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  • Moms Connection mixes family fun with supportive network

    Group helps mothers adjust to a new stage of life By: Jake Uitti    ROCKY HILL — When you’re new to an area or just embarking on a new stage in life, support is often crucial. That is precisely why The Moms Connection, a group of families from the Princeton area, exists.    "Our purpose is to…

  • Animal theme for Princeton Public Library’s reading club

    By: Kara Fitzpatrick    The Princeton Public Library will offer a number of animal-related programs this summer in light of its summer reading club theme, "Paws, Claws, Scales and Tails."    Two of those events, "Mammal Mania" and "Don’t Bug Me," are scheduled for early July.    On July 6, Travis Gale of Wallaby Tales will present "Mammal…

  • Princeton Packet Softball Player of the Year

    MHS’ Dougherty rewarded for patience By: Justin Feil    If patience is a virtue, Kim Dougherty is the Mother Teresa of softball players.    As a junior at Montgomery High School last year, Dougherty appeared late in the season as a pitcher due to an injury to the Cougars’ regular starter. The Cougars did get her bat…

  • Sidewalk repairs slated in Princeton

       The Princeton Borough Sidewalk Repair Program advances this week with repairs scheduled for Witherspoon and Nassau streets, the borough announced.    Work is anticipated to begin on Witherspoon Street from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. The sidewalk on the western side of Witherspoon Street between Nassau and Hulfish streets will be closed. Street parking on…

  • Wilmington Trust expands into Princeton area

    Company to offer wealth, business services By: Lauren Otis    Seeing what it says is a big opportunity to serve high net worth individuals and mid-sized businesses, Wilmington Trust Corp. is expanding into the Princeton area.    The central New Jersey market, with Princeton as its hub, "has been on our radar screen for a number of…

  • Officials issue advice on heat illness

       With the beginning of summer, the Princeton Regional Health Department has issued these tips on how to prevent heat illnesses:    • Drink plenty of water or non-alcoholic beverages throughout the day.    • Reduce physical activity or reschedule it for cooler times of day.    • Wear loose and light-colored clothing.    • When in the sun, apply sunscreen to all exposed…

  • COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE ISSUEOpinions vary on how long the building boom can last

    Housing has cooled. Will retail and office be next? By: Mike Mathis    Will the region’s commercial real estate market falter in light of recent declines in the residential sector?    Maybe.    Commercial real estate experts in the Princeton area have differing opinions on whether office and retail space development and leasing will continue its strong performance…

  • Barry in Braves’ new world

    WW-P grad called up by major league club By: Justin Feil    On Saturday, Kevin Barry lived out his longtime goal when he put on a retro Atlanta Braves jersey against Tampa Bay.    Called up from Triple-A Richmond the day before to replace Phil Stockman, who was placed on 15-day disabled list with strained hamstring, Barry…

  • Free introduction to bird watching offered July 15

       On Saturday, July 15, the Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands will hold a bird walk for beginner birders at the Mapleton Preserve in the historic village of Kingston. Interested parties should meet at the new headquarters for the D&R Canal State Park.    The walk, which will begin at 9 a.m., will focus on the keys…