Category: archives
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University seeking to keep Robertson suit evidence confidential
Legal battle continues over $650 million endowed foundation By: David Campbell A state Superior Court judge heard arguments Tuesday on a request by Princeton University to keep some documents confidential as part of its defense in an ongoing legal battle over control of a $650 million endowed foundation for the university’s Woodrow Wilson School of…
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The Elixir of Love
Boheme Opera New Jersey, New Jersey Opera Theater and the Princeton Festival: Opera lovers are so plentiful in the Princeton area, they pack houses at all three companies. See related story:Cultural Mecca See related story: Housing the Arts By: Hilary Parker It was a full quarter of a century ago, in 1981, that Sandra and…
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Don’t take Herring’s career for Grant-ed
By: Sean Richards Grant Herring’s days at the Monroe High School are almost gone, but his athletic accomplishments will not be forgotten. Also a fine wrestler for Sal "The Godfather" Profaci’s wrestling team, Herring is currently wrapping up a distinguished career for the Falcons as the No. 1 player on the golf team. A four-year…
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OBITUARIES, April 21, 2006
Robert Williams, James H. Stevenson III, John Fiabane, Ernest H. Winter Jr., David N. Penrose Robert Williams Lifelong Princeton resident Robert Williams died Sunday at University Medical Center at Princeton. He was 80. Born in Princeton, he was a lifelong resident. A waiter at the Nassau Inn, he retired in 1982 and later worked…
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Getting a lesson in the outdoors
Third-, fourth- and fifth-grade Cranbury School students explore the environment as part of a nature program sponsored by the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association. By: Jessica Beym There’s no need to travel far to experience the great outdoors. On a sunny Tuesday afternoon this week, a group of 15 Cranbury School students had a chance to…
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New Arts Council offerings on tap
Spring offerings to run through June By: Kara Fitzpatrick Whether you’re looking to learn how to draw three-dimensional forms, dance the flamenco or perfect your photography skills, The Arts Council of Princeton has plenty of spring offerings for adults and children this year. Registration for the classes, some of which run through June, is ongoing.…
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Housing the Arts
Arts councils and centers fulfill the community need for creativity. See related story: Cultural Mecca See related story: The Elixir of Love By: Hilary Parker In the words of one of our most famous Princetonians the one with wild hair who spouted E = mc²: "True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in…
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Princeton Shopping Center slates May 6 Spring Fun Fair
Princeton Shopping Center will be celebrating spring at their annual Spring Fun Fair on Saturday, May 6. The day will be filled with family activities and participation by many of the shopping center’s businesses. The festivities will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Center Courtyard. Events will include pony rides, a…
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Saab 9-7X: American-built SUV with a Swedish accent
The Saab 9-7X may be made in America, and may sit on GM platforms, but it is all Saab, and a nice entry into the smaller SUV niche By: Mike Blake The Swedish automotive manufacturer that began as an airplane builder has entered the SUV market, and is doing it in a BIG way. Saab…
