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  • Hiroshima survivor recounts atomic horror

    Commemoration in Princeton marks 61st anniversary By: Kara Fitzpatrick    When Yoshio Sato says atomic weapons should be abolished, his plea has weight.    At the age of 14, Mr. Sato experienced "Little Boy" — the atomic bomb that the United States dropped on Hiroshima the morning of Aug. 6, 1945. Mr. Sato’s home was less than…

  • Princeton rec knows Where2ball.com

    Brown’s tip-in wins hoop team’s first crown By: Mark Rosenthal    The third time proved to be the charm for Where2ball.com.    In their third year in the Princeton Recreation Men’s Summer Basketball League, they were able to clinch their first-ever championship with a thrilling 58-56 victory over SMB/Dr. Palmer in the third game of the championship…

  • SPECIAL ISSUE: COMMUNITY BANKSFor community banks, service ensures survival

    Personal, long-term relationships with customers cited as reason for success By: Mike Mathis    Banking is big business, even for small community financial institutions. This is especially true in the Mercer County market, with its growing population of affluent families and successful businesses. Despite the seemingly daily headlines of mergers and acquisitions in the banking sector,…

  • New community bank in Lawrence seeks charter

    COMMUNITY BANKSOver a dozen community leaders file to create First Choice Bank By: Lauren Otis    Is there room for one more bank among the many seeking to serve individuals and small businesses in the area? Apparently yes, according to over a dozen local business, professional, civic and community leaders, who have filed an application to…

  • PBA split is all business say police

    Opposition to consolidation plays role in separate union for Princeton Township police By: Kara Fitzpatrick    The Princeton Township Police Department has split from the borough and township joint Police Benevolent Association — PBA 130 — and has formed PBA 387 to better handle the individual issues faced by the two municipalities, PBA 387 president and…

  • West Windsor approves contract for bike and hike trail

    Path follows PSE&G right-of-way By: Courtney Gross    WEST WINDSOR — Pull on your hiking boots and pump up your bike tires because the completion of the long-awaited Public Service Electric & Gas Co. pedestrian and bike path is on its way.    The Township Council unanimously approved a contract with Vangelis Construction for $327,962 July 31…

  • West Windsor council debate reveals tensions

    Attacks on rise during debate over disclosure of personal information By: Courtney Gross    WEST WINDSOR — Tension continues to ripple throughout the Township Council as members accelerate the debate over issues of disclosure, regarding both individual council members’ qualifications as well as how the governing body divulges its actions to the public.    Friday afternoon’s special…

  • Book rates Princeton University as "best of best" for gays, lesbians

    One of top 20 campuses in nation according to "The Advocate College Guide for LGBT Students" By: Hilary Parker    Princeton University is one of the "Best of the Best" top 20 campuses for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students, according to "The Advocate College Guide for LGBT Students" published last week.    The guide, by Campus…

  • Montgomery seeks developers for former NPDC site

    A request for qualifications to take on 257-acre Skillman Village project By: Jake Uitti    MONTGOMERY — The township is inviting developers to share their qualifications and be considered to take part in the planned redevelopment of the unique 256.5-acre former North Princeton Developmental Center property, now known as Skillman Village.    A request for qualifications has…