Category: archives

  • Book Notes

    Redefining the aging process By: Joan Ruddiman    Sometimes, as hard as it might be, we just have to face realities. For the Baby Boomers, that means facing the reality that we are getting old. "Never trust anyone over 30," was one of our noted convictions — asserted when we were well under 30 and hotly…

  • Love, Hope and Laughter

    Kelsey Theatre presents two plays in memory of James Tolin, a ‘funny guy.’ By: Jessica Emili    When it came to friends, James Tolin was a lucky guy.    Following the actor’s HIV-related death in 2002, a tight-knit group of his closest acquaintances wanted to commemorate their charismatic companion’s spirit. They did so by establishing the James…

  • Obituaries

    For the week of June 15 Phoebe Grilli Pellegrino    HAMILTON — Phoebe Grilli Pellegrino, 88, died Saturday at Compassionate Care Hospice in Trenton.    Born in Philadelphia, Pa., she lived most of her life in the Trenton area.    She retired from Circle F in Trenton after many years of service.    Daughter of the late Rev. Quirino…

  • Concentration is the key

    Aztec Graphics wins HVBSA majors softball championship. By: Tim Falls    Focus and concentration became the mantra for the Aztec Graphics players.    That pleased coaches David Shapiro, Patty Smith and Tom Griffin, who preached those very important attributes to their majors division softball team.    Aztec Graphics centered their focus for the division final and defeated Zanya…

  • Fed-up council revokes Mi Casita liquor license

    Governing body finds bar guilty of all charges. By: Charlie Olsen    In a public hearing Monday that included testimonies both graphic and violent, the Borough Council unanimously voted to revoke the liquor license of Mi Casita Bar and Restaurant, finding the management guilty of all the original charges levied against it at an April 24…

  • Planners hear townhouse proposal for Model Avenue

    Former councilman proposes development for lumberyard property By Aleen Crispino    The owner of the former J.C. Van Doren lumberyard property would like to build 15, two-bedroom townhouse units on the lot, which he and his two sons are operating now as a lumberyard.    Henry Wittman, a former councilman, gave an informal presentation of his plans…

  • Live for Today

    After surviving 9/11, actor-producer David Rappaport is pursuing his dream. By: Susan Van Dongen    As uplifting as a tent revival, the opening number to Songs For a New World talks about making that leap of faith, taking the chance to live authentically and move forward, no matter how frightening.    The song "A New World" likens…

  • Stolen heating oil truck recovered

    Truck found empty in Philly By: Cara Latham    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — A truck containing 1,000 gallons of home heating oil was reported stolen from K.C. Oil at 230 Route 130 between 4 and 5 a.m. on June 9 and recovered the next day in Philadelphia.    The abandoned 2004 White International oil truck was recovered empty…

  • This week

    Thursday    Java and jazz: The Village Bakery, 2 Gordon Ave., will host a special Java and Jazz Nite at the Bakery at 7 p.m.    The first half of the evening, local resident and Princeton Day School senior Jacob Waters will perform some of his original tunes as part of a senior project he’s doing in…