ranked in one poll, then Princeton High isn’t that far behind.     The Little Tigers battled the Renegades, ranked No. 1 in New Jersey…

  • PHS football falls short of .500 mark

    Long Branch tops Little Tigers By: Jake Uitti    The Princeton High football team fell to the Long Branch Green Wave on Saturday, 36-14, despite a late rally in the second half.    The Little Tigers, who were hoping to bring their record to .500 on the year with a win in the consolation state playoff game,…

  • Au Courant Opticians celebrates 10th anniversay

    Owner Gary Iavarone plans a party for his Palmer Square clientele By: Lauren Otis    For 10 years Gary Iavarone has served the designer eyewear needs of Princetonians as manager of Au Courant Opticians on Palmer Square. The experience has been such a pleasurable one that Mr. Iavarone is throwing a party for his clientele, people…

  • Crafters’ Marketplace

    Event is back at John Witherspoon Middle School this weekend By: Kristin Boyd    Just over a year ago, Mary Lou Spang of West Windsor took a gamble and traded in a corporate desk for her kitchen table, where she now hand-crafts custom-designed beaded necklaces and earrings.    She never regretted the decision to start her business,…

  • PU rallies past Yale, inches closer to Ivy title

    Terrell enjoys career passing day By: Justin Feil    Jeff Terrell’s demons are dead.    Killed by a 445-yard career passing day for the Princeton University senior quarterback, who threw for three touchdowns and ran for another to lead the Tigers to a comeback 34-31 win at Yale on Saturday.    One year ago, Terrell also had a…

  • Bluecoat gin showcases the craft of distilling

    Three New Jersey natives say their product, now available in Princeton area, is a standout By: Lauren Otis    Area residents whose cocktail spirit of choice is vodka, or those who savor fine brandy or whiskey, have an impressive array of brands to choose from in local restaurants and liquor stores, everything from major labels to…