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Vidalia
A new chef/owner gives this Lawrenceville fixture, with a focus on Italian-American favorites, a most welcome boost. By: Faith Bahadurian Vidalia has been a fixture of Lawrenceville’s dining scene for years. The current chef/owner, Salvatore ("Sal") Scarlata, bought the spot from a relative last fall. When I first visited just before the holidays, the décor…
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Judge to hear ‘Living Wage’ arguments
Township officials and a citizens group are preparing to square off in Mercer County state Superior Court next week over the legality of a proposed ordinance, which would set a minimum wage for large retailers in Lawrence. By: Lea Kahn Township officials and a citizens group are preparing to square off in Mercer County state…
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Letter — Week of Aug. 24
Town-paid EMT decision an unfortunate solution By: To the editor: Lawrence Township’s move to hire paid EMTs (emergency medical technicians) to fill gaps left by dwindling volunteer ranks is, unfortunately, a common solution for many municipalities. Two-income households, lengthy work commutes, family commitments and other time constraints have taken their toll on volunteerism during…
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Topsoil removal ordinance passed
West Amwell farmer Bob Fulper objected to what he called a "stupid regulation." By: Linda Seida WEST AMWELL Despite criticism from one of the area’s leading farmers, the Township Committee recently passed an ordinance prohibiting the removal of topsoil and large boulders from the municipality. "I think this is as stupid a regulation as…
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‘Quinceañera’
A glimpse at a Mexican-American community on the cusp of change is strengthened by the talent and charisma of its three principal actors. By: Elise Nakhnikian How much longer will it be before Hollywood stops "discovering" Latinos and starts just telling their stories? About four years ago, George Lopez debuted TV’s first sitcom about a…
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Absent and tardy students to pay the price
South Hunterdon will require students who are often late or absent to pay for an online service to make up the work they missed. By: Linda Seida WEST AMWELL Students who are habitually absent or tardy without a good reason will find it’s going to become expensive to make up the work they’ve missed.…
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Condo group pays $1M to raise building
Four Mechanic Street condos are being elevated in case there’s another flood. By: Linda Seida In their relationship as sister cities along the Delaware River, New Hope and Lambertville are each as unique as sisters in the same family can be. Still, there’s one thing they have in common that has joined them throughout centuries:…
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Vono great in setback
By: Sean Moylan Mark Maksimow came with the heat while Corey "Mr. Win" Vono baffled batters with a knuckleball, which seemed to have an intelligent life of its own. Together they treated the huge Friday night crowd at Bonnaci Field to the best-pitched early round game of the Babe Ruth 13-year-old World Series. Despite Vono’s…
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Teens get new perspective on photos and food
Swatting a hand into the warm August air, 14-year-old Kenniqua West set down her camera at the Cherry Grove Organic Farm to declare "there’s so many flies" before quickly resuming her photo session. By: John Dunphy Swatting a hand into the warm August air, 14-year-old Kenniqua West set down her camera at the Cherry Grove…
