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  • Voters seek Republicans

    Democrats only option this year for Borough Council By: Stephanie Brown    JAMESBURG — Many Republican voters said they were disappointed that there were no Republican candidates for Borough Council on the ballot.    On Tuesday, they said they were forced to either vote Democrat, write in someone they knew wouldn’t have a chance of getting elected,…

  • Alliance fighting substance abuse

    Trying new angles and approaches By: Lacey Korevec    They may not wear uniforms or carry handcuffs, but members of Cranbury’s Municipal Alliance Committee are hard at work this year protecting and educating Cranbury residents of all ages about the dangers of substance abuse.    "We’ve decided to divide our energies into education for the children, education…

  • Voices and Visions

    The Women’s Studio Workshop presents an exhibit of artist books. By: Kristin Boyd    Ripped from the headlines, Ann Kalmbach’s book claims, "Your Co-Worker Could Be a Space Alien."    The 14-page pop-up pamphlet, wrapped in saddle stitching and patched together with grainy black-and-white photocopies of supermarket-checkout stories, is the essential guide for employers who want to…

  • With no opposition, Plainsboro Democrats prevail in committee race

    By: Molly Petrilla    PLAINSBORO — The blue party triumphed in Plainsboro Tuesday night, with residents backing Democratic candidates for both local and state offices.    Residents re-elected Plainsboro Township Committee members Ginger Gold-Schnitzer and Neil Lewis to two three-year seats. Both ran unopposed. According to unofficial results, Ms. Gold-Schnitzer received 3,163 votes and Mr. Lewis received…

  • Camden rocks!

    There is good news about Camden. Really. By: Michael Redmond    Camden rocks.    Yes, that’s right, you read correctly — Camden, New Jersey, the city there seems to be nothing but bad news about. A recent national survey ranked Camden as the fifth most dangerous city in America, with Trenton ranking 14th and Newark 22nd. This…

  • Author to discuss storytelling’s benefit

    The key to what makes her work worthwhile By: Lacey Korevec    A relaxing glass of wine, some good stories, and a discussion of author Susan Danoff’s book "The Golden Thread: Storytelling in Teaching and Learning" will all be part of a free book signing that Cranbury residents are invited to attend.    Ms. Danoff, of Princeton,…

  • Southern exposure

    New Jersey’s Delaware River region is claiming its place in the sun By: Michael Redmond    The fine folks at South Jersey Tourism — specifically representing the Delaware River counties of Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer and Salem — have designs upon the rest of the known world. They have designs upon the millions of people who…

  • West Windsor Arts Council offers ‘Flavor of the Arts’ Nov. 18

       Just before the holiday frenzy begins, the West Windsor Arts Council is offering "Flavor of the Arts," a relaxing day of music, song, children’s literature and a celebration of locally grown food at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, located at MarketFair in West Windsor, on Saturday, Nov. 18.    The day begins at 11 a.m. with a…

  • Name change proposed

    Road name to be amended, aleviate confusion By: Stephanie Brown    MONROE — Township officials say changing the name of a part of Possum Hollow Road to Links Drive will mean less confusion for drivers.    The Township Council introduced an ordinance Wednesday to rename the western section of Possum Hollow Road to Links Drive. The portion…