Category: archives
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A ‘Louvre’ of French
Local teacher brings summer experience in France to students. By: John Dunphy Never stop learning. Or, you may want to say "ne jamais cesser d’apprendre." Whatever language you speak, that mantra holds true for French teacher Mary Albert, who from July 16 to 30 took a trip to Paris, France for a…
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Door-to-door food drive
Cub Scouts to collect donations on Sunday By: Bill Greenwood South Brunswick Cub Scouts kicked off their annual Scouting for Food drive last weekend by distributing about 10,000 collection bags to homes throughout South Brunswick. Scouts, who return this Saturday and Sunday, hope to grab those same bags, this time filled with food to be…
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Storage ordinance amended
Containers, vehicles prohibited with exceptions By: Stephanie Prokop MANSFIELD The Township Council on Oct. 25 unanimously approved an amended ordinance prohibiting construction vehicles and storage containers in residential areas, with some changes inspired by residents’ comments. Residents were concerned about how to handle storage and construction issues during major home renovations. The ordinance, intended to…
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Letters-Nov. 2, 2006
Concerned about Toby Rich’s platform To the editor: I learned two things about Toby Rich in The Beacon last week that make me very concerned he might win a seat on the West Amwell Township Committee in next week’s election. First, his egregious and false accusation Pat Masterson’s family sold their farm to a developer…
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November 1, 2006
N. Dennis Stafford Jr. Noel Dennis Stafford Jr., 69, died Oct. 8 at Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Fla. Born in Philadelphia, he lived in Haddonfield prior to moving with his family to Deer Run Farm in Harbourton at age 11. Mr. Stafford attended Hopewell Valley schools including Pennington High School and graduated from The George…
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City gay couples say ruling is mixed victory
But it could mean a big difference to one Lambertville pair expecting a child next year. By: Linda Seida The recent state Supreme Court decision granting equal rights to gay couples in New Jersey is more than a political hot potato to some Lambertville residents. For one gay couple, the right to wed even…
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Sizzlin’ Celebration
Sandra Reaves-Phillips and the cast of ‘One Mo’ Time’ celebrate New Orleans and 1920s vaudeville at Crossroads Theatre. By: Megan Sullivan The black vaudeville circuit of the 1920s sizzled with the sounds of blues and boogie woogie, oozing from bold and brassy performers. Some of the finest entertainers, from Ethel Waters and Ma Rainey to…
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Thank Heaven for Maurice
Tony Sandler channels the ‘chansonnier’ in a performance at the Peddie School. By: Susan Van Dongen Look in the dictionary under the word "debonair" and you might find a photo of the late Maurice Chevalier. He was, of course, the handsome gentleman in the straw boater and tuxedo, known to Americans as the avuncular character…
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Za
The name may be minimalist, but the menu is full of cross-cultural comfort and ‘classics with a twist.’ By: Antoinette Buckley Za 147 W. Delaware Ave. Pennington (609) 737-4400 www.zarestaurants.com Food: Very good Service: Very good Prices: Appetizers $7-$14, entrées $23-$29, desserts $9 Cuisine: Cross-cultural comfort cuisine Vegetarian Options: Salads are mostly vegetarian; vegetarian entrée…
