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Princeton Public Library to host new ‘McCarter Live’ series
An appearance by actress Blair Brown and director Emily Mann at the Princeton Public Library 7:30 p.m. Wednesday kicks of the third season of the McCarter Live at the Library series, which brings the principals of the theater’s upcoming performances to the library for discussion sessions. The pair will discuss producing playwright Harold Pinter, winner…
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Alexander Road’s dangerous S-curve to get some attention
About one year after fatal accident, West Windsor has begun to take action By: Courtney Gross WEST WINDSOR With the first-year anniversary of a fatal accident approaching, the township has begun to take action to improve the safety conditions of the notorious Alexander Road S-curve between Route 1 and the Delaware & Raritan Canal.…
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TV’s impact mostly negative, researchers conclude in book
"Programming Our Lives" co-authored by Plainsboro resident By: Courtney Gross From reality television to the live assassination of Lee Harvey Oswald, individuals for decades have crouched around screens digesting facts and information through television broadcasts. Now, two researchers, a Plainsboro resident and a professor emeritus at Fairleigh Dickinson University, have taken on the task of…
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Backers of Pike Run recreation program angered over lack of progress
Montgomery Municipal Alliance accused of foot-dragging. By: Jake Uitti MONTGOMERY Ever since the township Board of Education passed a resolution July 25 allowing school buses to be used by the Montgomery Township/Rocky Hill Municipal Alliance and Youth Services Commission to transport children from the Pike Run development to recreational programs at the Otto Kaufman…
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Father of our country getting a fresh, clean face
Restoration work under way on Princeton Battle Mounument By: Kara Fitzpatrick The general is getting spruced up. Restoration of the Princeton Battle Monument has begun and, when complete, Gen. George Washington will be noticeably cleaner, state Department of Environmental Protection spokeswoman Karen Hershey said Monday. The DEP’s Division of Parks and Forestry is overseeing the…
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Youth program builds rapport with Princeton Township police
Week-long academy attracts 22 youngsters By: Kara Fitzpatrick The Princeton Township Police Department Youth Academy takes the mystery out of law enforcement. Or at least that’s the goal, according to Officer Benjamin Gering, who coordinated the weeklong academy for 22 children in grades six through eight. "The purpose is for them to learn the responsibilities…
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Tigers turning to Dale
Keeper boosts women’s soccer By: Justin Feil Maren Dale’s first two seasons with the Princeton University women’s soccer team have given her two completely different motivations. She was a freshman when the Tigers reached the final four of the College Cup. Last year, she got her first opportunity to play in some games as Princeton…
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The Arts Council of Princeton adds new fall classes
Registration still under way Registration for fall Arts Council of Princeton classes, for both the novice and the experienced, is still open. New classes are among the offerings. A full description of all of the courses and programs can be found on the Arts Council’s Web site, www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Registration can be filled out online or…
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New fall library programs slated in Rocky Hill
Offerings span the entire age range By: Jake Uitti ROCKY HILL With summer winding down, the Mary Jacobs Library’s fall programs are starting to gear up with many different activities for preschoolers, teenagers and adults. "Baby Music With Ann Wild," a program for newborns through 24 months, will be held 10 a.m. Sept. 8…
